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1
multi-choice
Although John accepted their offer, he wanted a higher salary.
a S b CP c CX CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
You should have noticed the subordinate conjuction, ``although,'' and
the dependent clause. Press ENTER.
c cx
2
multi-choice
Think carefully before you write.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
You have two clauses here -- ``(you) think'' and ``you write.''
``You write'' is the DC. It is the object of the preposition.
c cx
3
multi-choice
A duplicate copy of the invoice is enclosed.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``of the invoice'' is a prepositional phrase.
All you have here is a simple sentence.
a s
4
multi-choice
Your house is finished and you may move before August 1.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
Notice the coordinate conjunction ``and.'' It is joining two
independent clause. Press ENTER.
b cp
5
multi-choice
Adam said you had read the book.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``You had read the book'' is a noun clause. It is used
as the direct object of ``Adam said.'' Press ENTER.
c cx
6
multi-choice
You may give John the letter after dinner.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
It a simple sentence. ``John'' is an indirect object
``after dinner'' is a prepositional phrase. Press ENTER.
a s
7
multi-choice
Susan checked the figures twice, but you check them again.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
Here are two independent clauses joined by a coordinate conjunction.
Press ENTER.
b cp
8
multi-choice
We were there when the holdup occured, and we looked at the robbers.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
Three clauses occur in this sentence: we were, holdup occured,
and we looked. It is CPCX. Press ENTER.
d cpcx
9
multi-choice
Your qualifications are impressive.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
This one was simple in more ways than one.
Press ENTER.
a s
10
multi-choice
We do not know who approved the ad.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``Who approved the ad'' is a DC, a noun clause.
It answers ``what.'' We do not know what? Press ENTER.
c cx
11
multi-choice
Behind the house and under the tree you will find the worm bed.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``Behind the house and under the tree'' are two prepositional
phrases. The sentence is simple. Press ENTER.
a s
12
multi-choice
After harvest was over, we drove to Salt Lake and Jeni bought clothes.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
We have three clauses here: DC, IC and IC.
The answer is CPCX. Press ENTER.
d cpcx
13
multi-choice
If you share feelings, the friendship can grow.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``If you share your feeling'' is a DC.
The sentence is CX. Press ENTER.
c cx
14
multi-choice
You can hang it in your ear if you want.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``[I]f you want'' is a DC. The sentence is CX.
Press ENTER.
c cx
15
multi-choice
Sentences which appeal to the senses are usually interesting.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``Which appeal to the senses'' is a DC. It is an adjective clause.
Press ENTER.
c cx
16
multi-choice
Martha was late for class and Susan followed right behind.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
Here two IC's are joined with the coordinate conjuction ``and.''
Press ENTER.
b cp
17
multi-choice
Put on some bacon for breakfast and fry some eggs in the grease.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
Two clauses are here -- (you) put and (you) fry.
The answer is CP. Press ENTER.
b cp
18
multi-choice
I will hunt on the north wall and Dad will push through the canyon.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER.
Two independent clauses are here joined by ``and.''
b cp
19
multi-choice
All types of people attend Ricks College.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
The subject is ``types'' and the verb is ``attend.''
Press ENTER.
a s
20
multi-choice
Being anxious to learn and to work are qualities of a good student.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
The subject of this sentence is a verbal phrase.
Press ENTER.
a s
21
multi-choice
The sun is warm and bright and God is in his heaven.
a S b CP c Cx d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
We have two independent clauses here.
Press ENTER.
b cp
22
multi-choice
This was sure a cold winter.
a = misplaced modifier b = subject-verb agreement c = misused word
Press a, b, or c
``Surely'' is an adverb and an adverb is needed here.
Press ENTER.
c
23
multi-choice
To read recommended books and watching educational tv are helpful.
a = misplaced modifier b = suject-verb agreement c = faulty parallelism
Press a, b, or c
The answer is c. Write ``to read'' and ``to write.''
Press ENTER.
c
24
multi-choice
There is more than two ways to cross the river.
a = faulty subject-verb agreement b = faulty parallelism
Press a or b
One should write, ``There are.''
Press ENTER.
a
25
multi-choice
Because he will take the test later.
a=fragment b=misplaced modifier c = subject-verb agreement
Press a, b, or c
This is a fragment. It the word ``because'' was gone, the sentence would
be complete. Press ENTER.
a
26
multi-choice
They were not aliens they were American citizens.
a = run-together sentence b = fragment c = misplaced modifier
Press a, b, or c
This is a run together sentence. We need a period after ``aliens.''
Press ENTER.
a
27
multi-choice
I decided to emulate the coach the next day.
a = run-together sentence b = fragment c = misplaced modifier
Press a, b, or c
``The next day'' should be moved. It should follow ``decided.''
Press ENTER.
c
28
multi-choice
After we received the fudge.
a = fragment b = faulty subject-verb agreement c = misused word
Press a, b, or c
This is a fragment, an incomplete thought.
Press ENTER.
a
29
multi-choice
Many students enjoy reading, talking, and to watch television.
a=misplaced modifier b=subject-verb agreement c=faulty parallelism
Press a, b, or c
How could you miss this? Notice the faulty parallelism.
Press ENTER.
c
30
multi-choice
Terry plays quarterback as good as Haden.
a = misplaced modifier b = subject-verb agreement c = misused word
Press a, b, or c
The sentence should read ``as well as.''
Press ENTER.
c
31
multi-choice
Acrylic paints are better than oils they last longer and dry faster.
a=run-together sentence b=fragment c=misplaced modifier
Press a, b, or c
We need a period after the word ``oils.'' Here we have a run-together
sentence. Press ENTER.
a
32
multi-choice
Neither the soup nor the crackers is on the table.
a = misplaced modifier b = faulty sub-verb agreement c = misused word
Press a, b, or c
We need a plural verb to go with a plural subject.
The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b
33
multi-choice
The hail stones broke several windows.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
The main parts are: stones broke windows.
The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b svdo
34
multi-choice
Put Marty in the seat next to Brenda.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
``Marty'' is the direct object. Direct objects answer
whom or what. Press ENTER.
b svdo
35
multi-choice
Dr. Stoddard fixed Harry's teeth.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
``Teeth'' is a direct object. Direct objects answer
whom or what. Press ENTER.
b svdo
36
multi-choice
The Ford Motor Company is progressive.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
``Progressive'' is a predicate adjective. Al