Grammar and Usage Quizzes for 8th Grade English Language Arts

Question 1

What type of sentence is this: 'She went to the store and she bought some groceries.'?

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Compound sentence

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Simple sentence

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Complex sentence

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Compound-complex sentence

Question 2

Identify the part of speech for the underlined word:

The **colorful** painting captured the essence of its subject.

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 3

Which part of speech best completes the sentence: The _______ painting captured the essence of its subject?

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beautiful

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beautifully

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beauty

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beatify

Question 4

Rewrite the following sentence as an interrogative sentence: The dog ran quickly through the park.

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Did the dog run quickly through the park?

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Ran the dog through the park quickly?

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Through the park, did the dog run quickly?

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The dog, did run quickly through the park?

Question 5

Complete the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction: I will go to the store ______ I need to buy some groceries.

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because

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although

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so

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unless

Question 6

Which voice is used in the sentence, "The dog was walked by the boy"?

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Passive Voice

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Active Voice

Question 7

Which sentence uses verb tenses consistently?

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(b) I went to the store yesterday and I bought some groceries.

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(a) I went to the store yesterday and I will buy some groceries.

Question 8

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses?

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The weather was beautiful; the birds sang melodiously.

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The weather was beautiful, so the birds sang.

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The weather was beautiful, and the birds sang melodiously.

Question 9

In the sentence 'I went to the store because I needed milk,' what type of conjunction is 'because'?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

Question 10

In the sentence: **The elderly woman lived in a cozy cottage by the lake**, which group of words is a prepositional phrase?

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by the lake

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The elderly woman

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lived in a cozy cottage

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a cozy cottage

Question 11

Which adjective correctly completes the sentence: 'The second book was _______ than the first one.'

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better

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gooder

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best

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goodest

Question 12

Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce a list?

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A. The following items are required: a pencil, an eraser, and a notebook.

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B. The list of required items is a pencil, an eraser, and a notebook.

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C. The following items are required a pencil, an eraser, and a notebook.

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D. The requirements are a pencil, an eraser, and a notebook.

Question 13

Identify the part of speech for each underlined word in the sentence: "The young girl skipped merrily through the vibrant green meadow."

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Young: adjective
Girl: noun
Skipped: verb
Merrily: adverb
Through: preposition
Vibrant: adjective
Green: adjective
Meadow: noun

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Young: noun
Girl: verb
Skipped: noun
Merrily: adjective
Through: adverb
Vibrant: noun
Green: verb
Meadow: preposition

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Young: adverb
Girl: adjective
Skipped: preposition
Merrily: noun
Through: verb
Vibrant: adverb
Green: noun
Meadow: adjective

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Young: noun
Girl: noun
Skipped: verb
Merrily: verb
Through: noun
Vibrant: adjective
Green: noun
Meadow: noun

Question 14

Combine the following two sentences into a single compound sentence using the coordinating conjunction "and": "The students worked diligently." "They completed their assignments punctually."

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The students worked diligently and completed their assignments punctually.

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The students worked diligently, yet they completed their assignments punctually.

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Although the students worked diligently, they completed their assignments punctually.

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The students worked diligently, for they completed their assignments punctually.

Question 15

Which sentence correctly combines the following sentences using the word "because"?

**Sentence 1:** The students studied diligently.

**Sentence 2:** They wanted to pass the test.

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The students studied diligently because they wanted to pass the test.

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Because the students studied diligently they passed the test.

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The students studied diligently, because they wanted to pass the test.

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The students studied diligently because.

Question 16

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

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A. I enjoy reading, writing, and playing sports.

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B. I enjoy reading, to write, and playing sports.

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C. I enjoy to read, write, and play sports.

Question 17

Change the sentence 'The students were instructed by the teacher' to the active voice.

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The teacher instructed the students.

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The students instructed the teacher.

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The teacher was instructed by the students.

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The instruction was given by the teacher to the students.

Question 18

Which word is a noun?

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Book

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Quickly

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Jumped

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Slowly

Question 19

What is the subject of the sentence: "The dog barked loudly at the mailman."?

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Dog

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Barked

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Loudly

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Mailman

Question 20

Which word is a preposition?

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Under

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Quickly

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Jumped

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Slowly

Question 21

What type of verb is used in the sentence: "The students are studying for the test."?

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Linking verb

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Action verb

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Helping verb

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Modal verb

Question 22

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

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I went to the park.

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I will go to the park.

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I am going to the park.

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I have gone to the park.

Question 23

Where should an apostrophe be placed in the following sentence: "The dog wagged its tail happily."?

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After "its"

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After "dog"

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After "tail"

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No apostrophe is needed

Question 24

Which sentence is an example of a simile?

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The dog is as happy as a clam.

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The dog barked loudly.

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The dog ran to the store.

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The dog is a good boy.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the following sentence: "Please turn in your homework by the end of the day."?

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To give a command

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To express an opinion

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To ask a question

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To make a suggestion

Question 26

Which sentence has correct grammar and punctuation?:

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The girl was laughing.

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The girl she was laughing.

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The girl was laughing,.

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The girl, was laughing.

Question 27

Identify the type of sentence error in the following sentence: The boy and girl ate pizza, they went to the park.

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comma splice

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run-on sentence

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fragment

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dangling modifier

Question 28

Which group of words is a prepositional phrase?:

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on the table

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very happy

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ran to the store

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the blue car

Question 29

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?:

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The papers were graded by the teacher.

