Parts Of Speech MCQ Quiz With Answers!
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What part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and answers when? where? how? and to what extent?
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Verb
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Adjective
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Adverb
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Preposition
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Noun
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The Parts of Speech Quiz is designed to test and improve your understanding of the fundamental components of English grammar. This quiz covers the essential parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Each question is crafted to assess your knowledge of how these parts function in sentences and how they contribute to sentence See morestructure and meaning.
By answering these parts of speech MCQs, you will gain a deeper understanding of language rules, which will help you improve both your writing and speaking skills. Mastering the parts of speech is essential for building a strong foundation in English grammar and will assist you in effectively communicating your thoughts. This quiz is an excellent resource for students learning grammar, as well as for anyone looking to brush up on their language skills.
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What part of speech connects words or groups of words? Examples are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so?
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Preposition
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Adverb
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Interjection
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Conjunction
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Pronoun
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A. ConjunctionExplanation
Conjunctions are words that link words, phrases, or clauses together to form more complex ideas. They help establish logical relationships between parts of a sentence, such as cause and effect, contrast, or addition. Examples like "and," "but," and "or" are used to join elements, ensuring the sentence flows smoothly. Without conjunctions, sentences would be disjointed, and ideas would be harder to convey cohesively.Rate this question:
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What part of speech substitutes for a noun or pronoun? Examples are we, they, him, I, you, me, she...
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Pronoun
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Verb
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Conjunction
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Noun
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Interjection
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A. PronounExplanation
A pronoun is a part of speech that substitutes for a noun or pronoun. It is used to avoid repetition and make sentences less repetitive and more concise. Examples of pronouns include "we," "they," "him," "I," "you," "me," and "she." Pronouns are essential in communication as they help to refer to people, objects, or ideas without having to repeat their names or descriptions every time.Rate this question:
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What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun and answers the questions which one(s)? how many/much? or what kind(s)
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Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Preposition
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Noun
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A. AdjectiveExplanation
An adjective is the part of speech that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. It answers the questions "which one(s)?," "how many/much?," or "what kind(s)?" For example, in the phrase "three red apples," "three" tells how many, and "red" tells what kind, both describing the noun "apples." Adjectives help provide more detail about the nouns or pronouns they describe.Rate this question:
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Which part of speech expresses a mild or sudden burst of emotion? Examples are wow! or no,
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Adverb
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Noun
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Interjection
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Preposition
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Adjective
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A. InterjectionExplanation
An interjection is a part of speech that expresses a mild or sudden burst of emotion. It is used to convey strong feelings or reactions and is often followed by an exclamation mark. Examples of interjections include "Wow!" or "No!" Interjections are not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence and can stand alone. They add emphasis and express the speaker's emotions or attitude.Rate this question:
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Which part of speech describes the distance/placement/proximity of one word and another word in a sentence? Examples are on, to, behind, with...
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Adverb
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Preposition
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Interjection
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Noun
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Conjunction
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A. PrepositionExplanation
A preposition is a part of speech that describes the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. It indicates the distance, placement, or proximity of one word to another. Examples of prepositions include "on," "to," "behind," and "with." They help clarify the spatial or temporal relationship between the words in a sentence.Rate this question:
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What part of speech describes a person, place, thing, or idea? Examples are house, jury, determination.
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Noun
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Pronoun
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Adjective
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Interjection
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Conjunction
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A. NounExplanation
A noun is a part of speech that describes a person, place, thing, or idea. It is a word that represents a name or a general idea of something. In the given examples, "house," "jury," and "determination" are all nouns as they represent a place, a group of people, and an abstract concept respectively. Nouns are essential in sentence construction as they serve as the subject or object of a sentence.Rate this question:
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What type of pronouns are I, we, she, they, him, and us? They refer to "people."
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Personal pronoun
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Reflexive pronoun
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Relative pronoun
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Reciprocal pronoun
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A. Personal pronounExplanation
The pronouns "I, we, she, they, him, us" are all personal pronouns. Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific people or things and indicate the person speaking (I, me), the person or people being spoken to (you), or the person or people being spoken about (he, she, it, they). In this case, the pronouns mentioned refer to different individuals or groups of individuals, making them personal pronouns.Rate this question:
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Robert was an unwise king; he was the king of seven kingdoms. What type of pronoun is found in this sentence?
