Unit 1 Grammar Quiz

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What punctuation mark is missing in the following sentence?Did she think the homework was due tomorrow.
- A comma
- An exclamation point
- A question mark
- Quotation marks

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This Unit 1 Grammar Quiz assesses understanding of parts of speech and verb types with specific focus on recognizing and categorizing English grammar components.

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In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?Haley is one of the smartest people I know.
- Helping verb
- Action verb
- Linking verb
- Adverb
Correct Answer

A. Linking verb

Explanation

The boldfaced word "is" is a linking verb in the given sentence. It connects the subject "Haley" to the subject complement "one of the smartest people I know." Linking verbs do not show action but instead link the subject to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. In this case, "is" connects Haley to the description of being "one of the smartest people I know."

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3.

In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?His dog always jumps on people.
- Noun
- Preposition
- Possessive pronoun
- Objective pronoun
Correct Answer

A. Possessive pronoun

Explanation

The boldfaced word "His" in the sentence "His dog always jumps on people" is a possessive pronoun. It is used to show ownership or possession, indicating that the dog belongs to someone.

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In the following sentence, is the verb transitive or intransitive?He plays basketball every day.
- Transitive
- Intransitive
Correct Answer

A. Transitive

Explanation

The verb "plays" in the sentence "He plays basketball every day" is transitive. A transitive verb requires an object to complete its meaning. In this case, the object is "basketball." The subject "he" is performing the action of playing, and the object "basketball" receives the action.

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What punctuation mark is missing in the following sentence?We thought he would be angry but he just smiled and walked away.
- A question mark
- An apostrophe
- A comma
- A period
Correct Answer

A. A comma

Explanation

In the given sentence, the punctuation mark that is missing is a comma. The sentence lists two contrasting actions, "he just smiled" and "walked away," which should be separated by a comma to clarify the meaning and improve readability.

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6.

The following sentence contains one independent clause:The car sped across the bridge.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given sentence "The car sped across the bridge" contains one independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject "The car" and a verb "sped," and it provides a clear statement without any additional clauses or dependent phrases. Therefore, it is a complete sentence on its own.

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7.

In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?You are certainly an excellent student!
- Adverb
- Adjective
- Pronoun
- Helping verb
Correct Answer

A. Adverb

Explanation

The boldfaced word "certainly" modifies the adjective "excellent" and adds emphasis to it. It describes the degree or manner of the student being excellent. Therefore, "certainly" functions as an adverb in this sentence.

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In the following sentence, is the verb transitive or intransitive?Our house was big enough for our family.
- Transitive
- Intransitive
Correct Answer

A. Intransitive

Explanation

The verb "was" in the sentence "Our house was big enough for our family" is intransitive. Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object to complete their meaning. In this sentence, the verb "was" is linking the subject "Our house" to the adjective phrase "big enough for our family." It does not transfer the action to an object.

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In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?My friend likes pizza, but I prefer lasagna.
- Preposition
- Linking verb
- Action verb
- Noun
Correct Answer

A. Action verb

Explanation

The boldfaced word "likes" in the sentence "My friend likes pizza, but I prefer lasagna" is an action verb. It shows the action of the subject "My friend" liking something, which is pizza in this case.

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10.

The following sentence contains one independent clause.I like pizza, but my friend prefers lasagna.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The given sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "but".

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In the following sentence, is the verb transitive or intransitive?The car sped across the bridge.
- Transitive
- Intransitive
Correct Answer

A. Intransitive

Explanation

The verb "sped" in the sentence "The car sped across the bridge" is intransitive. Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object to complete their meaning. In this sentence, "sped" describes the action of the car moving quickly across the bridge without requiring any object to receive the action.

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The sentence below contains both dependent and independent clauses.I like pizza, but my friend prefers pizza.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The sentence "I like pizza, but my friend prefers pizza." does not contain both dependent and independent clauses. It only contains two independent clauses, "I like pizza" and "my friend prefers pizza." There is no dependent clause present in the sentence.

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Unit 1 Grammar Quiz

What punctuation mark is missing in the following sentence?Did she think the homework was due tomorrow.

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In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?Haley is one of the smartest people I know.

In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?His dog always jumps on people.

In the following sentence, is the verb transitive or intransitive?He plays basketball every day.

What punctuation mark is missing in the following sentence?We thought he would be angry but he just smiled and walked away.

The following sentence contains one independent clause:The car sped across the bridge.

In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?You are certainly an excellent student!

In the following sentence, is the verb transitive or intransitive?Our house was big enough for our family.

In the following sentence, what part of speech is the boldfaced word?My friend likes pizza, but I prefer lasagna.

The following sentence contains one independent clause.I like pizza, but my friend prefers lasagna.

In the following sentence, is the verb transitive or intransitive?The car sped across the bridge.

The sentence below contains both dependent and independent clauses.I like pizza, but my friend prefers pizza.