Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

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Which of the following is characteristic of function words?

They have no purpose in a sentence
They have no direct definition but are essential for grammar
They represent rimes
They are single syllable words

The correct answer is: They have no direct definition but are essential for grammar

Function words are key components of language that serve a grammatical purpose rather than providing specific meaning. They include words like conjunctions, prepositions, pronouns, and articles. While content words carry the main meaning of a sentence, function words help to connect and shape the content words to form coherent sentences. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it accurately characterizes function words by highlighting their essential role in grammar despite not carrying direct definitions.