CTEL 1 Domain 1: Language and Structure Welcome to your CTEL 1 Domain 1: Language and Structure 1. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence demonstrates a correct use of passive voice? The cake was eaten by John. John ate the cake. The cake by John was eaten. John was the cake eaten by. None 2. CTEL 1: Language and Structure In English grammar, which of the following defines a gerund? A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. A verb form ending in -ed used as an adjective. A verb form used to create complex tenses. A verb form used in passive voice. None 3. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the correct usage of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence? I will go to the party if it doesn't rain. I and my friend went to the party. I didn't go to the party but I wanted to. I will go to the party or I will stay home. None 4. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of these sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? The team is ready for practice. The team are ready for practice. The team was ready for practice. The team were ready for practice. None 5. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence uses a preposition correctly? I will meet you at the restaurant. I will meet you in the restaurant. I will meet you on the restaurant. I will meet you above the restaurant. None 6. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence? To connect two independent clauses or items in a list. To connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. To indicate a shift in tense. To add additional detail to a noun. None 7. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the term used for a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb? Adverb Adjective Preposition Conjunction None 8. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence best demonstrates the use of an infinitive? To win is his ultimate goal. He was winning the game. He wanted winning the game. He was a winner. None 9. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence correctly uses an appositive? My brother, a skilled guitarist, will perform tonight. A skilled guitarist, my brother will perform tonight. My brother will perform, a skilled guitarist. A guitarist, skilled, will perform tonight. None 10. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the purpose of a relative pronoun in a sentence? To introduce a dependent clause and relate it to the main clause. To indicate the gender of a noun. To distinguish between similar nouns. To indicate possession. None 11. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence uses a proper noun correctly? I met John at the park. I met a john at the park. I met John at a park. I met a John at the park. None 12. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of the following is an example of a modal auxiliary verb? Can Is Have Has None 13. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What does an adjective typically modify in a sentence? A noun or pronoun A verb An adverb A preposition None 14. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of these sentences uses a compound-complex sentence structure? Although I was tired, I went for a walk, and I saw a friend. I went for a walk, and I saw a friend. I went for a walk because I was tired. Although I was tired, I went for a walk. None 15. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the difference between a participle and a gerund? A participle is used as an adjective, while a gerund is used as a noun. A participle is used as a noun, while a gerund is used as an adjective. A participle indicates future tense, while a gerund indicates present tense. A participle indicates past tense, while a gerund indicates future tense. None 16. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is a characteristic of a complex sentence? It contains at least one dependent clause and one independent clause. It contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. It contains a series of nouns in a list. It contains at least one preposition and a verb. None 17. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of the following is a type of determiner in English grammar? Articles Conjunctions Adjectives Verbs None 18. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of these sentences correctly uses an adverb? She walked slowly through the park. She walked slow through the park. She walked the slow through the park. She walked slowlier through the park. None 19. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the function of a reflexive pronoun in a sentence? To refer back to the subject of the sentence. To connect two independent clauses. To modify a verb or adjective. To indicate an object receiving an action. None 20. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of these sentences uses a parallel structure? She enjoys swimming, running, and hiking. She enjoys to swim, running, and hikes. She enjoys swimming, to run, and hiking. She enjoys to swim, to run, and hikes. None 21. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which of these sentences contains an example of a compound sentence? The sun set, and the stars came out. When the sun set, the stars came out. The sun set as the stars came out. The sun set because the stars came out. None 22. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of direct and indirect objects? She gave him a book. She gave a book to him. She gave a book him. She gave a book to he. None 23. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the function of a relative clause in a sentence? To add descriptive information to a noun. To indicate the relationship between nouns. To modify a verb or adjective. To indicate an action performed by the subject. None 24. CTEL 1: Language and Structure What is the difference between simple and complex sentences? A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause. A simple sentence contains one dependent clause, while a complex sentence contains at least one independent clause. A simple sentence contains a list of items, while a complex sentence contains at least one coordinating conjunction. A simple sentence contains one noun phrase, while a complex sentence contains multiple noun phrases. None 25. CTEL 1: Language and Structure Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction to join independent clauses? She went to the store, and he stayed at home. She went to the store because he stayed at home. She went to the store while he stayed at home. She went to the store although he stayed at home. None 1 out of 25 Time is Up! Time's up
