WorksheetsDaily Language Quiz - Week 11
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 39mins
Identify the verbal "swimming." ... He loves swimming in the ocean every morning.
gerund/noun
infinitive/noun
participle/adverb
participle/adjective
Which word or phrase in the sentence below is an gerand/noun?
She loves dancing on the stage.
She loves
dancing
on
on the stage
Which word has the fits best in this sentence? ...
Although she is older, my grandmother is __________ and very busy.
vivacious
peppy
hyper
Which words and/or phrases in these sentences help you understand the meaning of the word "engross"? ...
Since I am not a science fiction fan, I didn't expect the movie Mars to engross me. To my surprise, my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time! (CHOOSE 1)
Since I am not
didn't expect the movie Mars to engross me
To my surprise
my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time
Choose the antonym for the following word: "dubious."
doubtful
certain
abundant
formal
Choose the synonym for the following word: "turbulent."
tranquil
horrid
tempestuous
concealed
Is this sentence active or passive? ... Cats and dogs are adopted every day by kind people.
Active
Passive
Which sentence below is active?
Cats and dogs are adopted most every day by kind people.
Kind people adopt cats and dogs every day.
Kind people are adopted by the dogs every day.
Which word is misspelled?
penalty
eligible
piece
mischievious
What is the meaning of the root word in "undulate"?
wave
to make
under
to act
Which word has the same suffix as "undulate"?
redundant
commiserate
underwear
abundant
Choose a matching analogy ...
torrid : hot
boisterous : astute
dull : severe
feeble : weak
capable : strong
Identify the verb and mood. ... Our teacher reminded us to be at school early.
conditional
imperative
interrogative
subjunctive
Which sentence below is written correctly with standard conventions?
i decided to read the life of Lincoln when I heard that president Lincoln declared thanksgiving a national holiday
I decided to read the Life of Lincoln when I heard that president Lincoln declared thanksgiving a national holiday.
I decided to read the Life of Lincoln when I heard that President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
I decided to read the Life of Lincoln when I heard that president Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
If you cannot fathom something, you ...
cannot stand something
don't understand it
love and cherish something deeply
Combine: Some gem stones are relatively inexpensive. Some gem stones are very costly.
Some gem stones are relatively inexpensive and some gem stones are very costly.
Some gem stones are relatively costly and others very inexpensive.
Some gem stones are relatively inexpensive and very costly.
Some gem stones are relatively inexpensive, while some are very costly.
Definition of "sage" as it is used in this sentence. ...
We grew sage in our garden and used it in the kitchen.
adj. Having wisdom and good judgment
n. A person known for wisdom and good judgment
n. An aromatic green-gray plant used in cooking
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas, dashes, and/or parentheses?
A sous chef, a person that ranks, just below the head chef, is critical to a restaurant's kitchen.
A sous chef--a person that ranks just below the head chef--is critical to a restaurant's kitchen.
A sous chef (a person that ranks just below) the head chef is critical to a restaurant's kitchen.
A sous chef a person that ranks just below the head chef is critical to a restaurant's kitchen..
Which sentence corrects the shift in verb voice or mood? ...
How to paint was learned by me and I sold some of the paintings.
I learned to paint this summer and some of the paintings were sold by me.
I learned to paint this summer and sold some of the paintings.
I learned to paint this summer and some of the paintings were sold.
What is the root or base of the word "contingent"?
con-
ting
-ent
