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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
2
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 coordinating conjunction ``and.'' It is joining two
independent clause. Press ENTER.
b
3
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
4
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 coordinating conjunction.
Press ENTER.
b
5
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
6
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
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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
8
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 coordinating conjuction ``and.''
Press ENTER.
b
9
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
10
Being anxious to learn and 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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
Because he will take the test later.
a=fragment b = misplaced modifier c = subject-verb agreement
Press a, b, or c
A fragment. If the word ``because'' was gone, the sentence would
be complete. Press ENTER.
a
15
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
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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
17
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
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Many students enjoy reading, talking, and to watch television.
a/ misplaced modifier b/ sub-verb agreement c/ faulty parallelism
Press a, b, or c
How could you miss this? Notice the faulty parallelism.
Press ENTER.
c
19
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
20
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
21
Neither the soup nor the crackers is on the table.
a = misplaced modifier b = faulty sub-verb agreement
Press a or b
We need a plural verb to go with a plural subject.
The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b
22
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
23
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
24
The lake is serene and clear.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
``Serene and clear'' are predicate adjectives.
Press ENTER.
d
25
Twin rocks protect the harbor from foreign ships.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e,
``Harbor'' is a direct object. This word answers ``what.''
Press ENTER.
b
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He walked near my window.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
All we have here is a subject and a verb. ``Near my window'' is a
prepositional phrase. Press ENTER.
a
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The clouds rested quietly on the mountain peaks.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
The words ``quietly on the mountain peaks'' are only modifiers.
The answer is a. Press ENTER.
a
28
Bill fishes for salmon on the Oregon Coast.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
Press ENTER
a
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We learn much from the Oriental nations.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
Press ENTER
b
30
I cut Susan a piece of cake.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
Press ENTER
c
31
The store refunded Mother one hundred dollars.
a SV b SVDo c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
Press ENTER
c
32
I served my wife the main course for the evening.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e
Press ENTER
c
33
The man who is riding the bull is my father.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Name the dependent clause type. Press a, b, c,
Press ENTER
a
34
Merlin said we could all go fishing with him next Thursday.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; Press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
c
35
The wind caves which are in Darby Cannon are deep and dark.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
a
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If you like dunes, explore the giant dunes near Egin.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; Press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
b
37
Dad said, ``Take the Red Road to Camus Creek and turn left.''
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; Press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
c
38
Quail Lake serves both counties because it is centrally located.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; Press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
b
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The highway which goes from Ashton to Tetonia provides beauty.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; Press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
a
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If you want a scenic float, consider the Teton River.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
(Choose the dependent clause type; Press a, b, or c)
Press ENTER
b
41
A broken arrow was found in the tree.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
a
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To run a four minute mile requires talent, preparation, and energy.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER.
c
43
Studying nature rewards the scholar with numerous insights.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
44
Mark wants to run a boy's camp next summer.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
c
45
A severe challenge is skiing the face of the mountain.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
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A shattered Teton Dam is an unhappy monument of one day in June.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
a
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A phrase is a group of words with a subject and a verb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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A clause is a group of words without a subject and a verb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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A dependent clause can stand alone.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
50
A phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press ENTER
Press ENTER
a
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A simple sentence contains two independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
52
A coordinating conjunction joins dependent to independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
53
The word ``but'' fits which category?
a CORRELATIVE b SUBORDINATING c COORDINATING
Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
c
54
Adverbs answer: how, when, why, and _____ ?
a WHAT b WHO c WHICH d WHERE
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
d
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Adjectives answer:
a WHO b WHEN c WHY d WHICH
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
d
56
Which word is not a verb?
a RUN b BIRD c JOG d SLEEP
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
b
57
Which word is not a preposition?
a AFTER b BESIDE c ALTHOUGH d IN
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
c
58
The articles are : a, an, the
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
59
Which word is not an adverb?
a LATER b BUSY c LAZILY d VERY
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
b
60
Most objects answer who or what.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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A transition could be the repetition of a key word.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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``Not only, but also'' are transitions.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press ENTER
Press ENTER
a
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To compare means to show how things are different.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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Concrete details are more convincing than generalizations.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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The conclusion is the thesis restated in different words.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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A simile is a comparison.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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Dates(a) in(b) Hawaii(c) grow(d) on(e) palm(f) trees(g).
