Word Forms and Parts of Speech Flashcards

Choose the correct word form: 'The committee reached a ______ decision after hours of debate.'

Answer: unanimous

'Unanimous' is the adjective form that correctly modifies the noun 'decision.'

Which word is a proper noun in this sentence: 'Every summer, tourists visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona.'?

Answer: Grand Canyon

'Grand Canyon' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a place.

Identify the infinitive in: 'He decided to pursue a career in medicine.'

Answer: to pursue

'To pursue' is the infinitive form, consisting of 'to' plus the base form of the verb.

Select the correct word form to complete: 'The ______ of the new policy was met with resistance.'

Answer: implementation

'Implementation' is the noun form required as the subject of the sentence.

Which sentence correctly uses a participial phrase?

Answer: Running to the store, she got wet.

The participial phrase 'Running to the store' correctly modifies 'she,' the subject of the main clause.

What is the correct superlative form of the adjective 'bad'?

Answer: worst

'Worst' is the irregular superlative form of 'bad,' used when comparing three or more items.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: 'The professor spoke with great ______ about the new research findings.'

Answer: enthusiasm

The noun 'enthusiasm' is required after the preposition 'with' and adjective 'great.'