TKT Practice Test (Module 1 Unit 1 Grammatical Terms) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a REFLEXIVE PRONOUN?
- them
- themselves (Correct answer)
- their
- they
Correct answer: themselves
Reflexive pronouns end in -self or -selves and refer back to the subject of the clause.
Question 2: In the sentence 'She sings beautifully,' the word 'beautifully' functions as:
- an adjective
- a noun
- an adverb (Correct answer)
- a verb
Correct answer: an adverb
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; 'beautifully' modifies the verb 'sings.'
Question 3: Which word class does 'however' belong to when used to connect two clauses?
- conjunction
- adverb (Correct answer)
- preposition
- determiner
Correct answer: adverb
'However' is a conjunctive adverb that shows contrast and connects independent clauses.
Question 4: The term 'AUXILIARY VERB' refers to a verb that:
- describes a state of being only
- is the main verb of a sentence
- helps the main verb form tenses or moods (Correct answer)
- replaces a noun in a sentence
Correct answer: helps the main verb form tenses or moods
Auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'have,' 'be,' 'will') support the main verb to express tense, voice, or modality.
Question 5: Which sentence contains a RELATIVE CLAUSE?
- He left because he was tired.
- The book that I borrowed was excellent. (Correct answer)
- She arrived before dinner.
- They studied hard and passed.
Correct answer: The book that I borrowed was excellent.
A relative clause modifies a noun and is introduced by a relative pronoun like 'that,' 'which,' or 'who.'
Question 6: In grammar, 'GENDER' as a grammatical category primarily refers to:
- whether a speaker is male or female
- the classification of nouns as masculine, feminine, or neuter (Correct answer)
- the plural form of a noun
- the tense of a verb
Correct answer: the classification of nouns as masculine, feminine, or neuter
Grammatical gender classifies nouns into categories (masculine, feminine, neuter) which affect agreement with other words.
Question 7: Which of the following is a MODAL VERB?
- run
- being
- might (Correct answer)
- done
Correct answer: might
Modal verbs like 'might,' 'can,' 'should,' and 'must' express possibility, ability, permission, or obligation.
TKT Practice Test (Module 1 Unit 1 Grammatical Terms) 2
Which of the following is an example of a REFLEXIVE PRONOUN?