Question 1

……. are a set of words which form a class in terms of their similarity of form, function and meaning.
A)phrase
B)clause
C)word class
D)adverb

Accepted Answer

Word classes, also known as parts of speech, are sets of words that share similar grammatical properties, functions, and meanings within sentences. Examples include nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

Question 2

Identify an abstract noun from the words given below.
A)iron
B)cattle
C)thomas
D)pain

Accepted Answer

Pain is an abstract noun because it refers to a concept, feeling, or quality that cannot be seen or touched, unlike the concrete nouns iron, cattle, and Thomas, which refer to physical objects or beings.

Question 3

The book was lying on the table.
A)book is a common noun
B)book is a proper noun
C)book is a collective noun
D)book is an abstract noun

Accepted Answer

"Book" is a common noun because it refers to a general item, not a specific name, a group of things, or an intangible concept.

Question 4

The jury has given its verdict.
A)jury is a collective noun
B)jury is a common noun
C)jury is an abstract noun
D)jury is a proper noun

Accepted Answer

The word "jury" is a collective noun because it refers to a group of people who are considered as a single entity.

Question 5

Identify noun in the sentence It will take all of your energy and will to be able to walk again.
A)take
B)all
C)your
D)energy

Accepted Answer

"Energy" is the noun in the sentence, as it refers to a thing, specifically the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

Question 6

Does wood sink in water? (Which word is a material noun?)
A)sink
B)does
C)water
D)wood

Accepted Answer

Wood is the correct answer because it is a material noun, referring to the substance or material from which things can be made.

Question 7

Don't forget _________ your homework!
A)do
B)to do
C)doing
D)did

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "to do" because the structure "don't forget to + verb" is used to remind someone to do something.

Question 8

A………………… is a verb used in conjunction with main verbs to express shades of time and mood.
A)modal auxiliary
B)main verb
C)strong verb
D)non -finite verb

Accepted Answer

Modal auxiliary verbs are used alongside main verbs to indicate nuances of time and mood, such as possibility, obligation, or permission.

Question 9

My grandmother is eighty-five, but she ……………… still read and write without glasses. (Ability)
A)can
B)could
C)will
D)shall

Accepted Answer

"Can" is used to express ability in the present tense, fitting the context of the sentence where the grandmother currently has the ability to read and write without glasses.

Question 10

. …………….. I come with you?
A)can
B)could
C)will
D)would

Accepted Answer

"Can" is used to ask for permission or to inquire about the possibility of doing something in the present or future.

Question 11

………………. you help me with the housework, please? (Polite request)
A)can
B)will
C)could
D)should

Accepted Answer

"Could" is often used for polite requests, making it the most appropriate choice in this context.

Question 12

There was a time when I ………….. stay up very late. (Past ability)
A)can
B)could
C)would
D)should

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B) could, as it is used to express ability in the past.

Question 13

I really like watching old shows. _________ are some of the best things on TV. (Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun)
A)those
B)that
C)this
D)these

Accepted Answer

"Those" is the correct demonstrative pronoun because it refers to a specific group of old shows that the speaker likes watching.

Question 14

They bought new furniture for ____ house. (Choose the correct possessive pronoun)
A)mine
B)their
C)ours
D)yours

Accepted Answer

The correct possessive pronoun is "their" because it refers to the possession of something (in this case, furniture) by the subject "they."

Question 15

I rode my bike, _________ has a headlight, home in the dark.
A)that
B)whom
C)which
D)whose

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "C) which" because it refers to the bike, a non-living thing, and adds non-essential information about the bike having a headlight.

Question 16

This table is made …………. wood.
A)of
B)by
C)for
D)in

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use when indicating the material something is made from is "of," hence "made of wood."

Question 17

I am worried_____ the exam.
A)in
B)about
C)on
D)of

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with "worried" when referring to a specific concern or anxiety is "about." Therefore, "worried about the exam" is the correct usage.

Question 18

………………….is the study of the patterns of word forms.
A)etymology
B)morphology
C)semantics
D)ontology

Accepted Answer

Morphology is the branch of linguistics that studies the structure of words, including the formation and composition of words. It focuses on how words are formed from morphemes—the smallest units of meaning or grammatical function in a language.

Question 19

A…………………….is a minimal grammatical unit in a grammatical system of language.
A)morpheme
B)phoneme
C)word
D)letter

Accepted Answer

Morphemes are the smallest grammatical units in a language that carry meaning. They can be words themselves or parts of words, such as prefixes or suffixes.

Question 20

He cut my hair ______ today than last time.
A)more quickly
B)more quick
C)quick
D)quicker

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "more quickly" because it is the comparative form of the adverb "quickly," used to compare the speed of two actions (cutting hair on two different occasions). "Quick" is an adjective, so "more quick" and "quicker" are incorrect in this context, and "quick" cannot be used to compare actions without being in its adverbial form.

Quiz 1: Grammar and Language: Part A

……. are a set of words which form a class in terms of their similarity of form, function and meaning.

Identify an abstract noun from the words given below.

The book was lying on the table.

The jury has given its verdict.

Identify noun in the sentence It will take all of your energy and will to be able to walk again.

Does wood sink in water? (Which word is a material noun?)

Don't forget _________ your homework!

A………………… is a verb used in conjunction with main verbs to express shades of time and mood.

My grandmother is eighty-five, but she ……………… still read and write without glasses. (Ability)

. …………….. I come with you?

………………. you help me with the housework, please? (Polite request)

There was a time when I ………….. stay up very late. (Past ability)

I really like watching old shows. _________ are some of the best things on TV. (Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun)

They bought new furniture for ____ house. (Choose the correct possessive pronoun)

I rode my bike, _________ has a headlight, home in the dark.

This table is made …………. wood.

I am worried_____ the exam.

………………….is the study of the patterns of word forms.

A…………………….is a minimal grammatical unit in a grammatical system of language.

He cut my hair ______ today than last time.