Writing Fundamentals - Midterm Quiz

1. This is an example of a noun.

• run

• Ouch!

• under

• organization

This is an example of a conjunction:

• cat

• slowly

• yet

• on

An adverb:

• modifies a noun

• modifies adjectives and verbs

• connects sentences and words

• shows a relationship between nouns

An interjection:

• modifies a noun

• describes a noun

• shows a reaction or emotion

• connects a clause

This is an example of adjective:

• about

• running

• blue

• while

This is an example of a preposition:

• by

• set

• or

• after

The subject of a clause is usually:

• at the end of the

• in the middle

• at the beginning

• it can go anywhere

Identify the subject: Yesterday in the afternoon, Jack visited the new café near his house.

Identify the subject: After some time, the university finally re-opened its doors.

Identify the object: "Against all odds, the football team won the match in the last minute."