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Clauses and phrases 1
An English-language quiz on identifying clauses and phrases.Clauses and phrases are similar, yet different. As you may recall, a clause is a group of related words that has a subject and a predicate. A phrase is also a group of related words, but is missing a subject or a predicate or both.Test your knowledge by picking out which of these examples are clauses and which are phrases.1. in a heated mannerclausephrase2. they were arguing in a heated mannerclausephrase3. the presentation of the new productclausephrase4. the team leader is giving the same presentation againclausephrase5. the report consultedclausephrase6. the managers consulted the annual reportclausephrase7. will leave soonclausephrase8. leave soonclausephrase Note: Adapted from HyperGrammar (copyright 1994, 1995 and 1996) produced by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa.Source: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 118,995
Types of phrases 1
An English-language quiz on identifying types of phrases.A phrase is a group of words that forms a unit simpler than a sentence. Unlike a sentence, a phrase does not contain a subject and a verb.Many different types of phrases can be used to build sentences. See if you can name the type of phrase in square brackets in each sentence below.1. We all sighed in relief, [James having found his passport].noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phrase2. The day ended with [feasting on Spanish tapas and local wine].noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phrase3. [To celebrate their arrival at the villa], they all enjoyed a glass of Mallorcan wine on the terrace overlooking the sea.noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phrase4. As a souvenir, Mary bought herself [a beautiful, oval-shaped, soft pink pearl].noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phrase5. [Fascinated by the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave], the tourists took many pictures.noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phrase6. Once [at the beach], they all settled down on lounge chairs.noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phrase7. Patricia [would have gone] for a walk to explore the surroundings had others been interested.noun phraseverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseabsolute phraseSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 96,692
Pesky prepositions
A quiz on prepositional usage.Do you say immune from or immune to death? Are you free of headaches or free from headaches? For those of you who like a challenge, here is a short quiz on prepositional usage.1. New mothers and fathers are often anxious their parenting skills.aboutatofwith2. Tristan was anxious Iseult's delay.aboutatofwith3. No one is immune death.againstfromto4. Julie thought she was immune chicken pox, but there she lies, itching and uncomfortable.againstfromto5. With his scientific background, Canadian Chris Hadfield is suited his job as an astronaut.atforinby6. These hybrid roses are suited colder climates.atbyinto7. The best thing about vacations is being free the daily grind.fromof8. Saviz has been free headaches for several weeks.fromofSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 51,103
Pesky prepositions: Choose carefully!
A quiz on prepositional usage.Though native English speakers generally use prepositions correctly without giving them a second thought, most students of the language struggle to master these pesky words. So regardless of your level of proficiency in this area, you will enjoy this short quiz—a refresher if you will—on prepositional usage.1. The United Nations designated 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity.asforto2. Hockey players are no longer associated the same team for many years.attowith3. I differed Ashley about our bike club's budget.intowith4. Denzil's answers to the math questions differed Samantha's.fromintowith5. The east and west coasts of Canada differ greatly climate.fromintowith6. The failed entrepreneur was now liable her company's $500,000 debt.forofto7. Travellers who smuggle drugs are liable arrest and imprisonment.forofto8. Cooperation and trust open the channels of sympathy partners.betweenfortotoward(s)9. Economically, Canada developed in parallel the United States.betweenfortowithSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 28,906
A couple of questions
An English-language quiz on using the phrase a couple of.Knowing when to use the preposition of after the phrase a couple can be downright confusing. For each question below, choose the correct answer.1. The Farleys had relatives over for brunch last Sunday.a couplea couple of2. After having too many servings of turkey, Brent fell asleep on the couch.a couplea couple of3. Don’t forget to pack pairs of long pants for the trip.a couplea couple of4. Our neighbours won million dollars in last week’s super lottery.a couplea couple of5. We planted red maples along the northwest side of the house last fall.a couplea couple of6. Bronwyn is taking more classes than she did last semester.a couplea couple of7. Sylvano scored goals more than Connor did.a couplea couple ofSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 15,348
