DGP- Dec. 16th, 2011
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The purse is sitting next to you. The word next is a :
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Preposition
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Verb
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Adjective
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The 'DGP- Dec. 16th, 2011' quiz assesses knowledge of English grammar, focusing on identifying parts of speech such as prepositions, verbs, pronouns, conjunctions, and adjectives. It enhances understanding of language structure and usage.
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My son arrived by limousine. The word arrived is:
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A verb
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An adverb
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Preposition
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A. A verbExplanation
The word "arrived" in the sentence is a verb because it is expressing an action - the action of arriving. Verbs are words that show an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, "arrived" is showing the action of the subject (my son) reaching a destination (by limousine). Therefore, it functions as a verb in the sentence.Rate this question:
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My very educated mother just served us nine pizzas. The word my is:
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A possessive pronoun
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An adjective
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An article
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A. A possessive pronounExplanation
The word "my" in the given sentence is a possessive pronoun. It shows ownership or possession, indicating that the mother belongs to the speaker.Rate this question:
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You need to bring pizza and soda. The word and is:
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A conjunction
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An article
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A pronoun
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A. A conjunctionExplanation
The word "and" in the given sentence is functioning as a conjunction. It is connecting two items, pizza and soda, indicating that both items are required. Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or clauses together. In this case, "and" is joining the two nouns, pizza and soda, to indicate that both items need to be brought.Rate this question:
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I love my new iPhone. The word love is:
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A verb
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An adverb
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A preposition
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A. A verbExplanation
The word "love" in the sentence "I love my new iPhone" is a verb. It is used to express an action or a state of being. In this case, it shows the action of loving the new iPhone.Rate this question:
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Strange things are happening around here. The word strange is:
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An adjective
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An adverb
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A common noun
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A. An adjectiveExplanation
The word "strange" is a describing word that modifies or gives more information about a noun. In this case, it is describing the things that are happening, indicating that they are not normal or usual. Therefore, "strange" is functioning as an adjective.Rate this question:
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Julia Roberts was the leading actress in Pretty Woman. Julia Roberts is:
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A common noun
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A proper noun
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An adjective
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A. A proper nounExplanation
Julia Roberts is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific person, in this case, the actress Julia Roberts. Proper nouns refer to specific individuals, places, or things and are always capitalized. In this context, "Julia Roberts" is the name of a famous actress and therefore qualifies as a proper noun.Rate this question:
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The boy finished the quiz hastily. The word hastily is:
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An adverb
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An adjective
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A verb
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A. An adverbExplanation
The word "hastily" describes how the boy finished the quiz, indicating that it modifies the verb "finished." Therefore, "hastily" is an adverb. Adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, it modifies the verb "finished."Rate this question:
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There are only two more days of school left after today. The word days is:
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A noun
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An adverb
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Adjective
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A. A nounExplanation
"Days" in this sentence is referring to a period of time, specifically the remaining time until school ends. It is not describing or modifying anything, so it functions as a noun in this context.Rate this question:
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Ms. Hernandez will miss you all over break. The word will is:
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An action verb
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A helping verb
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An article
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A. A helping verbExplanation
The word "will" in the sentence is a helping verb. Helping verbs are used in conjunction with main verbs to express various tenses, moods, and voices. In this case, "will" is used to indicate future tense, showing that Ms. Hernandez's missing will occur during the break.Rate this question:
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I know you will all miss DGP. The word I is:
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An article
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A pronoun
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Noun
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A. A pronounExplanation
The word "I" is a pronoun because it is used to refer to oneself as the speaker or writer. In this case, it is likely referring to the person who is speaking or writing the statement. Pronouns are used to replace nouns or noun phrases, and "I" specifically refers to the first person singular.Rate this question:
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