Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Neither she nor I am getting the lunch special.

Which sentence uses parentheses correcty?

Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed).

I can't wait to show you my new puppy (a goldendoodle.).

I can't wait to show you my new puppy (a goldendoodle).

Replaces weak linking verb: In India, for example, Gandhi was tireless in his efforts to free India from British rule.

Gandhi labored tirelessly to free India from British rule.

The author stated, "More doctors need to help the blindness epidemic." Roland 12.

stated, "More doctors need to help the blindness epidemic" (Roland 12).

Choose the correct answer

The seamstresses do great work.

My brochure (a lovely three-page spread was intended to entice travelers to an imaginary tropical island.

My brochure (a lovely three-page spread) was intended to

school year (around the third marking period), I'm extremely

n India, for example, Gandhi was tireless in his efforts to free India from British rule.

for example, Gandhi labored tirelessly to free India from British rule.

Choose the correct sentence.

The two cities' weather is always warm.

Which of the following uses the word apple as an adjective in the sentence?

The apple tree was in the center of the yard.

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Neither she nor I am getting the lunch special.

“Think of all those Sundays wasted in museums,” she would say.

wearying Sundays wasted in dusty, airless museums,” she would scowl.

Edgar Allan Poe 1809 - 1849 was a famous American poet, writer, and literary critic.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) was a famous American poet,

This character (he’s real intense), he is, like, too calm to be sane.

formal: “This character, who has real intensity, is too calm at the end to

Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences?Selected:

When compared to the old one, the new hardware runs at a faster rate, which

Coming back to the farm, the gruesome scene was seen by everyone in the car.

everyone in the car saw the gruesome scene.

