Review Questions - Grammar
The following sentence contain which type of word or phrase? It's okay; brb. A. Textspeak B. Euphemism C. Possessive D. Plural
A
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? To who should the letter be addressed? A. who B. should C. letter D. addressed
A
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. He couldn't ________ the speaker's word because of the nearby airport noise. A. here B. Hear C. Comprehend D. understand
B
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. The Lee's had dinner at the Jones house. B. The Lees had dinner at the Joneses' house. C. The Lees had dinner at the Jone's house. D. The Lees's had dinner at the Jones' house.
B
Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. If I _______ hit a home run, I ______ be chosen for the baseball team. A. may, can B. may, might C. can, may D. can, could
C
What word is used incorrectly in the sentence? The six students in the class discussed the test results between themselves. A. discussed B. results C. between D. themselves
C
Which of the following sentences contains an interjection? A. I hope you have finished digging you well. B. I hope you are feeling well. C. Well, I hope you are happy. D. I hope you perform well on the test.
C
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. After receiving intravenous antibiotics, Jarod's health improved. B. Growing up, Tom's father always read Tom a bedtime story. C. Leaving the door open behind her, Meg stepped into the room. D. Before traveling abroad, passports were obtained by her students.
C
Which of the following sentences contains a euphemism? A. The man said that his friend's dog was a jerk. B. The vet told the woman that her cat bounced back. C. The family decided to adopt a pet from a no-kill shelter. D. The extensively injured dog was put to sleep.
D
Which word from the following sentence is an adjective? The nurse leisurely changed from green scrubs into street clothes? A. leisurely B. scrubs C. changed D. street
D