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Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases — Quiz Answers

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Read the sentence. During that epidemic, early warnings circulated widely. Which correctly analyzes each word’s part of speech in the sentence?

A
During (gerund), that (article), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (v), circulated (v), widely (adv)
B
During (v), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adv), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adj)
C
During (prep), that (article), epidemic (n), early (adv), warnings (v), circulated (v), widely (adj)
D
During (prep), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adv)
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Which sentence contains an adverbial phrase?

A
The persistent rain left large, rippling puddles and soggy front lawns.
B
The oblivious pedestrian encountered loud car horns blaring at him.
C
The ongoing delay really infuriated the cranky, grumbling audience.
D
The hopeful actors agreed to meet in the dressing room before the audition.
9

Read the sentence from Alexander’s paper. Alexander’s Work When asked if she was loyal enough to become a secret agent, Keysha answered in the affirmative . In which revised sentence did Alexander change the underlined word to use it as an noun?

A
Once she finally affirmed her loyalty, Keysha became a secret agent.
B
Since she was affirmably loyal, Keysha was able to become a secret agent.
C
As an affirmation of her loyalty, Keysha agreed to become a secret agent.
D
Before becoming a secret agent, Keysha needed to affirm her loyalty.
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Read the sentence. We voted. Which revision of the sentence has added an adverbial phrase?

A
Considering ourselves to be antique car experts, we voted.
B
Everyone who voted was applauded.
C
We three, who happen to be best friends, voted.
D
We voted on the antique cars at the polling booth.

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