Parts Of A Sentence Quiz - Questions With Answers

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    Decide if the word in bold is an action or linking verb:   Amber tapped Matt on the shoulder.  

    • Action verb
    • Linking verb
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Take this amazing "Parts Of A Sentence Quiz" to figure out how much you know about the formation of a sentence and the grammar rules behind it. We speak, we write, we express, and it's all done with the help of sentences. But executing a sentence requires perfect placement of grammatical units. This quiz covers topics including subjects, predicates, direct and indirect objects, and subject complements. Dive right in and make sure you answer all the questions after reading them carefully. Don't forget to share it with your friends.

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  • 2. 

    Choose the subject in the sentence below: Jenny won the writing competition for her class. 

    • Jenny

    • Won

    • Competition

    • Class

    Correct Answer
    A. Jenny
    Explanation
    The subject in the sentence is "Jenny" because she is the one who won the writing competition for her class.

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  • 3. 

    Decide if the word in bold is a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective:  The warm cherry pie smelled delicious. 

    • Predicate nominative

    • Predicate adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Predicate adjective
    Explanation
    The word "delicious" describes the smell of the warm cherry pie. It is not renaming or identifying the subject "pie," but rather it is modifying the verb "smelled." Therefore, "delicious" is functioning as a predicate adjective in this sentence.

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  • 4. 

    Decide if the word in bold is an action or linking verb:   Sally was happy she grew a variety of flowers in her garden.  

    • Action verb

    • Linking verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Linking verb
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "was" is used to connect the subject "Sally" with the predicate adjective "happy." It does not show any action being performed by Sally, but rather describes her state of being. Therefore, "was" is functioning as a linking verb in this sentence.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the subject in the sentence below: The old, abandoned church caught on fire!

    • Old

    • Church

    • Caught

    • Fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Church
    Explanation
    The subject in the sentence is "church" because it is the main noun that the sentence is about. The other words in the sentence, such as "old," "abandoned," "caught," and "fire," are either adjectives or verbs that provide more information about the subject.

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  • 6. 

    Identify the direct object in the sentence below:   Michelle dropped the stapler on her toe. Ouch!

    • Michelle

    • Dropped

    • Stapler

    • Toe

    Correct Answer
    A. Stapler
    Explanation
    In the sentence "Michelle dropped the stapler on her toe. Ouch!", the direct object is "stapler." The direct object is the noun that receives the action of the verb. In this case, the verb is "dropped," and the stapler is what Michelle dropped, making it the direct object.

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  • 7. 

    Decide if the underlined word is an action or linking verb:   Sally smelled the fragrant flowers in her garden.  

    • Action verb

    • Linking verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Action verb
    Explanation
    The underlined word "smelled" in the sentence "Sally smelled the fragrant flowers in her garden" is an action verb. It represents the physical action of using the sense of smell to perceive the fragrance of the flowers.

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  • 8. 

    Decide if the word in bold is an action or linking verb:   Nick and Wil are football players.  

    • Action verb

    • Linking verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Linking verb
    Explanation
    The word "are" in the sentence is a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence (Nick and Wil) to a noun or adjective that describes or identifies it (football players). In this case, "are" connects the subject "Nick and Wil" to the noun "football players," indicating that they are in the state or condition of being football players.

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  • 9. 

    Choose the predicate in the sentence below: The old, abandoned church caught on fire!

    • Old

    • Church

    • Caught on fire

    • Fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Caught on fire
    Explanation
    The predicate is the part of the sentence that includes the verb and provides information about the action or state of being. In this case, "caught on fire" is the predicate because it includes the verb "caught" and describes the action of the old, abandoned church catching on fire.

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  • 10. 

    Choose the subject in the sentence below: Are you going to the dance tonight?

    • Going

    • You

    • Dance

    • Tonight

    Correct Answer
    A. You
    Explanation
    In the sentence "Are you going to the dance tonight?" the subject is "you". The subject is the person or thing that performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb. Here, "you" is the person being addressed or spoken to, and they are the one who is being asked about their plans to attend the dance. Therefore, "you" is the subject of the sentence.

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  • 11. 

    For a sentence to make a complete thought, it must have ____________________.

