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Everything Weve Been Doing In Study Hall - Quiz

So, this isn't just about identifying the items we've been studying, but also about understanding ideas about them.
Here are all the words that you will use during the quiz. You WILL use some of them more than once. Subject verb action verb linking verb transitive verb intransitive verb direct object indirect object object of the preposition predicate nominative predicate adjective
You might also see some of our old friends from the beginning of the year:
noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction, preposition, and interjection.

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1.

She, it, you, us, them, his, mine, your, and I are all examples of ______________.

Explanation
The given correct answer is "pronouns". This is because the words listed - she, it, you, us, them, his, mine, your, and I - all function as pronouns. Pronouns are words that are used in place of nouns to avoid repetition and to refer to people, objects, or ideas. In this case, the listed words are all examples of pronouns as they replace specific nouns or refer to individuals or groups.

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2.

Am, is, was, and were are all examples of ______________.

Explanation
Am, is, was, and were are all examples of linking verbs. Linking verbs are verbs that connect the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes the subject. They do not show action, but rather express a state of being or condition. In the given question, the verbs "am, is, was, and were" are listed as examples, indicating that they belong to the category of linking verbs.

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3.

A direct object can only follow what type of verb?
- A.
  
  A linking verb
- B.
  
  A transitive verb
- C.
  
  An intransitive verb
Correct Answer
B. A transitive verb

Explanation
A direct object can only follow a transitive verb. Transitive verbs are action verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning. The direct object receives the action of the verb and answers the question "what" or "whom". In contrast, linking verbs do not take direct objects, as they connect the subject to a subject complement that renames or describes it. Intransitive verbs also do not require direct objects, as they express action or state without transferring it to an object. Therefore, the correct answer is a transitive verb.

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To, before, after, in, towards, and by are all examples of ______________.

Correct Answer
prepositions

Explanation
The given answer is correct because the words "to, before, after, in, towards, and by" are all examples of prepositions. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They indicate location, direction, time, manner, and other relationships. In this case, the words listed all demonstrate different relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence, making them prepositions.

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5.

Indirect objects can only be present when there is a direct object.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This statement is true because an indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. In order for there to be an indirect object, there must first be a direct object. The direct object is the noun or pronoun that directly receives the action of the verb. Therefore, if there is no direct object, there cannot be an indirect object.

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A predicate adjective can only follow what part of speech?
- A.
  
  A predicate
- B.
  
  A linking verb
- C.
  
  A transitive verb
- D.
  
  An intransitive verb
Correct Answer
B. A linking verb

Explanation
A predicate adjective can only follow a linking verb. A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or renames the subject. In this case, the predicate adjective follows the linking verb and describes the subject.

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A subject is usually ound in the beginning of a clause.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In English grammar, the subject is typically found at the beginning of a clause. The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described in the sentence. It is followed by the verb and the rest of the sentence structure. This is a basic rule that helps to establish clear and coherent sentence structure in English.

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Transitive and intransitive verbs are both types of action verbs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Transitive and intransitive verbs are both types of action verbs because they both describe actions or movements. A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not require a direct object. However, both types of verbs still involve some form of action, making the statement true.

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And, for, since, but, because, after, and if are all examples of __________________.

Correct Answer
conjunctions

Explanation
The words "and, for, since, but, because, after, and if" are all examples of conjunctions. Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence. They are used to show relationships between different parts of a sentence, such as adding information, showing cause and effect, contrasting ideas, or indicating conditions. In this case, the given words are all conjunctions because they are used to join different parts of a sentence.

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10.

In English, indirect objects come after the direct object.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In English, indirect objects typically come before the direct object. This means that the indirect object receives the direct object. For example, in the sentence "I gave him a book," "him" is the indirect object and "a book" is the direct object.

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Everything We've Been Doing In Study Hall

She, it, you, us, them, his, mine, your, and I are all examples of ______________.

Am, is, was, and were are all examples of ______________.

A direct object can only follow what type of verb?

To, before, after, in, towards, and by are all examples of ______________.

Indirect objects can only be present when there is a direct object.

A predicate adjective can only follow what part of speech?

A subject is usually ound in the beginning of a clause.

Transitive and intransitive verbs are both types of action verbs.

And, for, since, but, because, after, and if are all examples of __________________.

In English, indirect objects come after the direct object.