Cern Language Arts Spring 2012 Final Exam - Part 1
A Test of Your Language Arts Knowledge.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which part of speech describes how or when the action is taking place?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
An adverb is a part of speech that describes how or when the action is taking place. It provides more information about the verb in a sentence. Adverbs can answer questions such as "how?" or "when?" For example, in the sentence "She ran quickly," the adverb "quickly" describes how she ran. In this question, the correct answer is "Adverb" because it accurately describes the part of speech that fulfills this role.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which part of speech may use colors or numbers to describe a person, place or thing?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
C. AdjectiveExplanation
Adjectives are the part of speech that may use colors or numbers to describe a person, place, or thing. Adjectives provide additional information about nouns, giving details such as size, shape, color, or quantity. Colors and numbers are often used as descriptive words to provide more specific details about the noun being described. Therefore, the correct answer is Adjective.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which part of speech answers the question, "What is happening?"
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
B. VerbExplanation
The question "What is happening?" is asking for an action or activity, indicating that something is taking place. The part of speech that answers this question is a verb, as verbs are words that express actions or states of being. In this case, the verb would describe the action or activity that is currently occurring.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which part of speech describes the relationship between one noun and another?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
E. PrepositionExplanation
Prepositions are a part of speech that describes the relationship between one noun and another. They typically indicate location, direction, time, or manner. Examples of prepositions include "in," "on," "under," "before," and "after." These words help to clarify the relationship between different elements in a sentence and provide additional context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which part of speech answers the question, "What is it?"
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
The question "What is it?" is asking for the identification or description of something, which is typically done by using a noun. A noun is a part of speech that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, the answer to the question "What is it?" would be a noun because it is asking for the name or identity of the subject.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which part of speech usually ends in ly?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
Adverbs are a part of speech that typically end in "ly." They modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs by providing information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. Examples of adverbs ending in "ly" include quickly, slowly, beautifully, and happily. They add more detail and specificity to a sentence, enhancing the overall meaning and clarity.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which part of speech uses words such as above, below, under, on, beside, and over?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
E. PrepositionExplanation
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or manner. Words such as above, below, under, on, beside, and over are examples of prepositions. They are used to describe the position or location of something in relation to another object. Therefore, the correct answer is preposition.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which part of speech uses words such as quickly, angrily, sternly, joyfully, and hopefully?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
Adverbs are a part of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often answer questions such as how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. Words such as quickly, angrily, sternly, joyfully, and hopefully are all examples of adverbs because they modify verbs by describing how the action is performed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which part of speech uses words such as run, sing, think, pray, and sit?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
B. VerbExplanation
Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences. They are the part of speech that uses words such as run, sing, think, pray, and sit. Verbs are essential in constructing sentences and conveying meaning. They can be used to show physical actions, mental activities, or even emotions. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "Verb."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which part of speech uses proper names such as Washington, Carl, Burger King, and Sears?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
Proper names such as Washington, Carl, Burger King, and Sears are examples of nouns. Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas. Proper nouns specifically refer to specific individuals, places, or organizations, and they are always capitalized. Therefore, the correct answer is noun.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which part of speech uses words such as big, small, ugly, pretty, good, and bad?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
C. AdjectiveExplanation
Adjectives are a part of speech that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide additional information about the qualities, characteristics, or attributes of the noun or pronoun they are modifying. Words such as big, small, ugly, pretty, good, and bad are all examples of adjectives as they describe the size, appearance, or quality of the noun they are associated with.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which part of speech would be used to describe how a person sang a solo?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
The correct answer is adverb because an adverb describes how an action is performed. In this case, the adverb would describe how a person sang a solo, indicating the manner or style in which they sang.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Bonus: Which part of speech would best help someone distinguish one student from among hundreds in a class.
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
C. AdjectiveExplanation
An adjective would best help someone distinguish one student from among hundreds in a class because it describes or gives more information about a noun. In this case, an adjective could be used to describe specific qualities or characteristics of a student, such as "smart," "tall," or "friendly," which would make it easier to differentiate them from other students.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Bonus: Which part of speech would best help a TV announcer describe how a basketball player played last night?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
An adverb would best help a TV announcer describe how a basketball player played last night because it modifies a verb and provides more information about the action. Adverbs can describe how something is done, such as "quickly," "skillfully," or "aggressively," which would be useful in describing the player's performance on the court. They add detail and specificity to the verb, allowing the announcer to paint a clearer picture for the viewers.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Bonus: Which part of speech would be used to describe when a person ate a sandwhich?
- A.
Noun
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
The correct answer is "Adverb" because an adverb is a part of speech that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, it would be used to describe how a person ate a sandwich, such as quickly, slowly, or carefully.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Check the boxes next to verbs that generally require helping verbs.
