English (9 - 12)

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1. William Wordsworth is known as the poet of___________                              

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William Wordsworth is known as the poet of nature because his poetry often focused on the beauty and power of the natural world. He believed that nature had a profound impact on human emotions and spirituality, and he sought to capture these experiences in his poetry. Wordsworth's works, such as "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," showcase his deep connection to and admiration for the natural world.

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English (9 - 12) - Quiz

This English quiz for grades 9-12 tests knowledge in grammar and composition, including sentence structure, word functions, and literary appreciation. It aims to enhance understanding of English usage... see moreand literary analysis skills. see less

2. Choose the correct spelling:            

Explanation

The correct spelling is "attributable".

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3. The famous poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is written by:       

Explanation

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a well-known poem written by Robert Frost. The poem depicts a person's contemplation of nature and the beauty of a snowy evening. The imagery and the use of repetition in the poem are characteristic of Frost's writing style. William Wordsworth, John Keats, and None of These are not the correct answers because they did not write this particular poem.

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4. Choose the correct sentence:                       

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The correct sentence is "Man is mortal". This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the idea that all men are mortal. It does not specify a particular man or use an article before "man", which would make the sentence incorrect.

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5. The magistrate was a man with a kind nature.  The underlined part is a/an:          

Explanation

The underlined part "with a kind nature" describes the noun "man" and provides more information about his characteristics. It functions as an adjective phrase because it modifies the noun.

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6. He advised the most equitable plan for us. The underlined word means:       

Explanation

The underlined word "equitable" means fair. This means that the plan that he advised is just and impartial, treating everyone equally and without favoritism or privilege.

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7. You are quite wrong. The underlined word is an Adverb of:

Explanation

The underlined word is an adverb of degree because it modifies the adjective "wrong" and indicates the extent or intensity of the wrongness.

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8. Choose the correct spelling:                

Explanation

The correct spelling is "separate".

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9. They did not win the match. The underlined word is:

Explanation

The underlined word "did not win" is a transitive verb. Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning. In this case, the direct object is "the match". The sentence is indicating that someone or something did not achieve victory in the match.

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10. She won the scholarship. The underlined word is:       

Explanation

The underlined word "the scholarship" is the direct object in this sentence. It receives the action of winning, indicating what was won.

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11. Will you wait till I run? The underlined part is a/an:                            

Explanation

The underlined part "till I run" is functioning as an adverb clause in this sentence. It modifies the verb "wait" by indicating the duration or condition under which the waiting will occur.

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12. The bird is flying. The underlined word is:

Explanation

The underlined word "flying" is an intransitive verb because it does not require an object to complete its meaning. It describes the action of the bird without indicating any direct action towards something or someone else.

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13. Choose the correct sentence:

Explanation

The correct sentence is "Neither my son, nor my daughter studies well." This sentence is correct because it follows the rule of subject-verb agreement. The subject "neither my son, nor my daughter" is singular, so the verb "studies" should also be singular.

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14. This is the girl who was nominated for the scholarship. The underlined part is:

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The underlined part "who was nominated for the scholarship" modifies the noun "girl" by providing additional information about her. It describes a characteristic of the girl, indicating that she is the one who was nominated for the scholarship. Therefore, it functions as an adjective clause.

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15. Barking dogs seldom bite. The underlined word is a/an:              

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The underlined word "seldom" is modifying the verb "bite" and is describing the frequency of the action. It is functioning as an adverb, not an adjective. Therefore, the correct answer is "Participial Adjective".

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16. Kabir, the great reformer, was a weaver. The underlined noun is used in:                               

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The underlined noun "weaver" is used in apposition. Apposition is a grammatical construction in which a noun or noun phrase is placed next to another noun or noun phrase to provide additional information or clarification about it. In this case, "weaver" provides additional information about Kabir, indicating his occupation or profession.

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17. The book is in the desk. The underlined noun is:                              

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The underlined noun "desk" is in the accusative case because it is the object of the preposition "in." In the sentence, the book is being placed inside the desk, making the desk the receiver of the action. Therefore, the noun is in the accusative case.

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18. She herself admitted her mistake. The underlined word is:                                   

Explanation

The underlined word "herself" is used to emphasize that she admitted her mistake. It is an emphatic pronoun because it adds emphasis or intensifies the meaning of the verb "admitted".

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19. Choose the correct sentence:       

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The correct sentence is "The jury are divided in their opinion." This is because "jury" is a collective noun that can be treated as either singular or plural. In this case, "jury" is being treated as a plural noun, so the verb "are" is used instead of "is." Additionally, "in their opinion" correctly indicates that the division exists among the members of the jury.

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20. Whatever you do, do it carefully. The underlined sentence is a:                  

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The underlined sentence "Whatever you do, do it carefully" is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. It has a subject "you" and a verb "do" followed by an adverb "carefully". There are no dependent clauses or coordinating conjunctions present, which are characteristics of compound and complex sentences. Therefore, the correct answer is a simple sentence.

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William Wordsworth is known as the poet of___________ ...
Choose the correct spelling:         ...
The famous poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is written by: ...
Choose the correct sentence: ...
The magistrate was a man with a kind nature.  The underlined part...
He advised the most equitable plan for us. The underlined word means: ...
You are quite wrong. The underlined word is an Adverb of:
Choose the correct spelling: ...
They did not win the match. The underlined word is:
She won the scholarship. The underlined word is:     ...
Will you wait till I run? The underlined part is a/an: ...
The bird is flying. The underlined word is:
Choose the correct sentence:
This is the girl who was nominated for the scholarship. The underlined...
Barking dogs seldom bite. The underlined word is a/an: ...
Kabir, the great reformer, was a weaver. The underlined noun is used...
The book is in the desk. The underlined noun is: ...
She herself admitted her mistake. The underlined word...
Choose the correct sentence:       
Whatever you do, do it carefully. The underlined sentence is a: ...
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