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Subject
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Object
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Not clear
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None
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A. SubjectExplanation
In the sentence, the pronoun "he" acts as the subject, standing in for the noun "Robert." It performs the action of being the king. The subject pronoun "he" is used to indicate the person (Robert) who is being talked about in the sentence. Subject pronouns are essential in identifying who or what is performing the action in a sentence, providing clarity and preventing repetitive phrasing.Rate this question:
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The verbs seem, is, was and had when used alone are what kind of verbs?
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Linking
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Action
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Helping
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None
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A. LinkingExplanation
The verbs seem, is, was, and had are all linking verbs. Linking verbs do not show action but instead connect the subject of the sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. In this case, the verbs are used alone and do not indicate any action, but rather establish a relationship between the subject and a complement. Therefore, the correct answer is linking.Rate this question:
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What type of pronouns are me, them her, him, us? They usually belong in the predicate.
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Object
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Subject
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Both
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None
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A. ObjectExplanation
The pronouns "me," "them," "her," "him," and "us" are object pronouns. They serve as the direct or indirect object of a verb, or as the object of a preposition. These pronouns typically appear in the predicate, which gives more information about the subject. Object pronouns are used to avoid repeating nouns and to simplify sentence structure by indicating the receiver of the action or the prepositional relationship.Rate this question:
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What type of verb describes physical or mental action?
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Linking verb
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Action verb
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Helping verb
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None
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A. Action verbExplanation
An action verb describes a physical or mental action performed by the subject. It shows what someone or something is doing, whether it involves a physical act (like "run" or "jump") or a mental process (like "think" or "believe"). Unlike linking verbs, which connect the subject to a description, action verbs are used to express the actual actions of the subject.Rate this question:
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What type of noun names a group of things? It rarely ends in "s."
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Collective
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Proper
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Uncountable
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Concrete
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A. CollectiveExplanation
A noun that names a group of things is called a collective noun. Collective nouns are used to refer to a group or collection of people, animals, or things. They can be singular or plural in form, but they usually represent a single entity or concept. Unlike other types of nouns, collective nouns rarely end in "s." Examples of collective nouns would be “team,” “faculty,” or “class.”Rate this question:
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What type of noun is always capitalized? (John, Arizona, France...)
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Proper
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Common
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Countable
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Collective
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A. ProperExplanation
Proper nouns are always capitalized. They refer to specific names of people, places, organizations, or things. In the given examples, "John," "Arizona," and "France" are all specific names that refer to a particular person or place, so they are considered proper nouns and should be capitalized. Common nouns, on the other hand, refer to general names of people, places, or things and are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence. Countable and collective nouns are not relevant to the capitalization of nouns.Rate this question:
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What type of noun can be perceived by the five senses? (table, bird, school, beach...)
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Proper
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Concrete
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Collective
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None
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A. ConcreteExplanation
Concrete nouns are the type of nouns that can be perceived by the five senses. They refer to physical objects that can be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. In this case, the nouns "table," "bird," "school," and "beach" can all be perceived by the five senses, making them concrete nouns. Proper nouns refer to specific names of people, places, or things and are not relevant to the question. Collective nouns refer to a group or collection of things, which is also not applicable here. Therefore, the correct answer is concrete.Rate this question:
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What type of noun is made up of two or more words? (policeman, father-in-law, real estate...)
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Proper
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Compound
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Collective
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None
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A. CompoundExplanation
A compound noun is made up of two or more words that combine to form a single noun. For example, "policeman" combines "police" and "man," "father-in-law" combines three words, and "real estate" combines "real" and "estate." Compound nouns can be written as separate words, hyphenated, or combined into a single word, depending on usage.Rate this question:
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What type of noun cannot be perceived by the senses? (love, ambition, liberty..)
