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Sentence structure Basics

Quiz by Sadia Arshad

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  • Q1
    Which word in the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat' is the subject?
    sat
    The
    cat
    on
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is the indirect object in the sentence 'She gave her friend a book'?
    friend
    book
    gave
    her
    30s
  • Q3
    In the sentence 'I am going to bake a cake tomorrow', what is the function of the word 'tomorrow'?
    adverbial
    subject
    verb
    object
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?
    He ordered a pizza for dinner.
    The dog barked loudly.
    After she finished her work, she went to the gym, and her friend joined her afterwards.
    I enjoy reading books.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier?
    I enjoy running in the park.
    They went to the beach for vacation.
    She applied for the job.
    Running down the street, the mailbox caught my eye.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
    I like ice cream.
    The sun is shining.
    He plays guitar.
    Although she studied hard, she didn't pass the test.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which word functions as the object of the preposition in the sentence 'She walked towards the park'?
    walked
    towards
    she
    park
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
    They went to the movies together.
    She bought a beautiful dress.
    I baked a cake for the party.
    He found a wallet wandering on the street.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction?
    He decided to take a nap.
    I wanted to go to the party, but I had to finish my homework.
    She walked her dog every morning.
    They visited the museum.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which part of the sentence 'The dog, wagging its tail, eagerly greeted the visitors.' is a participial phrase?
    eagerly greeted
    the visitors
    The dog
    wagging its tail
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure?
    The movie was captivating, and the popcorn tasted deliciously.
    She likes skiing, swimming, and jogging.
    I have a dog, and I enjoys taking it for walks.
    He walked to the store and buys some milk.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase?
    The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill.
    Running in the park is my favorite way to exercise.
    She sings beautifully in the choir.
    I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
    The team be practicing for the championship.
    The team are practicing for the championship.
    The team is practicing for the championship.
    The team am practicing for the championship.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?
    She ran a marathon.
    To visit Japan is my dream.
    I love eating pizza.
    The car needs to be repaired.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of commas?
    I went to the supermarket, picked up some groceries, and returned home.
    She likes to read play video games and watch movies.
    He is tall dark and handsome.
    The cat the dog and the bird are playing in the backyard.
    30s

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