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Verbs
True or False
Nouns
Yes or No
Paragraphs
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Which word is the verb in this sentence? I saw the fire from the other side of the river. A) saw B) fire C) side
Saw - Saw is the past tense of see
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Every sentence must have a verb. A) True B) False
True - Every sentence must have a verb.
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Which word is a noun in this question? Can you lend me some money so that I can fly there? A) lend B) money C) fly
Money- it is the object of the verb 'lend'.
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is 'hand' a verb in this question? Would you hand me that jug, please? A) Yes B) No
Yes - In this sentence 'hand' is a verb.
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What is a paragraph? A) at least three sentences B) the middle part of a text C) a group of sentences that share the same idea
C - Paragraphs contain one or more sentences that share the same idea.
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Which word is the verb in this sentence? I only knew the answer to one of the questions in the quiz last night. A) knew B) answer C) question
Knew - Knew is the past tense of know
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A verb never changes its form. A) True B) False
False - A verb can change it's form e.g. Talk, talks, talked.
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Which noun in this sentence is plural? There were so many people that I couldn't see the parade at all. A) people B) many C) parade
People - is a plural noun because it refers to more than one person.
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is 'increase' a noun in this sentence? The best way to increase sales might be to lower prices. A) Yes B) No
No In this sentence 'increase' is a verb.
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Which type of text needs headings? A) an information leaflet B) a letter C) a story
A - Leaflets generally use headings. They may be written as questions and answers.
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How many verbs are there in this sentence? They cancelled the show last night because the singer was sick. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3
2 - cancelled and was
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‘IS' is singular and 'ARE' is plural. A) True B) False
True - 'IS' is singular and 'ARE' is plural.
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How many nouns are there in this sentence? The two sisters set off on a shopping spree to buy their outfits for their cousin's wedding. A) 3 B) 4 C) 5
five - 'sisters', 'spree', 'outfits', 'cousin', 'wedding'.
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is 'replies' a noun in this sentence? I haven't had any replies to the invitation yet. A) Yes B) No
Yes - In this sentence 'replies' is a plural noun.
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Many texts need an introduction, some middle paragraphs, and a ..... A) question B) conclusion C) summary
B - Many texts need a beginning, a middle and a conclusion (or end).
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Which word cannot be a verb? A) book B) candle C) chair
Candle cannot be used as a verb.
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The past of 'IS' is 'WAS'.
True - The past of 'IS' is 'WAS'
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Which word is the noun that goes in the gap in this sentence? We need to think about the best ........ to get there. A) route B) fast C) quickly
Route
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Is 'walk' a noun in this sentence? It's a long walk to the station. A) Yes B) No
Yes - 'walk' is a noun In this sentence. 'Walk' is a thing.
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What linking word could you use that means the same as 'also'? A) however B) besides C) On the other hand...
Answer B - The linking word, 'also' is used when adding more information, as is 'besides'.'On the other hand' and 'however' are contrasting words.
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Which is the best verb for this sentence? Billy ............. up the stairs so as not to wake his parents. A) stomped B) staggered C) tiptoed
'Tiptoed' is the best word for the sentence.
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'Mice' has no singular. A) True B) False
False. The singular of 'mice' is 'mouse'.
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Which word is a noun in this sentence? The main advantage of being able to drive is that you can travel when you want. A) advantage B) main C) travel
Advantage
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Is 'produce' a noun in this squestion? How many cars does the company produce in a day? A) Yes B) No
No, 'produce’ is not a noun in this question. It is an action.
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To state a personal opinion, a phrase that might be useful is ... A) Others would argue that... B) I am convinced that... C) On the other hand...
B - 'I am convinced that...' shows that the writer is saying what he or she thinks.