Grammar Quiz Week 31

What is the type of verbal underlined in the sentence?

The cheering spectators were instantly silenced.

(a)  

• participle
• gerund
• infinitive

What is the function of verbal underlined in the sentence?

The cheering spectators were instantly silenced.

(a)  

• adjective
• noun
• adverb

Which word(s) would fit best in the sentence?

I was no match for my last _______ of the chess tournament.

• opponent

• enemy

• adversary

What is the antonym for inane?

• stupid

• brilliant

• upset

• confused

Is this sentence in active or passive voice?

The floodwaters washed away the debris.

• Active

• Passive

Which word is misspelled?

• penalize

• neglegence

• necessary

• debour

What are the word parts of mercenary?

a

b

suffix

root/base

prefix

Choose the matching analogy.

innocuous : toxins

(a)  

• gentle : violence
• generous : funds
• sustainable : life
• charming : passion

What is the mood of this sentence?

I propose that Lee be invited to the party.

• indicative

• imperative

• interrogative

• conditional

• subjunctive

A subtle flavor in a meal is...

• strong and over-powering

• faint and delicate

• sharp and spicy

• sour and tart