Week 36 - Grammar Quiz

What is the function of the verbal in the sentence "I love laughing babies"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• None of the above

Which word best fits the sentence to indicate a positive connotation: "His ___ explanation of a simple problem only confused us even more"?

• intricate

• complex

• convoluted

• clear

What does the word "intonation" mean as used in the context provided?

• The rhythm of speech

• The loudness of voice

• The accentuation of syllables

• The pitch or modulation of voice

Choose the synonym for the word "tenacious".

• unyielding

• defeated

• purposeful

• insecure

What is the correct spelling of the word circled as incorrect in the image?

• leasure

• leizure

• leisure

• leisur

Which voice is the sentence "I was annoyed by my little brother’s constant whining." written in?

• Active

• Passive

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

What does the root "palp" mean?

• To see

• To touch

• To hear

• To taste

Which of the following is a correct dictionary definition of "palpable"?

• Capable of being heard

• Capable of being touched or felt

• Capable of being seen

• Capable of being tasted

Choose the correct analogy similar to "resolute : yielding".

• insipid : vibrant

• frank : candid

• constant : erratic

• earnest : onerous

Identify the verb and its mood in the sentence: "If I were a principal, I would cancel all homework."

• were - indicative

• were - imperative

• were - interrogative

• were - subjunctive