TKT Practice Test (Module 1 Unit 1 Grammatical Terms) 4

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

Accepted Answer

It rained, so she left.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'so,' 'and,' or 'but.'

Question 2

In the phrase 'an old wooden chair,' the adjectives are arranged in a specific order. Which order is CORRECT in standard English?

Accepted Answer

opinion before age before material

Answer

English adjective order typically follows: opinion → age → size → shape → color → origin → material → purpose.

Question 3

The grammatical term for the relationship between a pronoun and the noun it refers to is:

Accepted Answer

reference

Answer

Reference is when a pronoun or other word points back to (or forward to) a noun or idea already mentioned.

Question 4

Which word in the sentence 'He gave her the flowers' is an INDIRECT OBJECT?

Accepted Answer

her

Answer

The indirect object ('her') is the recipient of the direct object ('flowers') and answers 'to whom' or 'for whom.'

Question 5

A PHRASAL VERB consists of:

Accepted Answer

a main verb plus one or two particles (adverb or preposition)

Answer

Phrasal verbs combine a main verb with a particle (e.g., 'give up,' 'look after') to create a new meaning.

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