Parts Of A Sentence And Prepositions
Questions and Answers
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What type of verb is the underlined word? The students read The Hunger Games every night.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
C. Action VerbExplanation
The underlined word "read" in the sentence "The students read The Hunger Games every night" is an action verb. Action verbs are used to show an action or a state of being. In this sentence, "read" shows the action of the students engaging in the activity of reading The Hunger Games.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What type of verb is the underlined word? The characters seem to be cast correctly.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
B. Linking VerbExplanation
The underlined word "seem" is a linking verb in this sentence. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. In this case, "seem" connects the subject "The characters" to the predicate adjective "correctly," describing how the characters are cast.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What type of verb is the underlined word? Haymitch described Katniss as hostile.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
C. Action VerbExplanation
The underlined word "described" is an action verb. It shows that Haymitch is performing the action of describing Katniss.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What type of verb is the underlined word? The Tributes should not be reckless with their lives.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
A. Helping VerbExplanation
The underlined word "should" is a helping verb. Helping verbs are used in conjunction with main verbs to express various tenses, moods, and voices. In this sentence, "should" is used to indicate a moral obligation or advice, and it helps to form the modal verb "should not."Rate this question:
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- 5.
What type of verb is the underlined word? Prim was the first Tribute called.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
B. Linking VerbExplanation
The underlined word "called" is a linking verb in this sentence. Linking verbs connect the subject (Prim) to a word or phrase that describes or identifies it (the first Tribute). In this case, "called" links Prim to the description of being the first Tribute.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What type of verb is the underlined word? Gale and Katniss were best friends.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
B. Linking VerbExplanation
The underlined word "were" is a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject (Gale and Katniss) to a word or phrase that describes or identifies it (best friends). In this sentence, "were" links Gale and Katniss to the state of being best friends.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What type of verb is the underlined word? The fires appeared out of nowhere.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
C. Action VerbExplanation
The underlined word "appeared" is an action verb. It describes the action of the fires suddenly coming into view or existence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What type of verb is the underlined word? The audience reacts kindly to Peeta's witty personality.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
C. Action VerbExplanation
The underlined word "reacts" in the sentence indicates an action that the audience is performing. It shows that the audience is responding in a certain way to Peeta's witty personality. Therefore, the underlined word is an action verb.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What type of verb is the underlined word? The audience will be stunned by the events of the games.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
A. Helping VerbExplanation
The underlined word "will" is a helping verb. Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are used in combination with main verbs to express various tenses, moods, voices, and aspects of the action. In this sentence, "will" is used to indicate future tense, showing that the audience will be stunned by the events of the games in the future.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What type of verb is the underlined word? The Tributes need sponsors.
- A.
Helping Verb
- B.
Linking Verb
- C.
Action Verb
Correct Answer
C. Action VerbExplanation
The underlined word "need" is an action verb because it shows an action being performed by the subject "The Tributes". In this case, the action is the need for sponsors.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A sentence can have a direct object without an indirect object.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly. An indirect object, on the other hand, is a noun or pronoun that is affected by the action of the verb indirectly. While it is possible for a sentence to have both a direct object and an indirect object, it is also possible for a sentence to have only a direct object without an indirect object. Therefore, the statement that a sentence can have a direct object without an indirect object is true.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A sentence cannot have an indirect object without a direct.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because an indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object and answers the question "to whom?" or "for whom?" in a sentence. In order for an indirect object to exist, there must be a direct object present as well. Without a direct object, there is nothing for the indirect object to receive or refer to. Therefore, a sentence cannot have an indirect object without a direct object.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Check all that are correct. An action verb can have the following complements in a sentence.
- A.
DO- direct object
- B.
IO- indirect object
- C.
PA- predicate adjective
- D.
PN- predicate noun
Correct Answer(s)
A. DO- direct object
B. IO- indirect objectExplanation
An action verb can have a direct object (DO) and an indirect object (IO) as complements in a sentence. A direct object is the receiver of the action performed by the verb, while an indirect object is the recipient of the direct object. For example, in the sentence "She gave him a book," "book" is the direct object and "him" is the indirect object.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Check all that are correct. A linking verb can have the following complements in a sentence.
- A.
DO- direct object
- B.
IO- indirect object
- C.
PA- predicate adjective
- D.
PN- predicate noun
Correct Answer(s)
C. PA- predicate adjective
D. PN- predicate nounExplanation
A linking verb can have a predicate adjective as a complement when the adjective describes or renames the subject of the sentence. It can also have a predicate noun as a complement when the noun renames the subject.Rate this question:
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- 15.
