English Language & Comprehension Flashcards

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'She sings beautifully.'

Answer: Adverb

'Beautifully' modifies the verb 'sings' by telling how she sings, making it an adverb.

Choose the passive voice of: 'The teacher praised the student.'

Answer: The student was praised by the teacher.

In passive voice, the object becomes the subject: 'The student was praised by the teacher.'

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The _____ of the law must be upheld.'

Answer: principles

'Principles' (plural noun) means fundamental rules or laws, which is the correct word here.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Answer: Each of the boys has submitted his form.

'Each' is singular and takes a singular verb 'has' and singular pronoun 'his'.

Choose the one-word substitution for 'A person who is unable to pay his debts':

Answer: Insolvent

An insolvent person is one who cannot pay their debts and is financially bankrupt.

Identify the figure of speech in: 'The wind howled through the trees.'

Answer: Personification

Personification attributes a human action (howling) to a non-human thing (the wind).