Chose the correct answer from the last slide

(1706 -1790) was an influential American writer, scientist, statesman,

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Growing up in Kentucky, these fossils were common.
Having grown up
Living as children
no change
Where we grew up
2
The sun was blotted out as thousands of birds silhouettes appeared overhead.
birds silhouette's
birds' silhouette
No change
bird's silhouettes
3
Bicyclists streak past in a blur of color what effectively leads into new subject
No change
Days can go by quickly
the sun begins to set
Nature always impressed me
4
Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
Neither she nor I am getting the lunch special.
Neither she nor I are getting the lunch special.
Neither she nor I is getting the lunch special.
5
Which sentence uses parentheses correcty?
Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed).
Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed.)
Please read the analysis. (you'll be amazed).
Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed.).
6
There (is/are) seven board games over there.
are
is
7
(Do/Does) the magician or the clowns entertain you more?
Do
does
8
Although I love the food from the native village of my mother and father, I have eaten fruit from my parents home countr
parents'
No change
parent
parent's
9
Nobody in our class (want/wants) to be the moderator of the meeting.
wants
want
10
other majors in both verbal reasoning and analytical writing. These results can be measured by standardized test scores
writing as
writing, which can also be
Writing when the results are
writing, and these results can be
11
Each July, one of the world’s largest folk-art festivals bring together artists from every corner
No change
brings
bringing
brought
12
The car the one still in the shop was damaged almost two months ago.
(almost two months ago).
(the one still in the shop)
(was damaged)
13
Noun:They now stand before Congress and the country, not complaining of the past, but simply asking for a better future.
before
now
future
the
14
We played the last song "Jailhouse Rock" and then closed the show.
(the last song)
("Jailhouse Rock")
(and then closed the show).
15
I can't wait to show you my new puppy (a goldendoodle.).
I can't wait to show you my new puppy a goldendoodle.
I can't wait to show you my new puppy (a goldendoodle).
I can't wait to show you my new puppy (A goldendoodle.).
no change
16
Replaces weak linking verb: In India, for example, Gandhi was tireless in his efforts to free India from British rule.
Gandhi was a leader in efforts to free India from British rule.
Gandhi seemed ceaseless in his efforts to free India from British rule.
Gandhi was effortful in freeing India from British rule,
Gandhi labored tirelessly to free India from British rule.
17
The author stated, "More doctors need to help the blindness epidemic." Roland 12.
stated, "More doctors need to help the blindness epidemic." (Roland 12).
Correct as is
stated, "More doctors need to help the blindness epidemic" (Roland 12).
(stated, )"More doctors need to help the blindness epidemic" (Roland 12).
18
Equipment for both types of large, expensive kayaks (are/is) similar.
is
are
19
Twenty percent of the order (have/has) been delivered.
has
have
20
Cynthia Moss has been studying elephants, since 1972 when she started the now-famous Amboselit Elephant Research Project
elephants' since 1972
elephants, since 1972 ,
No change
elephants since 1972
21
she _______ her fingers across the harp strings and creates a radiant soun
sweeps
are sweeping
sweep
were sweeping
22
Choose the correct answer
The seamstress's do great work.
none are correct
The seamstresses do great work.
The seamstresses' do great work.
23
Ken's family (eat/eats ) dinner together every Tuesday.
eats
eat
24
The group members (leave/leaves) in separate cars.
leaves
leave
25
I watched an elderly man with a portable chessboard playing chess against himself. Which is NOT acceptable?
played
who played
who was playing
as he played
26
My brochure (a lovely three-page spread was intended to entice travelers to an imaginary tropical island.
My brochure, (a lovely three page spread), was
My brochure (a lovely three-page spread) was intended to
a lovely three-page spread - was intended to entice
correct as is
27
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) was a famous aviator in the 20th century.
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937 - was a famous aviator in the 20th century.
correct as it is
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) was a (famous aviator) in the 20th century.
Amelia Earhart -1897-1937, was a (famous aviator) in the 20th century.
28
From the slide is it
Correct as it is
(around the third marking period), Im extremely prepared for all
school year (around the third marking period), I'm extremely
(of the school year) around the third marking period,
29
Twenty percent of the order (have/has) been delivered.
has
have
30
The bat and the catcher's mask (is/are) in the dugout.
are
is
31
This allowed the cave-creating process to be a process that repeated at different depths hundres of feet apart.
