Unit 12 Adjectives And Adverbs 7th Grade
This quiz for 7th grade tests knowledge of adjectives and adverbs, identifying terms like demonstrative adjectives, predicate adjectives, intensifiers, proper adjectives, and definite articles.
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word.Did you see that shooting star last night?
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Predicate adjective
- B.
Indefinite article
- C.
Definite article
- D.
Proper adjective
- E.
Demonstrative adjective
Correct Answer
E. Demonstrative adjectiveExplanation
The word "that" in the sentence is modifying the noun "shooting star" by indicating a specific star that the speaker is referring to. This makes it a demonstrative adjective, as it is demonstrating or pointing out the noun.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word.The student from Wichita was very smart.
- A.
Demonstrative adjective
- B.
Proper adjective
- C.
Definite article
- D.
Predicate adjective
- E.
Intensifier
Correct Answer
D. Predicate adjectiveExplanation
The word "smart" in the sentence is describing the student, indicating a quality or characteristic of the student. This makes it a predicate adjective, as it is part of the predicate (the verb and its modifiers) and is modifying the subject of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word.The very slimy turtle was lost in his room.
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Demonstrative adjective
- B.
Intensifier
- C.
Definite article
- D.
Proper adjective
- E.
Indefinite article
Correct Answer
B. IntensifierExplanation
The word "very" in the sentence is an intensifier. Intensifiers are used to emphasize or strengthen the meaning of an adjective or adverb. In this case, "very" is intensifying the adjective "slimy" to indicate that the turtle is extremely slimy.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word.My sister ran rather quickly.
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Demonstrative adjective
- B.
Proper adjective
- C.
Intensifier
- D.
Definite article
- E.
Predicate adjective
Correct Answer
C. IntensifierExplanation
The word "rather" in the sentence "My sister ran rather quickly" is an intensifier. It is used to emphasize the degree or extent of the action, indicating that the sister ran more than just quickly.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word.Russell Crowe is Australian.
- A.
Predicate adjective
- B.
Definite article
- C.
Intensifier
- D.
Proper adjective
- E.
Demonstrative adjective
Correct Answer
D. Proper adjectiveExplanation
The italicized word "Australian" in the sentence is describing the noun "Russell Crowe" by indicating his nationality. Proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns and are used to describe specific people, places, or things. In this case, "Australian" is a proper adjective because it is derived from the proper noun "Australia" and describes the nationality of Russell Crowe.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the italicized word.He watched the dog run down the street.
- A.
Predicate adjective
- B.
Definite article
- C.
Proper adjective
- D.
Indefinite article
- E.
Demonstrative
Correct Answer
B. Definite articleExplanation
The correct answer is "definite article" because the word "the" is used before the noun "dog" to indicate that a specific dog is being referred to. The definite article is used to specify a particular noun and distinguish it from others.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the word that each italicized word modifies.Soccer is a popular sport in Brazil.
- A.
Soccer
- B.
Sport
- C.
Brazil
Correct Answer
B. SportExplanation
The word "popular" is modifying the word "sport" in the sentence. It is indicating that soccer is a well-liked or widely enjoyed sport in Brazil.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the word that each italicized word modifies.We usually wait until after dinner before eating dessert.
- A.
We
- B.
Wait
- C.
Dinner
- D.
Dessert
Correct Answer
B. WaitExplanation
The word "wait" is the correct answer because it is the verb that is being modified by the italicized word "usually". The sentence is stating that the action of waiting is something that is usually done, implying that it is a regular or common occurrence.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the word that each italicized word modifies.I am highly motivated by food.
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I
- B.
Am
- C.
Motivated
- D.
Food
Correct Answer
C. MotivatedExplanation
In this sentence, the word "motivated" is modified by the word "highly". The word "highly" describes the degree or intensity of the motivation.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the word that each italicized word modifies.The book looks pretty intimidating to me.
- A.
Book
- B.
Looks
- C.
Pretty
- D.
Me
Correct Answer
A. BookExplanation
remember the word "Look" is a linking verb, so it links the subject to the predicate adjectiveRate this question:
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Select the letter of the form that correctly completes each sentence.Dolphins are _____________ creatures.
- A.
Amazing
- B.
More amazing
- C.
Most amazing
- D.
Amazinger
Correct Answer
A. AmazingExplanation
Dolphins are amazing creatures because of their intelligence, agility, and social behavior. They are known for their ability to communicate, problem-solve, and even use tools. Their graceful movements and acrobatics also make them fascinating to observe. Overall, dolphins possess remarkable qualities that make them truly amazing creatures.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the form that correctly completes each sentence.They are one of the _______________ of all the sea creatures.
- A.
Majestic
- B.
More majestic
- C.
Most majestic
Correct Answer
C. Most majesticExplanation
The correct answer is "most majestic" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "majestic." The sentence is comparing sea creatures, and it is stating that they are the most majestic out of all the sea creatures. This implies that there are other sea creatures, but the ones being referred to are the most majestic.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the form that correctly completes each sentence.Some people think they can swim ______________ than a dolphin.
- A.
Fast
- B.
Faster
- C.
Fastest
- D.
More fast
- E.
Most fast
Correct Answer
B. FasterExplanation
The correct answer is "faster" because it is the comparative form of the adjective "fast." In the sentence, the speaker is comparing their swimming ability to that of a dolphin, implying that the dolphin is already fast. Therefore, the speaker believes they can swim at a higher speed than the dolphin, making "faster" the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the form that correctly completes each sentence.They live in the water and eat _______________ than salmon.
- A.
Many
- B.
More
- C.
Most
Correct Answer
B. MoreExplanation
The correct answer is "more" because it completes the sentence by comparing the eating habits of the subject (presumably a group of animals) to that of salmon. The sentence suggests that the subject consumes a larger quantity or variety of food than salmon.Rate this question:
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Select the letter of the form that correctly completes each sentenceThey swim the ___________ when the current is with them.
- A.
Well
- B.
Better
- C.
Best
Correct Answer
C. BestExplanation
The correct answer is "best" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "good." In this context, it is used to describe the swim, indicating that they swim the most effectively or efficiently when the current is with them.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
The brain is the most important organ of the nervous system.
- B.
It is the importanest organ ever.
- C.
We couldn't hardly live without it.
Correct Answer
A. The brain is the most important organ of the nervous system.Explanation
The correct answer is "The brain is the most important organ of the nervous system." This sentence is written correctly because it uses proper grammar and sentence structure. It clearly states that the brain is the most important organ of the nervous system.Rate this question:
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Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
She writes particular good mysteries.
- B.
I can't never figure out how she's going to solve they mystery.
- C.
Her latest mystery is more tense than many of her others.
Correct Answer
C. Her latest mystery is more tense than many of her others.Explanation
The correct answer is "Her latest mystery is more tense than many of her others." This sentence is grammatically correct and uses the comparative form correctly to compare the level of tension in her latest mystery with that of her other mysteries.Rate this question:
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Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
Last winter I broke my hand badly.
- B.
I couldn't write for near two months.
- C.
It was the least happiest time of my life.
Correct Answer
A. Last winter I broke my hand badly.Explanation
The correct answer is "Last winter I broke my hand badly." This sentence is written correctly because it uses proper grammar and punctuation. The verb tense is consistent, and the adverb "badly" is correctly placed after the verb "broke."Rate this question:
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Please write an essay using the correct use of: good, bad, well, badly. Also use the correct comparative and superlative form of these words.
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