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

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

(A) She

(B) Sings

(C) Beautifully

(D) She sings

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

(A) And

(B) Because

(C) Although

(D) After

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

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

(A) The

(B) Cat

(C) Chased

(D) Mouse

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

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

(A) She

(B) Hers

(C) That

(D) There

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

(A) Noun

(B) Verb

(C) Adjective

(D) Adverb

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

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