Adjectives & Parts Of Sentence Quiz
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_____________ old white dresses are bridal gowns from the 1920s.
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Them
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These
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They
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About This Quiz
This quiz assesses understanding of adjectives and sentence structure, featuring comparisons and identifying sentence subjects. It's designed to enhance grammatical skills, making it ideal for learners aiming to improve their English proficiency.
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Pluto is the ______________ planet.
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Little
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Small
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Smaller
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Smallest
Correct Answer
A. SmallestExplanation
Pluto is referred to as the "smallest" planet because it is the smallest in size compared to other planets in our solar system. While it was previously classified as the ninth planet, it was redefined as a "dwarf planet" due to its size and characteristics.Rate this question:
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Superman is _______ than a speeding bullet!
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Fastest
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Faster
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Mose fast
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Fast
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A. FasterExplanation
The correct answer is "faster" because it is used to compare the speed of Superman to a speeding bullet. It implies that Superman is quicker or has a higher velocity than the bullet.Rate this question:
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In the sentence we gave haley four red balloons on valentines day, what is the verb?
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gaveExplanation
The verb in the sentence "we gave Haley four red balloons on Valentine's Day" is "gave." The verb "gave" indicates the action of giving something to someone, which is what the subject "we" did to the object "Haley" in this sentence.Rate this question:
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What is the subject of the following sentence: Puppies are helpless at birth.
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puppiesExplanation
The subject of the sentence "Puppies are helpless at birth" is "puppies". This is because the subject is the noun or noun phrase that performs the action or is being described in the sentence. In this case, "puppies" is the noun that the sentence is talking about, as it is being described as "helpless at birth".Rate this question:
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Paul Bunyan had ______ huge appetite.
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And
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A
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An
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a" because "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, "huge" begins with the consonant sound "h," so "a" is the appropriate article to use.Rate this question:
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Helpless is modifying which word in the following sentence: Puppies are helpless at birth.
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puppiesExplanation
The word "helpless" is modifying the noun "puppies" in the sentence. It is describing the state or condition of the puppies at birth, indicating that they are unable to care for themselves and rely on others for their needs.Rate this question:
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Many of the _____________ tall tales are about the weather.
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Funnier
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More funny
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Funniest
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Most funny
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A. FunniestExplanation
The correct answer is "funniest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "funny." Since the sentence is comparing tall tales about the weather, the word "funniest" suggests that these tall tales are the most humorous or entertaining among all the tall tales about the weather.Rate this question:
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__________ kind of deadly spider lives in the jungles of South America.
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This
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These
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Them
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A. ThisExplanation
The correct answer is "This" because the sentence is referring to a singular noun, "kind," which requires the singular pronoun "this."Rate this question:
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In the sentence "The spoiled milk tasted sour," which word is sour modifying?
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milkExplanation
In the sentence, "The spoiled milk tasted sour," the word "sour" is modifying the word "milk." This means that the milk has a sour taste.Rate this question:
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The glass bulbs of ________ hourglass contain grains of sand.
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A
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An
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And
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A. AnExplanation
The word "hourglass" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct article to use before it is "an" instead of "a".Rate this question:
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What is the predicate adjective in the following sentence: Puppies are helpless at birth.
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helplessExplanation
In the sentence "Puppies are helpless at birth," the predicate adjective is "helpless." A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb (in this case, "are") and describes the subject (in this case, "puppies"). The adjective "helpless" describes the state or condition of the puppies at birth, indicating that they are unable to care for themselves.Rate this question:
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Air pollution is __________ in large cities than in the suburbs.
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Bad
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Worse
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Worser
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Worst
Correct Answer
A. WorseExplanation
The given question is comparing the level of air pollution in large cities to that in the suburbs. The word "worse" is the correct answer because it indicates a higher degree of air pollution in large cities compared to the suburbs.Rate this question:
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In the sentence we gave haley four red balloons on valentines day, what is the subject?
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weExplanation
The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described in the sentence. In this sentence, "we" is the subject because it is the pronoun that refers to the person or people who gave the four red balloons on Valentine's Day. The subject is the one who is performing the action of giving the balloons.Rate this question:
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What is the predicate adjective in the sentence "The spoiled milk tasted sour."
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sourExplanation
In the sentence "The spoiled milk tasted sour," the word "sour" is the predicate adjective. It describes the subject "milk" and tells us how it tasted. The verb "tasted" is linking the subject with the predicate adjective, indicating that the milk had a sour taste.Rate this question:
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What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: Puppies are helpless at birth.
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at birthExplanation
The prepositional phrase in the sentence "Puppies are helpless at birth" is "at birth." This phrase is indicating the time or event when the puppies are helpless, which is their birth.Rate this question:
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In the sentence we gave haley four red balloons on valentines day, what is the prepositional phrase?
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on valentines dayExplanation
The prepositional phrase in the sentence is "on valentines day". It functions as an adverbial phrase, providing information about when the action of giving Haley four red balloons took place. The preposition "on" indicates the specific day, which is Valentine's Day.Rate this question:
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In the sentence we gave haley four red balloons on valentines day, what is the direct object?
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balloonsExplanation
The direct object in a sentence is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, the verb is "gave" and the noun that receives the action of giving is "balloons." Therefore, "balloons" is the direct object.Rate this question:
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What is predicate part of the following sentence: Puppies are helpless at birth.
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are helpless at birthExplanation
The predicate part of a sentence includes the verb and any other words or phrases that provide information about the subject. In this sentence, "are helpless at birth" is the predicate. "Are" is the verb and "helpless at birth" is the predicate adjective phrase that describes the subject "puppies."Rate this question:
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Rewrite the sentence we gave haley four red balloons on valentines day to include all capitalization and punctuation.
Correct Answer
We gave Haley four red balloons on Valentine's Day.Explanation
The sentence is rewritten with correct capitalization and punctuation, including the capitalization of the names "Haley" and "Valentine's Day," as well as the use of apostrophe in "Valentine's Day."Rate this question:
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