English Grammar Quiz

What is a linking verb?

• A) A verb that shows action.

• B) A verb that connects the subject to an adjective or noun in the predicate.

• C) A noun that describes the subject.

• D) A verb that always precedes a noun.

Which of the following is an example of a predicate adjective?

• A) The Lincoln Memorial

• B) Salesperson

• C) Delicious

• D) Washington, D.C.

What does a predicate noun do?

• A) It shows action in the sentence.

• B) It describes the verb.

• C) It identifies or renames the subject.

• D) It connects the subject to the predicate.

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?

• A) Become

• B) Taste

• C) Grow

• D) Run

In the sentence "Jenna grew tired as the evening wore on," what type of verb is "grew"?

• A) Action verb

• B) Predicate adjective

• C) Predicate noun

• D) Linking verb

In the sentence "Jenna grew tomatoes and squash in her garden last year," what type of verb is "grew"?

• A) Linking verb

• B) Predicate adjective

• C) Predicate noun

• D) Action verb

What do modal verbs express?

• Actions that happened in the past

• Certain conditions

• Future events that are unlikely to happen

• Physical abilities only

Which modal verb is used to show ability?

• can

• should

• would

• must

Which modal verb indicates a past ability or a request?

• may

• will

• could

• might

What does the modal verb 'may' express?

• Necessity

• Possibility or permission

• Advice

• Past ability