1.
What part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and answers when? where? how? and to what extent?
Correct Answer
C. Adverb
Explanation
An adverb is a part of speech that describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and provides information about when, where, how, and to what extent an action is performed. It modifies the meaning of the verb, adjective, or adverb by answering questions such as when did it happen, where did it happen, how did it happen, or to what extent did it happen. Adverbs add more detail and specificity to the sentence, enhancing the overall meaning and clarity.
2.
What part of speech connects words or groups of words? Examples are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so?
Correct Answer
D. Conjunction
Explanation
Conjunctions are words that connect words or groups of words. They are used to join words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence. Examples of conjunctions include "for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so." These words help to establish relationships between different parts of a sentence and make the overall meaning clear.
3.
What part of speech substitutes for a noun or pronoun? Examples are we, they him, I, you, me, she...
Correct Answer
A. Pronoun
Explanation
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.
4.
What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun and answers the questions which one(s)? how many/much? or what kind(s)
Correct Answer
C. Adjective
Explanation
An adjective is a part of speech that describes a noun or pronoun and provides more information about it. It answers questions such as "which one(s)?", "how many/much?", or "what kind(s)?". Adjectives can modify a noun by giving it attributes or qualities, helping to provide a clearer and more detailed description.
5.
Which part of speech expresses a mild or sudden burst of emotion? Examples are wow! or no,
Correct Answer
C. Interjection
Explanation
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.
6.
Which part of speech describes the distance/placement/proximity of one word and another word in a sentence? Examples are on, to, behind, with...
Correct Answer
B. Preposition
Explanation
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.
7.
What part of speech describes a person, place, thing, or idea? Examples are house, jury, determination.
Correct Answer
A. Noun
Explanation
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.
8.
What type of pronouns are I, we, she, they? him, us? They refer to "people."
Correct Answer
A. Personal pronoun
Explanation
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.
9.
Robert was an unwise king. He was the king of seven kingdoms. What type of pronoun is found in this sentence?
Correct Answer
A. Subject
Explanation
The given sentence "Robert was an unwise king" contains the pronoun "he" which is used as the subject of the sentence. It refers to the noun "Robert" and performs the action of being an unwise king.
10.
The verbs seem, is, was and had when used alone are what kind of verbs?
Correct Answer
A. Linking
Explanation
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.
11.
What type of pronouns are me, them her, him, us? They usually belong in the predicate.
Correct Answer
A. Object
Explanation
The pronouns "me, them, her, him, us" are object pronouns. Object pronouns are used as the direct or indirect object of a verb, or as the object of a preposition. In this case, the pronouns are used in the predicate, which is the part of the sentence that provides information about the subject. Therefore, the correct answer is "Object."
12.
A verb that describes physical or mental action is called what type of verb?
Correct Answer
B. Action verb
Explanation
An action verb is a type of verb that describes a physical or mental action. It is used to show what someone or something is doing. Unlike linking verbs, which connect the subject to a noun or adjective, action verbs express an action that is being performed. Helping verbs, on the other hand, are used in conjunction with main verbs to express various tenses, moods, and voices. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "action verb."
13.
A noun that names a group of things is called what type of noun? It rarely ends in "s."
Correct Answer
A. Collective
Explanation
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".
14.
What type of noun is always capitalized? (John, Arizona, France...)
Correct Answer
A. Proper
Explanation
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.
15.
What type of noun can be perceived by the five senses? (table, bird, school, beach...)
Correct Answer
B. Concrete
Explanation
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.
16.
What type of noun is made up of two or more words? (policeman, father-in-law, real estate...)
Correct Answer
B. Compound
Explanation
A compound noun is made up of two or more words. In this case, examples such as "policeman," "father-in-law," and "real estate" are compound nouns because they consist of multiple words combined to form a single noun.
17.
What type of noun cannot be perceived by the senses? (love, ambition, liberty..)
Correct Answer
A. Abstract
Explanation
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.
18.
The adjectives a, an, and the are called what kind of adjectives?
Correct Answer
A. Articles
Explanation
The adjectives 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.
19.
What kind of article is "the"? (it indicates something specific)
Correct Answer
A. Definite
Explanation
"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.
20.
What is the name of the word that the pronoun stands for or refers to in a sentence? (Mary took her friend with her. "Mary" is the _____________" for the pronouns "her".
Correct Answer
A. Antecedent
Explanation
The correct answer is "antecedent." In this sentence, "Mary" is the word that the pronouns "her" refer to. The antecedent is the noun or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces or refers back to in a sentence.
21.
Which word must be able to be switched with the word "because" for it to be a conjunction? (otherwise, it's a preposition)
Correct Answer
D. For
Explanation
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.
22.
