Subtest II - Grammar

Question 1

Coordinating conjunctions

Answer 1

and, or, but, nor, for, yet, and so are used to combine sentences.

Question 2

Subordinating conjunctions

Answer 2

although, as, because, before, even though, since, when, etc. Used to combine sentences to make a complext sentence with a dependent clause. The dependent clause in a complex sentence contains the subordinating conjunction.

Question 3

Clausal modifier

Answer 3

A clause that acts like an adverb or adjective and adds detail to a sentence.

Question 4

Adverb clause

Answer 4

A phrase that begins with a subordinating conjunction and modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

Question 5

Adjective clause

Answer 5

A clause that modifies a noun, pronoun, or other adjective.

Question 6

Phrasal modifier

Answer 6

A phrase that functions as an adjective or adverb in a sentence. (Ex: at four o’clock, in the trash)

Question 7

Appositional phrase

Answer 7

Identifies or describes a nearby noun. (Ex: Kevin, MY EX, is a businessman).

Question 8

Count nouns

Answer 8

Refer to things that can be divided into smaller units that are spearate from one another. (Ex: a plate vs. some plate. A PLATE = count noun)

Question 9

Noncount nouns

Answer 9

Refer to things that cannot be counted because they are regarded as wholes that are not divisible into parts, as a concept or substance. (Ex: some water vs. a water)

Question 10

Modals

Answer 10

A set of English verbs that are used with other verbs to express capability, possibility, willingness, suggestion, or something similar. (Ex: can, could, may, might, will, would, should)

Question 11

Verb complement

Answer 11

I told him TO BEGIN. I regretted HIS LEAVING HIS OLD JOB. Our boss requested THAT WE MEET TODAY.

Question 12

Verbal phrase

Answer 12

WATHCING TELEVISION is her favorite pastime.