6th 2010 Fall English Final

1.

1 point

Which sentence contains a direct object?

For good luck he laughs at jokes.

His heartfelt tunes sound so realistic.

Maybe his fans will clap really loud.

Nick sings great country-western songs.

2.

1 point

Which sentence shows correct use of adjectives and adverbs?

She gracefully carried a torch with a flame of glittering tinsel.

She made a real good tiara from paper-mache.

The stunning Statue of Liberty costume succeeded huge.

Meghan looked remarkably striking and won the contest easy.

3.

1 point

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Eisenhower gave the first TV news conference and appeared on color TB.

Franklin Roosevelt was the first U.S. President to appear on TV.

When Coolidge was sworn in, the event was broadcast on radio.

Presidents and other politicians make use of new technology.

4.

1 point

Which phrase correctly completes this sentence?
Martin recycles paper, including _____________

letteres, boxes, and hall passes

letteres, boxes, and hall pass

letters, boxes, and hall passes

letters, boxs, and hall passess

5.

1 point

How many articles are in the following sentence?
Becca got a box of sequins, a gold ribbon, and an art book at the shop.

two

four

three

five

6.

1 point

Which sentence does NOT contain a demonstrative adjective?

This museum has a display of tiaras.

These brilliant examples were worn by royalty.

They are delicate crowns covered with diamonds and pearls.

Look at those sparkling jewels!

7.

1 point

Which sentence has NO errors in possessive or plural nouns?

Don't chefs' wear clean white hats?

What is that thing on Martin's head?

That is a chefs hat.

Martins hat seems to be made of old spelling tests.

8.

1 point

Martin Lopez and ________ all enjoy cooking.

the other Lopezez

the other Lopez's

the other Lopezs

the other Lopezezes

9.

1 point

Which word or phrase correctly completes the following sentence?
I like emeralds ________ than rubies.

bester

more better

better

more gooder

10.

1 point

Which phrase includes NO nouns?

the best angel food cake

the thickest pizza in town

chops lots of carrots

gets more hungry

11.

1 point

Which sentence contains NO adjectives?

Next month the ten girls will have a special tiara party.

Those creative sixth-grade girls are having a tiara contest.

They don't have diamonds or pearls on hand today.

They will find other good materials at home and at the craft shop.

12.

1 point

Which sentence has NO incorrect plural nouns?

He cooks good lunches and fancy snacks.

Martin never uses store-bought mixs.

Martin is among the great chefes of Ford Middle School.

You should taste his amazing pies and pastrys!

13.

1 point

Which sentence has NO helping verb?

Maybe her fans will call her the Beaded Belter.

She can belt out her favorite songs with gusto.

Jenna and Nick want careers as country-western singers.

Jenna is collecting beaded vests and belts.

14.

1 point

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

Warren Harding was a doctor, and Woodrow Wilson was a professor.

Ronald Reagan was a a lifeguard and a movie star.

Although many were lawyers, some U.S. Presidents held other jobs.

A former peanut farmer, Jimmy Carter also served in the navy.

15.

1 point

Which word or phrase correctly completes the following sentence?
She'll use gumdrops, her __________ candies, as jewels.

favoriter

more favorite

most favorite

favoritest

16.

1 point

Which sentence needs to be corrected?

We'll visit the Capitol we'll see the Lincoln Memoria.

My family is planning a trip to Washington, D.C.

There is so much history to explore in that great city.

I want to see the Washington Monument most of all.

17.

1 point

Which word or phrase correctly completes the following sentence?
Sarita believes she has the ________ idea of all.

most greatest

more greater

greatest

most great

18.

1 point

Which sentence does NOT have a linking verb?

They both seem happy.

Will Jenna become famous?

Nick feels confident about his career.

She wonders about the future?

19.

1 point

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Margaret Chase Smith was nominated in 1964.

Why hasn't a woman been elected as U.S. President?

In 1984 Geraldine Ferraro ran for vice president.

Perhaps as more women enter politics?

20.

1 point

Which of the following is a common noun?

great-grandmother

Rocky Mountains

El Paso

North Dakota

21.

1 point

Which sentence has correct possessive and plural nouns?

At our class's picnic we enjoyed many tasty dishes.

At our class's picnic we enjoyed many tasty dish's.

At our classes picnic we enjoyed many tasty dishes.

At our class' picnic we enjoyed many tast dishes.

22.

1 point

Which sentence contains a proper adjective?

After all, Paris is the fashion center of the world.

Her tiara will have a tiny Eiffel Tower

Meghan was inspired by the tiara on the Statue of Liberty.

Lisa wants a tiara with a Parisian look.

23.

1 point

Which sentence has an incorrect contraction?

It's called "I Can't and I Don't and I Won't"

They're working on one right now.

You'll love it.

I have'nt yet heard Nick and Jenna in a duet.

24.

1 point

Choose the sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement.

He sighs twenty-two times in this song.

Nick calls his new song "My Heart Hardly Hurts Anymore."

The melody and the harmony is haunting.

His voice fades out slowly at the end.

25.

1 point

Which sentence uses negatives correctly?

Aren't you not going to the tiara party?

Don't wear no messy clothes when you put on a tiara.

Nothing doesn't look worse than jeans at a fancy party.

You won't win the tiara contest unless you dress up.

26.

1 point

Choose the verb phrase that correctly completes this sentence.
Members of the audience will clap their hands and __________ to their feet.

will be rised

will raised

will rise

will be risen

27.

1 point

Which sentence has a compound subject?

John Quincy Adams wore long trousers at his inauguration.

John Adams and John Quincy Adams were father and son.

All earlier Presidents had worn knee breeches.

Both of these men served as U.S. Presidents for one term.

28.

1 point

Which phrase correctly completes this sentence?
Martin includes ______________ in his twenty-vegetable stew.

radishs, sweet potatos, and spinach leaves

radishs, sweet potatoes, and spinach leafs

radishes, sweek potatoes, and spinach leafs

radishes, sweet potatoes, and spinach leaves

29.

1 point

Which sentence has a verb in the future perfect tense?

The crowd always loves that song.

Have you heard about Jenna's next performance?

Jenna will have performed there two years in a row.

She sings "My Cowboy" at the country fair quite often.

30.

1 point

Which sentence has a compound predicate?

He enjoyed horseback riding and liked hiking too.

He was the first U.S. President to ride in a plane and in a submarine.

Theodore Roosevelt was adventurous and bold.

This active man also won a Nobel Peace Prize.

31.

1 point

Which sentence has correctly capitalized proper nouns?

Anita's favorite stop is the Spicy palace restaurant.

This restaurant in New york city serves dishes of Asia and the Americas.

Chefs from Bombay and Mexico City can really blend spices!

The red-hot chili reminds Anita of mexico.

32.

1 point

Which verb phrase correctly completes this sentence?
Nick ___________ a new song.

has writ

has written

has writed

has wrote

33.

1 point

How many adverbs are in the following sentence?
The rather spectacular crown sparkles incredibly brightly.

one

two

four

three

34.

1 point

Choose the imperative sentences.

She calls herself the fact detective!

Alyssa loves history.

Ask her about her latest project.

Where does she find such interesting facts?

35.

1 point

Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly?

When Alyssa funs for president she will run a good campaign.

She finds interesting facts while she prepares for the future.

As she reads, she learns from the past.

She studies the U.S. Presidents because she'd like to run for office.