Conjunctions used in pairs are called what kind of conjunctions? (both...and/either...or/neither...nor...) EX: I want both pizza and hot dogs.
Correct Answer
A. Correlative
Explanation
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.
23.
(She, Her) and Sara went to the store. Which is the correct pronoun to use?
Correct Answer
A. She
Explanation
The correct pronoun to use in this sentence is "She." This is because "She" is the subject pronoun, which is used to refer to the person performing the action in a sentence. In this case, "She" is referring to the person who went to the store along with Sara.
24.
I went camping with John and (he, him).
Correct Answer
A. Him
Explanation
The correct answer is "him" because it is the objective pronoun used as the object of the preposition "with." In this sentence, "I" is the subject and "John" is the object of the preposition. Therefore, the correct pronoun to use is "him."
25.
Which verb phrase is used in the following sentence: They did not go running very far.
Correct Answer
B. Did go running
Explanation
The verb phrase "did 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.
26.
Which adjective is the word "American" in the following sentence?
The soldiers saluted the American flag.
Correct Answer
A. Proper
Explanation
In the given sentence, the word "American" is used as an adjective to describe the flag. It specifically refers to the nationality or origin of the flag, indicating that it is the flag of America. Adjectives that describe a specific noun or provide more specific information about it are known as proper adjectives. Therefore, "proper" is the correct answer.
27.
What word is described by the adverb "inside" in this sentence?
A warm fire beckoned the weary travelers inside.
Correct Answer
A. Beckoned
Explanation
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.
28.
There is always a ______at the beginning of Prepositional phrases and it ends with noun or pronoun.
Correct Answer
A. Preposition
Explanation
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.
29.
Which part of speech is this underlined word?
The boys went inside to eat dinner.
Correct Answer
A. Adverb
Explanation
The word "inside" is functioning as an adverb in this sentence. It is modifying the verb "went" and describing where the boys went. Adverbs often answer questions like "where" or "when." In this case, "inside" answers the question "where did the boys go?"
30.
Which word is a preposition when it is substituted with the word "except," otherwise it is a coordinating conjunction?
Correct Answer
A. But
Explanation
When the word "but" is substituted with the word "except," it functions as a preposition. In all other cases, it functions as a coordinating conjunction.
31.
What prepositional phrase is there in the following sentence? I ran around the block ten times today.
Correct Answer
A. Around the block
Explanation
The prepositional phrase "around the block" is used in the sentence to indicate the location or direction of the action "ran". It provides additional information about where the running took place.
32.
What kind of prepositions are the phrases "according to, in addition to, and because of ?
Correct Answer
A. Compound prepositions
Explanation
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.
33.
The following sentence is written actively or passively?
Many of the math problems were written down incorrectly by our teacher.
Correct Answer
A. Passive
Explanation
The given sentence is written in the passive voice because the subject "many of the math problems" is receiving the action "were written down incorrectly" performed by the teacher. In the passive voice, the subject is being acted upon rather than performing the action.
34.
What kind of punctuation is followed in Mild interjections?
Correct Answer
C. Comma
Explanation
Exmaple: No, I'm not going with you.
35.
What kind of interjections are followed that express a sudden burst of emotion?
Correct Answer
D. Exclamation point
Explanation
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.
36.
How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?During the month of May we went on a trip with our friends to Canada.
Correct Answer
D. 5
Explanation
The sentence "During the month of May we went on a trip with our friends to Canada" contains five prepositional phrases. These phrases include "During the month of May," "on a trip," "with our friends," "to Canada," and "of May."
37.
Which four questions are answered by adverbs?
Correct Answer
D. 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.
38.
Which three questions are answered by adjectives?
Correct Answer
D. Which one? what kind? how many?
Explanation
Adjectives answer the questions "which one?", "what kind?", and "how many?" by providing information about the specific noun being described, its characteristics or qualities, and the quantity or number of the noun.
39.
How many adjectives are there in following sentence? Also, include the articles.The red car roared around the sharp corner and hit an old oak tree.
Correct Answer
D. 7
Explanation
The sentence contains seven adjectives: red, sharp, old, the, an, around, and oak. These words describe or modify the nouns they are referring to.
40.
Which verb phrase is there in the following sentence?
I will not be going sledding because it's too cold.
Correct Answer
B. Will be going sledding
Explanation
The correct answer is "Will be going sledding." This is a verb phrase because it consists of the auxiliary verb "will be" followed by the main verb "going." The verb phrase indicates future tense and ongoing action.
41.
Which infinitive verb phrase is used in the following sentence?
I want to play baseball today.
Correct Answer
A. To play
Explanation
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."
42.
The noun "mob" is an example of common noun, a concrete noun, and.......what is the last kind?
Correct Answer
A. Collective
Explanation
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.