English Test 1 Practice Quiz
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He, she, it, mine, me are all examples of what?
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Nouns
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Pronouns
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Adjectives
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This English Test 1 Practice Quiz focuses on identifying different parts of speech, including pronouns, nouns, and components of sentences such as subjects and predicates.
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Which of the following is an example of an ABSTRACT NOUN?
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Book
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Locker
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Jealousy
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A. JealousyExplanation
Jealousy is an example of an abstract noun because it refers to a feeling or emotion that cannot be physically touched or seen. It is a concept that exists in the mind and cannot be perceived through the senses. In contrast, a book and a locker are concrete nouns because they are tangible objects that can be seen and touched.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of a PROPER NOUN?
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China
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Kite
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Ball
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A. ChinaExplanation
China is an example of a proper noun because it is the name of a specific country. Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things and are always capitalized. In this case, China is a specific country and therefore qualifies as a proper noun.Rate this question:
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"My best friend and I" is an example of a...
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Subject
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Predicate
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A. SubjectExplanation
"My best friend and I" is an example of a subject because it is the noun phrase that performs the action or is being described in a sentence. In this case, "My best friend and I" is the noun phrase that represents the individuals who are the focus of the sentence. The subject is typically the main topic or doer of the action in a sentence, and in this example, it refers to the speaker and their best friend.Rate this question:
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"Jumped through a hoop" is an example of a...
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Subject
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Predicate
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A. PredicateExplanation
"Jumped through a hoop" is an example of a predicate because it is the part of the sentence that provides information about the subject (the one who jumped). The predicate typically includes the verb and any other words or phrases that modify or complete the action of the subject. In this case, "jumped" is the verb and "through a hoop" is a prepositional phrase that further describes the action.Rate this question:
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"Landed on the apple tree in my back yard" is an example of a...
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Subject
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Predicate
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A. PredicateExplanation
The given phrase "Landed on the apple tree in my back yard" describes an action or state of being, specifically the action of landing on the apple tree. This makes it an example of a predicate, which is the part of a sentence that expresses what the subject is doing or experiencing.Rate this question:
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"Jordan and my mother" is an example of a...
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Subject
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Predicate
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A. PredicateExplanation
"Jordan and my mother" is an example of a predicate because it refers to the part of a sentence that provides information about the subject. In this case, "Jordan and my mother" is the part of the sentence that tells us something about what is happening or being done. The subject, which is not mentioned in the question, would be the noun or pronoun that the predicate is providing information about.Rate this question:
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Sentence or Fragment: I like ice cream.
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Sentence
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Fragment
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A. SentenceExplanation
The given statement "I like ice cream" is a complete thought that expresses a complete idea. It has a subject ("I") and a predicate ("like ice cream"). Therefore, it is a sentence.Rate this question:
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Sentence or Fragment: Say hello.
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Sentence
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Fragment
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A. SentenceExplanation
The given phrase "Say hello" is a complete thought that expresses a complete idea. It has a subject ("you") and a predicate ("say hello"). Therefore, it is a sentence rather than a fragment.Rate this question:
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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: When Mom drives, I hold on to the seat.
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Mom
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On
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I
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A. IExplanation
The pronoun in the sentence is "I." It is used to refer to the person who is holding on to the seat when Mom drives.Rate this question:
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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: After work, she went over to the school.
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She
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After
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Over
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A. SheExplanation
The pronoun in the sentence is "she". It is used to refer to a female person and is the subject of the sentence. The sentence is describing an action taken by this person after work.Rate this question:
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Identify the adjective in this sentence: Before the game last night, I walked around the house.
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Before
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Around
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Last
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A. LastExplanation
The adjective in the sentence is "last" because it describes the noun "night" and indicates that it is the previous night before the game.Rate this question:
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