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1.
1 point
Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
John Stuart Mill was an oldest SON.
adjective
noun
verb
pronoun
2.
1 point
Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
His father was his ONLY teacher.
noun
verb
pronoun
adjective
3.
1 point
Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
HE learned Greek before he was eight years old.
noun
adjective
verb
pronoun
4.
1 point
Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
“I might not have enough hours FOR practice.”
verb
noun
preposition
adverb
5.
1 point
Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence.
She fills the cavity with cement, and the cement hardens into the shape of the roots.
complex
simple
compound complex
compound
6.
1 point
Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence
They also study the gardens shown in paintings that decorated many houses of Pompeii.
compound complex
compound
complex
simple
7.
1 point
Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence.
The sudden loss saddens Jack.
complex
simple
compound complex
compound
8.
1 point
Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence
These paintings can suddenly disintegrate if they are exposed to rain, and some have been lost.
compound complex
compound
complex
simple
9.
1 point
Identify the Prepositional Phrase
Choose the answer option that identifies the prepositional phrase or phrases in the sentence.
The tires and gears on his bike were brand-new.
on his
The tires and gears
on his bike
were brand new
10.
1 point
Identify the Prepositional Phrase
Choose the answer option that identifies the prepositional phrase or phrases in the sentence.
The owner of the bike shop had given Hector’s ten-speed a complete tuneup.
The owner
a complete tune-up
of the bike shop
had give Hector's ten-speed
11.
1 point
Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that classifies the UPPER CASED clause in each sentence as either an independent clause or a dependent (subordinate) clause.
Irving Berlin, WHO IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM RUSSIA, became a great composer.
dependent clause
independent clause
12.
1 point
Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that classifies the UPPER CASED clause in each sentence as either an independent clause or a dependent (subordinate) clause.
I remembered THAT I LOCKED THE APARTMENT THIS MORNING.
independent clause
dependent clause
13.
1 point
Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that classifies the UPPER CASED clause in each sentence as either an independent clause or a dependent (subordinate) clause.
IT IS AN IMPORTANT NUMBER SYSTEM TO KNOW because it is used by computers.
independent clause
dependent clause
14.
1 point
Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that classifies the UPPER CASED clause in each sentence as either an independent clause or a dependent (subordinate) clause.
PLEASE BRING ME THE PITCHER OF JUICE that is in the fridge.
independent clause
dependent clause
15.
1 point
Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that classifies the UPPER CASED clause in each sentence as either an independent clause or a dependent (subordinate) clause The concert THAT WE ATTENDED LAST NIGHT was excellent.
dependent clause
independent clause
16.
1 point
Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
WHETHER TOSHIO INTENDS TO RUN AGAIN FOR THE STUDENT SENATE is a secret.
adjective clause
noun clause
adverb
17.
1 point
Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
Flying squirrels, WHICH GLIDE RATHER THAN FLAP THEIR ARMS, are an impressive sight.
adverb
adjective clause
noun clause
18.
1 point
Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
WHEN MOM GOES ON AN EMERGENCY CALL, Anjan helps me cook dinner.
adjective clause
noun clause
adverb
19.
1 point
Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
I thought THAT I SHOULD COLLECT THE WOOD FOR THE FIRE.
noun clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
20.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
The least expensive bottles _____ have famous names on them.
don't
doesn't
21.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Who _____ the first settlers in this area?
was
were
22.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
The frog and the rat _____ made of carved wood.
are
is
23.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Some of the nails _____ on the bottom shelf.
is
are
24.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Neither Luna nor Aretha _____ in Spanish as well as I do.
writes
write
25.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Many a decision _____ been made in haste.
have
has
26.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Paco and Larry have _____ models on display.
their
there
his
he's
27.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Each of the women raised _____ hand to vote.
her
their
28.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Either he or they _____ guilty.
are
is
29.
1 point
Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Economics _____ an interesting class.
is
are
30.
1 point
Identify the Correct Pronoun
Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
Lila sent both Josh and _____ an invitation.
I
me
31.
1 point
Identify the Correct Pronoun Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
_____ Japanese eat fish at many meals.
Us
We
32.
