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#english #grammar
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Dave is from the south; now he lives in the north.
Dave is from the South; now he lives in the North.
Dave is from the south; now he lives in the North.
correct as is
Dave is from the South; now he lives in the north.
2
Verbal Irony
The use idioms
Saying a little white lie
Saying the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)
Speaking the truth
3
A complex sentence is...
two independent clauses joined
two or more dependent clauses joined
one dependent and one independent clause joined together
4
What two punctuation marks usually surround a conjunctive adverb?
semicolon and a comma
a semicolon and a question mark
2 commas
a comma and a period
5
An independent clause is a clause that...
cannot stand alone; it's a fragment
can stand alone; a complete thought
always comes first in a sentence
is often misrepresented
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dramatic irony
the opposite of what you expect
the audience knows more than the characters
a brief and in direct reference to a person, place, or thing
a speaker speaks something contradictory to what is intended
7
Which one is correct?
The dogs are barking, and there tails are wagging.
The dogs are barking, and their tails are wagging.
The dogs are barking, and the tails is wag.
The dogs are barking, and they're tails are wagging.
8
What would be an example of perserverance
Taking out the trash
Finishing your homework even when you are tired
Petting your dog
Eating your lunch quickly
9
impassion
inflame
passion
excite
v. to fill with passion; to inflame; to excite
10
Of the following, which is best dessert?
brownies
icecream
cheesecake
cookies
11
Which is an example of a independent clause?
Marcus fell down
Sam, Sara, and Sue
If I forget to set my alarm
When I called my mom
12
The correct way to punctuate the word "however" in a sentence is...
:however:
, however,
;however,
,however:
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A clause is...
a group of words that have a subject and a verb
a phrase that begins with a preposition
a list of directional words
14
Would you rather
have universal respect or unlimited power?
power
respect
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I’ve never opened myself this way. Life is ours; we live it our way.
only one independent clause
One depdendent and one independent clause
three independent clauses
Two independent clauses
16
Anything wrong with the following? Bob is from the South, so he has an accent.
South should be south
correct
no comma needed
17
Of these, which is the best color?
green
blue
red
yellow
18
What are ethics?
your favorite time of day
guidelines that state whether something is right or wrong
malware that states whether something is right or wrong
the last meal of the day
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Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
exaggerated statements or claims not mean to be taken literally
Keep away from or stop yourself from doing
Arranging ideas and details of belief based on evidence and experience
20
Which is a comma splice?
I went to the store, my cart was laden to the top
When you right the essay, make sure you embellish the important stuff
Ever since Jack was maimed, he just stays in his room
As soon as I conjured the idea, I ran downstairs to tell my mom
21
Which is correctly punctuated?
Sue is the best player; however, she only scored one point today.
Sue is the best player however: she only scored one point today.
Sue is the best player, however, she only score one point today.
Sue is the best player, However she only scored one point today.
22
Definition of: Indifference
To be honest
Caring very deeply or having sympathy
T o be confused
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
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aversion
fear
clustered
dislike
uncool
24
There, Their, or They're? ________ are going to Disneyland.
There
They're
Their
25
I cannot change you, I must replace you.
complex sentence
compound sentence
comma splice
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Definition of Aversion
a feeling of dislike
to be bored
to not care
to strongly like
27
What is perseverance?
Doing something despite how difficult it is
Working together
Inspiring othes
Having empathy
28
Look at underlined part....“Thunder only happens when it’s
raining, players
only love you when they’re playing.”
raining. Players
correct as is
raining; Players
raining; and players
29
Which is correct?
Mary had a party, yesterday and received lots of presents.
Mary had a party yesterday, and; received lots of presents.
Mary had a party yesterday and received lots of presents.
Mary had a party yesterday, and received lots of presents.
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You may trod me in the very dirt But still,
like dust
, I'll rise
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Simile
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Alliteration
Arranging ideas and details of belief based on evidence and experience
Keep away from or stop yourself from doing
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
exaggerated statements or claims not mean to be taken literally
32
If you are apathetic, ...
you hate to lose
you are concerned
you are emotional
you don't care
33
If you are 'beset' with worry, that means you are _____wit worry.
overcome
overcome
overcome
overcome
34
We drove east for six hours.
correct as is
We drove East for six hours.
We drove east for 6 hours.
We drove East for 6 hours.
35
Which of the following is NOT an example of alliteration?
Lady Gaga was nominated for nine Golden Globes.
LeBron definitely dunked on that Detroit player.
She couldn't stand her silly siblings.
She drove her Ferrari really quickly.
36
Which is correct?
Keith was the fastest on the team; and he earned the MVP award.
We went to the football, and watched our team dominate.
The mundane class caused Tim to fall asleep and fail his test.
We went to the football, and watched our team dominate.
37
Which is correctly written?
We drove to visit Bob who lives in the south.
We drove to visit Bob who lives in the South.
38
What is the definition of empower ?
having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
a hope or ambition of achieving something.
give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
make part of one's nature by learning or unconscious assimilation.
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A dependent/subordinate clause is a clause that...
cannot stand alone; it's a fragment
represents that most important part of a sentence
can stand alone; it's a complete thought
40
Of these, which is the scariest?
spiders
clowns
ocean
heights
41
When we looked through the old photo album, I began to get sentimental. Sentimental means...
a little tired
kind of bored
confused
feel emotional
42
Identify the following: I cannot change you, I must replace you.
complex sentence
dependent clauses
comma splice
fragment
43
When should North, East, South, West be capitalized?
Always.
When they are being used as regional directions.
When they are being used as places. " the word 'the' comes before"
When they are being used as directions.
44
To make a compound sentence, you must have two independent clauses joined by...
a semicolon followed by a conjunction
a comma only after the first clause
a semicolon OR a comma with a conjunction
45
What is Situational Irony?
pork and beans
when audience is aware of something that the character isn't
when the exact opposite of what is meant to happen, happens.
someone says the opposite of what they really feel/mean.
46
Bradley will CHERISH the book Carla gave him.
hate, dislike
hide
carry with him
love, adore
47
You may trod me in the very dirtBut still, like dust, I’ll rise.
consonance
alliteration
48
If you are 'beset' with worry, that means you are _____with worry.
overcome
overcome
overcome
overcome
49
What is a comma splice?
When a comma is added to a sentence.
There is no comma! Where is the comma?
When a comma is placed after the first word in a sentence.
When a comma has incorrectly joined two independent clauses.
50
What Is The Definition Of Formal?
Famous For A Long Time
A Plan For Reaching A Goal
A Sudden Complete Change
Follows Set Traditions Or Rules
51
Which is punctuated correctly?
I paid a lot for my house; nevertheless, it was worth it.
I paid a lot for my house; nevertheless; it was worth it.
I paid a lot for my house. nevertheless, it was worth it.
I paid a lot for my house, nevertheless, it was worth it.
52
Aversion and __________ are synonyms.
encourage
remember
loathe
adore
53
Choose the comma splice
I don't like to run, it is not very fun.
Running nonstop, Zach became very tired during the game.
Since I am tall, I play basketball.
I don't like soccer; it is not exciting.
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synonym of indifference
attentive
flabbergasted
apathy
amazed
