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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?

It is an adjective that describes a noun Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

To introduce a list or explain a preceding clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a relative clause?

To provide additional information about the sentence Signup and view all the answers

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

When using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

A semi-colon Signup and view all the answers

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

To separate two independent clauses Signup and view all the answers