Language Proficiency Grammar and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

What is a 'run-on sentence'?

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Two or more independent clauses joined without correct punctuation or a conjunction

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A sentence with too many adjectives

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A sentence that is longer than 30 words

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A sentence missing its subject

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a conditional sentence in English?

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If it rains, we will stay inside.

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She reads every night.

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Running is her favorite hobby.

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He studied very hard yesterday.

Question 3

In English vocabulary, what is a 'prefix'?

Accepted Answer

A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning

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A suffix added to the end of a word

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A punctuation mark

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A type of compound noun

Question 4

What is the passive voice construction in English?

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Subject receives the action: 'The man was bitten by the dog.'

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Subject performs the action: 'The dog bit the man.'

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A question formed with an auxiliary verb

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A sentence with no direct object

Question 5

Which of these is a coordinating conjunction in English?

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But

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Although

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Because

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While

Question 6

In English grammar, what does 'modal verb' refer to?

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An auxiliary verb that expresses possibility, necessity, or ability (can, must, should)

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A verb that changes based on subject gender

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A verb that only appears in written English

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A verb that does not take an object