Q2 Grammar QUIZ Set

Question 1

What are the four main uses of commas covered in our lessons?

Answer 1

1. Separating items in a list
2. After introductory elements
3. Combining independent clauses with conjunctions
4. Setting off non-essential information (nonrestrictive clauses)

Question 2

How do you use commas when listing three or more items?

Answer 2

Use commas to separate each item, including a comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma).
Example: “I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.”

Question 3

When should you use a comma after an introductory element?

Answer 3

After introductory words, phrases, or clauses that come before the main clause.
Example: “Yes, I will join you.”

Question 4

How are commas used when combining independent clauses?

Answer 4

Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) joining two independent clauses.
Example: “I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.”

Question 5

When do you use commas to set off non-essential information?

Answer 5

When the clause or phrase isn’t essential to the sentence’s meaning (nonrestrictive clause).
Example: “My brother, who lives in Spain, is visiting.”

Question 6

True or False: You should place a comma before “because” when it joins two clauses.

Answer 6

False. Generally, you don’t need a comma before “because” unless it avoids confusion.

Question 7

What are the two main uses of apostrophes?

Answer 7

1. Showing possession
2. Forming contractions

Question 8

How do you show possession for singular nouns using apostrophes?

Answer 8

Add apostrophe + “s” to the singular noun.
Example: “The cat’s toy.”

Question 9

How do you show possession for plural nouns ending in “s”?

Answer 9

Add an apostrophe after the “s”.
Example: “The teachers’ lounge.”

Question 10

How do you show possession for plural nouns not ending in “s”?

Answer 10

Add apostrophe + “s”.
Example: “The children’s playground.”

Question 11

How are apostrophes used in contractions?

Answer 11

They replace omitted letters when combining words.
Example: “Do not” becomes “don’t.”

Question 12

What’s the difference between “it’s” and “its”?

Answer 12

“It’s” = “it is” or “it has” (contraction)
“Its” = Possessive form of “it” (no apostrophe)

Question 13

Choose the correct form (it’s or its): “The dog wagged ___ tail.”

Answer 13

“The dog wagged its tail.” (“Its” shows possession without an apostrophe.)

Question 14

What is an adjective clause?

Answer 14

A dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, often starting with “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” or “that.”

Question 15

What is a noun clause?

Answer 15

A dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence, acting as a subject, object, or complement.

Question 16

What is an adverb clause?

Answer 16

A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, providing information about when, where, why, how, or under what conditions.

Question 17

Identify the clause type: “The car that I bought is fast.”

Answer 17

Adjective Clause (“that I bought” modifies “car”)

Question 18

Identify the clause type: “I believe that honesty is important.”

Answer 18

Noun Clause (“that honesty is important” is the object of “believe”)

Question 19

Identify the clause type: “We left early because it was raining.”

Answer 19

Adverb Clause (“because it was raining” explains why we left)

Question 20

Which relative pronouns are commonly used to start adjective clauses?

Answer 20

“Who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” “that”

Question 21

Which words often introduce noun clauses?

Answer 21

“What,” “whatever,” “who,” “whoever,” “that,” “when,” “where,” “how,” “why,” “whether”

Question 22

Which subordinating conjunctions commonly introduce adverb clauses?

Answer 22

“Because,” “although,” “if,” “when,” “since,” “while,” “unless,” “after,” “before”

Question 23

True or False: An adverb clause can modify an adjective.

Answer 23

True. It can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Question 24

How can you combine two sentences using an adjective clause?

Answer 24

By turning one sentence into a relative clause that modifies a noun in the other sentence.
Example: “The girl who is singing is my sister.”

Question 25

How can you combine two sentences using a noun clause?

Answer 25

By making one sentence a noun clause acting as a subject or object in the other.
Example: “He didn’t know what to say.”

Question 26

How can you combine two sentences using an adverb clause?

Answer 26

By making one sentence an adverbial clause modifying a verb in the other.
Example: “I will call you when I arrive.”

Question 27

Combine using an adjective clause: “The movie was exciting. We watched it last night.”

Answer 27

“The movie that we watched last night was exciting.”

Question 28

Combine using an adverb clause: “She studies hard. She wants to succeed.”

Answer 28

“She studies hard because she wants to succeed.”

Question 29

Combine using a noun clause: “Tell me. What did you see?”

Answer 29

“Tell me what you saw.”

Question 30

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

Answer 30

It introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship to the independent clause.

Question 31

Give an example of a complex sentence using an adverb clause.

Answer 31

“I’ll start cooking after I finish my work.”

Question 32

What’s the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?

Answer 32

Independent Clause: Can stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent Clause: Cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

Question 33

Identify the clause type: “Whoever arrives first will get the best seats.”

Answer 33

Noun Clause (acts as the subject)

Question 34

Identify the clause type: “She met a man whose brother is a famous actor.”

Answer 34

Adjective Clause (“whose brother is a famous actor” modifies “man”)

Question 35

Identify the clause type: “He ran as though he were being chased.”

Answer 35

Adverb Clause (“as though he were being chased” modifies “ran”)

Question 36

Correct the sentence: “Its raining outside.”

Answer 36

“It’s raining outside.” (“It’s” = “it is”)

Question 37

True or False: In “My cousin who lives in Canada is visiting,” the commas are necessary.

Answer 37

False. No commas are needed if the clause is essential to identify “my cousin.”

Question 38

When should you not use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

Answer 38

When connecting two items (not independent clauses), such as in a compound subject or predicate.
Example: “She sings and dances.”

Question 39

What is the Oxford comma, and why is it used?

Answer 39

It’s the comma before the conjunction in a list; used to avoid ambiguity.
Example: “I like apples, oranges, and bananas.”

Question 40

Choose the correct sentence:
A) “She can’t find her book.”
B) “She cant find her book.”

Answer 40

A) “She can’t find her book.” (Correct use of apostrophe in “can’t”)

Question 41

Define a simple sentence.

Answer 41

A sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

Question 42

Define a compound sentence.

Answer 42

A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

Question 43

Define a complex sentence.

Answer 43

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Question 44

Define a compound-complex sentence.

Answer 44

A sentence with at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.