Mastering Grammar in Writing

What is an object in a sentence?

• The subject of the sentence that performs the action.

• The part of the sentence that receives the action of the verb.

• A phrase that describes the action in the sentence.

• The introductory clause that sets the context for the sentence.

What is the past tense form of the verb 'to be'?

• was

• is

• be

• were

What is a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

• The subject is the action performed in the sentence.

• The subject is the location where the sentence takes place.

• The subject is the emotional tone of the sentence.

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

• 'Its' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'it's' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

• 'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

• Both 'its' and 'it's' are interchangeable and mean the same thing.

• 'Its' is used for plural nouns, while 'it's' is used for singular nouns.

What is an adverb?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

• A type of conjunction

• A word that describes a place

What is a fragment?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

What is a comparative adjective?

• A type of adjective that describes a single noun.

• An adjective that compares three or more things.

• A comparative adjective compares two things, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

• An adjective that describes the quality of a noun without comparison.

What is a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• A complete sentence is always a question.

• A complete sentence contains only a subject.

• A complete sentence must be a long sentence.

What is a superlative adjective?

• A superlative adjective compares two things, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

• A superlative adjective compares three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

• A superlative adjective is an adjective that describes a single thing in great detail.

• A superlative adjective is used to express a quality in a negative way.

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A complex sentence is a simple sentence with additional adjectives.