Verbals and Voice Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Verbals and Voice
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Explain the function of the participle in the following sentence: “The broken vase lay on the floor.”
A. The participle “broken” acts as a noun.
B. The participle “broken” acts as an adjective, describing “vase.”
C. The participle “broken” acts as a verb.
D. The participle “broken” acts as an adverb, modifying “lay.”
Convert the following sentence from active to passive voice: “The chef cooked a delicious meal.”
A. A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
B. A delicious meal is cooked by the chef.
C. A delicious meal has been cooked by the chef.
D. A delicious meal will be cooked by the chef.
Transform the following sentence from passive to active voice: “The letter was written by Sarah.”
A. Sarah writes the letter.
B. Sarah has written the letter.
C. Sarah wrote the letter.
D. The letter writes Sarah.
Identify the mood of the verb in the following sentence: “If I were a bird, I would fly.”
A. Indicative
B. Imperative
C. Interrogative
D. Subjunctive
Determine the mood of the verb in this sentence: “Do you know the answer?”
A. Indicative
B. Imperative
C. Interrogative
D. Subjunctive
Identify the mood of the verb in the following sentence: “I wish I were taller.”
A. Indicative
B. Imperative
C. Interrogative
D. Subjunctive
Analyze the following sentence and identify any inappropriate shifts in verb voice or mood: “The movie was watched by us, and then we discuss it.”
A. No inappropriate shifts
B. Shift from passive to active voice
C. Shift from past to present tense
D. Shift from indicative to subjunctive mood
Transform the following sentence from passive to active voice: “The homework was completed by the student.”
A. The student completes the homework.
B. The student has completed the homework.
C. The student completed the homework.
D. The homework completes the student.
Analyze the following sentence and identify any inappropriate shifts in verb voice or mood: “She was singing beautifully, and then she decides to stop.”
A. No inappropriate shifts
B. Shift from past to present tense
C. Shift from active to passive voice
D. Shift from indicative to subjunctive mood
Explain the function of infinitives in the following sentence: “To win the game was his only goal.”
A. The infinitive acts as an adjective, modifying “goal.”
B. The infinitive acts as a noun, serving as the subject of the sentence.
C. The infinitive acts as an adverb, modifying “was.”
D. The infinitive acts as a verb, indicating action.
Analyze the following sentence and determine if the verb is in the active or passive voice: “The song was sung by the choir.”
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Neither active nor passive
D. Both active and passive
Correct the inappropriate shift in verb mood in the following sentence: “If he studies hard, he will pass the test, and he would be happy.”
A. If he studies hard, he will pass the test, and he will be happy.
B. If he studies hard, he would pass the test, and he will be happy.
C. If he studies hard, he will pass the test, and he could be happy.
D. If he studies hard, he would pass the test, and he would be happy.
Determine the mood of the verb in this sentence: “Could you help me with this?”
A. Indicative
B. Imperative
C. Interrogative
D. Conditional
Analyze the following sentence and identify the function of the participle: “Running through the park, she felt free.”
A. The participle “Running” acts as a noun.
B. The participle “Running” acts as an adjective, describing “she.”
C. The participle “Running” acts as a verb.
D. The participle “Running” acts as an adverb, modifying “felt.”
Correct the inappropriate shift in verb mood in the following sentence: “If you were to ask him, he will tell you the truth.”
A. If you were to ask him, he would tell you the truth.
B. If you were to ask him, he will have told you the truth.
C. If you were to ask him, he could tell you the truth.
D. If you were to ask him, he should tell you the truth.