CELSA Word Forms and Parts of Speech 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

unanimous

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Grand Canyon

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

to pursue

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

implementation

Answer

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

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a participial phrase?

Accepted Answer

Running to the store, she got wet.

Answer

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

(CELSA) Combined English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test