Grammar Warm-Ups Set 1

Question 1

...wild animals were so __ that is was almost impossible to approach close enough to film them.

Accepted Answer

Wary

Question 2

I have a test on Thursday it should not be difficult.

Accepted Answer

Thursday. It should, Thursday; it should

Question 3

What does Alleviate mean?

Accepted Answer

Reduce

Question 4

The Miami Hurricanes played FAU on Friday Miami won and is now 2-0.

Accepted Answer

on Friday; Miami won, on Friday. Miami won

Question 5

The practice tests helps me prepare for the ACT.

Accepted Answer

Incorrect

Question 6

...and she is truly ___ but unable to evoke reciprocal warmth in her coworkers.

Accepted Answer

Compassionate

Question 7

Though gale force winds pass through the Eiffel Tower, causing it to sway no more than 4 inches

Accepted Answer

they do not cause it to sway more

Question 8

Whenever he gets upset.

Accepted Answer

Dependent clause

Question 9

SIMPLE SUBJECT! The problems with his ideas for the project is what we expected.

Accepted Answer

problems

Question 10

Which she promptly took home.

Accepted Answer

Dependent clause

Question 11

What does absolve mean?

Accepted Answer

To release

Question 12

Everyone are at the door.

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Incorrect

Question 13

I was really upset.

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Sentence

Question 14

She is so annoying.

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Correct

Question 15

Deshaun and James judges the contest.

Accepted Answer

Incorrect

Question 16

Verbs! Last night, one of the new cottages were damaged in the storm.

Accepted Answer

Were damaged, Damaged

Question 17

SIMPLE SUBJECT! Exhausted after a competitive game, the players fell asleep on the ride home.

Accepted Answer

players

Question 18

I was indeed late.

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Sentence

Question 19

Always running late.

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Fragment

Question 20

Celeste found a cat.

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Sentence

Question 21

My clothes were drenched water is squishing.

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Run-on

Question 22

What does animosity mean?

Accepted Answer

Tension

Question 23

SUB. The advantages of this entertainment system is that it is more compact and less expensive.

Accepted Answer

advantages

Question 24

It was a spring dress. One with red polka dots.

Accepted Answer

spring dress, one with red

Question 25

SIMPLE SUBJECT! Last night, one of the new cottages were damaged in the storm.

Accepted Answer

One

Question 26

He arranged the gems on the counter, the sales assistant proceeded to tell us about the...

Accepted Answer

After arranging the gems

Question 27

Gilbert was addicted to TV _ he found the science programs especially fascinating.

Accepted Answer

TV because he found, TV and he found

Question 28

When Khalil broke his curfew again, he left his parents no ___ but to take his car keys away.

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Alternative

Question 29

VERB AGREEMENT The beginning of the first public schools in America date from the early 1800's.

Accepted Answer

dates

Question 30

As there is two pencils, paper, and a ruler on a desk, students do not have to bring their own.

Accepted Answer

there is

Question 31

2 rarities about her character are likely: she is unfailingly ___ yet bursting with ambition.

Accepted Answer

Humble

Question 32

SUBJECT! The newest schedule for fall classes are ready.

Accepted Answer

schedule

Question 33

SUBJECT! The beginning of the first public schools in America date from the early 1800's.

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Beginning

Question 34

PREDICATE! Exhausted after a competitive game, the players fell asleep on the bus ride home.

Accepted Answer

fell

Question 35

Traffic jams, crime, and deadlines. These things did not concern me.

Accepted Answer

deadlines-these

Question 36

Elsa and Anna is trying to go to Atlanta.

Accepted Answer

Elsa and Anna are trying

Question 37

To___ my headache, I took some Motrin.

Accepted Answer

Alleviate

Question 38

What does beneficial mean?

Accepted Answer

Positive

Question 39

I am ecstatic.

Accepted Answer

Correct.

Question 40

Hoping to ___ the dispute, negotiators proposed a compromise.

Accepted Answer

Resolve

Question 41

To _ the traffic congestion, the city finally installed a traffic light in front of the school.

Accepted Answer

Alleviate

Question 42

Ravens appear to behave ___, actively helping one another to find food.

Accepted Answer

Cooperatively

Question 43

Verb! The newest schedule for fall classes are ready.

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is/are

Question 44

The judge chose to ____ him of any charges.

Accepted Answer

Absolve

Question 45

Because I procrastinate.

Accepted Answer

Dependent clause

Question 46

Trying to balance school work with my job.

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Fragment

Question 47

When I make cupcakes, I usually use a cake mix box.

Accepted Answer

Correct

Question 48

I have a terrible habit.

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Sentence

Question 49

Blocking my driveway.

Accepted Answer

Fragment

Question 50

...that they felt would be__ to both labor and management.

Accepted Answer

Acceptable, Satisfactory

Question 51

What does Arbitrary mean?

Accepted Answer

Random

Question 52

A huge SUV.

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Fragment

Question 53

The computer is invaluable, it links together millions of people.

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Run-on

Question 54

Because I knew I would be late.

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Dependent clause

Question 55

What does Ambivalent mean?

Accepted Answer

Mixed feelings

Question 56

Growing up in Idaho. I was used to life in a small town.

Accepted Answer

in Idaho, I was used

Question 57

The state decided to _ many prisoners of their sentences in order to _ the crowding in jails.

Accepted Answer

absolve...alleviate

Question 58

VERB! The problems with his ideas for the project is what we expected.

Accepted Answer

is/are

Question 59

Verb! The advantages of this entertainment system is that it is more compact and less expensive

Accepted Answer

Is/are

Question 60

Before she went to the party. Kate bought a new dress.

Accepted Answer

the party, Kate bought

Grammar Warm-Ups Set 1

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Grammar Warm-Ups Set 1

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