Vocabulary and Grammar Quizzes for Year 11 English Language

Question 1

Identify the synonym for 'depressed' from the options below:

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dismal

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elated

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ecstatic

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jubilant

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'stay' in the present perfect continuous tense for the subject 'we'?

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have been staying

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have stayed

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has stayed

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were staying

Question 3

In the sentence: 'If I had known the truth, I would have told you.', which clause is the subordinate clause?

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'If I had known the truth'

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'I would have told you'

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'known the truth'

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'told you'

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct punctuation mark to use at the end of an interrogative sentence?

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?

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.

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!

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;

Question 5

In the sentence: 'Fortunately, I completed my task on time.', which word is the fronted adverbial?

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Fortunately

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I

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completed

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on time

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word 'accommodation'?

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accommodation

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acomodation

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accomodation

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acommodation

Question 7

In the sentence: 'We are unsure whether to go or stay.', which clause is the noun clause?

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'whether to go or stay'

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'We are unsure'

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'to go'

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'to stay'

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence?

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Please close the door.

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The cat is sleeping.

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I went to the store yesterday.

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What time is it?

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct past tense form of the verb 'go'?

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Went

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Goed

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Gone

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Going

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct definition of a synonym?

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A word with a similar meaning

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A word with the opposite meaning

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A word that is used to describe a person

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A word that is used to describe a place

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a preposition?

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On

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And

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But

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The

Question 12

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

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The dog barked because the postman came.

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The dog barked.

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The dog and the cat played.

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The dog, who was very friendly, wagged his tail.

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence: 'The boy said I am going to the park'?

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The boy said, 'I am going to the park.'

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The boy said: 'I am going to the park.'

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The boy said 'I am going to the park'.

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The boy said- 'I am going to the park.'

Question 14

Which of the following is the most appropriate register to use in a formal letter?

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Formal

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Informal

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Semi-formal

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Colloquial

Question 15

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'elucidate'?

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clarify

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obscure

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condense

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simplify

Question 16

In the sentence 'The students were apprehensive about the upcoming exam', the word 'apprehensive' means:

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anxious

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eager

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confident

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indifferent

Question 17

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence 'When I got home, I ate dinner'.

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When I got home

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I ate dinner

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got home

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ate dinner

Question 18

Which of the following is a relative pronoun?

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who

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because

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and

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that

Question 19

Which of the following is a conjunction?

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but

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the

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of

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is

Question 20

Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'loquacious':

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talkative

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reserved

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eloquent

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introverted

Question 21

In the sentence 'The students are eager to learn', what is the grammatical function of 'are'?

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Predicate

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Subject

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Object

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Modifier

Question 22

Which sentence is written in the past perfect tense?

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I had finished my work by the time he arrived.

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I will have finished my work by tomorrow.

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I am finishing my work right now.

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I wish I had finished my work earlier.

Question 23

What type of conjunction is used in the sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.'?

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Coordinating

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Correlative

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Adversative

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Subordinating

Question 24

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

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The team is playing well.

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The teams are playing well.

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The team plays well.

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The team are playing well.

Question 25

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

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The wind howled like a banshee.

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The book was very interesting.

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I was so tired, I could barely move.

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The flowers were blooming beautifully.

Question 26

In the sentence "Although she was tired, she decided to continue working," the underlined clause is a:

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Subordinate clause

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Main clause

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Independent clause

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Relative clause

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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She was as happy as a clam.

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The storm was a raging beast.

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The car was spotless.

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The tree stood tall.

Question 28

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

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The papers were marked by the teacher.

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The teacher marked the papers.

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The students read the book.

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The book was read by the students.

Question 29

What is the meaning of the idiom "to be under the weather"?

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To be unwell or sick

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To be in a good mood

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To be healthy and well

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To be in a bad mood

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of persuasive language?

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To inform an audience about a topic

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To convince someone to believe or do something

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To entertain an audience

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To build an emotional connection with an audience

Question 31

Identify the grammatical function of the underlined word in the sentence: "The students were __ eager to learn."

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Adjective

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

Question 32

What is the primary reason for using figurative language in writing?

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To add interest and engagement

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To simplify complex ideas

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To convey precise and literal meanings

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To avoid using common and overused words

Question 33

In the sentence, 'I will go to the park if the weather is nice,' what type of subordinate clause is 'if the weather is nice'?

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Adverbial Clause

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Noun Clause

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Adjective Clause

Question 34

The students were very _________ with their teacher's sudden decision to cancel the field trip.

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disgruntled

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happy

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elated

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excited

Question 35

Which of the following is the correct possessive form of the noun 'child'?

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child's

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childrens

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children's

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childes

Question 36

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence: 'The cat ran swiftly across the room.'

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adverb

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verb

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noun

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adjective

Question 37

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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The students were studying diligently for their exams.

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The students were studies for their exams.

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The student was studying for their exam.

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The students was studying for their exam.

Question 38

Select the word that has the closest meaning to 'abbreviate':

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shorten

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lengthen

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expand

Question 39

Identify the tense of the verb in the sentence: 'We had been waiting for hours.'

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Past perfect continuous

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Present perfect continuous

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Past simple

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Future perfect

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of a preposition?

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in

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but

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and

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however

Question 41

Select the word that best completes the analogy: 'Dog is to bark as cat is to: '

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meow

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jump

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wag

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run

Question 42

Which of the following words is a preposition?

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for

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happy

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quickly

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she

Question 43

Choose the correct spelling of the word:

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accommodate

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accommodait

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accomodate

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acommodate

Question 44

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

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The students are studying for their exam.

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The students is studying for their exam.

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The students are study for their exam.

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The student is studying for their exams.

Question 45

What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?

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to die

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to become very angry

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to kick a bucket literally

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to give up on something

Question 46

Which word means the same as "beautiful"?

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gorgeous

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hideous

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ancient

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tall

Question 47

What part of speech is the underlined word: "The **dog** is barking."

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noun

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adverb

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verb

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adjective

Question 48

Which sentence is a simile?

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Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

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The car was incredibly fast.

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He is extremely tall.

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The house was beautifully decorated.

Question 49

What is the tense of the verb in this sentence: "I **went** to the store yesterday."

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simple past

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present continuous

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present perfect

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future simple

Question 50

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

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Life is a journey.

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The sun is shining very brightly.

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The car was as red as a tomato.

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She jumped for joy.

Question 51

What type of sentence is this: "What a beautiful day it is!"

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exclamatory

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imperative

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declarative

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interrogative