Grammar Challenge
What kind of word in English describes a noun?
Adjective
"This idiom means something that is very easy."
A piece of cake
“Known as the ‘Big Apple,’ this city is a major cultural hub in the USA.”
New York City
“This Andean country is home to the lost citadel of Machu Picchu, an enduring symbol of Incan ingenuity.”
Peru
“Once the tallest building in the world, this Taipei landmark symbolizes Taiwan’s rapid modernization.”
Taipei 101
“In the sentence ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,’ what is the subject?”
the quick brown fox
This idiom means feeling sick or unwell!
Under the weather
“The Declaration of Independence was adopted in this historic city."
Philadelphia
“This sprawling palace complex in Beijing, once the home of emperors, epitomizes China’s imperial grandeur.”
Forbidden City
“The official language of Iran, also called Farsi, is spoken by millions of people.”
Persian
“Identify the type of sentence: ‘If you try hard, you will succeed.’”
Conditional sentence
This idiom means study for an exam!
hit the books!
“This national park, famous for its hot springs, is located primarily in Wyoming.”
Yellowstone National Park
“This Nobel Prize-winning author from Colombia wrote the acclaimed novel ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude.’”
Gabriel García Márquez
“An icon of 20th-century art, this Mexican painter’s surreal self-portraits and exploration of indigenous identity have made her a global cultural symbol.”
Frida Kahlo
“In the sentence ‘John, who loves music, plays the guitar,’ what function does the phrase ‘who loves music’ serve?”
Relative/ Adjective clause
This idiom is used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
Break a leg!
“This U.S. President, whose leadership during the Great Depression and World War II reshaped the nation, introduced the New Deal.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
“This visionary modernist architect designed Brazil’s capital, Brasília, and left an indelible mark on mid-20th century architecture.”
Oscar Niemeyer
“Famed for producing the blue agave used in tequila, this northwestern Mexican state is also known for its mariachi music.”
Jalisco
Identify the modal in the sentence ‘She might come to the party if she finishes work on time.’”
might
This idiom means feeling nervous and scared, especially before an event!
get cold feet!
“This foundational document, comprising the first ten amendments to the Constitution, secures essential civil liberties for American citizens.”
Bill of rights
“Emphasizing balance and harmony, this ancient philosophy, originating in China, is embodied in the concept of yin and yang.”
Taoism
From 1368 to 1644, this dynasty oversaw a golden age of art and architecture, including the creation of exquisite porcelain.
Ming Dynasty