All complete sentences must have a subject.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "All complete sentences must have a subject" is true. A subject is a noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described in a sentence. Without a subject, a sentence would be incomplete and grammatically incorrect. A subject is essential for conveying a clear and meaningful message in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 16.
A predicate adjective describes the subject.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of a sentence. It provides more information about the subject, giving attributes or qualities to it. Therefore, the statement "A predicate adjective describes the subject" is true because it accurately describes the function of a predicate adjective in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 17.
A predicate noun renames the subject.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of a sentence. It provides more information about the subject and helps to clarify its identity or characteristics. Therefore, the statement "A predicate noun renames the subject" is true because it accurately describes the function and role of a predicate noun in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What does a preposition do in a sentence?
- A.
It renames the subject.
- B.
It shows an action.
- C.
It shows the state of being.
- D.
It shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun.
Correct Answer
D. It shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun.Explanation
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It indicates the position, direction, time, or manner of the noun or pronoun. For example, in the sentence "The book is on the table," the preposition "on" shows the relationship between the book and the table, indicating the position of the book. Therefore, the correct answer is that a preposition shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Beside
- B.
Under
- C.
Acts
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
C. ActsExplanation
The word "acts" is not a preposition. It is a noun that refers to actions or deeds. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as "beside" and "under."Rate this question:
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- 20.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Allows
- B.
Underneath
- C.
Behind
- D.
At
Correct Answer
A. AllowsExplanation
The word "allows" is not a preposition. It is a verb that means to give permission or to enable something. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. "Underneath," "behind," and "at" are all prepositions because they indicate location or position.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Within
- B.
With
- C.
Watch
- D.
Without
Correct Answer
C. WatchExplanation
The word "watch" is not a preposition. It is a noun that refers to a timepiece or an act of observing. Prepositions are words that show relationships between other words in a sentence. "Within," "with," and "without" are all prepositions that indicate location, association, or absence.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Around
- B.
Across
- C.
Ask
- D.
Against
Correct Answer
C. Ask -
- 23.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Down
- B.
Decide
- C.
During
- D.
Except
Correct Answer
B. Decide -
- 24.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Ignore
- B.
Into
- C.
In
- D.
Inside
Correct Answer
A. Ignore -
- 25.
Choose the word that is not a preposition.
- A.
Submerge
- B.
Through
- C.
To
- D.
Toward
Correct Answer
A. SubmergeExplanation
The word "submerge" is not a preposition. It is a verb that means to go underwater or to be completely covered by something. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. "Through," "to," and "toward" are all prepositions that indicate direction or movement.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which word is a preposition in this sentence? Everyone knows the story about you.
- A.
Everyone
- B.
Knows
- C.
The
- D.
About
Correct Answer
D. AboutExplanation
The word "about" is a preposition in this sentence because it shows the relationship between "the story" and "you." It indicates that the story is related to or concerning you.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which word is a preposition in this sentence? She waited near the water fountain near the stairs.
- A.
She
- B.
The
- C.
Near
- D.
Stairs
Correct Answer
C. NearExplanation
In the given sentence, the word "near" is a preposition. It is used to show the relationship between the verb "waited" and the noun phrase "the water fountain". "Near" indicates the location or position of the water fountain in relation to where she waited.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which word is a preposition in this sentence? She was a part of an elite group known as The Skulls.
- A.
A
- B.
Part
- C.
Of
- D.
An
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
In the sentence, "of" is a preposition. It is used to show the relationship between "a part" and "an elite group known as The Skulls." The preposition "of" indicates that "a part" belongs to or is associated with "an elite group known as The Skulls."Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which word is a preposition in this sentence? Between you and me, I think that it is not true.
- A.
Between
- B.
You
- C.
And
- D.
Me
Correct Answer
A. BetweenExplanation
The word "between" is a preposition in this sentence. It is used to show the relationship or position of two things, in this case, "you" and "me". The preposition "between" indicates that there is a spatial or figurative space separating the speaker and the person they are addressing.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Which word is a preposition in this sentence? Do not look toward the sun.
- A.
Do
- B.
Not
- C.
Toward
- D.
The
Correct Answer
C. TowardExplanation
The word "toward" is a preposition in this sentence. It indicates the direction or movement of not looking. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. In this case, "toward" is showing the direction in which the action of not looking is directed.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Identify the underlined word. The book was written by Suzanne Collins.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
E. NONE OF THESEExplanation
The underlined word "by" is a preposition, not a pronoun or any other part of speech listed in the options. Therefore, the correct answer is "NONE OF THESE".Rate this question:
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- 32.
