5.7 Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases

Question 1

Read the sentence.The honeymooners visited the vineyard.

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To visit the vineyard, the honeymooners allowed extra time to travel the long distance and enjoy the countryside.

Question 2

Read the sentence.During that epidemic, early warnings circulated widely.

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During (prep), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adv)

Question 3

affirmaffirmationaffirmativeaffirmatively

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affirmatively

Question 4

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase?

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Some editorials exposing government corruption were leaked to the public.

Question 5

Which sentence contains an adverbial phrase?

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The hopeful actors agreed to meet in the dressing room before the audition.

Question 6

Which word is an example of a demonstrative adjective?

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that

Question 7

Read the sentence.We voted.

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We voted on the antique cars at the polling booth.

Question 8

Which version of the sentence uses the preposition to show location?

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The unexpected blackout occurred near the masquerade ball.

Question 9

Read the sentence.With the pounding rain and blowing wind, driving to the game was an exciting adventure.

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driving

5.7 Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases Answers