Duplicate of Grammar and testing

Question 1

Which is the correct version of one million dollars?

Accepted Answer

$1,000,000

Question 2

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

When you come to a multiple choice question you don't know the answer to, first you should ___.

Accepted Answer

cross off the choices you know are wrong.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 5

Taking two similar items and pointing out the differences is called:

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing

Question 6

What is the first sentence of a body paragraph called?

Accepted Answer

topic sentence

Question 7

Which is the correct version of this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Singing loudly, Dr. Xavier waltzed down the hall.

Question 8

How do I correct a run-on?

Accepted Answer

add a period between the two complete sentences, add a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb followed by a comma, add a comma and a fanboys conjunction, add a semicolon between the two complete sentences

Question 9

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Sentence A

Question 10

Which is the correct version of this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Speech Team is for kids who want to compete in theater.

Question 11

Who is the intended audience for this poster?

Accepted Answer

the general public

Question 12

If I have too much repetition in my essay, what are the best ways to avoid doing this?

Accepted Answer

use a thesaurus to find synonyms of the word, replace with an example to explain idea better, use a phrase that means the same thing as the word

Question 13

What should the writer of the following paragraph do to improve its organization?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 14

Which sentence does not belong in the following paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 3

Question 15

Which option tells how to make the following sentence correct?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 16

Which is the correct version of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

The friendly, welcoming, large group of students cheered.

Question 17

A word that has the same meaning as another word is called a:

Accepted Answer

Synonym

Question 18

Why should you eat breakfast on test day?

Accepted Answer

So you can think clearly.

Question 19

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C

Question 20

Drawing a conclusion is:

Accepted Answer

Make a judgement after considering all information

Question 21

Choose the sentence that does not belong in this paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 4

Question 22

Which is the correct version of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

The salad had walnuts, cranberries, and lettuce.

Question 23

Distinguish means to:

Accepted Answer

Take 2 similar objeçts and identify differences

Question 24

Which of these is the correct version of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

Happily, the kitten basked in the marshmallows.

Question 25

"Mrs. Mauro makes a lot of money" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 26

Which sentence does not belong in the following paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 4

Question 27

I used "happy" too much in my essay. What words can I use to replace this dead word?

Accepted Answer

ectastic, elated, delighted

Question 28

Where should the following sentence go in the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

After sentence 1

Question 29

If there are reading passages on a test, it's a good idea to ________.

Accepted Answer

Read the questions before the passages.

Question 30

Which is the correct version of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

The WHS musical, RENT, is going to be a smashing success!

Question 31

What punctuation is missing from this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Comma

Question 32

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 33

Which is the correct version of this sentence?

Accepted Answer

He threw a tantrum, and his sister danced around.

Question 34

Choose the sentence that best combines the following three ideas/sentences.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C

Question 35

The way the author feels about the subject he/she is writing about:

Accepted Answer

Tone

Question 36

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 37

Evidence is:

Accepted Answer

Facts or statements that prove something to be true

Question 38

What is the correct version of this sentence?

Accepted Answer

While the ponies splashed, the birds played.

Question 39

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 40

Author's purpose is:

Accepted Answer

Why the author is writing the piece

Question 41

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 42

Which one of these conclusions is not acceptable for a persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

introduce a new topic

Question 43

Choose the option that best combines all the information in the sentences below.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C

Question 44

What is the correct version of Daisy's birthday?

Accepted Answer

July 26, 1999

Question 45

Which is the correct version of this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Grumpy Cat, unfortunately, was not amused.

Question 46

Why do you need to pace yourself during the test?

Accepted Answer

So you finish the whole test.

Question 47

My short answer has to have...

Accepted Answer

complete thoughtful sentences

Question 48

To analyze is to:

Accepted Answer

To look closely at something and bring out a deeper meaning

Question 49

Which of the following sentences needs revision?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 2

Question 50

Which is the correct version of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

The Fjord, a Norwegian pony, has a black stripe in its mane.

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