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Abstract
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Proper
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Common
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Collective
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A. AbstractExplanation
Abstract nouns are the type of nouns that cannot be perceived by the senses. They refer to ideas, concepts, emotions, and qualities that cannot be physically seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. Examples of abstract nouns include love, ambition, and liberty. These nouns represent intangible things that exist in our minds or as concepts rather than physical objects or beings.Rate this question:
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The words a, an, and, the are called what
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Articles
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Comparative
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Superlative
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None
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A. ArticlesExplanation
The words a, an, and the are called articles. Articles are a type of adjective that are used to specify or limit a noun. "A" and "an" are indefinite articles, used to refer to any one of a group of people or things, while "the" is a definite article, used to refer to a specific person or thing.Rate this question:
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What kind of article is "the"? (it indicates something specific)
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Definite
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Indefinite
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Not clear
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None
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A. DefiniteExplanation
"The" is a definite article because it is used to refer to a specific noun or nouns. It is used when the speaker or writer assumes that the listener or reader already knows which particular noun is being referred to. In contrast, an indefinite article like "a" or "an" is used when the noun being referred to is not specific or known to the listener or reader.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the word that the pronoun stands for or refers to in a sentence? (For example, in "Mary took her friend with her," "Mary" is the __________ for the pronoun "her.")
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Antecedent
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Personal
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Not clear
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None
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A. AntecedentExplanation
The antecedent is the word or phrase that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence. In the example, "Mary" is the antecedent for the pronoun "her." Identifying the antecedent is important for clarity and ensuring that pronouns correctly refer to the appropriate noun or noun phrase within the sentence.Rate this question:
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Which word must be able to be switched with the word "because" for it to be a conjunction? (otherwise, it's a preposition)
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But
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Or
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Because
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For
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Yet
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A. ForExplanation
The word "for" must be able to be switched with the word "because" for it to be a conjunction. In this context, a conjunction is used to connect two clauses or sentences. The word "for" can be used in the same way as "because" to provide a reason or explanation for something. Therefore, if "for" can be substituted for "because" without changing the meaning of the sentence, it indicates that "for" is being used as a conjunction.Rate this question:
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Conjunctions used in pairs are called what kind of conjunctions? (both...and/either...or/neither...nor...) EX: I want both pizza and hot dogs.
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Correlative
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Complex
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Compound
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None
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A. CorrelativeExplanation
Conjunctions used in pairs are called correlative conjunctions. These conjunctions are used to connect similar elements in a sentence, such as "both...and," "either...or," and "neither...nor." In the given example, "both...and" is used to connect the desire for both pizza and hot dogs. Correlative conjunctions work together to join two balanced ideas or choices.Rate this question:
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(She, Her) and Sara went to the store. Which is the correct pronoun to use?
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She
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Her
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Him
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None
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A. SheExplanation
"She" is the correct pronoun to use because it is a subject pronoun, referring to the person performing the action in the sentence. The subject pronoun "She" correctly identifies the individual who, along with Sara, went to the store. Using "Her" would incorrectly use an object pronoun, which would be suitable if Sara were the subject and the sentence read, "Sara and her went to the store."Rate this question:
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I went camping with John and (he, him).
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Him
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He
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Not clear
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None
Correct Answer
A. HimExplanation
In the sentence "I went camping with John and him," "him" is used as the object of the preposition "with." Pronouns like "him" are used in the objective case when they are the object of a verb or preposition. "He" is a subject pronoun, which would not be correct in this context. The correct usage follows standard English grammar rules for objective case pronouns.Rate this question:
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Which verb phrase is used in the following sentence: "They did not go running very far."
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Not go
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Did not go running
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Running
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None
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A. Did not go runningExplanation
The verb phrase "did not go running" is used in the sentence "They did not go running very far." This phrase is used to describe the action of "going" and adds the additional detail that they were "running" while doing so. The word "did" is used to indicate past tense, and "not" is used to negate the action.Rate this question:
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Which adjective is the word "American" in the following sentence? The soldiers saluted the American flag.
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Attributive adjective
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Quantitative Adjective
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Possessive Adjective
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Interrogative Adjective
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A. Attributive adjectiveExplanation
The word "American" in the sentence is functioning as an attributive adjective. An attributive adjective is an adjective that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it. In this case, "American" specifies the type of flag being referred to, indicating that it is associated with or related to America. Therefore, "American" is an attributive adjective modifying the noun "flag."Rate this question:
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What word is described by the adverb "inside" in this sentence? "A warm fire beckoned the weary travelers inside."
