IXL Grammar Practice Quiz

What is a linking verb?

• A verb that shows action.

• A verb that connects the subject to an adjective or noun in the predicate and does not show action.

• A noun that describes the subject.

• A verb that always involves physical movement.

What does a predicate noun do?

• It shows action in the sentence.

• It describes the subject in detail.

• It identifies or renames the subject.

• It connects the subject to the verb.

Which of the following is NOT a common linking verb?

• Become.

• Taste.

• Run.

• Appear.

In the sentence "Jenna grew tired as the evening wore on," how is the verb "grew" used?

• As an action verb.

• As a predicate noun.

• As a linking verb.

• As a predicate adjective.

In the sentence "Jenna grew tomatoes and squash in her garden last year," how is the verb "grew" used?

• As a linking verb.

• As a predicate adjective.

• As a predicate noun.

• As an action verb.

What do modal verbs express?

• Actions that happened in the past

• Certain conditions

• Future events that are unlikely to happen

• Physical abilities only

Which modal verb is used to show ability?

• can

• must

• should

• would

Which modal verb indicates past ability or a request?

• may

• could

• will

• might

What does the modal verb 'may' indicate?

• Necessity

• Possibility or permission

• Advice

• Past ability

What is the function of the modal verb 'must'?

• To show advice

• To express a future action

• To indicate necessity or near certainty

• To describe a past event