What was the outcome of Phillis’s examination?

Eighteen men signed a document stating that Phillis wrote her poems

the place where he or she was born.

The dog liked to run. "The dog" is the subject. Why is "the dog" the subject?

It is the who or what of the sentence

you told your ideas about what he or she should do

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

Phillis works hard to prepare for her examination.

the way that something turns out or what happens at the end of it.

a bundle of sheets held together.

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1
What would be the first simple sentence from the compound sentence "I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain."
I wanted to go outside, but.
I wanted to go outside.
But it started to rain.
It started to rain.
2
Where does the comma go in this sentence? I wanted to go outside but it started to rain.
After but
Before outside
Before but
After it
3
What was the outcome of Phillis’s examination?
Eighteen men signed a document stating that Phillis wrote her poems
Phillis was allowed to recite her poetry at the public hall
Phillis lost the rights to her poems and never published her book.
Susanna Wheatley’s friends asked Phillis to read more of her poems.
4
homeland
a bundle of sheets held together.
the place where he or she was born.
you told your ideas about what he or she should do
the way that something turns out or what happens at the end of it.
5
Which comes first; comma or conjunction?
Conjuction
Comma
6
What would be the second simple sentence from the compound sentence "I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain."
I wanted to go outside.
I wanted to go outside, but.
It started to rain.
But it started to rain.
7
What is the subject of this sentence? Inside the cave waited the bear.
Waited the bear
The bear
Inside the cave
The cave
8
The dog liked to run. "The dog" is the subject. Why is "the dog" the subject?
The dog
It is the who or what of the sentence
Because it is the subject
It is what the subject did
9
The dog liked to run. "Liked to run" is the predicate. Why is "liked to run" the predicate?
The dog
It is the who or what of the sentence
Because it is the subject
It is what the subject did
10
advised
you told your ideas about what he or she should do
the place where he or she was born.
the way that something turns out or what happens at the end of it.
a bundle of sheets held together.
11
Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
Phillis works hard to prepare for her examination.
Phillis reads many books to get ideas for her poetry.
Phillis becomes close friends with Nathaniel and Mary.
Phillis recites her poetry at the public hall.
12
The cat slept on the couch and the dog slept in the yard. Where should the comma go?
before couch
After and
after the
Before and
13
What is the subject in this sentence: "The dog ran quickly through the park."
ran quickly through the park
ran quickly
The dog
Dog
14
According to the passage, why does Phillis care so much about passing her test?
She wants to thank the Wheatley twins for teaching her.
She wants to return to her family in Africa
She wants to publish a book
She wants to get a job that pays more money.
15
consented
the way that something turns out or what happens at the end of it.
a bundle of sheets held together.
agreed to it.
the place where he or she was born.
16
What is the predicate in this sentence? On the table sat the book.
On the table sat
the book
the table
Sat the book
17
outcome
the place where he or she was born.
a bundle of sheets held together.
the way that something turns out or what happens at the end of it.
you told your ideas about what he or she should do
18
sheaf
agreed to it.
the place where he or she was born.
the way that something turns out or what happens at the end of it.
a bundle of sheets held together.
19
What is the predicate in this sentence: "The dog ran quickly through the park."
The dog
ran quickly
Dog
ran quickly through the park
20
What is the subject of the sentence "My dog chased the ball."
dog
My dog
the ball
ball
21
Why did Phillis begin writing poetry?
She needed to earn extra money
She was inspired by reading it
She was bored with Latin
She had to teach the Wheatley twins

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