ESL Grammar and Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of an adjective?

Accepted Answer

That was the hardest decision he ever made.

Answer

One-syllable adjectives like 'hard' form superlatives by adding '-est,' not 'most.'

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses an adverb?

Accepted Answer

They worked efficiently on the project.

Answer

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and 'efficiently' is correctly formed from the adjective 'efficient.'

Question 3

What type of clause is underlined in: 'I will call you when I arrive'?

Accepted Answer

Adverbial clause

Answer

The clause 'when I arrive' modifies the verb 'will call' by expressing time, making it an adverbial clause.

Question 4

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

He wants to travel, to learn, and to grow.

Answer

Parallel structure requires all items in a series to use the same grammatical form; here all use the infinitive 'to + verb.'

Question 5

Choose the sentence with the correctly placed only.

Accepted Answer

All of the above can be correct depending on meaning.

Answer

The placement of 'only' changes the meaning of the sentence, and each version is grammatically correct for a different emphasis.

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