Clauses and phrases 2
A quiz on clauses and phrases in English.Clauses and phrases are similar, yet different. As you may recall, a clause is a group of related words that has a subject and a predicate. A phrase is also a group of related words, but it lacks a subject or a predicate or both.Test your knowledge by picking out which of these examples are clauses and which are phrases.1. by the shore of the lake stood a campclausephrase2. several people walking beside the lakeclausephrase3. wearing coats with hoods turned up against the cold breezeclausephrase4. they enjoyed seeing the wildlifeclausephrase5. the Canada geese flying overhead with loud criesclausephrase6. after this morning's sleetclausephrase7. the rocks on the shore were slippery underfootclausephrase8. their surface covered in a thin layer of iceclausephraseSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 13,398
Types of phrases 2
An English-language quiz on identifying types of phrases.A phrase is a group of words that forms a unit simpler than a sentence. Unlike a sentence, a phrase does not contain a subject and a verb.Many different types of phrases can be used to build sentences. See if you can name the type of phrase in square brackets in each sentence below.1. [The small black poodle] wagged his tail excitedly.noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase2. Petra gave an [extremely long] answer to this question.noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase3. Mario’s dream was [to open a five-star restaurant].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase4. Rajiv went [to the Rocky Mountains for his vacation].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase5. We accepted the invitation [very happily indeed].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase6. Janina’s favourite winter activity is [curling up in a comfy armchair with a good book].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase7. [Exhausted by the long bus ride], the children fell asleep.noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phraseSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 8,759
Clauses and phrases 3
An English-language quiz on clauses and phrases.Clauses and phrases are similar, yet different. As you may recall, a clause is a group of related words that has a subject and a predicate. A phrase is also a group of related words, but it does not contain a subject and a predicate.Test your knowledge by picking out which of these examples are clauses and which are phrases.1. when the campaign got off the groundclausephrase2. an unprecedented snowfallclausephrase3. with the utmost compassionclausephrase4. the story was told to me by my grandmotherclausephrase5. deciding on a movieclausephrase6. deciding on a movie is always a challengeclausephrase7. motivation to get the job doneclausephrase8. motivation was needed to get the job doneclausephraseSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
Number of views: 8,154
Test yourself—Excuse me, have you misplaced your modifier?
Are the modifiers in these sentences correct or misplaced? Read the article Excuse me, have you misplaced your modifier? to help you out.1. Did Eve really give her grandfather, for his birthday, an Avril Lavigne concert ticket?correctmisplaced2. The computer system almost cost $2,000, but Michel had enough money saved from his fire-eating gigs to pay the bill in full.correctmisplaced3. Place the plate in front of the diner with the meat, not the vegetables, facing the person.correctmisplaced4. Alice decided to, after a particularly bad week both at work and at home, visit her brother for the weekend.correctmisplaced5. “Acting simply is not valued by the philistines who grant Academy Awards,” Mimi snorted.correctmisplaced6. We had almost thrown all our snowballs when our fort was charged by two frenzied redheads from the opposing team.correctmisplaced7. She loaded the bottles and cans into her husband’s new Porsche 911, which she planned to leave at the recycling centre.correctmisplacedSource: Peck’s English Pointers (articles and exercises on the English language)
Number of views: 491
Test yourself—More dubious agreement
Choose the correct word. Read the article More Dubious agreement to help you out.1. I am certain that every one of the decadent treats at Deena’s Dessert Emporium (contains/contain) at least 500 calories.containscontain2. My friend Julia is one of those people who always (listens/listen) attentively and sympathetically to others.listenslisten3. The city councillor has stated publicly that there (is/are) a number of feasible ways to integrate bicycle lanes into the downtown core.isare4. (Is/Are) either of the twins free on Saturday afternoon to come over and paint our pergola?IsAre5. None of the health and safety inspectors, with all their know-how and detection gadgets, (has/have) been able to determine what is causing the dreadful smell in our cubicles.hashave6. Amir is one of those athletes who (excels/excel) at many sports thanks to a rare combination of muscularity, speed and agility.excelsexcel7. Halifax is one of the few cities that (offers/offer) Scott, a master boat builder, a choice of jobs in his field.offersofferSource: Peck’s English Pointers (articles and exercises on the English language)
Number of views: 224