CELSA Word Forms and Parts of Speech 3

Question 1

Identify the abstract noun in this sentence: 'Her courage inspired the entire team.'

Accepted Answer

courage

Answer

'Courage' is an abstract noun because it refers to a quality or concept, not a physical object.

Question 2

Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?

Accepted Answer

She sings beautifully.

Answer

'Beautifully' is the correct adverb form that modifies the verb 'sings.'

Question 3

Select the correct word form: 'The company is looking for ______ employees who can meet deadlines.'

Accepted Answer

reliable

Answer

'Reliable' is the adjective that correctly modifies the noun 'employees.'

Question 4

What is the function of 'quickly' in: 'She quickly finished her assignment'?

Accepted Answer

It modifies the verb 'finished.'

Answer

'Quickly' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'finished,' telling how she finished.

Question 5

Choose the correct word form: 'The government passed a law to ______ pollution in the city.'

Accepted Answer

reduce

Answer

The base form 'reduce' is required after the infinitive marker 'to.'

(CELSA) Combined English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test