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Correct sentence structure practice
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1
If an author wants to have the reader see a picture in their mind, his purpose is to:
inform
explain
describe
highlight
2
If an author wants to give important facts to help the public, his purpose is to:
highlight
inform
explain
describe
3
When it is raining, she drives slowly, carefully,
and with caution.
and cautiously.
and she uses caution.
and very cautious.
4
Polly wants to go to Disney World for vacation
; however, Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
but Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
unfortunately, Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
and Ricky wants to go to the mountains.
5
Ellen likes hiking,
to go to the rodeo, and napping.
the rodeo, and napping.
attending the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
the rodeo, and to take a nap.
6
Which sentence is correct?
As she was sleeping the television stayed on.
While she was sleeping the television stayed on.
While she was sleeping, the television stayed on.
As she was sleeping soundly the television stayed on.
7
Which sentence is correct?
The dog ran down the street and the cat ran away.
The dog ran down the street, and the cat ran away.
The dog ran down the street so the cat ran away.
The dog ran down the street although the cat ran away.
8
If an author wants to show the way something works, his purpose is to:
persuade
entertain
compare
Illustrate
9
To lose weight, eat small portions
and limiting second helpings.
and limit second helpings.
and always eat fewer second helpings.
and be limiting on second helpings.
10
The message of a story:
foreshadowing
flashback
theme
symbolism
11
The dog decided to either shred a roll of toilet paper, or
chew another hole in the sofa arm.
chewing another hole in the sofa arm.
chews another hole in the sofa arm.
if he wanted to chew another hole in the sofa arm.
12
Even though the test was difficult
; Sara did well because she studied.
Sara did well because she studied.
Sara did well, because she studied.
, Sara did well because she studied.
13
Which sentence is correct?
Vegetable pot pie is good; but Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
Vegetable pot pie is good but Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
Vegetable pot pie is good; Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
Vegetable pot pie is good and Kim prefers chicken pot pie.
14
Eating the right food will help you feel better, healthier,
and strongly.
and have strong bones.
and stronger.
and you will be strong.
15
If an author wants to show key points about a product, his purpose is to:
highlight
inform
explain
describe
16
Before he went home
suddenly Robert put his books in his backpack.
; suddenly Robert put his books in his backpack.
, Robert put his books in his backpack.
; Robert put his books in his backpack.
17
Since the man ran a red light, the policeman turned on his siren, flipped on his lights,
and is attempting to follow the speeding car.
and followed the speeding car.
and follows the speeding car.
and was following the speeding car.
18
The mad scientist worked in his
secret room
.
hidden laboratory
back bedroom
open study
secluded workshop
19
Which sentence is correct?
Took us on the bus.
Mary and Samantha; took us on the bus.
Mary, and Samantha took us on the bus.
Mary and Samantha took us on the bus.
20
Which sentence is correct?
Alice loved to dance in the rain and, she liked to read.
Alice loved to dance in the rain, and she liked to read.
Alice loved to dance in the rain and she liked to read.
Alice loved to dance in the rain she liked to read.
21
Martha likes reading classic novels, watching television,
and listens to the radio.
and listening to the radio.
and will listen to the radio.
and to listen to the radio.
22
Which sentence is correct?
Ellen tripped on a rug and, her hand went through a window.
Ellen tripped on a rug; her hand went through a window.
Ellen tripped on a rug and her hand went through a window.
Ellen tripped on a rug; and her hand went through a window.
23
Which sentence is correct?
On the day after Halloween,and I always eat too much candy.
On the day after Halloween, I always eat too much candy.
On the day after Halloween; I always eat too much candy.
On the day after Halloween I always eat too much candy.
24
Which sentence is correct?
I need olive oil for a recipe yet I only have canola oil.
I need olive oil for a recipe; yet I only have canola oil.
I need olive oil for a recipe I only have canola oil.
I need olive oil for a recipe, yet I only have canola oil.
25
Ashely likes to ski, to jump, and
to swim.
going swimming.
swimming.
would like to swim.
26
An object in a story represents something to the reader
theme
flashback
symbolism
foreshadowing
27
Which is the correct way to cite information in MLA format for a single page?
. (Brown 4)
Brown 4
(Brown 4).
Brown 4.
28
Which sentence is correct?
Mr. Jones laughed happily; although, he was still sad.
Mr. Jones laughed happily he was still sad.
Mr. Jones laughed happily and he was still sad.
Mr. Jones laughed happily but he was still sad.
29
Which is the correct MLA citation for a two pages when the author's name is in the sentence?
(4-5).
4-5.
. (4-5)
4-5
30
Which sentence is correct?
My mother baked since it was my brother's birthday.
My mother baked, since it was my brother's birthday.
My mother baked; since it was my brother's birthday.
My mother baked since; it was my brother's birthday.
31
If an author wants to convince you that his view is correct, his purpose is to:
persuade
compare
Illustrate
entertain
32
Bob woke up, got dressed,
and was eating his breakfast quickly.
and always was eating his breakfast quickly.
and ate his breakfast quickly.
; and ate his breakfast quickly.
33
When a story includes remembering a past event it is told in:
flashback
theme
foreshadowing
symbolism
34
Which sentence is correct?
Ginny researched her topic and her information was accurate.
Ginny researched her topic, her information was accurate.
Ginny researched her topic, so her information was accurate.
Ginny researched her topic; so her information was accurate.
35
If an author wants to explain the differences between two cars, his purpose is to:
entertain
Illustrate
compare
persuade
36
If an author wants to make the reader laugh, his purpose is to:
entertain
Illustrate
compare
persuade
37
Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes,
and will scrub the tub tomorrow.
or is scrubbing the tub.
and won't be scrubbing the tub.
or scrub the tub.
38
When the writer leaves hints to what will happen later in the story:
symbolism
theme
flashback
foreshadowing