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The teacher graded the papers.

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The students studied for the test.

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The test was difficult.

Question 30

Which word is a subordinating conjunction?:

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because

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and

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but

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or

Question 31

Identify the sentence that uses figurative language:

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The sky was as blue as the ocean.

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The flowers were blooming.

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The car was parked in the driveway.

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The students were studying for the test.

Question 32

Which statement expresses a clear and focused thesis?:

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We need to take action to address climate change.

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Climate change is a complex issue.

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Climate change has many causes and effects.

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Climate change is a problem that affects everyone.

Question 33

Which type of word describes an action or event?

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Verb

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Noun

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Adjective

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Adverb

Question 34

In the sentence 'The diligent students worked tirelessly', who is performing the action?

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Students

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Worked

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Diligent

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The

Question 35

Which punctuation mark should be used to join two complete sentences that are closely related?

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Semicolon

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Comma

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Colon

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Period

Question 36

Which type of sentence simply states a fact or makes a statement?

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Statement

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Question

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Exclamation

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Command

Question 37

Which of the following words shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence?

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In

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And

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The

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Quickly

Question 38

Which of these words connects a dependent clause to an independent clause?

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Because

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And

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But

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Or

Question 39

In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk', which is the subordinate clause?

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Although it was raining

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We went for a walk

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It was raining

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We went

Question 40

In the sentence 'The children were excited for their trip', what is the grammatical error?

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'were' should be 'was'

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'were' should be 'are'

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'children' should be 'child'

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The sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 41

Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence: I will go to the store _______ I need to buy groceries?

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Because

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Therefore

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Although

Question 42

What type of sentence is this: 'What is the capital of France?'

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Interrogative

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Declarative

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Exclamatory

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Imperative

Question 43

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a series?

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The eager students brought pencils, pens, and erasers.

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The students brought pencils pens and erasers.

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The students brought pencils, pens and, erasers.

Question 44

Which sentence has a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete thought?

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B. Because the students studied diligently, they succeeded.

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A. The students studied diligently.

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C. The teacher spoke clearly.

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D. The book was on the table.

Question 45

In the sentence 'I went to the store and bought some groceries,' what type of conjunction is 'and' and what is its function?

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Coordinating conjunction - connects two independent clauses

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Subordinating conjunction - connects a dependent clause to an independent clause

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Correlative conjunction - connects two parallel elements

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Preposition - shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence

Question 46

Which type of subordinate clause is used in the sentence: 'When the bell rang, students rushed to their classrooms'?

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Adverb Clause

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Noun Clause

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Adjective Clause

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Independent Clause

Question 47

Which type of dependent clause is used in the sentence: 'While the teacher was explaining the lesson, the students were taking notes'?

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Adverbial clause of time

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Adjective clause

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Noun clause

Question 48

Rewrite the sentence using the comparative degree of comparison for the adjective 'beautiful': 'The sunset was beautiful.'

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The sunset was more beautiful than the sunrise.

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The sunset was the most beautiful of all.

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The sunset was so beautiful.

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The sunset was very beautiful.

Question 49

Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice: "The students solved the math problem."

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The math problem was solved by the students.

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The students were solved the math problem.

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The math problem is solved.

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Solved the math problem by the students.

Question 50

Which sentence uses the past tense form of the irregular verb 'see' correctly?

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The students saw the movie last night.

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The students will see the movie last night.

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The students have seen the movie last night.

Question 51

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

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B. I wish I were going to the party.

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A. I wish I was going to the party.

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C. I wish I am going to the party.

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D. I wish I will go to the party.

Question 52

Convert the following sentence from direct to indirect speech: 'I am going to the library,' the student stated.

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The student stated that he was going to the library.

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The student asked if I wanted to join him at the library.

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The student enthusiastically announced his plan to visit the library.

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The student directly told me, 'I am going to the library.'

Question 53

Which word is a coordinating conjunction?

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And

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Because

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Although

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Until

Question 54

Which sentence structure includes a subject, verb, and receiver of the action?

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Simple sentence

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Compound sentence

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Complex sentence

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Fragment

Question 55

Which punctuation mark should be used to conclude a statement (declarative) sentence?

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Period

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Comma

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Question mark

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Exclamation point

Question 56

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly at the mailman,' which word is the subject?

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Dog

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Barks

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Loudly

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Mailman

Question 57

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

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And

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Although

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Because

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For example

Question 58

Which of the following is a type of figurative language that makes a comparison between two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 59

In the sentence 'The contract clearly stated that employees must arrive on time,' what part of speech is the underlined word 'clearly'?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 60

Which sentence paints the most vivid picture in your mind?

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The wind howled like a banshee through the towering trees.

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The mighty waves crashed against the rocky shore with a thunderous roar.

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The boy ran quickly down the street.

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The sun shone brightly in the sky.

Question 61

What is the purpose of this sentence: 'The diligent students studied for their exam.'?

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To state a fact

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To ask a question

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To express strong emotion

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To give a command

Question 62

Question: Transform this sentence into indirect speech: 'I'll be back soon,' the student promised.

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The student promised that they would be back soon.

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The student promised, 'I'll be back soon.'

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It was promised by the student that they would be back soon.

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The student's promise was that they would be back soon.

Question 63

In the sentence "The dog barked loudly", which part of speech is the underlined word?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 64

What is the subject of the sentence "The boy ran quickly through the park"?

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Boy

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Quickly

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Park

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Through