Could You Identify Simple Predicate/ Verb Phrase In Sentence? Trivia Quiz

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    The monkeys swing from tree to tree.

    • Monkeys
    • Swing
    • From
    • Tree
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A simple predicate or verb phrase reflects what the doer or subject does. It is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence which doesn't include any modifiers. This quiz has been created to test whether you possess correct knowledge about Simple Predicate or Verb Phrase in a sentence. Read the questions carefully and choose the exact phrase in each sentence. Let's play the quiz. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    I ate a cheeseburger and fries for dinner tonight.

    • I

    • And

    • Ate

    • Cheeseburger

    Correct Answer
    A. Ate
    Explanation
    The given text mentions "I ate a cheeseburger and fries for dinner tonight." The question asks for the correct answer, and the only word from the given options that appears in the text is "ate." Therefore, the correct answer is "ate."

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  • 3. 

    The chicken flew over the fence last night.

    • Chicken

    • Over

    • Flew

    • The

    Correct Answer
    A. Flew
  • 4. 

    Sarah may be running in the relay race tomorrow

    • May be running

    • Relay

    • Race

    • Be

    Correct Answer
    A. May be running
    Explanation
    The given sentence suggests that Sarah has the possibility or likelihood of participating in the relay race that is scheduled for tomorrow. The phrase "may be running" indicates that Sarah is potentially one of the runners in the race.

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  • 5. 

    Most rain forests grow near the equator.

    • Most

    • Grow

    • Rain

    • Near

    Correct Answer
    A. Grow
    Explanation
    Rain forests are characterized by high levels of rainfall and humidity, which create the perfect conditions for the growth of diverse plant and animal species. The statement "Most rain forests grow near the equator" is correct because the equatorial regions receive the most direct sunlight and have a consistently warm climate, providing the ideal environment for rain forest growth. Additionally, the proximity to the equator ensures a more stable climate throughout the year, with minimal seasonal variations, further supporting the growth of rain forests in these areas.

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  • 6. 

    I listen to music each night before bed.

    • Listen

    • I

    • To

    • Before

    Correct Answer
    A. Listen
    Explanation
    The given sentence is "I listen to music each night before bed." The word "listen" is the correct answer because it is the verb that indicates the action being performed. In this sentence, the subject "I" is performing the action of listening to music. The other words in the sentence, such as "to" and "before," are prepositions that provide additional information about the action.

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  • 7. 

    Powerful machines can dig giant holes for planting trees.

    • Dig

    • Can

    • Can dig

    • Powerful

    Correct Answer
    A. Can dig
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that powerful machines have the ability to dig giant holes for planting trees. The phrase "can dig" indicates the capability or skill of the powerful machines to perform the action of digging. Therefore, the correct answer is "can dig" as it accurately describes the machines' ability to dig holes.

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  • 8. 

    Literature is studied by many college students.

    • Studied

    • Is

    • Is studied

    • Literature

    Correct Answer
    A. Is studied
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is studied" because it correctly identifies the verb tense and subject-verb agreement in the sentence. "Is studied" is the present tense form of the verb "study" and agrees with the singular subject "literature." Therefore, it accurately conveys the idea that college students are currently studying literature.

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  • 9. 

    The apple tree in my yard is huge.

    • Apple

    • In

    • Is

    • The

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The word "is" is the correct answer because it is the only verb in the sentence that agrees with the subject "The apple tree." It is used to show the state or condition of the apple tree, which is described as "huge." The other words listed, such as "apple," "in," and "the," are not verbs and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.

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  • 10. 

    The dog was barking loudly at the mailman.

    • Dog

    • Barking

    • Was barking

    • Was

    Correct Answer
    A. Was barking
    Explanation
    The given sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of the dog barking occurred in the past. The phrase "was barking" is the correct answer because it correctly identifies the action of the dog barking and also matches the tense of the sentence. The word "dog" is not the correct answer as it only identifies the subject of the sentence. The word "was" is also not the correct answer as it only indicates the past tense but does not describe the action itself.

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