Q1 Midterm Grammar Review

Identify the adjectives in the following sentence: 'Sleep paralysis is a horrifying feeling.'

• horrifying

• Sleep

• feeling

• paralysis

What does 'sleep paralysis' refer to?

• A state of being unable to move during sleep

• A type of horror movie

• A medical treatment for insomnia

• A dream-like state

What is the meaning of the word 'paralysis'?

• A feeling of horror

• A state of being unable to move

• A strong emotion

• A medical condition

Which word in the sentence 'Sleep paralysis is a horrifying feeling' is an adjective?

• Sleep

• paralysis

• horrifying

• feeling

Which of the following words describes the feeling in 'Sleep paralysis is a horrifying feeling'?

• horrifying

• Sleep

• feeling

• paralysis

What is the definition of 'feeling' in the sentence 'Sleep paralysis is a horrifying feeling'?

• A physical sensation

• An emotional state

• A type of horror

• A medical condition

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• She went to the store

• Because it was raining

• The book is on the table

• He likes to play soccer

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

• An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

• An independent clause is always longer than a dependent clause.

• An independent clause is always a complete thought, while a dependent clause is not.

• An independent clause is used to provide additional information, while a dependent clause is used to express a main idea.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, she went for a walk.'

• Although it was raining

• she went for a walk

• it was raining

• for a walk

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• He ate dinner and then went to bed.

• She is studying for her exams.

• Although it was cold, they decided to go swimming.

• The cat sat on the mat.