#1
What is the correct definition of a noun?
A word used to name a person, place, thing, or idea
ExplanationNoun: word for a person, place, thing, or idea
#2
What is the correct past tense form of 'sing'?
Sang
ExplanationPast tense of 'sing': 'sang'
#3
What is the plural form of 'child'?
Children
ExplanationPlural of 'child': 'children'
#4
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to hit the hay'?
To go to bed
ExplanationIdiom: 'hit the hay' means sleep
#5
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense for the pronoun 'he'?
Is
ExplanationPresent tense of 'to be' for 'he': 'is'
#6
Which of the following words is an adverb?
Quickly
ExplanationAdverb: modifies verb, adjective, or adverb
#7
Which of the following is a synonym for 'euphemism'?
Understatement
ExplanationEuphemism: mild expression for a harsh one
#8
Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier?
Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.
ExplanationDangling modifier: misplaced modifier
#9
What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
'Affect' is a verb, while 'effect' is a noun.
ExplanationAffect: verb, effect: noun
#10
Which of the following sentences uses the subjunctive mood correctly?
I wish I were more talented.
ExplanationSubjunctive mood: 'I wish I were'
#11
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
The cat slept on the windowsill while the dog played outside.
ExplanationCompound sentence: two independent clauses
#12
In the sentence 'She swam across the river,' what is the verb?
Swam
ExplanationVerb: 'swam' is the action
#13
Identify the sentence with a correct subject-verb agreement:
Neither of the girls was at the party.
ExplanationSubject-verb agreement: 'neither...was'