Grammar Structure and Function Quiz

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Which word from the examples can function as a noun and as a verb in different contexts?

  • look (correct)
  • come
  • have
  • work

Which of the following is classified as a determiner?

  • sitting
  • important
  • this (correct)
  • I

What role do the words 'so' and 'and' play in a sentence?

  • Adverbs
  • Prepositions
  • Nouns
  • Linking words (correct)

Which of the following words is an adjective as described in the examples?

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Identify the adverb used in the examples.

<p>really (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Claire play in the sentence 'Henry gave Claire some flowers'?

<p>Indirect object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following verbs is used with 'to' when indicating a recipient?

<p>Send (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Henry gave her some flowers', what does 'her' represent?

<p>An indirect object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence structure correctly uses 'to' for the recipient?

<p>He handed the book to Sarah. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct complement for the verb 'give' in terms of object placement?

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Which option correctly identifies the structure of the sentence 'Five people are moving the piano'?

<p>Subject-Verb-Object (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the word 'heavy' play in the sentence 'This piano is heavy'?

<p>Complement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences is the adverbial incorrectly used?

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Identify the sentence structure used in 'Fortunately, their house is nearby'.

<p>Subject-Verb-Adverbial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an adverbial in a sentence?

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Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of 'have' as an action verb?

<p>Mark is having a lunch break. (A), We had a discussion last night. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the present tense of 'have' correctly in the negative form?

<p>She doesn't have enough time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When forming a question in the present tense using 'have', which structure is correct?

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Which of the following expressions does not correctly use 'have'?

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What is an appropriate use of 'have got' in the past tense?

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Which of these sentences correctly uses 'have' in the continuous form?

<p>I have been having lunch at noon. (B), We are having a good discussion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'have' from 'have got'?

<p>Have is more formal than have got. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is 'have' used in a more informal way?

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Flashcards

Verbs

Words that describe actions or states of being.

Nouns

Words that name people, places, things, or ideas.

Adjectives

Words that describe nouns or pronouns.

Adverbs

Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Prepositions

Words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Subject

The part of a sentence that tells who or what is doing the action.

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Object

The part of a sentence that receives the action of the verb.

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Complement

A word or phrase that describes or provides more information about the subject.

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Adverbial

A word or phrase that adds information about when, where, why, or how something happens.

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What is a direct object?

The person or thing receiving something directly.

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What is an indirect object?

The person or thing receiving something indirectly. It's often preceded by "to" or "for".

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When do we use "to" and "for" with indirect objects?

We use "to" with verbs like "give", "bring", "lend", etc. We use "for" with verbs like "buy", "make", "fetch", etc.

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Where does a pronoun come when placed with a noun after a verb?

When a pronoun and a noun follow a verb, the pronoun usually comes before the noun. Example: "He gave her some flowers."

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Where does a pronoun come when it follows a verb and the noun?

In sentences with indirect objects, the pronoun usually comes before the noun. Example: "Henry gave them to Claire."

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"Have" as a Possession Verb

A verb that means to possess or own. It can be used alone or with "got" to express possession.

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"Have" in the Present Tense

The form of "have" used in the present tense to express possession. It is more formal than "have got".

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"Have Got" in the Present Tense

The form of "have" used in the present tense to express possession. It is more informal than "have". It's also used to answer questions.

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Forms of "Have"

The different forms of the verb "have" across tenses. It's used to express possession and includes "have", "has", "had", "have got", and "has got".

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"Have" as an Action Verb

The verb "have" used to show an action or an experience, like eating, drinking, taking a shower, etc.

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"Have" in Continuous Tenses

"Have" as an action verb can show ongoing events. For example, "He is having lunch."

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"Have" in Negative and Question Forms

Use "do" in negative and question forms when "have" acts as an action verb. For example, "We didn't have a good time." "Do you have any questions?"

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Expressions with "Have"

Common expressions with "have" like "have a talk" instead of the verb "talk".

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