Unit 1 Quiz 3 - practice

Which type of pronoun is used to show possession?

• Possessive Pronouns

• Relative Pronouns

• Interrogative Pronouns

• Demonstrative Pronouns

Answer explanation

Possessive pronouns, such as 'mine', 'yours', and 'theirs', are specifically used to indicate ownership or possession. This distinguishes them from relative, interrogative, and demonstrative pronouns, which serve different grammatical functions.

What is an example of a reflexive pronoun?

• Myself

• Who

• This

• Someone

Answer explanation

A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence. 'Myself' is an example of a reflexive pronoun, as it is used when the subject and object are the same, such as in 'I did it myself.' The other options do not serve this function.

Which pronouns are used to ask questions?

• Interrogative Pronouns

• Possessive Pronouns

• Demonstrative Pronouns

• Indefinite Pronouns

Answer explanation

Interrogative pronouns, such as who, what, and which, are specifically used to ask questions. They help to gather information, making them the correct choice for this question.

Identify the pronoun type: "someone, anybody, none."

• Indefinite Pronouns

• Nominative Pronouns

• Reflexive Pronouns

• Demonstrative Pronouns

Answer explanation

The words "someone," "anybody," and "none" are examples of indefinite pronouns, which refer to non-specific persons or things. Therefore, the correct choice is Indefinite Pronouns.

What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Mom taught my brother and ____ to cook last summer."

• me

• I

• us

• them

Answer explanation

The correct pronoun is 'me' because it is the object of the verb 'taught'. The sentence should read: 'Mom taught my brother and me to cook last summer.' 'I' is incorrect as it is a subject pronoun, not an object.

When should you use "whom" instead of "who"?

• When referring to the object of a sentence

• When referring to the subject of a sentence

• When asking a question

• When showing possession

Answer explanation

Use 'whom' when referring to the object of a sentence, as it indicates the person receiving the action. In contrast, 'who' is used for the subject performing the action.

What is the possessive form of "its"?

• it's

• its'

• its

• it is

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form of "its" is "its". The other options are incorrect: "it's" means "it is", "its'" is not a standard form, and "it is" is a phrase, not a possessive.

Which of the following is the correct plural form of "alley"?

• alleys

• alleyies

• alleyes

• alleyes

Answer explanation

The correct plural form of 'alley' is 'alleys'. The other options, 'alleyies' and 'alleyes', are incorrect as they do not follow standard English pluralization rules.

When should you use "they're"?

• To show possession

• To indicate a place

• As a contraction for "they are"

• To describe an object

Answer explanation

"They're" is used as a contraction for "they are." It combines the two words into one, making it a shorthand way to express that idea. The other options do not accurately describe the use of "they're."

Which suffix should be used with the word "accept" to form an adjective?

• -ible

• -able

• -ible

• -able

Answer explanation

The correct suffix to form an adjective from 'accept' is '-able', resulting in 'acceptable'. The suffix '-ible' is not applicable here, as it typically pairs with different root words.