repeat again and again at various different depths.
no change
repeat at different depths.
repeat at different depths that varied
32
vidence of thawing in late summer. This follows several weeks of higher temperatures.
summer and this evidence follows
summer, and such thawing follows
summer, and this thawing follows
summer, following
33
Spaulding agreed that there was a need for appealing books for beginning readers. He thought he knew who should write
readers—namely, he
readers; and Spaulding
readers, and meanwhile he
readers, and he
34
We are near Alice Springs in January, which is considered the Australian summer Verb?
Austrailan
where
are
near
35
The Rolling Stones (were/was ) my dad's favorite rock group.
were
was
36
n India, for example, Gandhi was tireless in his efforts to free India from British rule.
for example, Gandhi was effortful in freeing India from British rule,
for example, Gandhi labored tirelessly to free India from British rule.
for example, Gandhi was a leader in efforts to free India from British
Gandhi seemed ceaseless in his efforts to free India from British rule.
37
Choose the correct sentence.
The two cities' weather is always warm.
The two cities weather is always warm.
none of the above
The two city's weather is always warm.
38
I saw the Trapezium star cluster illuminated by bright young stars nested in the neubula like birds' eggs in a nest.
bird eggs'
b. bird's eggs
birds eggs
No change
39
Which of the following uses the word apple as an adjective in the sentence?
Would you like to eat an apple?
The apple fell from the tree.
The tree held one red apple.
The apple tree was in the center of the yard.
40
In the novel the author declares , "There's a way to be good again" Smith 143.
be good again" (Smith 143).
be good again" (Smith p. 143).
be good again" (Smith page 143).
be good again." (Smith 143).
41
Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
Neither she nor I am getting the lunch special.
Neither she nor I are getting the lunch special.
Neither she nor I is getting the lunch special.
42
“Think of all those Sundays wasted in museums,” she would say.
boring Sundays wasted in pretentious museums,” my beautiful friend
depressing Sundays wasted in boring museums,” she would say.
lost Sundays wasted in museums,” she would say with passion.
wearying Sundays wasted in dusty, airless museums,” she would scowl.
43
Edgar Allan Poe 1809 - 1849 was a famous American poet, writer, and literary critic.
(Edgar Allan Poe 1809 - 1849 )was a famous American poet,
no change
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) was a famous American poet,
Edgar Allan Poe 1809 - 1849 (was a famous American poet)
44
This character (he’s real intense), he is, like, too calm to be sane.
formal: “This character, who has real intensity, is too calm at the end to
two: “This character is real intense. He is, like, too calm to be sane.”
Delete an unnecessary pronoun: “This character (he’s real intense) is, lik
language: “This character (he’s eerily intense), he is, like, too icy calm
45
The sun was blotted out as thousands of birds silhouettes appeared overhead.
birds sillhouette's
birds'
no change
bird's silhouettes
46
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences?Selected:
no change
one; by increasing the speed, we where we have the m
, and this increased speed reduces costs in
When compared to the old one, the new hardware runs at a faster rate, which
47
choose the answer that best corrects the underlined portion of the sentence. Lucas' hamster is sick. (Lucas=boy)
Luca's
Lucases'
No Change or Lucas's
Lucas's
48
Coming back to the farm, the gruesome scene was seen by everyone in the car.
the gruesome scene was seen by everyone in the car.
everyone in the car saw the gruesome scene.
the gruesome scene saw by everyone in the car.
the gruesome scene being seen by everyone in the car.
49
Clearly, I thought I made a mistake moon shone on the house those whom I had forgotten Cars screached out of nowhere.
Clearly
house
out of nowhere
whom I
50
Chose the correct answer from the last slide
(Franklin) 1706 -1790 was an influential American writer, scientist,
(1706 -1790) was an influential American writer, scientist, statesman,
(1706 -1790 - was an influential American writer,
Correct as is
51
adverb:I am hopeful that, after all fundraising efforts students will use the new fitness center when it is finally buil
I
after
finally
students
52
Clearly, I thought I made a mistake. The moon shone on the house.All those whom I had forgotten about Cars out of: noun
whom I
Clearly
house
out
53
Noun? They now stand before Congress and the country, not complaining of the past, but simply asking for a better future
the
future
now
before
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I like they're sandwiches more than those of other restaurants.
their
there
them
No change
55
The novelty of this comfortable work-from-home life, however, was promptly worn off quickly.
promptly wore
was promptly worn
wore
no change
56
There (is/are) at least three reasons why you should join the organization.
is
are
57
