Grammar Roles: Distinguishing Interrogative Determiners from Interrogative Pronouns Quiz

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1. In the sentence, "Whose is this coat?", the word 'Whose' functions as a(n):

Explanation

Whose' is followed by a verb ('is') and acts as the subject, standing alone in place of a noun (the owner). Therefore, it is an interrogative pronoun.

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Grammar Roles: Distinguishing Interrogative Determiners From Interrogative Pronouns Quiz - Quiz

Question words can play different grammatical roles. In this interrogative determiners vs pronouns quiz, you’ll examine how words like which and what function depending on usage. You’ll analyze sentence structure, identify whether a noun follows, and classify the word correctly. Each question deepens your understanding of grammar roles and sentence... see moreconstruction.
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2. An interrogative determiner (or adjective) always appears immediately before a _______ in the sentence.

Explanation

Determiners function as modifiers; they must be placed before the noun they are specifying (e.g., Whose book, Which color).

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3. In the sentence 'Which team won?', the word 'Which' is an interrogative pronoun.

Explanation

This is false. 'Which' is followed by and modifies the noun 'team,' so it is an interrogative determiner (or adjective).

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4. In the sentence, "What did you see?", the word 'What' functions as a(n):

Explanation

What' stands alone and takes the place of the object that was seen. Therefore, it is an interrogative pronoun.

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5. Which sentences use the word "Which" as an interrogative determiner? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

In A and C, 'Which' is immediately followed by and modifies a noun ('flavor,' 'color'), making it a determiner.

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6. An interrogative pronoun takes the place of a noun and usually appears immediately before a _______ or another verb form.

Explanation

Pronouns stand in the place of nouns. If the interrogative word is immediately followed by a verb (is, did, are), it is acting as a pronoun (the subject or object).

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7. In the sentence, "Whose car is faster?", the word 'Whose' functions as a(n):

Explanation

Whose' immediately precedes and modifies the noun 'car,' telling which car. Therefore, it is an interrogative determiner.

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8. The word 'What' is used as a determiner in the sentence 'What happened next?'

Explanation

This is false. 'What' stands alone as the subject that caused the action, so it is an interrogative pronoun.

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9. The sentence "Which jacket is yours?" uses 'Which' as a(n):

Explanation

Which' is followed by and specifies the noun 'jacket,' so it is an interrogative determiner.

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10. Which interrogative words in the sentences below function as a pronoun? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

In A and C, 'What' and 'Which' stand alone as the subject or object of the verb. In B and D, they are followed by nouns ('coat,' 'size').

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11. If you rewrite the question 'What flavor do you want?' to be a pronoun, it would be:

Explanation

The original 'What' is a determiner because it is followed by the noun 'flavor.' Removing the noun ('flavor') allows 'What' to stand alone as the object, making it a pronoun.

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12. The key difference is that a determiner must have a _______ immediately after it, while a pronoun does not.

Explanation

This is the structural test for distinguishing the two roles of which, whose, and what.

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13. The sentence 'Whose did you choose?' uses 'Whose' as a determiner.

Explanation

This is false. 'Whose' is followed by the auxiliary verb 'did,' so it is standing alone as the object (interrogative pronoun).

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14. The sentence "What game are we playing?" uses 'What' as a(n):

Explanation

What' is followed by and modifies the noun 'game,' specifying which game. Therefore, it is an interrogative determiner.

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15. Which sentences use the word "Whose" as an interrogative pronoun? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

In B and D, 'Whose' stands alone as the object (B) or the subject/predicate nominative (D), not modifying a following noun.

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16. If a question is followed by a verb, the interrogative word is almost certainly a(n):

Explanation

If the interrogative word is immediately followed by the verb, it is taking the place of the noun that would be performing or receiving the action, making it a pronoun.

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17. In the question "Which book did you read?", 'Which' is functioning as an interrogative _______.

Explanation

Which' is followed by the noun 'book,' which it is modifying or specifying.

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18. In 'Whose fault is this?', 'Whose' is a determiner because it is followed by the noun 'fault.'

Explanation

This is true. 'Whose' modifies the noun 'fault,' defining the structural role as an interrogative determiner.

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19. The sentence "Which of the candidates did you vote for?" uses 'Which' as a(n):

Explanation

Although it refers to 'candidates,' 'Which' is followed by the preposition 'of' and stands alone as the subject, making it an interrogative pronoun.

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20. Which statement accurately describes an interrogative determiner? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

Determiners (B) always specify or modify a noun, and they ask a question regarding that noun (D).

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In the sentence, "Whose is this coat?", the word...
An interrogative determiner (or adjective) always appears immediately...
In the sentence 'Which team won?', the word 'Which' is an...
In the sentence, "What did you see?", the word 'What' functions as...
Which sentences use the word "Which" as an interrogative determiner?...
An interrogative pronoun takes the place of a noun and usually appears...
In the sentence, "Whose car is faster?", the word 'Whose' functions as...
The word 'What' is used as a determiner in the sentence 'What happened...
The sentence "Which jacket is yours?" uses 'Which' as a(n):
Which interrogative words in the sentences below function as a...
If you rewrite the question 'What flavor do you want?' to be a...
The key difference is that a determiner must have a _______...
The sentence 'Whose did you choose?' uses 'Whose' as a determiner.
The sentence "What game are we playing?" uses 'What' as a(n):
Which sentences use the word "Whose" as an interrogative pronoun?...
If a question is followed by a verb, the interrogative word is almost...
In the question "Which book did you read?", 'Which' is functioning as...
In 'Whose fault is this?', 'Whose' is a determiner because it is...
The sentence "Which of the candidates did you vote for?" uses 'Which'...
Which statement accurately describes an interrogative determiner?...
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