Abeka 10th Grade English Test 9

verbal which may be used as an adverb

infinitive

adverb clauses are introduced by what?

subordinating conjunctions

adverb clause in which essential parts have been omitted

elliptical clause

three degrees of comparison

positive, comparative, superlative

adjective clauses are introduced by what?

relatives

case pronouns that act as subjects

nominative case

use (less, fewer) for items that can be counted

fewer

use (good, well) as an adverb modifying a verb

well

(pick the sentence with correct adverb usage)

\[write C if both sentences are correct]

(a.) This is as fast as I can run.

(b.) You don't need no umbrella today

(a.) This is as fast as I can run.

(pick the sentence with correct adverb usage)

\[write C if both sentences are correct]

(a.) I'm feeling somewhat better than I did yesterday.

(b.) We have scarcely enough time to finish the project.

C

(pick the sentence with correct adverb usage)

\[write C if both sentences are correct]

(a.) I saw an advertisement on Friday announcing a big sale.

(b.) On the way home, I passed two people on bicycles.

(b.) On the way home, I passed two people on bicycles.

(pick the sentence with correct adverb usage)

\[write C if both sentences are correct]

(a.) Of the two boys, Tyler is certainly the fastest.

(b.) Kevin volunteered more readily than Anna did.

(b.) Kevin volunteered more readily than Anna did.

(pick the sentence with correct adverb usage)

\[write C if both sentences are correct]

(a.) I feel badly about your accident.

(b.) You were a real help to us.

(b.) You were a real help to us.

(pick the sentence with correct adverb usage)

\[write C if both sentences are correct]

(a.) Paul helps me more than Dylan.

(b.) Nothing is dear to me than God's Word.

(b.) Nothing is dear to me than God's Word.

even though the pitcher threw (bad, badly), his team won the World Series

badly

Carrie was (sure, surely) she had washed the windows

sure

Lucas, her little brother, put his (real, really) dirty hands all over the windows

really

the sun was shining very (bright, brightly)

brightly

after losing the game, the team felt (bad, badly)

bad

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N), pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

Please bring SOME of your artwork for the fair.

PRO

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N), pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

THIS room is very chilly.

ADJ

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N), pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

Emma did not feel WELL after riding the Ferris wheel.

ADJ

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N), pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

READING is a favorite pastime of mine.

N

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N), pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

Are you HOPING to join us for dinner?

V

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N), pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

We were unable to repair the BROKEN vase.

ADJ

\[tell whether the capitalized word is a verb (V), noun (N),

pronoun (PRO), adjective (ADJ), or adverb (ADV)]

We will be leaving SOON to go to the store.

ADV

\[identify each capitalized phrase as a preposition (PREP), participle (PART), infinitive (INF), or gerund (GER)]

{label each phrase as adjective (ADJ), adverb (ADV), or noun (N)}

OFFERING FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE RENAISSANCE ERA, a Renaissance Festival can be quite an interesting experience.

PART, ADJ

\[identify each capitalized phrase as a preposition (PREP), participle (PART), infinitive (INF), or gerund (GER)]

{label each phrase as adjective (ADJ), adverb (ADV), or noun (N)}

Most visitors want TO WATCH THE JOUSTING TOURNAMENT.

INF, N

\[identify each capitalized phrase as a preposition (PREP), participle (PART), infinitive (INF), or gerund (GER)]

{label each phrase as adjective (ADJ), adverb (ADV), or noun (N)}

Handmade crafts FROM THE ERA are usually available.

PREP, ADJ

\[identify each capitalized phrase as a preposition (PREP), participle (PART), infinitive (INF), or gerund (GER)]

{label each phrase as adjective (ADJ), adverb (ADV), or noun (N)}

SAMPLING YEOMAN'S BREAD OR NETTLE CHEESE can be a special treat.

GER, N

\[identify each capitalized phrase as a preposition (PREP), participle (PART), infinitive (INF), or gerund (GER)]

{label each phrase as adjective (ADJ), adverb (ADV), or noun (N)}

He arrived AT THE PARTY sooner than expected.

PREP, ADV

(identify each capitalized clause as noun, adjective, or adverb)

IF ANY MAN IS IN CHRIST, he is a new creature.

ADV

(identify each capitalized clause as noun, adjective, or adverb)

Spring is the season THAT COMES BETWEEN WINTER AND SUMMER.

ADJ

(identify each capitalized clause as noun, adjective, or adverb)

The vernal equinox, WHICH OCCURS ON MARCH 21, is the first day of spring.

ADJ

(identify each capitalized clause as noun, adjective, or adverb)

II read THAT THE SUMMER SOLSTICE ON JUNE 21 IS THE FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF SUMMER.

N

(identify each capitalized clause as noun, adjective, or adverb)

I do not know WHETHER JUNE 21 IS ALSO THE LAST OFFICIAL DAY OF SPRING.

N