Exercise 3: Subject | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  What is the correct definition of a compound subject?

(A) A subject with multiple verbs

(B) A subject with one verb

(C) Two or more subjects joined by a conjunction

(D) A subject without a verb

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

(A) She

(B) Sings

(C) Beautifully

(D) She sings

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

(A) And

(B) Because

(C) Although

(D) After

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  What is the function of an adverbial phrase in a sentence?

(A) Describes a noun

(B) Describes a verb

(C) Indicates time

(D) Connects clauses

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

(A) The

(B) Cat

(C) Chased

(D) Mouse

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What is the correct definition of a complex sentence?

(A) A sentence with one subject and one verb

(B) A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction

(C) A sentence with compound structure

(D) A sentence with only one clause

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Which of the following is a demonstrative pronoun?

(A) She

(B) Hers

(C) That

(D) There

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  What part of speech is the word 'happily'?

(A) Noun

(B) Verb

(C) Adjective

(D) Adverb

Correct Answer: 8D

Question 9:  What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

(A) Acts as a noun

(B) Describes a verb

(C) Connects clauses

(D) Indicates possession

Correct Answer: 9A

Question 10:  Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?

(A) She went home

(B) To swim in the ocean

(C) The sun shines brightly

(D) They are playing soccer

Correct Answer: 10B