DP 1 Lit Linguistic Devices Quiz

What is an interrogative sentence?

• A sentence that makes a statement

• A sentence that asks a direct question and ends in a question mark

• A sentence that expresses strong feelings

• A sentence that gives a command

Which of the following is an example of endearment?

• My/Mine/Your/Yours

• Could/May/Might

• A word or phrase expressing affection

• Actions, feelings, ideals

What is a possessive pronoun?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that shows ownership, like My/Mine/Your/Yours

• A word that expresses a command

• A word that asks a question

What type of sentence states a fact?

• Interrogative sentence

• Exclamative sentence

• Declarative sentence

• Imperative sentence

Which of the following is an abstract noun?

• Dog

• Happiness

• Table

• Car

What is an imperative sentence?

• A sentence that asks a question

• A sentence that makes a statement

• A sentence that gives a command

• A sentence that expresses strong feelings

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that shows ownership

• A word that expresses a command

• A word that asks a question

What is the purpose of exclamative sentences?

• To ask questions

• To make statements

• To express strong feelings or emotions

• To give commands

What is a modal verb used for?

• To describe a noun

• To express ability, possibility, or obligation

• To show ownership

• To make exclamations

What is an adjacency pair?

• A type of possessive pronoun

• A conversational turn-taking, like "I like your new dress" > "Oh, this old thing?"

• A type of abstract noun

• A type of figurative language