Grammar Practice 1

What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

• An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

• An adjective is a type of verb that shows action.

• An adjective connects two independent clauses in a sentence.

• An adjective is a word that expresses a strong emotion.

What is the past tense of 'go'?

• went

• goed

• gone

• goes

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

• To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

• To indicate the end of a sentence or thought.

• To emphasize a particular word or phrase.

What is the difference between 'lose' and 'loose'?

• 'Lose' means to misplace or not win, while 'loose' means not tight or free.

• 'Lose' refers to something that is not secure, while 'loose' means to win something.

• 'Lose' means to gain something, while 'loose' means to be tight.

• 'Lose' means to be free, while 'loose' means to misplace something.

What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

• 'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'There' is used for possession, 'their' indicates a location, and 'they're' is a plural form.

• 'There' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' refers to a place, and 'they're' shows possession.

• 'There' indicates a location, 'their' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'they're' shows possession.

What is an example of a sentence in the future tense?

• I will go to the store tomorrow.

• I went to the store yesterday.

• I am going to the store now.

• I have gone to the store before.

What is a conjunction?

• A word that connects clauses or sentences.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A synonym for a noun.

• A word that describes an action.

What is the correct form of 'its' in the sentence: 'The dog chased ___ tail.'?

• it's

• its

• its'

• it

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

• 'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

• 'Affect' is a noun meaning the result of a change, while 'effect' is a verb meaning to influence.

• Both 'affect' and 'effect' are verbs with the same meaning.

• 'Affect' and 'effect' are interchangeable terms.

What is a possessive pronoun?

• A word that describes an action

• A word that shows ownership

• A word that connects clauses

• A word that modifies a noun