Identify the underlined word. The main character is Katniss.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
D. PNExplanation
The underlined word "Katniss" is a proper noun (PN) as it is the name of a specific person, the main character in this case. Proper nouns are used to name specific people, places, or things, and they always begin with a capital letter. In this sentence, "Katniss" is used to refer to a particular individual, making it a proper noun.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Identify the underlined word. Everyone knows that.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
B. DOExplanation
The underlined word "DO" is a form of the verb "do" which is used to express general knowledge or facts. In this sentence, it is used to emphasize that the statement being made is something that is widely known by everyone.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Identify the underlined word. Suzanne Collins gave us a great interview.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
A. IOExplanation
The underlined word "us" is an indirect object (IO) in this sentence. It is the recipient of the action of the verb "gave." Suzanne Collins gave the interview to someone, and that someone is represented by the word "us."Rate this question:
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- 35.
Identify the underlined word. Cato threw Glimmer the arrows to keep.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
A. IOExplanation
In the given sentence, "Glimmer" is the underlined word. It is the indirect object (IO) of the sentence. The verb "threw" is an action that is being done to "Glimmer" and the arrows are the direct object (DO) of the verb. Therefore, "Glimmer" is the indirect object as it receives the action of the verb indirectly.Rate this question:
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Identify the underlined word. Glimmer was a tribue from a Career District.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
D. PNExplanation
The underlined word "PN" stands for Proper Noun. In the given sentence, "Glimmer" is a specific name or a proper noun, indicating that it is the name of a person. The sentence suggests that Glimmer is a tribute from a Career District.Rate this question:
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Identify the underlined word. Glimmer was a tribute from a Career District.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
D. PNExplanation
The underlined word "PN" stands for Proper Noun. In this sentence, "Glimmer" is a specific name, indicating a person or character. Therefore, it is a proper noun.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Identify the underlined word. Peeta was a great baker and decorator.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
D. PNExplanation
The underlined word "Peeta" is a proper noun (PN) as it is a specific name referring to a person. Proper nouns are used to identify specific people, places, or things. In this sentence, Peeta is the name of a person who is described as a great baker and decorator.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Identify the underlined word. Katniss' hair was silky and long.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
C. PAExplanation
The underlined word "silky" is an adjective that describes the quality or texture of Katniss' hair. It provides additional information about her hair, indicating that it is smooth and soft.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Identify the underlined word. The Cornucopia holds all materials and supplies.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
B. DOExplanation
The underlined word "holds" is a transitive verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. In this sentence, "all materials and supplies" is the direct object of the verb "holds." Therefore, the correct answer is "DO" (direct object).Rate this question:
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- 41.
Identify the underlined word. Cinna made Katniss look stunning and admirable.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
B. DOExplanation
In this sentence, "made" is a causative verb that shows that Cinna caused or influenced Katniss to look stunning and admirable. The word "stunning and admirable" is the direct object (DO) of the verb "made" because it receives the action of the verb.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Identify the underlined word. Cinna wore gold eyeliner to enhance his eyes.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
B. DOExplanation
The underlined word "gold eyeliner" is a direct object (DO) in the sentence. It receives the action of the verb "wore" and answers the question "what did Cinna wear?". The direct object is a noun or pronoun that directly receives the action of the verb. In this case, "gold eyeliner" is the direct object as it is what Cinna wore.Rate this question:
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- 43.
Identify the underlined word. The Capitol is cold and hard.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
C. PAExplanation
The underlined word "PA" stands for predicate adjective. In this sentence, "cold and hard" describes the subject "The Capitol" and functions as an adjective. Therefore, "PA" is the correct identification for the underlined word.Rate this question:
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- 44.
Identify the underlined word. Peeta looks sad when he gazes at Katniss.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
C. PAExplanation
The underlined word "PA" stands for predicate adjective. In this sentence, "sad" is describing the subject "Peeta" and is functioning as a predicate adjective.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Identify the underlined word. Katniss remembers a memory of Gale and her hunting.
- A.
IO
- B.
DO
- C.
PA
- D.
PN
- E.
NONE OF THESE
Correct Answer
B. DOExplanation
In the given sentence, "Katniss remembers a memory of Gale and her hunting," the underlined word "DO" is used as a direct object. It follows the verb "remembers" and receives the action of the verb. In this case, the action of remembering is being done to the memory of Gale and her hunting.Rate this question:
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