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7101. Gulrukh always does her job in time. The underlined word is an example of _.
- A. anaphoric reference
- B. cataphoric reference
- C. cross reference
- D. historical reference
Explanation: Anaphoric reference refers to a word or phrase in a text that refers back to another word or phrase used earlier in the text. In this case, "her" refers back to "Gulrukh," which was mentioned earlier in the sentence.
Correct answer: anaphoric reference7102. Laws were quickly passed so that the child abuse could be checked. The underlined part of the sentence is a/an:
- A. noun clause
- B. adjectival clause
- C. adverbial clause
- D. independent clause
Explanation: Adverbial clauses function like adverbs, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, the underlined clause modifies the verb "passed" by explaining the purpose of the law being passed. It answers the question "why" the laws were passed. So, "so that the child abuse could be checked" acts as an adverbial clause of purpose.
Correct answer: adverbial clause7103. Kiran‟s belief that she would succeed one day cheered her up. The underlined part is a/an_.
- A. noun phrase
- B. noun clause
- C. adjective phase
- D. adjective clause
Explanation: Noun clauses function as nouns in a sentence. In this case, "that she would succeed one day" acts as the object of the preposition "of" and explains what Kiran believes. It provides the content of her belief, making it a noun clause.
Correct answer: noun clause7104. 'They asked him how he got injured, but he refused to answer.' This is a/an _ sentence.
- A. interrogative
- B. simple
- C. compound
- D. compound complex
Explanation: Compound-complex sentences combine the features of compound and complex sentences. They have two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, and at least one dependent clause.
Correct answer: compound complex7105. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was as white as a snow. The underlined part of the sentence is:
- A. Adjective Clause
- B. Independent Clause
- C. Noun Clause
- D. Adverb Clause
Explanation: Adjective clauses provide additional information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, the underlined clause describes the characteristic (whiteness) of the lamb's fleece. It modifies the noun "fleece"
Correct answer: Adjective Clause7106. My favorite book, The Alchemist, got torn last night. The underlined part is:
- A. Infinitive phrase
- B. Noun phase
- C. Verb phase
- D. Appositive phrase
Explanation: An appositive phrase renames or clarifies the noun or pronoun before it. In this case, "The Alchemist" provides more information about the specific book being referred to as the speaker's favorite. It adds non-essential information but identifies the book with a specific title.
Correct answer: Appositive phrase7107. Unless you work hard, you will not get good results. This sentence is:
- A. Compound
- B. Complex
- C. Compound- complex
- D. Simple
Explanation: Compound-complex: A compound-complex sentence combines the features of compound and complex sentences. It has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like for, but, and, or, nor, so, yet) and at least one dependent clause.
Correct answer: Compound- complex7108. Which one of the following sentences contains an adverb phrase?
- A. It is of no use
- B. I like to see a Smiling face
- C. Once upon a a time, there lived a king
- D. She wore a scarf made of silk.
Explanation: In sentence (c), "Once upon a time" functions as an adverb phrase modifying the verb "lived." It describes when the king lived.
Correct answer: Once upon a a time, there lived a king7109. My favorite teacher, Mr. Jack teaches English. The underlined part is:
- A. Appositive phrase
- B. Infinitive phrase
- C. Noun phrase:
- D. Verb phrase
Explanation: Appositive phrase: An appositive phrase renames or clarifies the noun or noun phrase before it. In this case, "Mr. Jack" renames the noun phrase "My favorite teacher".
Correct answer: Appositive phrase7110. The stars were bright, and we could see our way. The sentence is a_ sentence.
- A. Simple
- B. Compound
- C. Complex
- D. Compound complex
Explanation: Complex sentence: A complex sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause (which cannot stand alone as a complete thought). "The stars were bright" is an independent clause, but "and we could see our way" depends on the first part for complete meaning.
Correct answer: Complex