Function Words Quiz: Grammar!

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    A nominal can have a subject position?

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    • False
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Dive into the Function Words Quiz: Grammar! This quiz assesses your ability to analyze syntactical structures, identify word functions, and understand their roles in sentences. It's perfect for enhancing grammatical skills and linguistic knowledge.

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  • 2. 

    An adjectival is usually near a noun and modifies it?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An adjectival is a type of word that is typically found near a noun and is used to modify or describe that noun. Adjectives provide additional information about the noun, such as its size, color, or quality. By being in close proximity to the noun, adjectivals help to clarify and enhance the meaning of the noun in a sentence. Therefore, it is true that an adjectival is usually near a noun and modifies it.

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  • 3. 

    In the sentence: "I went to sleep after midnight." the underlined phrase is: 

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Adverbial
    Explanation
    The underlined phrase "after midnight" modifies the verb "went" by indicating the time when the action of going to sleep occurred. It provides information about when the action took place, making it an adverbial phrase.

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  • 4. 

    In the sentence: "After the show, we went skating." the underlined phrase is: 

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Adverbial
    Explanation
    The underlined phrase "After the show" modifies the verb "went" by indicating when the action of going skating occurred. It does not modify a noun or pronoun, so it is not nominal. It also does not modify a noun or pronoun by describing or giving more information about it, so it is not adjectival. It does not function as a verb, so it is not verbal. Therefore, the correct answer is adverbial.

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  • 5. 

    In the sentence: "She had a very complicated life, and on top of that she met a troublesome guy." the underlined word is:

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjectival
    Explanation
    The underlined word "troublesome" describes the noun "guy" by giving more information about his nature or characteristics. It modifies the noun and tells us what kind of guy she met. Therefore, the underlined word is adjectival.

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  • 6. 

    In the sentence: "The blind can use different machines to read texts in other languages." the word underlined is:

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Nominal
    Explanation
    The word "Nominal" refers to a type of word that functions as a noun or is related to a noun. In the given sentence, the underlined word "machines" is a noun that represents the subject of the sentence. It is not functioning as an adjective, adverb, or verb, which eliminates the other options. Therefore, the correct answer is "Nominal."

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  • 7. 

    If you want to identify the function of a word, you need to do:

    • A morphological analysis

    • A syntactical analysis

    Correct Answer
    A. A syntactical analysis
    Explanation
    To identify the function of a word, one needs to perform a syntactical analysis. This involves analyzing the word in the context of the sentence and understanding its role and relationship with other words in the sentence. By examining the word's position, its grammatical role (such as subject, object, or modifier), and its agreement with other words, one can determine its function within the sentence. A syntactical analysis helps in understanding the overall structure and meaning of the sentence by examining the word's function in relation to the sentence's syntax.

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  • 8. 

    In the sentence: "Fasting is one of the most common practice religious people do during Easter." the underlined word is: 

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Nominal
    Explanation
    The underlined word "practice" in the sentence functions as a noun, specifically a gerund. It is the object of the verb "do" and represents the action or activity of fasting. Therefore, the correct answer is "Nominal."

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  • 9. 

    In the sentence: "He told me a touching story about his childhood." the underlined word is:

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjectival
    Explanation
    The underlined word "touching" describes the noun "story" by expressing an emotional quality. It modifies the noun by giving additional information about the story, indicating that it evokes strong feelings. Therefore, the underlined word is adjectival.

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  • 10. 

    In the sentence: "The dog barked all night while I was trying to sleep." the underlined phrase is:

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Adverbial
    Explanation
    The underlined phrase "while I was trying to sleep" modifies the verb "barked" by indicating the time or circumstance in which the dog was barking. It functions as an adverbial phrase because it provides additional information about the action of the verb.

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  • 11. 

    All the words ending in -ly are adverbials?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Not all words ending in -ly are adverbials. While many adverbs end in -ly, not all words with this ending function as adverbials. Some words ending in -ly can be adjectives, such as "friendly" or "likely." Therefore, the statement that all words ending in -ly are adverbials is incorrect.

