English Grammar Quiz: Verb Forms and Nouns

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What is the correct spelling for the third person singular form of the verb 'to fly'?

flies (correct)

flys

flying

flyes

Which of the following nouns correctly follows the rule for adding -es to words ending in -ch?

church (correct)

teach

box

bunch

What should you do to convert the noun 'enemy' into its plural form?

enemys

enemyes

enemies (correct)

enemys

Which of the following forms is correct for the third person singular of the verb 'to do'?

does Signup and view all the answers

How should the verb 'to wash' be spelled in third person singular form?

washes Signup and view all the answers

How should the verb 'stop' be transformed for the -ing and -ed forms?

stop – stopping Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following verbs does not follow the consonant doubling rule for its -ing form?

play Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct -ed form of 'free'?

freed Signup and view all the answers

How is the verb 'study' transformed into its -ed form?

studied Signup and view all the answers

What is the transformation for the verb 'cry' into its -ing form?

crying Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the transformation for the verb 'harm' to -ing and -ed forms?

harm – harmed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following verbs maintains the final 'e' in its -ing form?

free Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct -ing form of 'fix'?

fixing Signup and view all the answers

Which rule applies when doubling the final consonant for words ending in 'l'?

The final consonant is doubled only if the stress is on the final syllable. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the final 'e' when adding a suffix that begins with a consonant?

The 'e' is retained. Signup and view all the answers

In words ending with 'oe', what happens when adding certain suffixes?

The 'e' is retained to maintain pronunciation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words follows the rule for suffix addition when the final consonant is not doubled?

Prefer – preference Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the final 'e' when the word ends in 'ce' and a suffix begins with a vowel?

The 'e' is dropped, followed by an 'i'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly applies the dropping of the final 'e' rule before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel?

Forgive + able = forgivable Signup and view all the answers

Which word group does NOT follow the rule for consonant doubling?

Singe – singed Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spelling change for the word 'worship' when adding 'ing'?

Worshiping Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Affixes

An affix is an element added to a root word to change its meaning or function.
Affixes are categorized as prefixes and suffixes.
Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root word, which alters its meaning in some way.
Many prefixes originate from Latin, while others are derived from Greek.
There are many different prefixes that are relatively straightforward to use with root words.
There may be instances where certain letters need to be changed or adjusted when adding a prefix or suffix to a root word.
A suffix is added to the end of a root word and can change its function, such as transforming a noun into an adjective or a verb into an adverb.
Suffixes can be used to indicate tense in verbs; they can also be used to denote plural forms in nouns or to form new words.

Prefixes

Prefixes are one or more letters or syllables added to the beginning of a root word to alter its meaning.
Some prefixes originate from Latin, while others stem from Greek.
The prefix "ad-" (to, toward) has multiple variations based on the following letter in the root word. Examples include "admire," "ascend," "astringent," and "abate."
The prefix "com-" (with) is used with root words starting with "b", "p", and "m". When preceding the letters "h", "g", "n", or commonly before vowels, it transforms into "co-". Before "I" and "r", it changes to "col-" and "cor-", respectively. Finally, "com-" becomes "con-" in front of all other consonants.
The prefix "ex-" (out of, without, away from) changes to "ef-" or simply "e-" based on the consonant following the prefix. It becomes "ef-" before the letter "f"; and "e-" before the letters "n," "d," "g," "j", "l," "m," "n," "r," and "v,". When the root word starts with an "s", the "s" is generally dropped before adding the "ex-".
The prefix "in-" (not, into) has four different variations: "i-" or "ig-" before "n"; "il-" and "ir-" before "l" and "r", respectively; "im-" before "b", "m," and "p".
The prefix "ob-" (against, toward) has three variations: "oc-," "of-," and "op-," depending on the following letter, which is "c," "f," or "p" respectively.
The prefix "sub-" (under, beneath) has seven variations: "suc-," "suf-," "sug-," "sum-," "sup-," "sur-," and "sus-," depending on the following consonant.
The prefix "syn-" (together, with) primarily utilizes three spellings: "syl-" before "I", "sym-" before "b", "m", and "p", and "sy-" before "s" and "z".

Suffixes

Suffixes are elements added to the end of a root word to alter its function (changing a noun to an adjective, or a verb to an adverb).
-ed/ -ing suffixes are added to verbs to indicate a change in tense, and the "-s" or "-es" are used for plurals in nouns and in the third person present tense of verbs,
A lot of suffixes, like -ly, form adverbs, and suffixes like -ous form adjectives.

Final -s / -es spelling rules

Determining whether the -s or -es is needed depends on the ending of the verb or noun (whether it ends in a consonant or a vowel, or certain combinations of letters).
For the majority of nouns and verbs, adding an -s will sufice.
Words ending in -ch, -sh, -x, -z or -s must have -es added.

Spelling of -ing and -ed forms

Rules for changing verbs to their -ing or -ed forms vary depending on whether the end letter is a vowel or a consonant.
In some cases, vowels or consonants will be doubled.
Exceptions exist for some irregular verbs, especially those whose form changes substantially (-ie to -y).
When adding -ing or -ed to verbs ending in a vowel/consonant combination, certain rules apply based on the final letter of the word stem.

Other suffixes

When a word ends in "-e," the "-e" is typically retained if the suffix begins with a consonant; however, is dropped if the suffix starts with a vowel.
There are notable exceptions to the general rules; some variations exist before certain consonants (e.g., "c" or "g").
Some suffixes change vowel or consonant combinations before the suffix is added.

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Test your knowledge on English grammar with this quiz focused on third-person singular verbs and noun pluralization rules. Questions cover verb spelling, noun modifications, and related grammatical concepts. Enhance your understanding of English language rules!