What is an adverb?

Year 6 SPaG Quiz

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard

Karl Cross
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
A word that describes a noun
A word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A word that names a person, place, or thing
A word that shows action
Answer explanation
An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more detail about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. This distinguishes it from nouns, which name people, places, or things.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which type of sentence expresses strong feelings?
Declarative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Imperative
Answer explanation
Exclamatory sentences express strong feelings or emotions, often ending with an exclamation mark. They convey excitement, surprise, or urgency, making them distinct from declarative, interrogative, and imperative sentences.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which tense describes actions that will happen in the future?
Past tense
Present tense
Future tense
Past perfect tense
Answer explanation
The future tense is used to describe actions that will occur after the present time. It clearly indicates events that are expected to happen, making it the correct choice for actions that will happen in the future.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?
To describe verbs
To describe nouns
To perform actions
To receive actions
Answer explanation
Adjectives function to describe nouns, providing more detail about them. For example, in 'the red apple', 'red' is the adjective describing the noun 'apple'. This makes 'To describe nouns' the correct choice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which type of sentence asks a question?
Declarative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Imperative
Answer explanation
An interrogative sentence specifically asks a question, often starting with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how. In contrast, declarative sentences make statements, exclamatory sentences express strong emotion, and imperative sentences give commands.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which tense is used to describe actions that will be completed before a certain time in the future?
Future perfect tense
Present tense
Past tense
Present perfect tense
Answer explanation
The future perfect tense is used to describe actions that will be completed before a specific time in the future, making it the correct choice for this question.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is the function of a declarative sentence?
To ask a question
To give a command
To make a statement
To express strong feelings
Answer explanation
A declarative sentence is used to make a statement, providing information or expressing an idea. It is not meant to ask questions, give commands, or express strong feelings, which distinguishes it from other sentence types.
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