English Language Proficiency and Acquisition Quiz
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#1
What is the correct definition of a noun?
A word used to describe an action
A word used to name a person, place, thing, or idea
A word used to connect clauses or sentences
A word used to modify a noun
#2
What is the correct past tense form of 'sing'?
#3
What is the plural form of 'child'?
Childs
Children
Childen
Childies
#4
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to hit the hay'?
To get into a physical fight
To go to bed
To make a difficult decision
To start a new project
#5
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense for the pronoun 'he'?
#6
Which of the following words is an adverb?
#7
Which of the following is a synonym for 'euphemism'?
Exaggeration
Understatement
Misrepresentation
Sarcasm
#8
Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier?
Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.
The book was read by Sarah.
After finishing the race, a medal was awarded to the runner.
The dog chased by the cat.
#9
What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
'Affect' is a noun, while 'effect' is a verb.
'Affect' is a verb, while 'effect' is a noun.
'Affect' is used in positive contexts, while 'effect' is used in negative contexts.
'Affect' and 'effect' are interchangeable in most cases.
#10
Which of the following sentences uses the subjunctive mood correctly?
If I was you, I would go to the party.
I wish I were more talented.
She acts like if she was the boss.
He talk as though he knows everything.
#11
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
I enjoy reading books.
Because it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.
The cat slept on the windowsill while the dog played outside.
Although she studied hard, she failed the exam.
#12
In the sentence 'She swam across the river,' what is the verb?
#13
Identify the sentence with a correct subject-verb agreement:
The group of students is studying for their exams.
Each of the books are on the shelf.
The committee are divided in their opinions.
Neither of the girls was at the party.
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