Language Quiz

What is a simple subject?

• The adverb in the sentence.

• The main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about.

• The object of the sentence.

• The verb in the sentence.

Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

• cat

• chased

• mouse

• The

What is a complete subject?

• The complete subject is the part of a sentence that includes the adverb or adverbial phrase of the sentence.

• The complete subject is the part of a sentence that includes the object of the sentence.

• The complete subject is the part of a sentence that includes the noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, along with any modifiers.

• The complete subject is the part of a sentence that includes the verb or action of the sentence.

Identify the complete subject in the following sentence: 'My sister and I went to the park.'

• My sister and I

• My sister and I went

• I went to the park

• My sister

What is a complete predicate?

• The complete predicate is the part of a sentence that tells when the subject is.

• The complete predicate is the part of a sentence that tells who the subject is.

• The complete predicate is the part of a sentence that tells where the subject is.

• The complete predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

Identify the complete predicate in the following sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

• is reading

• is reading book

• is reading a book.

• is a book

What is an action verb?

• A verb that indicates a state of being.

• A verb that describes a noun.

• A verb that expresses emotions.

• A verb that expresses physical or mental action.

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

• ran

• ate

• slept

• barked

What is a linking verb?

• A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that describes or renames the subject.

• A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a preposition.

• A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to an adverb.

• A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a verb.

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: 'He seems tired.'

• seems

• feels

• looks

• is