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1
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 subordinating conjuction, ``although,'' and
the dependent clause. Press ENTER.
c
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
You can hang it in your ear if you want.
a S b CP c CX d CPCX
Press a, b, c, or d
``If you want'' is a DC. The sentence is CX.
Press ENTER.
c
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
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 watch.''
Press ENTER.
c
24
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
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
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
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
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
Many students enjoy reading, talking, and to watch television.
a misplaced modifier b subject-verb agreement c faulty parallelism
Press a, b, or c
Notice the faulty parallelism.
Press ENTER.
c
30
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
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
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
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
34
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
35
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
36
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. Also notice the
linking verb ``is.'' Press ENTER.
d
37
Our policy in Central America pleases some of the people.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
The subject, verb, direct object includes: policy pleases
some. Press ENTER.
b
38
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
39
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
40
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
41
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
42
Bamboo poles make good blow guns.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVP e SLPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
This sentence contains a subject, verb, and direct object.
That is all it has. The answer is b. Press ENTER.
b
43
Two family cars are useful.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
d
44
Another steel mill quit business today.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
b
45
He dives from the second rock.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
a
46
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
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
These sentences are short.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
d
51
Short sentences are easy to understand.
a SV b SVDO c SVIODO d SLVPA e SLVPN
Press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
d
52
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
53
The man who is riding the bull is my father.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Press a, b, c.
Press ENTER.
a
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Because his gun misfired, Larry missed his opportunity to shoot an elk.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
55
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
56
The shot which was one in a million brought down two mallards.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clasue type; Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
a
57
Ride on the dunes after the rains have watered the sands.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
58
The sand hills are available because you can ride anywhere.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
59
If you avoid homework, don't be surprised at your low grades.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
60
Because the trout fly hatch is moving, you'll find good fishing.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
61
The wind caves which are at 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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When you go to the ice caves, be sure to take ropes with you.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
63
Ropes are needed for the frozen waterfall which is in the cave.
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
65
Dad said, ``Take the Red Road to Camus Creeek and turn left.''
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
66
We found arrowheads which are 100 years old in the Junipers.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
a
67
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
68
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
69
You passed over Bitch Creek which flows into the Teton River.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
a
70
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
71
That you can catch some cutthroat trout on this trip is certain.
a ADJ b ADV c NOUN
Choose the dependent clause type; press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
72
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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The school gave Lance a skiing award.
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
75
Studying nature rewards the scholar with numerous insights.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER
b
76
Mark wants to run a boy's camp next summer.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
77
Working at such a camp allows opportunities for service.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
78
A severe challenge is skiing the face of the mountain.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
79
To read, study, and learn are Susan's reasons for attending college.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
80
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
81
Running the store is hard work.
a PARTICIPLE b GERUND c INFINITIVE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
82
A phrase is a group of words with a subject and a verb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
83
A clause is a group of words without a subject and a verb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
84
A dependent clause can stand alone.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
85
A phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press ENTER.
a
86
A simple sentence contains two independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
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A coordinate conjunction joins dependent to independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
88
The word BUT fits which category?
a CORRELATIVE b Subordinating c COORDINATE
Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
89
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
91
Which word is not a verb?
a RUN b BIRD c JOG d SLEEP
Press a, b, c, or d.
Press ENTER.
b
92
Which word is not a preposition?
a AFTER b BESIDE c ALTHOUGH d IN
Press a, b, c, or d.
Press ENTER.
c
93
The articles are : a, an, the
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
a
94
Which word is not an adverb?
a LATER b BUSY c LAZILY d VERY
Press a, b, c, or d.
Press ENTER.
b
95
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 a or b.
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
99
Concrete details are more convincing than generalizations.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
a
100
The conclusion is the thesis restated indifferent words.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
a
101
A simile is a comparison.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
a
102
The(a) fall(b) and(c) winter(d) catalog(e) came(f) Thursday (g).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, e, f, g.
Press ENTER.
e
103
The(a) hardwood (b) floor(c) shines(d) like(e) a(f) lake(g).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, e, f, or g.
Press ENTER.
c
104
Remaining(a) beautiful(b), the(c) brick(d) wall(e) stands(f).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Press ENTER.
e
105
Wanting(a) to(b) go(c) too(d), Harold(e) waited(f).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Press ENTER.
e
106
Dates(a) grow(b) on(c) palm(d) trees(e).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
a
107
Uncooked(a) toads(b) give(c) Harold(d) a(e) stomach(f) ache(g).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, e, f, g.
Press ENTER.
b
108
Wanting(a) to snorkel(b), we(c) swam(d) at Waimea Bay(e).
Pick the subject; press a, b, c, d, e.
Press ENTER.
c
109
The jet(a) cruised(b) at 37,000(c) feet(d).
Choose the subject; press a, b, c, or d.
Press ENTER.
a
110
The blue(a) rooms(b) provide(c) a feeling(d) of tranquility(e).
Choose the subject; press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
b
111
Moving(a) easily(b), the crowd(c) sauntered(d) through(e) the park.
Choose the subject; press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
c
112
The fall(a) and winter(b) catalog(c) came(d) on Thursday(e).
Choose the verb; press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
d
113
The hardwood(a) floor(b) shines(c) like(d) a calm(e) lake(f).
Choose the verb; press a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Press ENTER.
c
114
The brick(c) wall(d) stands(e) against(f) the wind(g) and rain(h).