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Beckoned
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Travelers
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Fire
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None
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A. BeckonedExplanation
The adverb "inside" describes the action of being beckoned. In this sentence, the warm fire is inviting or calling the weary travelers to come inside. The word "beckoned" indicates that the travelers are being urged or encouraged to enter the place where the warm fire is located.Rate this question:
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There is always a ______at the beginning of prepositional phrases, and it ends with a noun or pronoun.
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Preposition
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Conjunction
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Adverb
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None
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A. PrepositionExplanation
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They are always found at the beginning of prepositional phrases and indicate location, time, direction, or manner. The prepositional phrase ends with a noun or pronoun, which is the object of the preposition. Therefore, the correct answer is preposition.Rate this question:
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Which part of speech is this underlined word? "The boys went inside to eat dinner."
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Adverb
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Preposition
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Noun
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Conjunction
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A. AdverbExplanation
The word "inside" functions as an adverb in the sentence, modifying the verb "went" by indicating the location where the boys went. Adverbs often describe actions, provide additional context, or answer questions like "where" or "when." In this case, "inside" describes the direction in which the boys were going, enhancing the sentence’s meaning by specifying their destination.Rate this question:
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Which word is a preposition when it is substituted with the word "except," otherwise it is a coordinating conjunction?
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But
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So
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However
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And
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A. ButExplanation
The word "but" serves as a preposition when substituted with "except," indicating an exception or contrast, as in "Everyone came except John" or "Nothing but good things happened." However, in other contexts, "but" functions as a coordinating conjunction, linking independent clauses or contrasting ideas. This versatility illustrates the importance of context in determining the correct usage of "but" as either a preposition or conjunction.Rate this question:
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What prepositional phrase is there in the following sentence?"I ran around the block ten times today."
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Around the block
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Ran
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Ten times day
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None
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A. Around the blockExplanation
A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. In this sentence, "around the block" is a prepositional phrase where "around" is the preposition and "the block" is the object of the preposition. This phrase describes the location or path related to the action "ran." The other options are not prepositional phrases.Rate this question:
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What kind of prepositions are the phrases "according to, in addition to, and because of ?
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Compound prepositions
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Simple prepositions
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Double prepositions
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None
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A. Compound prepositionsExplanation
The phrases "according to, in addition to, and because of" are examples of compound prepositions. Compound prepositions are formed by combining two or more words to create a single prepositional phrase. In this case, "according to," "in addition to," and "because of" are all made up of multiple words and function as a single unit to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.Rate this question:
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The following sentence is written actively or passively? "Many of the math problems were written down incorrectly by our teacher."
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Passive
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Active
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Not clear
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None
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A. PassiveExplanation
This sentence is written in the passive voice because the subject, "many of the math problems," is receiving the action "were written down incorrectly" by the teacher. In the passive voice, the subject is the recipient of the action, not the one performing it. If the sentence were in the active voice, it would read, "Our teacher wrote down the math problems incorrectly."Rate this question:
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What kind of punctuation is followed in mild interjections?
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Exclamation point
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Semicolon
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Comma
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Period
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Colon
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A. CommaExplanation
Mild interjections are typically followed by a comma. For example: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, that's interesting. Hey, come over here. In these examples, the interjections ("Oh," "Well," "Hey") are followed by a comma.Rate this question:
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What kind of punctuation follows interjections to express a sudden burst of emotion?
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Comma
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Semicolon
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Colon
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Exclamation point
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Period
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A. Exclamation pointExplanation
Exclamation points are punctuation marks used to express strong emotions or sudden bursts of excitement, surprise, or anger. They are often used after interjections that convey intense emotions, such as "Wow!" or "Oh no!" Exclamation points add emphasis and help to convey the speaker's tone and intention. They indicate a heightened level of emotion and are commonly used in exclamatory sentences or to end imperative sentences.Rate this question:
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How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence? "During the month of May we went on a trip with our friends to Canada."
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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A. 4Explanation
The sentence contains four prepositional phrases: "During the month of May," "on a trip," "with our friends," and "to Canada." Each of these phrases starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. These phrases provide additional information about time, place, and the relationship between elements in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Which four questions are answered by adverbs?
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Who? when? where? why?
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When? where? how? why?
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When? where? to what extent/degree? what?
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To what extent/degree? when? where? how?
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When? where? to what extent/degree? why?