The works of artist Alan Chin has included elements inspired by both the California gold rush and the
includes
No change
having inclued
have included
58
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?
most exciting adventure
quiet and shy
into the woods
to be friendly
59
Roosevelt _______ to conserve the nation’s wilderness areas, a vow he upheld for his remaining six years in office.
will vow
vowed
is vowing
vows
60
It's often difficult for students to do well on tests for which they have not studied.
their
its
No change
they're
61
Which sentence uses parentheses correcty?
Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed).
Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed.).
Please read the analysis. (you'll be amazed).
Please read the analysis (you'll be amazed.)
62
Each of the jackets (cost/costs) too much.
costs
cost
63
A pencil or a pen (is/are) necessary to take the test.
are
is
64
Over time periods in which the weather changed drastically, sea levels rose and fell by hundreds of feet.
During this extended time,
no change
As time passed
Between ice ages and the more temperate eras that followed them,
65
Choose the correct sentence
You may not enter Mr. Harris's office without his permission.
You may not enter Mr. Harrises' office without his permission.
You may not enter Mr. Harrises office without his permission.
You may not enter Mr. Harris office without his permission.
66
Which=object to preposition
Obviously
whom I
towards
garden
67
From the beginning to the middle of the semester around the midterm season, I'm very diligent.
Correct as is
From the beginning to the middle (of the semester) around the midterm seaso
middle of the semester around the midterm season, (I'm very diligent)
middle of the semester (around the midterm season), I'm very diligent
68
adverb: after all our recent fundraising efforts, most students will use the new fitness center when it is finally built
After
fitness
finally
students
69
Juan and his sisters (want/wants) to put on a pet show.
wants
want
70
Choose the correct sentence below.
Her husbands wallet was full of curious items.
none of the above are correct
Her husband’s wallet was full of curious items.
Her husbands’ wallet was full of curious items.
71
They attended a benefit for a local charity Anna's Animals.
(Anna's Animals).
Correct as is
(for a local charity)
(benefit)
72
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?
to be friendly
quiet and shy
most exciting adventure
into the woods
73
Amplifying the voices and experiences of Black soldiers _______ of particular importance to Chester,
are
was
were
have been
74
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
Either the clerk or the secretary has the keys to the Land Rover.
Either the dogs or the cat has to go
Neither Simon or Gary do as they are told.
75
Yay! I am so glad you can make it. Which word in the sentence is an interjection?
I
so
glad
Yay
76
Alice Springs in January, which is considered the Australian summer, where temperatures range from 95 to 104. Verb?
Alice Springs
What
temperatures
is considered
77
I am going to visit my grandmom my dads mom today.
I am going to visit my grandmom (my dad's mom) today.
I am going to visit my grandmom (my dad's mom today.)
Correct as is
I am going to visit my grandmom (my dads mom) today.
78
They now stand before Congress and the country, not complaining of the past, but simply asking for a better future NOUN
stand
past
not
they
79
Colorful narrative illustrations and legendary heroes from Japanese folklore decorate their surfaces.
decorates
No change
has decorated
decorating
80
One of the pretty pink notebooks with purple flowers (is/are) yours.
is
are
81
Choose the correct sentence
I went to the editor-in-chiefs' house for dinner last night.
I went to the editor in chiefs' house for dinner last night.
I went to the editor-in-chief house for dinner last night.
I went to the editor-in-chief's house for dinner last night.
82
Which of the following uses the word school as an adjective in the sentence?
The school book was in the bottom of her desk drawer.
Would you like to go to school?
She schooled me in soccer today.
The school was far from my house
83
Which of the following uses the word apple as an adjective in the sentence?
The apple tree was in the center of the yard.
Would you like to eat an apple?
The apple fell from the tree.
The tree held one red apple.
84
Every year, our glee club's annual charity raises money to fund music education.
Our
no change
As a yearly charity event, our
Once a year, our
85
In which sentence does the word snow function as the object of a preposition?
We shoveled snow all afternoon and then had chili for supper.
The snow was too deep for us to walk through.
That storm in March gave us the last snow of the season.
When I dropped my ring into the snow, I panicked.
86
favorite part of visiting her grandparents; it had been her familie's for nearly a century and
families
no change
familys'
family's
87
Which sentences contain a prepositional phrase?
You see, Mixim does not like working alone.
Sadly, many dogs and cats have called the shelter home.
