QUESTION: 269 Topic - Section: Grammar

Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The dog jumped into the air to catch the Frisbee.

jumped
into
catch
air

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

There are several nouns in this sentence: “dog,” “air,” and “Frisbee.” The word “jumped” is a verb as is “catch.” The word “into” is a preposition.

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QUESTION: 270 Topic - Section: Grammar

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Germany has _____________bluebells than does England.

the least
less
fewer
lesser

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The word “fewer” is used to describe a countable noun that decreases. “Bluebells” is countable, so we would use “fewer.” “Less” is used for uncountable amounts. “Least” is superlative and is used to relate three or more items in a group.

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QUESTION: 271 Topic - Section: Grammar

Which word in the following sentence is a preposition?

The Vikings travelled in wooden boats across the Atlantic Ocean.

Vikings
travelled
boats
across

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

There are two prepositions in this sentence: “in” and “across.” The word “Vikings” is a noun, and “boats” is also a noun. The word “travelled” is a verb.

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QUESTION: 272 Topic - Section: Grammar

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.

Neither of the flower bouquets _____________as full as the one we ordered last year.

are
is
were
being

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The verb in a “neither/nor” sentence agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it. However, since “nor” is missing from this sentence, that makes “neither” the subject. It is singular and should take the singular verb “is.”

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