- A.
Teach
- B.
Teaching
- C.
Taught
- D.
Thinking
- E.
Thought
- F.
Spell
- G.
Spelling
- H.
Walked
- I.
Ran
- J.
Singing
- K.
Wishing
- L.
Stand
Correct Answer(s)
B. Teaching
D. Thinking
G. Spelling
J. Singing
K. WishingExplanation
The verbs "teaching," "thinking," "spelling," "singing," and "wishing" generally require helping verbs in order to form different tenses or express different aspects. For example, "teaching" can be used with helping verbs like "is teaching" or "has been teaching" to indicate present continuous or present perfect continuous tenses respectively. Similarly, "thinking" can be used with helping verbs like "was thinking" or "had been thinking" to indicate past continuous or past perfect continuous tenses respectively. The same pattern applies to the other verbs mentioned in the answer.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Almost every verb in the English language is a reggular verb. This is why learning English is so easy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. The correct answer is false because not every verb in the English language is regular. There are many irregular verbs in English that do not follow the typical pattern of adding "-ed" to form the past tense. Therefore, learning English may not be as easy as suggested by the statement.Rate this question:
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- 18.
One should never use irregular verbs in formal writing
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Using irregular verbs in formal writing is not incorrect. Irregular verbs are a natural part of the English language and are commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. However, it is important to use them correctly and appropriately in order to maintain clarity and precision in writing.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Please check the boxes next to the Regular Verbs.
- A.
Eat
- B.
Help
- C.
To Walk
- D.
To Sit
- E.
To Stand
- F.
To Cook
- G.
To Bake
- H.
To Live
- I.
To Give
- J.
To Listen
- K.
To Think
- L.
To Turn
- M.
To Hit
- N.
To Love
- O.
To Care
- P.
To Share
- Q.
To Pray
- R.
To Slap
- S.
To Help
Correct Answer(s)
B. Help
C. To Walk
F. To Cook
G. To Bake
H. To Live
J. To Listen
L. To Turn
N. To Love
O. To Care
P. To Share
Q. To Pray
R. To Slap
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- 20.
Please check the boxes next to the Irregular Verbs.
- A.
To Be
- B.
To Have
- C.
To Want
- D.
To Sleep
- E.
To Run
- F.
To Kill
- G.
To Repeat
- H.
To Offer
- I.
To Hate
- J.
To Make
- K.
To Take
- L.
To Rake
- M.
To Feel
- N.
To Fill
- O.
To Bring
- P.
To Blow
- Q.
To Capture
- R.
To Do
- S.
To Fish
- T.
To Go
- U.
To Write
- V.
To Buy
Correct Answer(s)
A. To Be
B. To Have
D. To Sleep
E. To Run
J. To Make
K. To Take
M. To Feel
O. To Bring
P. To Blow
R. To Do
T. To Go
U. To Write
V. To BuyExplanation
The correct answer includes the verbs "To Be," "To Have," "To Sleep," "To Run," "To Make," "To Take," "To Feel," "To Bring," "To Blow," "To Do," "To Go," "To Write," and "To Buy." These verbs are irregular because their past tense forms do not follow the regular pattern of adding "-ed" to the base form. Instead, they have unique past tense forms such as "was" for "To Be," "had" for "To Have," "slept" for "To Sleep," and so on.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Combine the two sentences below to make one sentence using a compound predicate. (sentences most be proper and grammatically correct) Jill walked to the closet. Jill quickly grabbed the most colorful dress she found.
- 22.
Combine the two sentences below to make on sentence using a compound predicate. (sentences most be proper and grammatically correct) Juan ate the food too quickly. Jaun spilled food all over his clothing.
- 23.
Combine the two sentences below to make on sentence using an ing modifier. (sentences most be proper and grammatically correct) Shorty ran into the room angrily. Shorty screamed at everyone who had lied about him.
- 24.
Combine the two sentences below to make on sentence using an ing modifier. (sentences most be proper and grammatically correct) The dog bit the intruders. The dog guarded the house as if his life depended on it.
- 25.
Which words are not Prepositions.
- A.
Large
- B.
Small
- C.
Under
- D.
Near
- E.
Red
- F.
Many
- G.
Inside
- H.
Outside
- I.
On
- J.
Few
Correct Answer(s)
A. Large
B. Small
E. Red
F. Many
J. FewExplanation
The words "large," "small," "red," "many," and "few" are not prepositions. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. In this list, "under," "near," "inside," "outside," and "on" are prepositions because they indicate location or position. However, "large," "small," "red," "many," and "few" are adjectives or determiners that describe or quantify nouns.Rate this question:
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