The detective, Max Mixim, works for several clients.
He helps people who are experiencing problems.
88
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Either Cassie or Marie pay the employees this afternoon.
Either Cassie or Marie pays the employees this afternoon.
89
Lillian had frozen four quarts of her grown berries, but she lost them after the storm knocks out power for eight days.
lost shold be changed to had lost
knocks should be changed to knocked
no change is necessary
had frozen should be changed to froze
90
Because Sammy had been eating all of the chocolate mint ice cream before she got home, Roxanne whacked him
was eating
ate
had eaten
no change
91
English is the best class of the day. Noun
day
English
is
class
92
Nobody on our team (desire/desires) to be the captain at the game.
desire
desires
93
The radiation that _______ during the decay of radioactive atomic nuclei is known as gamma radiation.
occurs
are occuring
have occurred
occur
94
But more pragmatically, the discipline
no change
speaking in a more pragmatic way
speaking in a way more pragmatically
in a more pragmatic-speaking way,
95
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?
on the tree
to be funny
exciting and bold
more quiet room
96
Which revision would most clearly increase the formality of Kelly’s first paragraph?
Add the word “approximately” after “bought”
word “dramatically” to “exponentially” in the phrase “grew dramatically.”
the word “junk” to “stuff” in the phrase “the amount of people’s stuff.”
Change “Explain this if you can.” to “Self-storage is a puzzle.”
97
Equipment for both types of large, expensive kayaks (are/is) similar
is
are
98
One-third of the participants (has/have) their cards.
have
has
99
William Shakespeares plays are the classes favorites.
William Shakespeare's plays' are the classes' favorites.
William Shakespeare's plays are the classes favorites.
William Shakespeare's plays are the classes' favorites.
no change
100
Each July, one of the world’s largest folk-art festivals bring together artists from every corner of the globe
no change
brought
bringing
brings
101
Your supposed to listen!
You're supposed to listen!
correct as is
. Your' supposed to listen!
You're supposed to - listen !
102
adverb: Fortunately, I am hopeful that, after all our recent fundraising efforts,
will
Fortunately
efforts
hopeful
103
In the article the author writes, "Theres a big reason for the increase in blindness in India" Parker 4.
"There's a big reason for the increase in blindness in India" Parker 4.
Correct as it is
"There's a big reason for the increase in blindness in India" (Parker 4).
"There's a big reason for the increase in blindness in India." (Parker 4).
104
Coming around the corner, the skyscrapers came clearly into view across the river. best revision to the sentence
No change
the river came clearly into view across the skyscrapers.
the people got a view of the skyscrapers across the river.
the skyscrapers come clearly into view across the river.
105
The pattern Box observed in 2012 may repeat itself again, with harmful effects on the Arctic ecosystem.
itself,
itself, with damage and
itself possibly,
no change
106
A few guests’ bags had been stolen that night.
Guests's
guest'
no change
guest's
107
Uh-oh, this looks bad. interjection
this
Uh-oh
bad
looks
108
I would like to see my aunt my moms sister over spring break.
Correct as is
I would like to see my aunt (my moms sister) over spring break.
I would like to see my aunt (my mom's sister) over spring break.
I would like to see my aunt (my mom's sister over spring break.)
109
Geisel’s story finally hit upon an image that became its basis: a cat wearing a battered stovepipe hat.
no change
an image that Geisel finally hit upon became thebasis of his story:
Geisel finally hit upon the image that became thebasis for his story:
the story was finally based on an image thatGeisel hit upon:
110
Charles' dog is sick.
charle's
charles
no change
charles's
111
They bought tickets for a concert for a local charity Carleys Children Home.
Carley's Children Home.
(Carley's Children Home).
(Carleys' Children Home).
(Carley's Children Home.)
112
The Fifties (is/are) the decade that some refer to has "Happy Days."
is
are
113
Benjamin Banneker, African American inventor and astronomer, grew up on his familys' farm in colonial Maryland
Family's
No change
families
families'
114
Neither the kangaroo nor the ostrich (was/were) awake.
were
was
115
The sisters volunteered their time to help at a local nonprofit organization Fredericks Food Bank.
at a local nonprofit organization (Frederick's Food Bank).
time to help at a local nonprofit organization (Frederick's Food Bank)
Correct as is
at a local nonprofit organization Frederick's Food Bank
116
Gerald went to three different grocery stores before he finally finds the brand of cereal he was looking for
will find
no change
has found
found
117
e, being the place in which most of his Sherlock Holmes stories had first appeared, and later wrote a book on the
no change
in which the magazine where
in which
being where

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