Mastering English Parts of Speech

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Which part of speech is used to replace a noun?

Adjective

Pronoun (correct)

Verb

Preposition

Which part of speech indicates how a word functions in meaning and grammar?

Noun (correct)

Interjection

Adverb

Conjunction

Which part of speech can be singular or plural, concrete or abstract?

Noun (correct)

Adjective

Preposition

Verb

Which part of speech always starts with a capital letter?

Noun Signup and view all the answers

Which part of speech can 'work' be?

Both a verb and a noun Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of auxiliary verbs?

To form verb phrases Signup and view all the answers

Which verb tense expresses something factual or true now?

Simple Present Signup and view all the answers

What does subject-verb agreement mean in English verb conjugation?

The subject and verb must match in terms of number Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used to express an action that will happen in the future?

Simple Future Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used to show an action that is happening right now?

Present Continuous Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used to express an action that was completed before another action in the past?

Past Perfect Signup and view all the answers

Which mood expresses an opinion or fact?

Indicative Signup and view all the answers

Which resource is recommended for practicing English verb tenses and other grammar points?

Betty Azar’s “Fundamentals of English Grammar” Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake learners make in written and spoken English?

Adding the -s or -ed participle endings Signup and view all the answers

What is the tendency of learners when it comes to using different tenses in English?

To rely on the present tense for every situation Signup and view all the answers

Which resource is recommended for checking English verb conjugation?

Verb conjugators Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pronoun is used to emphasize another noun or pronoun?

Reflexive pronoun Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

To describe or modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb Signup and view all the answers

Which word classifies as an interjection?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

To join words, phrases, or clauses and indicate the relationship between the elements joined Signup and view all the answers