Adjectives, Adverbs, And Preposition Quiz
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- 1.
What type of word is quickly?
- A.
Adverb
- B.
Preposition
- C.
Noun
- D.
Adjective
Correct Answer
A. AdverbExplanation
The word "quickly" is classified as an adverb because it modifies a verb, indicating the speed or manner in which an action is performed. It does not describe a person, place, or thing (noun), nor does it show the relationship between two words (preposition). Additionally, it does not directly modify a noun (adjective). Therefore, "quickly" is correctly categorized as an adverb.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Big, fast, and slow, are examples of a Preposition.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
Are green and blue adjectives?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Green and blue are indeed adjectives. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In this case, both green and blue are describing colors, which are a type of noun. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is an adverb?
- A.
A word that dscribes an action.
- B.
A old man riding his motorcylce into a bush.
- C.
A person, place, or thing.
Correct Answer
A. A word that dscribes an action.Explanation
The correct answer is "A word that describes an action." An adverb is a part of speech that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information about how, when, where, or to what extent the action is performed. It adds more detail to the action being described.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is a preposition?
- A.
A word that describes something or what it is doing.
- B.
Something you would send to a business.
- C.
Piece of grammar use to show possesions.
Correct Answer
A. A word that describes something or what it is doing.Explanation
A preposition is a word that describes the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. It shows the position, direction, time, or manner of the action being performed by the noun or pronoun. For example, in the sentence "The book is on the table," the preposition "on" describes the position of the book in relation to the table.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is a Adjective?
- A.
A person place or thing.
- B.
Your mom.
- C.
Describing word.
Correct Answer
C. Describing word.Explanation
The correct answer is "Describing word." This is because an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. It provides more information about the noun or pronoun by giving details about its size, color, shape, appearance, etc. In this context, "describing word" accurately defines the function of an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Is below and above a adverb?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given answer, "False," is correct. "Below" and "above" are not adverbs. They are prepositions that indicate position or location. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but "below" and "above" do not perform this function. Therefore, the statement that "below" and "above" are adverbs is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Is fat an adjective?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Yes, fat can be used as an adjective. It is commonly used to describe something that contains a high amount of natural oils or is thick and fleshy. For example, we can say "She ate a fat burger" or "He has a fat cat." In both cases, fat is used as an adjective to describe the noun.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Fat, small, big, skinny, tall, wide are examples of
Correct Answer
Adjectives
Pronouns
Preposition
AdverbExplanation
The given words, "fat, small, big, skinny, tall, wide" are all examples of adjectives. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide more information about the size, shape, color, or qualities of the noun they are describing. In this case, the words are describing the characteristics or qualities of something or someone. Therefore, the correct answer is adjectives.Rate this question:
- 10.
Are first and last adverbs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
First and last are both adverbs. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, "first" and "last" are modifying the verb "are" by indicating the position of the adverbs in relation to the subject. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following are prepositions?
- A.
Above
- B.
Below
- C.
Creamy
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer(s)
A. Above
B. BelowExplanation
Above and below are prepositions because they indicate the position of one thing in relation to another. They show the relationship between the noun that follows them and other elements in the sentence. Creamy and blue, on the other hand, are not prepositions as they do not indicate position or show a relationship between words.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How many adejectives are there in the world?
- A.
0
- B.
-1
- C.
25
- D.
Too many to count
Correct Answer
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Which word can be used as a noun or an adjective?
- A.
Pink
- B.
Dog
- C.
House
- D.
Brandon
Correct Answer
A. PinkExplanation
Pink can be used as a noun to refer to the color or as an adjective to describe something that is of the color pink. For example, "She wore a pink dress" (adjective) or "Pink is her favorite color" (noun).Rate this question:
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- 14.
Is of a preposition?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given answer is true because "of" is indeed a preposition. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. "Of" is commonly used to indicate possession, origin, or association. For example, in the phrase "the book of the student," "of" shows the relationship between the book and the student. Therefore, "of" is a preposition.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following are adverbs?
- A.
Jumping, swimming, playing
- B.
Under, below, above
- C.
Is, was, are, were, am
- D.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. None of the AboveExplanation
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, typically indicating manner, place, time, frequency, degree, or cause. The options provided include verbs (jumping, swimming, playing; is, was, are, were, am) and prepositions (under, below, above). None of these function as adverbs. Adverbs often end in -ly, such as quickly, slowly, or quietly, though not all adverbs follow this pattern.Rate this question:
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