Grammar Basics: Adjectives vs Adverbs and Relative Clauses
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What is the primary function of an adverb?

  • To modify a sentence's tone
  • To describe a noun
  • To describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (correct)
  • To add emphasis to a phrase

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of a gerund?

  • It ends in 'ed' and is a verb
  • It ends in 'ing' and is a noun (correct)
  • It is an adjective that describes a verb
  • It begins with a relative pronoun and is a clause

    • What determines whether a word is an adjective or an adverb?

  • The word's grammatical tense
  • The word's prefix or suffix
  • The word's position in the sentence
  • The word it describes (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of a participle?

    <p>It is an adjective that describes a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

    <p>To introduce a list or explain a preceding clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a relative clause?

    <p>To provide additional information about the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it acceptable to use a comma instead of a semi-colon?

    <p>When using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a semi-colon and a comma?

    <p>A semi-colon is used for independent clauses, while a comma is used for dependent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When listing multiple items, what punctuation should be used to separate each group or category?

    <p>A semi-colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a semi-colon in a sentence?

    <p>To separate two independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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