#1
Which of the following is a type of verb that connects the subject with a word that describes or identifies the subject?
Action verb
Linking verb
Transitive verb
Auxiliary verb
#2
What is the term for a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb?
Noun
Conjunction
Adverb
Preposition
#3
Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
although
however
and
because
#4
What is the term for a word that is used to express strong feeling or emotion?
Adverb
Conjunction
Preposition
Interjection
#5
What is the term for a word that modifies a noun or pronoun?
Verb
Adverb
Conjunction
Adjective
#6
What is the correct punctuation for joining two independent clauses without a conjunction?
#7
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
The cat chased the mouse.
The mouse was chased by the cat.
The mouse chased the cat.
The cat is chasing the mouse.
#8
Which of the following is a correct example of the past perfect tense?
She will have gone to the store.
She went to the store.
She goes to the store.
She has gone to the store.
#9
Identify the type of sentence: 'Why don't we go for a walk?'
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
#10
What is the term for a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence?
Adverb
Conjunction
Preposition
Interjection
#11
What is an example of an appositive phrase?
Sheila, who is my best friend, loves to read.
Sheila loves to read mysteries.
Sheila reads books by Agatha Christie.
Sheila enjoys reading novels.
#12
Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
The group of students is arguing over the project.
The group of students are arguing over the project.
The group of students has arguing over the project.
The group of students have arguing over the project.
#13
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
Running down the street, his hat flew off.
She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
The dog followed the boy with the long tail.
He almost broke the window with a hammer yesterday.
#14
What is the term for a sentence that expresses a command, request, or advice?
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
#15
Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: 'To swim in the ocean is my favorite activity.'
To swim
In the ocean
Is my favorite activity
My favorite activity