grammar quiz

What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

• phrase contains a subject and verb, while a clause does not.

• A phrase can stand alone as a sentence, while a clause cannot.

• A phrase does not contain a subject and verb, while a clause does.

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

• To join two independent clauses.

• To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

• To indicate the subject of the sentence.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation for a complex sentence?

• Although she was tired, she went for a walk.

• Although she was tired she went for a walk.

• Although, she was tired she went for a walk

I promise that I will be here when you come back, but I'm afraid everyone else .............. by then.

• will have left

• were leaving

• are leaving

I understand that you've sent him an e-mail message. I think you ............... him instead.

• had phoned

• should phoned

• ough to have phoned

If you feel....you feel tired and weak

• Studios

• Enervated

• Elated

My father always reads ….. everymorning .

• Radio

• Television

• Newspaper

Linda did not study hard, so she did not … the exam.

• Study

• Pass

• Break

What is another word which means the same as ‘nomadic’?

• Brave

• Roving

• Barbarous

The decision will ...... the entire nation.

• Implement

• Implant

• Impact