Modifiers-adjectives And Adverbs
Questions and Answers
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1. What do adverbs modify?
- A.
Nouns, verbs and adjectives
- B.
Verbs, adjectives or other adverbs
- C.
Prepositions and verbs
Correct Answer
B. Verbs, adjectives or other adverbsExplanation
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed or an adjective is described. Adverbs can answer questions such as "how?", "when?", "where?", or "to what extent?" For example, in the sentence "He ran quickly," the adverb "quickly" modifies the verb "ran" by indicating how he ran. In another example, in the sentence "She is very beautiful," the adverb "very" modifies the adjective "beautiful" by indicating the extent of her beauty.Rate this question:
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2. __________ is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun by telling which one, which kind, how many, or how much.
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Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Modifier
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun by providing information about which one, which kind, how many, or how much. It adds description or qualities to the noun or pronoun, providing more specific details about it. In this case, the adjective modifies the noun or pronoun by specifying which one, which kind, how many, or how much.Rate this question:
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3. If you are studying the tips that follow to avoid common mistakes you are using what correctly?
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Modifiers
- B.
Pronouns
- C.
Prepositions
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A. ModifiersExplanation
Studying the tips that follow to avoid common mistakes indicates that the person is using modifiers correctly. Modifiers are words or phrases that provide additional information about a subject or object in a sentence. By studying the tips, the person is learning how to use modifiers effectively and avoid common mistakes related to their usage.Rate this question:
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4. Regular comparisons are one-syllable and some two-syllable adjectives and adverbs that form their comparative and superlative forms by adding what endings?
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-ing or -ly
- B.
-en or -an
- C.
-er or -est
Correct Answer
C. -er or -estExplanation
Regular comparisons are formed by adding the endings -er or -est to one-syllable and some two-syllable adjectives and adverbs. This means that when comparing two things, we add -er to the adjective or adverb to indicate the comparative form, and -est to indicate the superlative form. For example, the adjective "tall" becomes "taller" in the comparative form and "tallest" in the superlative form. Similarly, the adverb "quickly" becomes "quicker" in the comparative form and "quickest" in the superlative form.Rate this question:
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5. What kind of adjectives follow linking verbs and describe the subject?
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Predicate Adjectives
- B.
Cool Adjectives
- C.
Unpredicate Adjectives
Correct Answer
A. Predicate AdjectivesExplanation
Predicate adjectives follow linking verbs and describe the subject. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a word or phrase that describes or identifies the subject. Predicate adjectives provide more information about the subject and help to further describe or characterize it. These adjectives are called "predicate" because they are part of the predicate, which includes the verb and any words or phrases that modify or describe the subject.Rate this question:
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6. The __________ form is used to compare two things, groups, or actions.
Correct Answer
comparative
positive
negativeExplanation
The comparative form is used to compare two things, groups, or actions. It is used to show the difference in degree or intensity between the two. The positive form is the base form of the adjective or adverb, without any comparison. It is used to describe a single thing or action without comparing it to anything else. The negative form is used to express a lack or absence of something. It is used to negate or deny a statement or action.Rate this question:
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7. If you add a negative word to a sentence taht is already negative, the result will be and error known as what?
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Negative
- B.
Positive
- C.
Double Negative
Correct Answer
C. Double NegativeExplanation
If a negative word is added to a sentence that is already negative, the result will be a double negative. This occurs when two negative elements are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion or ambiguity in the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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8. Many nouns are formed by adding -ly to adjectives.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is incorrect. Nouns are not formed by adding -ly to adjectives. Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns, while adverbs are formed by adding -ly to adjectives to describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.Rate this question:
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9. Both adjectives and adverbs have three forms or degrees: the positive, comparative, and superlative.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Adjectives and adverbs both have three forms or degrees: the positive, comparative, and superlative. The positive form is used to describe a noun or pronoun without making any comparison. The comparative form is used to compare two things or people, and the superlative form is used to compare three or more things or people. This statement is true because it accurately describes the three forms or degrees of adjectives and adverbs.Rate this question:
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10. A _______ modifier is one placed so far away from the word it modifies that the intended meaning of the sectence is unclear.
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Clear
- B.
Misplaced
- C.
Positive
Correct Answer
B. MisplacedExplanation
A misplaced modifier is a modifier that is not positioned near the word it is intended to modify, causing confusion in the meaning of the sentence. This can lead to ambiguity or misinterpretation.Rate this question:
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