A Trivia Quiz On Elliptical Structure!
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Do you know about elliptical structure? Elliptical structure in writing is one in which a word or phrase implied by context is omitted from a sentence, typically repeating a preceding word or phrase. Would you be willing to take this quiz and learn more about it? With this quiz, you will have to determine how the sentences are put together and fill in the blank. Remember to acquire your certificate once you have completed this excellent quiz.
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She doesn't belong to this class, and ................ I.
- A.
Neither does
- B.
Doesn't either
- C.
Neither do
- D.
Neither does
Correct Answer
C. Neither doExplanation
The correct answer is "neither do". This is because the sentence is in the negative form, and the word "neither" is used to show that the same negative situation applies to another person or thing. In this case, it is saying that the person does not belong to the class, and another person or thing also does not belong to the class.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Jude can't swim and Sisca ......................
- A.
Can't either
- B.
Neither can't
- C.
Couldn't either
- D.
Neither can
Correct Answer
A. Can't eitherExplanation
The correct answer is "can't either" because it is the correct negative form to match the negative statement "Jude can't swim". "Neither can't" and "couldn't either" are incorrect because they create a double negative, while "neither can" is incorrect because it lacks the negative form "not".Rate this question:
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- 3.
We didn't have breakfast and Juan .............
- A.
Didn't either
- B.
Neither did
- C.
Doesn't either
- D.
Neither does
Correct Answer
A. Didn't eitherExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't either" because it is the correct negative form to match the negative statement "We didn't have breakfast." The phrase "didn't either" indicates that Juan also did not have breakfast.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I don't have money, and ........................ she.
- A.
Doesn't either
- B.
So does
- C.
Neither does
- D.
Do too
Correct Answer
C. Neither doesExplanation
The correct answer is "neither does." This answer is appropriate because it completes the sentence in a grammatically correct way. The sentence structure requires a negative statement to match the first part of the sentence, which states "I don't have money." "Neither does" is the correct choice because it indicates that the other person mentioned in the sentence also does not have money.Rate this question:
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- 5.
My mom doesn't smoke, but my dad ................
- A.
Did
- B.
Didn't
- C.
Does
- D.
Doesn't
Correct Answer
C. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does" because it is used to maintain subject-verb agreement in the sentence. Since the subject "my mom" is singular and the verb "smoke" is in the present tense, the correct form of the verb to use is "does." This indicates that the action of smoking is not applicable to the subject "my dad."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Charly has sent application letter, but Maya ........................
- A.
Have
- B.
Have not
- C.
Has
- D.
Has not
Correct Answer
D. Has notExplanation
Maya has not responded to Charly's application letter.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Arya finished his homework, and .................... Andi.
- A.
So do
- B.
Does too
- C.
So did
- D.
Did too
Correct Answer
C. So didExplanation
The correct answer is "so did". This is because the sentence is in past tense and "so did" is used to show agreement with a previous action. In this case, it means that Arya finished his homework and Andi also finished his homework.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I passed Chemistry exam, but Nadine ........................
- A.
Did too
- B.
Doesn't either
- C.
Didn't either
- D.
Did not
Correct Answer
D. Did notExplanation
The given correct answer is "did not". This suggests that Nadine did not pass the Chemistry exam.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Baim Wong hasn't married, but Dude Harlino ..........................
- A.
Have
- B.
Has
- C.
Does
- D.
Did
Correct Answer
B. HasExplanation
The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. Since the subject "Dude Harlino" is singular, the correct verb form to use is "has." This indicates that Dude Harlino has married at some point in the past and is still married in the present.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I attended a Japanese festival, and ................ my sister.
- A.
Didn't either
- B.
Neither did
- C.
So did
- D.
So does
Correct Answer
C. So didExplanation
The correct answer is "so did." This is because the phrase "so did" is used to indicate agreement with a previous statement or action. In this context, it suggests that the speaker's sister also attended the Japanese festival.Rate this question:
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