    • A subject

    • A predicate

    • A subject complement

    • Both A and B

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A and B
    Explanation
    In order for a sentence to make a complete thought, it must have both a subject and a predicate. The subject is the noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, while the predicate is the verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing or experiencing. Without both of these elements, the sentence would be incomplete and lacking in clarity. A subject complement, on the other hand, is not necessary for a sentence to be complete.

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  • 12. 

    Identify the direct object in the sentence below:  The Martin family brought a dessert to the dinner party.  

    • Family

    • Brought

    • Dessert

    • Party

    Correct Answer
    A. Dessert
    Explanation
    The direct object in the sentence is "dessert". It is the noun that receives the action of the verb "brought". The Martin family brought what? They brought a dessert to the dinner party. Therefore, "dessert" is the direct object.

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  • 13. 

    Decide if the word in bold is a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective:  Miguel was the class president last year.  

    • Predicate nominative

    • Predicate adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Predicate nominative
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "president" is describing the subject "Miguel" and is functioning as a noun. It is not describing or modifying the subject, but rather renaming or identifying it. Therefore, "president" is acting as a predicate nominative.

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  • 14. 

    Choose the predicate in the sentence below: Are you going to the dance tonight?

    • Are you going

    • Are going to the dance tonight

    • Dance

    • Tonight

    Correct Answer
    A. Are you going
    Explanation
    The predicate of a sentence includes the verb and all the words that modify or complete the verb's meaning. In this case, the complete predicate is "are going to the dance tonight," as it describes the action being performed by the subject "you."

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    Identify the subject complement in the sentence below: She looks beautiful in red.  

    • She

    • Looks

    • Beautiful

    • Red

    Correct Answer
    A. Beautiful
    Explanation
    The subject complement in the sentence "She looks beautiful in red" is "beautiful". A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb (in this case, "looks") and renames or describes the subject (in this case, "she"). In the sentence, "beautiful" describes the subject "she" and completes the meaning of the sentence.

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  • 16. 

    Identify the direct object in the sentence below:  Hannah gave Madison a birthday gift. 

    • Hannah

    • Gave

    • Madison

    • Gift

    Correct Answer
    A. Gift
    Explanation
    In the sentence, "Hannah gave Madison a birthday gift," the direct object is "gift." The direct object is the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of the verb. In this case, the action of the verb "gave" is being done to the gift, making it the direct object.

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  • 17. 

    Identify the subject complement in the sentence below: Mrs. Greene is the substitute for Mrs. Gray's class.  

    • Mrs. Greene

    • Is

    • Substitute

    • Class

    Correct Answer
    A. Substitute
    Explanation
    In the sentence "Mrs. Greene is the substitute for Mrs. Gray's class," the subject complement is "the substitute for Mrs. Gray's class." A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb (in this case, "is") and describes or identifies the subject of the sentence. Here, the subject is "Mrs. Greene," and the subject complement provides more information about her role as a substitute teacher for Mrs. Gray's class.

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  • 18. 

    Choose the predicate in the sentence below:  Jenny won the writing competition for her class. 

    • Jenny

    • Won the writing competition for her class.

    • Competition

    • Class

    Correct Answer
    A. Won the writing competition for her class.
    Explanation
    The predicate is part of the sentence that includes the verb and provides information about the action or state of being. In this case, "won the writing competition for her class" is the predicate because it includes the verb "won" and provides details about what Jenny did, specifically, winning the writing competition for her class.

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  • 19. 

    Identify the indirect object in the sentence below:  Austin passed Michael a note in class when the teacher wasn't looking. 

    • Michael

    • Note

    • Class

    • Teacher

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael
    Explanation
    An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. In this case, "Austin" is the subject, "passed" is the verb, "a note" is the direct object, and "Michael" is the indirect object because he is the one receiving the note. The sentence answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the note was passed, making "Michael" the indirect object. 

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  • 20. 

    Which of the following is the predicate of the sentence: "My sister and I baked a delicious cake for our grandfather."

    • My sister and I 

    • Baked a delicious cake for our grandfather 

    • A delicious cake 

    • Our grandfather

    Correct Answer
    A. Baked a delicious cake for our grandfather 
    Explanation
    The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does. It includes the verb and all the words related to it.
    In the sentence, "baked a delicious cake for our grandfather" is the predicate because it describes the action ("baked") and what was baked ("a delicious cake") and for whom ("our grandfather").

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