Pronouns and Adjectives Quiz
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Participles end in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n.

True (A)

Gerunds function as adjectives in a sentence.

False (B)

Infinitives are always followed by a verb in base form.

True (A)

Prefixes are added to the end of root words to alter their meaning.

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Commas are used after conjunctions to separate independent clauses.

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Suffixes do not change the word type when added to root words.

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A root word cannot stand alone.

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Demonstrative pronouns need to be placed close to the noun or noun phrase they reference.

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Relative pronouns can sometimes stand alone within a sentence structure.

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The words this and that function only as singular demonstrative pronouns.

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Relative pronouns are essential for forming relative clauses by connecting to an adjective clause.

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Demonstrative adjectives differ from demonstrative pronouns based on their position in relation to nouns.

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The zero relative pronoun can be used as the subject of a sentence.

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Adjectives that follow the demonstrative words this, that, these, and those are called demonstrative adjectives.

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Whoever and whomever are never considered relative pronouns.

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Flashcards

Pronoun

A word that takes the place of a noun or noun phrase, such as "he", "she", "it", "they", "we", or "you".

Demonstrative Pronoun

Pronouns that point to specific nouns or noun phrases, like "this", "that", "these", and "those".

Demonstrative Adjective

Demonstrative pronouns used to describe a specific noun or pronoun.

Relative Pronoun

Words that connect a noun or pronoun to an adjective clause, providing additional information about the subject.

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Adjective Clause

A clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing further details about it.

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Relative Pronoun List

The five main relative pronouns: "who", "whom", "whose", "which", and "that".

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Zero Relative Pronoun

A relative pronoun that is omitted or not explicitly stated in a sentence.

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Interrogative Relative Clause

A clause that uses a relative pronoun as a question word to ask for specific information.

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What are verbals?

Words that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs despite being derived from verbs.

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What is a gerund?

A verbal ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun. For example, "Swimming" is a gerund in the sentence "Swimming is my favorite activity."

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What is a participle?

A verb that functions as an adjective, typically ending in '-ing' or '-ed.' For example, "The roaring lion" uses "roaring" as a participle.

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What is an infinitive?

A verb form with 'to' before it, functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb. For example, in "To eat" (infinitive) "To eat" is the subject of, "To eat is necessary for survival."

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What is a root word?

The basic part of a word, without prefixes or suffixes, that carries the core meaning. For example, 'act' in 'react' is the root word.

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What are prefixes?

Word parts added to the beginning of a root word to modify its meaning. Examples include 're-' in 'rewrite' or 'un-' in 'unhappy.'

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What are suffixes?

Word parts added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or grammatical function. Examples include '-ness' in 'happiness' or '-ly' in 'quickly.'

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Study Notes

Pronouns and Demonstrative Pronouns

  • Pronouns replace nouns or noun phrases.
  • Demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) point to specific nouns, noun phrases, or clauses.
  • Demonstrative pronouns should be close to the nouns they refer to.
  • Demonstrative pronouns can be singular (this, that) or plural (these, those).

Adjectives and Demonstrative Adjectives

  • Adjectives describe or modify nouns or pronouns.
  • Demonstrative adjectives also specify nouns or pronouns.
  • Demonstrative adjectives are used before nouns (e.g., this book).
  • Demonstrative pronouns are used as substitutes for nouns like this apple

Relative Pronouns

  • Relative pronouns connect a noun/pronoun to an adjective clause (a clause that modifies another part of the sentence).
  • The common relative pronouns are who, whom, whose, which, and that. Whoever, whomever are also considered relative pronouns sometimes.
  • Relative pronouns are rarely used alone.
  • In some cases, the relative pronoun may be omitted. This is called a zero-relative pronoun.

Verbals

  • Verbals are verbs that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
  • Three types of verbals are gerunds, participles, and infinitives.
  • Gerunds (end in -ing) function as nouns (e.g., reading is fun).
  • Participles function as adjectives. There are present (end in -ing) and past participles (end in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n).
  • Infinitives (to + verb base form) function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs (e.g., to sleep, to be happy, to walk quickly).

Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

  • Root words (or base words) are the core parts of words that cannot be broken down further.
  • Prefixes are added before root words.
  • Suffixes are added after root words.

Suffixes

  • Suffixes are added to words to modify their meaning or create different word types (e.g., nouns to verbs).
  • Rules for adding a suffix depend on the base word's ending (silent "e," vowel sound, syllables).

Commas

  • Commas indicate pauses, mark items in lists, enclose nonessential clauses or phrases, separate appositives, indicate direct address, show quotations in dialogue, separate towns and states, and yearly dates
  • Commas are used with coordinating conjunctions, introductory clauses.

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Test your knowledge on pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, and relative pronouns. This quiz covers the definitions and uses of various types of pronouns and adjectives, ensuring you understand their roles in sentences. Perfect for students wanting to reinforce their grammar skills.

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