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  • 12. 

    In the sentence: "The fishing boat sank in the ocean for months." the underlined word is:

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjectival
    Explanation
    The underlined word "sank" is the past tense form of the verb "sink," which describes the action of the fishing boat going underwater. However, the question is asking about the underlined word "ocean," which is an adjective modifying the noun "months." It describes where the fishing boat sank, indicating that it sank in the ocean. Therefore, the correct answer is "Adjectival."

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  • 13. 

    Which word(s) can be verbals?

    • Verbs

    • Nouns

    • Modals

    • Auxiliaries

    • Adjectives

    • Pronouns

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Verbs
    A. Modals
    A. Auxiliaries
    Explanation
    Verbs, modals, and auxiliaries can all function as verbals. A verbal is a word that is derived from a verb but functions as a different part of speech. Verbs are the main action words in a sentence, while modals and auxiliaries help to express different aspects of the verb, such as possibility, necessity, or tense. Therefore, all three of these options can be considered verbals. Adjectives, nouns, and pronouns, on the other hand, do not have the same verb-like qualities and cannot function as verbals.

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  • 14. 

    In the sentence: "As strange as it may sound, to get married more than once is now a common practice in the US." the underlined phrase is: 

    • Nominal

    • Adjectival

    • Adverbial

    • Verbal

    Correct Answer
    A. Nominal
    Explanation
    The underlined phrase "to get married more than once" functions as a noun in the sentence. It serves as the subject of the sentence, indicating what the common practice is. The phrase does not modify a verb, adjective, or adverb, making it a nominal phrase.

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  • 15. 

    Which question(s) can you ask to find an adverbial?

    • When

    • Where

    • How

    • Why

    • How much

    • How many

    • How often

    • What

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. When
    A. Where
    A. How
    A. Why
    A. How often
    Explanation
    To find an adverbial, you can ask the questions "When", "Where", "How", "Why", and "How often". Adverbials provide additional information about the verb in a sentence, such as the time, place, manner, or reason of an action. By asking these questions, you can determine the adverbial in a sentence and identify the specific details it provides.

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  • 16. 

    Select ALL the options that represent words or phases which can be nominals:

    • Adjective

    • Verb with -ed

    • Noun Phrase

    • Verb with -ing

    • Word ending in -ly

    • Verb with to-

    • Prepositional Phrase 

    • Nouns

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Adjective
    A. Noun Phrase
    A. Verb with -ing
    A. Verb with to-
    A. Nouns
    Explanation
    Adjectives can function as nominals when they are used as the subject or object of a sentence.
    Noun phrases are already nominals as they consist of a noun and any accompanying words.
    Verbs with -ing can function as nominals when used as the subject or object of a sentence.
    Verbs with "to-" can also function as nominals when used as the subject or object of a sentence.
    Nouns are already nominals as they are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.

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  • 17. 

    Select ALL the options that represent words or phases which can be adjectivals:

    • Verbs with to-

    • Nouns

    • Verbs with -ing

    • Modals

    • Adjectives

    • Noun Phrase

    • Prepositional Phrase 

    • Genitive case ('s)

    • Adverbs of time

    • Verbs with -ed

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Nouns
    A. Verbs with -ing
    A. Adjectives
    A. Prepositional Phrase 
    A. Genitive case ('s)
    A. Verbs with -ed
    Explanation
    Words or phrases that can function as adjectives include nouns, verbs with -ing, adjectives, prepositional phrases, genitive case ('s), and verbs with -ed. These words or phrases can modify or describe nouns in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "The running water is refreshing," "running" is a verb with -ing that functions as an adjective to describe the noun "water." Similarly, in the sentence "She wore a red dress," "red" is an adjective that describes the noun "dress." Prepositional phrases, such as "in the park," can also function as adjectives to describe a noun, as in "The dog in the park is playful."

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