Choose the verb; press c, d, e, f, g, or h.
Press ENTER.
e
115
Wanting(a) to(b) go(c), Harold(d) waited(e) on(f) the steps(g).
Choose the verb; press a, b, c, d, e, f or g.
Press ENTER.
e
116
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
117
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
118
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
119
The jet(a) cruised(b) at(c) 37,000(d) feet(e).
Choose the verb; press a, b, c, d, or e.
Press ENTER.
b
120
The(a) blue(b) room(c) provides(d) a feeling(e) of tranquility(f).
Choose the verb; press a, b, c, d, e, or f.
Press ENTER.
d
121
We(c) sauntered(d) through(e) the AlaMoana(f) Shopping(g) Center.
Choose the verb; press c, d, e, f, or g.
Press ENTER.
d
122
A clause is a group of words without a subject and a verb.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
123
A phrase is a group of ____________ .
Type the correct word and press ENTER.
Press ENTER.
words
124
A(n) _______________ clause can stand alone.
Type the correct word and press ENTER.
Press ENTER.
independent
125
A preposition would be a word like ``run.''
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
126
An independent clause can not stand alone.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
127
A phrase can not function as a noun.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
128
A clause can be either independent or dependent.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
a
129
A simple sentence contains two independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
130
Type the correction or press c. c = correct.
Bertha Sue is older than him.
The answer is he. Bertha Sue is older than he [is]. We need a pronoun
with the subjective case.
he
131
A complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause.
a True b False
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
a
132
A coordinating conjunction joins dependent to independent clauses.
a TRUE b FALSE
Press a or b.
Press ENTER.
b
133
Twenty-five years later.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
a
134
If we get a chance.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
135
After we get home.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
136
After the game.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
a
137
Please come.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
138
Sam slept in the car.
a PHRASE b DC c IC.
Which is it? Press a, b, or c
Press ENTER.
c
139
Type the correct word or press c. c = correct.
Do you know the name of the man who made the first helicopter?
The answer is c. ``Who'' is the subject of the verb ``made.''
c
140
Save ten percent of your income for investments.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
c
141
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
142
Nick who lives in New Mexico.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
143
If you get another headache.
a PHRASE b DC c IC
Which is it? Press a, b, or c.
Press ENTER.
b
144
intimations of immortality.
Type the preposition
Press ENTER.
of
145
the soul that rises with us, our life's star.
Type the preposition
Press ENTER.
with
146
and cometh from afar
Type the preposition
Press ENTER.
from
147
and not in utter nakedness
Type the preposition
Press ENTER.
in
148
but trailing clouds of glory do we come
Type the preposition
Press ENTER.
of
149
from God, who is our home,
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from
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upon the growing boy,
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upon
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he sees it in his joy,
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in
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the youth, who daily farther from the east,
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from
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we must always rely on faith,
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on
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we must accept responsibility for our mistakes
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for
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religion is not a problem of proof,
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of
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go to the store tomorrow
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to
157
Which word does not name a type of conjunction?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinate
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c
158
The word ``or'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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d
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The word ``WHILE'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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b
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The word ``so'' fits which category?
a correlative b subordinating c appositive d coordinating
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b
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A coordinating conjunction joins elements that are UNEQUAL.
a TRUE b FALSE
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b
162
A complex sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
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b
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A simple sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
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c
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A compound sentence follows which formula?
a IC+IC b IC+DC c IC d IC+IC+DC
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a
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Compound sentences are joined by ________ conjunctions.
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coordinating
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Adverb clauses will always be joined by _______ conjuctions.
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subordinating
167
What type of conjunction will often be used in a complex sentence?
a CORRELATIVE b COORDINATING c SUBORDINATING d INTERJECTION
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c
168
John works REGULARLY on the bridge.
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adverb
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FIFTEEN students helped push the car.
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adjective
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The bug SMACKED the windshield.
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verb
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The dishes were full of SHRIMP.
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noun
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Work HARD on your studies.
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adverb
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Several students decided to go on MISSIONS.
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noun
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The phones ONLY worked for two hours.
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adverb
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The phones only worked for TWO hours.
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adjective
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MOVE to the back of the bus.
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verb
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Move to the BACK of the bus.
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noun
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The book on SKIING is on the table.
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noun
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GOVERNMENT has become extremely expensive.
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noun
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THE dishes were full of shrimp.
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article
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The dishes were full OF shrimp.
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preposition
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Government has become TOO expensive.
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adverb
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The phones only WORKED for two hours.
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verb
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Adverbs answer how, ______, why, and where.
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when
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Adverbs answer how, when, _____, and where.
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why
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Subjects answer who or _____.
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what
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Direct objects answer whom or ________.
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what
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Predicate nouns (subject compliments) answer who or __________.
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what
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Which part of speech often ends in LY?
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adverb
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Metaphors and similes are both ____________.
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comparisons
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The denotative meaning of a word could be found in the __________.
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dictionary
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An image is a ______________ picture that appeals to the senses.
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word
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An image is a word picture that appeals to the ______________.
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senses
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Adjectives modify __________________.
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nouns
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He slithered into the warm room.
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slithered
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To talk about something not alive as if it were a person is _________.
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personification
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The place where the books should be kept until they are needed.
a fragment b complete sentence
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a
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To become a star of stage and screen is Martha's goal.
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b
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Advised our new receptionist of the procedures to follow.
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a
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Cautiously approach the intersection.
a fragment b complete sentence
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b