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A. To what extent/degree? when? where? how?Explanation
Adverbs are used to answer questions about the extent or degree of an action, the time or frequency of an action, the location or place of an action, and the manner or way in which an action is performed. Therefore, the correct answer is "to what extent/degree? when? where? how?" as it includes all four types of questions that can be answered by adverbs.Rate this question:
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Which three questions are answered by adjectives?
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Who? what? when? where?
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Who? what kind? to what extent/degree?
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Which one? what kind? to what extent/degree
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Which one? what kind? how many?
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Which one? how many? why?
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A. Which one? what kind? how many?Explanation
“which one? what kind? how many?”. Adjectives describe or modify nouns and pronouns, providing more details about them. They can specify which one(s), describe what kind or type, and indicate how many or how much. For example, in the sentence “I have three red apples”, “three” and “red” are adjectives answering “how many?” and “what kind?”, respectively.Rate this question:
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How many adjectives and articles are there in the following sentence? "The red car roared around the sharp corner and hit an old oak tree."
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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A. 4Explanation
In the sentence "The red car roared around the sharp corner and hit an old oak tree," there are:
4 adjectives: red, sharp, old, oak
3 articles: the (appears twice), an
Total: 4 adjectives and 3 articles.Rate this question:
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Which verb phrase is there in the following sentence? "I will be going sledding because it's not too cold."
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Will not be going sledding
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Will be going sledding
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It's too cold
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I will not be
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A. Will be going sleddingExplanation
The verb phrase "will be going sledding" is the correct answer. It consists of the auxiliary verb "will" and the main verb "going," forming a verb phrase that indicates a future action. "Be" helps to form the continuous aspect, showing that the action is ongoing.Rate this question:
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Which infinitive verb phrase is used in the following sentence? "I want to play baseball today."
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To play
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Want to
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Play
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I want
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A. To playExplanation
The infinitive verb phrase "to play" is used in the sentence "I want to play baseball today." The phrase "to play" functions as the direct object of the verb "want" and indicates the action that the subject (I) desires to do. It is formed by the base form of the verb "play" preceded by the infinitive marker "to."Rate this question:
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The noun "mob" is an example of a common noun, a concrete noun, and.......what is the last kind?
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Collective
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Proper
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Both a and b
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None of the above
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A. CollectiveExplanation
The noun "mob" is an example of a collective noun. Collective nouns refer to a group or collection of individuals or things. In this case, "mob" refers to a group of people. It is not a proper noun, which would be a specific name for a person, place, or thing. Therefore, the correct answer is collective.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence "She runs quickly"?
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Verb
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Adjective
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Noun
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Adverb
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A. AdverbExplanation
The word "quickly" in the sentence "She runs quickly" is an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and often provide information about how, when, where, or to what degree an action occurs. In this case, "quickly" modifies the verb "runs," describing the manner in which the action is performed. The adverb answers the question, "How does she run?" By providing this detail, it gives more depth to the action and helps convey the speed of the running. Adverbs like "quickly" typically end in "-ly" and enhance the meaning of the verb.Rate this question:
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Which word in the sentence "The cat jumped over the fence" is a preposition?
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The
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Jumped
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Over
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Cat
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A. OverExplanation
In the sentence "The cat jumped over the fence," the word "over" is a preposition. Prepositions show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. They typically indicate direction, place, or time. "Over" is a preposition because it establishes the relationship between the verb "jumped" and the noun "fence," telling us the direction or location of the action. It connects the action of jumping to the object, explaining where the cat jumped in relation to the fence. This demonstrates the core function of prepositions in sentence structure.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is the word "beautiful" in the sentence "She wore a beautiful dress"?
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Verb
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Noun
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Adjective
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Adverb
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A. AdjectiveExplanation
In the sentence "She wore a beautiful dress," the word "beautiful" is an adjective. Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more information about the noun's qualities, characteristics, or features. "Beautiful" directly modifies the noun "dress" by describing its appearance. Adjectives can answer questions like "What kind?" or "Which one?" In this case, "beautiful" answers "What kind of dress?" This enhances the meaning of the noun by specifying the appearance of the dress. Adjectives can also express opinions, attributes, or emotions related to the noun they modify, as seen with "beautiful."Rate this question:
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