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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a comparative adjective?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a comparative adjective?
- He is the tallest person in the room.
- The weather is quite cold today.
- This book is more interesting than that one. (correct)
- She is a beautiful woman.
A demonstrative adjective modifies a noun and also indicates number or quantity.
A demonstrative adjective modifies a noun and also indicates number or quantity.
False (B)
Provide an example of a sentence using a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb, explaining what it modifies.
Provide an example of a sentence using a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb, explaining what it modifies.
He ran through the park, modifying the verb 'ran' by telling where he ran.
In the sentence, 'The Eiffel Tower is a famous _______ monument,' the missing word is a ______ adjective.
In the sentence, 'The Eiffel Tower is a famous _______ monument,' the missing word is a ______ adjective.
Match each grammatical element with its primary function:
Match each grammatical element with its primary function:
Flashcards
Pronoun
Pronoun
A word used to refer to someone or something instead of a noun.
Proper Adjective
Proper Adjective
An adjective derived from a proper noun, always capitalized.
Demonstrative Adjective
Demonstrative Adjective
An adjective that points out specific people or things, like 'this' and 'that'.
Comparative Adjective
Comparative Adjective
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Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
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Study Notes
Pronouns
- Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition.
- Examples include: it, she, something, myself.
Proper Adjectives
- Formed from proper nouns.
- Always capitalized.
Demonstrative Adjectives
- Point out specific people or things.
- Examples: this, that.
Comparative Adjectives
- Used for comparing two things.
- Usually end in -er.
Prepositional Phrases
- Can describe nouns or verbs.
- Used as adjectives to specify which, what kind, or how many.
- Used as adverbs to describe how, where, or when.
Conjunctions
- Join sentences together.
- Often used with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
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Description
This quiz covers various grammar topics, including pronouns and their function in replacing nouns. It also touches on proper, demonstrative, and comparative adjectives. The quiz further explores prepositional phrases functioning as adjectives and adverbs, in addition to conjunctions.
