Question 1

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-Some adverbs (have) an "ly" ending as in "quickly."
A) noun
B) adjective
C) adverb
D) verb

Accepted Answer

The word "have" functions as a verb in the sentence, indicating possession or characteristic of the subject "Some adverbs."

Question 2

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-Verbs (are) powerful.
A) noun
B) adjective
C) adverb
D) verb

Accepted Answer

The word "are" functions as a verb in the sentence, indicating a state of being.

Question 3

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-A pronoun substitutes (for) a noun.
A) noun
B) preposition
C) adverb
D) adjective

Accepted Answer

The word "for" is a preposition that shows the relationship between "pronoun" and "noun."

Question 4

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-Sentences need a subject (and) a verb.
A) noun
B) adjective
C) conjunction
D) preposition

Accepted Answer

The words "and" function as a conjunction because they connect the subject to the verb in the sentence.

Question 5

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-Nouns (often) have singular and plural forms.
A) noun
B) adverb
C) conjunction
D) verb

Accepted Answer

The word "often" is an adverb, modifying the verb "have" to indicate how frequently nouns have singular and plural forms.

Question 6

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-A verb phrase must have a (head) verb.
A) noun
B) adjective
C) pronoun
D) preposition

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-The "be" verb is the (most) irregular verb.
A) conjunction
B) verb
C) adverb
D) adjective

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-(This) is important.
A) conjunction
B) verb
C) adjective
D) pronoun

Accepted Answer

"This" functions as a pronoun in the sentence, standing in place of a noun or noun phrase that is either mentioned nearby or understood by the context.

Question 9

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-"Hidden" is (the) past participle of the verb "hide."
A) adjective
B) adverb
C) preposition
D) noun

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, "Hidden" is describing or modifying the noun phrase "past participle." Therefore, it is functioning as an adjective.

Question 10

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-The (infinitive) form of (the) verb "eat" is "to eat."
A) adjective
B) adverb
C) preposition
D) noun

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-A preposition exists (within) a prepositional phrase.
A) pronoun
B) conjunction
C) preposition
D) verb

Accepted Answer

The word "within" is clearly identified as a preposition, therefore the correct answer is (C) preposition.

Question 12

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-A correlative conjunction has two (parts), for example, "either" and "or."
A) noun
B) adjective
C) conjunction
D) verb

Accepted Answer

The words "two parts" are referring to the concept of correlative conjunctions, and therefore function as a noun phrase.

Question 13

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-Grammar class makes you (think), so it is a good brain massage.
A) noun
B) preposition
C) pronoun
D) conjunction

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-(Many) can improve their writing by studying grammar.
A) noun
B) adjective
C) pronoun
D) conjunction

Accepted Answer

"Many" functions as a pronoun in this sentence, standing in for people or individuals who can improve their writing.

Question 15

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence.
-The error (of) switching sounds is called a spoonerism, e.g., "fun trip" becomes "tun frip."
A) preposition
B) adverb
C) pronoun
D) conjunction

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, "of" functions as a preposition because it shows the relationship between "error" and "switching sounds."

Quiz 1: Word Classes

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -Some adverbs (have) an "ly" ending as in "quickly."

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -Verbs (are) powerful.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -A pronoun substitutes (for) a noun.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -Sentences need a subject (and) a verb.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -Nouns (often) have singular and plural forms.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -A verb phrase must have a (head) verb.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -The "be" verb is the (most) irregular verb.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -(This) is important.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -"Hidden" is (the) past participle of the verb "hide."

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -The (infinitive) form of (the) verb "eat" is "to eat."

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -A preposition exists (within) a prepositional phrase.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -A correlative conjunction has two (parts) , for example, "either" and "or."

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -Grammar class makes you (think) , so it is a good brain massage.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -(Many) can improve their writing by studying grammar.

choose how the words between brackets function in the sentence. -The error (of) switching sounds is called a spoonerism, e.g., "fun trip" becomes "tun frip."