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    The definition of "a book of maps" best fits this word?

    • Stake
    • Week
    • Atlas
    • Yolk
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The English language is quite an interesting study, and this is mostly because of the wonderful works of literature that people get to study. How well do you think you are when it comes to English grammar? Calling all English Grammar fans for the ultimate quiz challenge. All you have to do is take it and share your certificate to see if you are the best!

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  • 2. 

    What part of speech is "violation", meaning "infringement"?

    • Verb

    • Noun

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Violation" is a noun, not a verb, adverb, or adjective. It refers to an act of breaking or disregarding a rule, law, or agreement. In this context, "violation" is synonymous with "infringement," which further supports its classification as a noun.

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  • 3. 

    What part of speech is "vivisection", meaning "the dissection of a living animal"?

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Vivisection" is a noun because it refers to a specific thing, which is the act of dissecting a living animal. It does not describe or modify anything (adjective), nor does it indicate an action (verb) or describe how something is done (adverb). Therefore, the correct answer is noun.

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  • 4. 

    What part of speech is "vociferance", meaning "the quality of making a clamor"?

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • Verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Vociferance" is a noun because it is a word that refers to a thing or concept, in this case, the quality of making a clamor. Nouns are typically used to name people, places, things, or ideas, and "vociferance" fits this definition as it names a specific quality or attribute.

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  • 5. 

    What part of speech is "wantonness", meaning "recklessness"?

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Wantonness" is a noun because it refers to a quality or state of being reckless. It is a word that represents a thing or an idea rather than an action, describing a characteristic rather than an action. Therefore, it falls under the category of a noun in terms of its part of speech.

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  • 6. 

    What part of speech is "version", meaning "a description or report of something as modified by one's character or opinion"?

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Version" is classified as a noun in this context because it refers to a particular form or variation of something, specifically a description or report that has been modified by an individual's character or opinion. As a noun, "version" functions as a subject or object in a sentence and can be pluralized or possessive. In this case, it represents a category of words that name people, places, things, or ideas.

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  • 7. 

    What part of speech is "vertigo", meaning "dizziness"?

    • Noun

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Vertigo" is a noun that refers to a specific condition or sensation of dizziness or a spinning sensation. It is not an adverb, adjective, or verb, as it does not describe an action, quality, or modify a verb. Therefore, the correct answer is noun.

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  • 8. 

    What part of speech is "veto", meaning "the constitutional right in a chief executive of refusing to approve an enactment"?

    • Adverb

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    The word "veto" in this context is used to refer to a constitutional right, which indicates that it is a noun. As a noun, "veto" represents the power or authority to reject or prohibit a proposed law or decision. It is not an adverb, verb, or adjective in this case, as it does not describe an action, modify a verb, or describe a noun.

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    What part of speech is "vivacity", meaning "liveliness"?

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Vivacity" is a noun that refers to the quality or state of being lively or animated. It is not an adverb, verb, or adjective, as it does not describe an action, modify a verb, or describe a noun. Instead, it is a noun that represents the concept of liveliness.

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    What part of speech is "writing", meaning "the act or art of tracing or inscribing on a surface letters or ideographs"?

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    • Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Writing" in this context refers to the act or art of tracing or inscribing on a surface letters or ideographs. It is not functioning as a verb, adverb, or adjective, but rather as a noun that represents the activity or concept of writing.

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  • 11. 

    The definition of "a large South American snake" best fits this word?

    • Krait

    • Newt

    • Anaconda

    • Purana

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaconda
    Explanation
    The word "Anaconda" is the correct answer because it is a large South American snake. Krait and Newt are not South American snakes, and Purana is not a snake at all. Therefore, Anaconda is the best fit for the given definition.

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  • 12. 

    What part of speech is "virtu", meaning "rare, curious, or beautiful quality"?

    • Verb

    • Noun

    • Adverb & Adjective

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    The word "virtu" is defined as a "rare, curious, or beautiful quality." In this context, it is used as a noun to describe a specific attribute or characteristic. It does not indicate an action (verb), a manner (adverb), or modify a noun (adjective). Therefore, the correct answer is noun.

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  • 13. 

    What part of speech is "virtual", meaning "being in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance"?

    • Adjective

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Virtual" in the given context is used to describe something that exists in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance. This aligns with the definition of an adjective, which is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Therefore, "Adjective" is the correct answer.

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  • 14. 

    What part of speech is "workmanlike", meaning "like or befitting a skilled workman"?

    • Adverb

    • Verb

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Workmanlike" is an adjective because it describes the noun "workman" and indicates that something is similar to or suitable for a skilled workman. Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about their qualities or characteristics. In this case, "workmanlike" describes the qualities or characteristics of a skilled workman, indicating that something possesses those qualities or is suitable for a skilled workman.

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    What part of speech is "vocative", meaning "of or pertaining to the act of calling"?

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Noun

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Vocative" is a term used in grammar to describe a specific type of adjective that is used to address or call someone or something. It is used to modify a noun or pronoun in a way that indicates a direct address. Therefore, "vocative" is an adjective that is related to the act of calling or addressing someone or something.

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    What part of speech is "vocable", meaning "a word, especially one regarded in relation merely to its qualities of sound"?

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Vocable" is defined as a word, specifically one that is considered in terms of its sound qualities. In this context, it is used as a noun to refer to a word. It is not a verb, adverb, or adjective, as those parts of speech do not accurately describe its meaning in this context.

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