1 point
Identify the Correct Pronoun Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
He saw _____ and _____ at the game.
she, I
her, me
33.
1 point
Identify the Correct Pronoun Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
Shannon explained _____ wove each rug.
whom
who
34.
1 point
Identify the Correct Usage of the Word
Choose the answer option that identifies the correct word or words to complete each of the following sentences.
My mother has _____ the bricks down in a circular pattern.
laid
lain
35.
1 point
Identify the Correct Usage of the Word Choose the answer option that identifies the correct word or words to complete each of the following sentences.
The whole family has _____ early so we can go to the silver fair in Taxco.
risen
raised
36.
1 point
Identify the Correct Usage of the Word Choose the answer option that identifies the correct word or words to complete each of the following sentences.
Hakeem spent _____ money at the market because he clipped coupons.
less
fewer
37.
1 point
Identify the Correct Usage of the Word Choose the answer option that identifies the correct word or words to complete each of the following sentences.
My aunt Lucy walks a long _____ from her apartment to work.
ways
way
38.
1 point
Identify the Correct Usage of the Word Choose the answer option that identifies the correct word or words to complete each of the following sentences.
Exercising has a positive _____ on my energy level.
affect
effect
39.
1 point
Identify the Correct Capitalization
Choose the sentence in which all words are correctly capitalized.
my grandmother is taking me to hear it next month.
My grandmother is taking me to hear it next month.
My Grandmother is taking me to hear it next month.
40.
1 point
Identify the Correct Capitalization
Choose the sentence in which all words are correctly capitalized.
she tried to persuade the conductor of the orchestra to perform The barber of Seville.
She tried to persuade the Conductor of the orchestra to perform The Barber of Seville.
She tried to persuade the conductor of the orchestra to perform The Barber of Seville.
41.
1 point
Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.
I read about that opera in "Stories Of The Operas".
I read about that opera in "Stories of The Operas".
I read about that opera in "Stories of the Operas".
42.
1 point
Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.
According to Grandmother, the Conductor, Dr. Park, was determined to perform another work, Nixon in China, and he wouldn’t budge.
According to Grandmother, the conductor, Dr. Park, was determined to perform another work, Nixon in China, and he wouldn’t budge.
According to Grandmother, the conductor, dr. park, was determined to perform another work, Nixon in China, and he wouldn’t budge.
43.
1 point
Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
My brother was accepted at Troy State University; his first choice.
My brother was accepted at Troy State University: his first choice.
My brother was accepted at Troy State University, his first choice.
44.
1 point
Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
There were many layoffs in the following industries, transportation, manufacturing, and real estate.
There were many layoffs in the following industries: transportation manufacturing, and real estate.
There were many layoffs in the following industries: transportation, manufacturing, and real estate.
My brother was accepted at Troy State University: his first choice.
My brother was accepted at Troy State University; his first choice.
45.
1 point
Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
There were many layoffs in the following industries: transportation manufacturing, and real estate.
There were many layoffs in the following industries: transportation, manufacturing, and real estate.
There were many layoffs in the following industries, transportation, manufacturing, and real estate.
46.
1 point
Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
Yes, I brought pencil and paper and a calculator and a ruler.
Yes I brought pencil and paper and a calculator and a ruler.
Yes I brought pencil, and paper, and a calculator, and a ruler.
47.
1 point
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers and Charles will guide the plant tour.
Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers and, Charles will guide the plant tour.
Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers, and Charles will guide the plant tour.
48.
1 point
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
Her low, soft whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy, room
Her low, soft whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy room
Her low soft whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy room
49.
1 point
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
The Tlingit wore a mask, of which this is a reproduction, only during special ceremonies.
The Tlingit wore a mask of which this is a reproduction, only during special ceremonies.
The Tlingit, wore a mask of which this is a reproduction, only during special ceremonies.
50.
1 point
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.
Please try to arrive before dark; otherwise, call ahead.
Please try to arrive before dark; otherwise call ahead.
Please try to arrive before dark, otherwise, call ahead.
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