Choose the verb; Press a, b, c, d, e, f, or g
Press ENTER
d
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Uncooked(a) toads(b) give(d) Harold(e) a stomach(f) ache(g).
Choose the verb; Press a, b, d, e, f, or g
Press ENTER
d
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Wanting(a) to snorkel(d), we(e) swam(f) at Waimea(g) Bay(h).
Choose the verb; Press a, d, e, f, g, or h
Press ENTER
f
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We(c) sauntered(d) through(e) the AlaMoana(f) Shopping(g) Center.
Choose the verb; c, d, e, f, or g.
Press ENTER
d
71
A clause is a group of words without a subject and a verb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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completion
A phrase is a group of _______ ?
Type the correct word and press ENTER
Press ENTER
words
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completion
A(n) ______ clause can stand alone.
Type the correct word and press ENTER
Press ENTER
independent
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A preposition would be a word like ``run.''
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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A phrase can not function as a noun.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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A simple sentence contains two independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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A predicate noun could be a phrase.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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A complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause.
a True b False
Press a or b
Press ENTER
a
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A coordinating conjunction joins dependent to independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER
b
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If we get a chance.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
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After we get home.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
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After the game.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
a
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Please come.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER.
c
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Sam slept in the car.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER.
c
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A gerund phrase could be used as a predicate noun.
a = true b = false
Press a or b
Press ENTER.
a
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Save ten percent of all you earn for investments.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
c
87
Although the bugs are drawn to the light.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
88
Nick who lives in New Mexico.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
89
If you get another headache.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER
b
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completion
and cometh from afar
Type the preposition
Press ENTER
from
91
Which is not a type of conjunction?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
c
92
The word ``or'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
d
93
The word ``WHILE'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
b
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The word ``so'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
d
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A coordinating conjunction joins elements that are UNEQUAL.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b
Press ENTER.
b
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A complex sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER.
b
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A simple sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER.
c
98
A compound sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
Press a, b, c, or d
Press ENTER
a
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completion
John works REGULARLY on the bridge.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
Type the part of speech.
Press ENTER
adverb
100
completion
Work HARD on your studies.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
Type in the part of speech
Press ENTER
adverb
101
completion
Move to the BACK of the bus.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
Type the part of speech
Press ENTER
noun
102
completion
The book on SKIING is on the table.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
Type the part of speech.
Press ENTER.
noun
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completion
Government has become TOO expensive.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
Type the part of speech.
Press ENTER.
adverb
104
completion
The phones only WORKED for two hours.
What part of speech is the capitalized word? noun, adjective, etc.
Type the part of speech.
Press ENTER.
verb
105
completion
Adverbs answer how, ______, why, and where.
Enter the missing word.
Press ENTER.
when
106
completion
Subjects answer who or _____ .
Enter the missing word.
Press ENTER.
what
107
completion
Direct objects answer whom or ________ .
Enter the missing word.
Press ENTER.
what
108
completion
Predicate nouns answer who or __________ .
Enter the missing word.
Press ENTER.
what
109
completion
Which part of speech often ends in LY?
Type in the part of speech.
Press ENTER.
adverb
110
completion
Metaphors and similes are both____________ .
Enter the proper word.
Press ENTER.
comparisons
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completion
Adjectives modify __________________ .
Type the proper word.
Press ENTER.
nouns
112
completion
He slithered into the warm room.
Which word is the metaphor? type the correct word.
Press ENTER.
slithered
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completion
To talk about something not alive as if it were a person is a(n)_____ .
Type the proper word.
Press ENTER.
personification
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To become a star of stage and screen is Martha's goal.
a fragment b complete sentence
Press ENTER.
b
115
Advised our new receptionist of the procedures to follow.
a fragment b complete sentence
Choose a or b
This sentence lacks a subject. Who advised? We don't know.
Press ENTER.
a
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Cautiously approach the intersection.
a fragment b complete sentence
Choose a or b
Press ENTER.
b