Assigned Readings
Zora Neale Hurston is the author of which poem that was assigned in class?
"Sweat"
Place or remove a comma(s) where needed.
During the 1920s, and early 1930s, the US government placed a prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Incorrect: During the 1920s, and early 1930s, the US government placed a prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Correct: During the 1920s and early 1930s, the US government placed a prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Insert lose and loose in the correct places.
I always manage to _______ my _______-fitting tank top.
I always manage to _______ my _______-fitting tank top.
I always manage to lose my loose-fitting tank top.
Complete the sentence fragment.
Because of the rain.
Example Answers:
We decided to cancel the picnic because of the rain.
The power went out because of the rain.
protection granted by a country for a political refugee who has left their native country, or a place of safety
Used in a sentence: Many political refugees seek _______ when they believe they will be killed in their native country if they’re forced to return.
HINT: a _ _ _ _ m
asylum
In Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper", what was the narrator suffering from?
depression
Place or remove a comma(s) where needed.
The couple set up camp in the desert, laid down, and then stared, at the myriad of stars across the sky.
Incorrect: The couple set up camp in the desert, laid down, and then stared, at the myriad of stars across the sky.
Correct: The couple set up camp in the desert, laid down, and then stared at the myriad of stars across the sky.
Insert sale and sell in the correct places.
If you're looking for a brand that _______s affordable designer bags, Michael Kors might have a few on _______.
If you're looking for a brand that _______s affordable designer bags, Michael Kors might have a few on _______.
If you're looking for a brand that sells affordable designer bags, Michael Kors might have a few on sale.
Fix the run-on sentence.
For his mom's sake, Jacob tried his best to finish the meal he does not like casserole.
Possible Answers:
For his mom's sake, Jacob tried his best to finish the unappetizing meal; he does not like casserole.
For his mom's sake, Jacob tried his best to finish the meal. He does not like casserole.
For his mom's sake, Jacob tried his best to finish the meal, but he does not like casserole.
one who creates maps
Used in a sentence: Where they previously had to sketch terrains and locations by hand, _______ have utilized computer software to create stunning maps.
HINT: c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ r
cartographer
This quote is from _______.
"When she abandoned herself a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. She said it over and over under her breath: "free, free, free!"
Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"
Place or remove a comma(s) where needed.
On November 19 1929 Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains.
Incorrect: On November 19 1929 Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains.
Correct: On November 19, 1929, Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains.
Insert to, two, and too in the correct places.
_______ many times, students go _______ their adviser to set up their classes, but only have _______ of their five classes picked out.
_______ many times, students go _______ their adviser to set up their classes, but only have _______ of their five classes picked out.
Too many times, students go to their adviser to set up their classes, but only have two of their five classes picked out.
Complete the sentence fragment.
loves the color red.
(cannot just use He, She, or a proper noun)
Example Answers:
We can tell the toddler loves the color red by his outfit choice today.
Mike's mom loves the color red, so he bought her red roses.
behavior that is well-mannered
Used in a sentence: It’s easy to be a sore loser, but it’s hard to show _______ after losing a championship game.
HINT: d _ _ _ _ _ m
decorum
True or False: In "Barn Burning", Sarty Snopes is the serial arsonist.
False
Abner Snopes (Sarty's father) is the serial arsonist.
Place or remove a comma(s) where needed.
“The boy in the brown hoodie” whispered Sue “is the new football captain.”
Incorrect: “The boy in the brown hoodie” whispered Sue, “is the new football captain.”
Correct: “The boy in the brown hoodie,” whispered Sue, “is the new football captain.”
Insert their, they're, and there in the correct places.
Molly and John's parents live in Canada, so _______ flying to Quebec to be _______ with them for _______ fortieth wedding anniversary.
Molly and John's parents live in Canada, so _______ flying to Quebec to be _______ with them for _______ fortieth wedding anniversary.
Molly and John's parents live in Canada, so they're flying to Quebec to be there with them for their fortieth wedding anniversary.
Fix the run-on sentence.
According to studies, disagreements over money lead to most divorces lack of communication is another reason, too.
Possible Answers:
According to studies, disagreements over money lead to most divorces. However, lack of communication is another reason, too.
According to studies, disagreements over money lead to most divorces, but lack of communication is another reason, too.
According to studies, disagreements over money lead to most divorces; lack of communication is another reason, too.
According to studies, disagreements over money lead to most divorces. Lack of communication is another reason, too.
abusive and bitter attack through speech or writing
Used in a sentence: Many employees would make a _______ against their boss if there was no risk of getting fired because of it.
HINT: d _ _ _ _ _ _ e
diatribe
During which movement did Zora Neale Hurston, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Kate Chopin write their stories?
feminist movement
Place or remove comma(s) as needed.
Last week Terry's cousin moved to 389 Central Street Providence Rhode Island 20786.
Incorrect: Last week Terry's cousin moved to 389 Central Street Providence Rhode Island 20786.
Correct: Last week, Terry's cousin moved to 389 Central Street, Providence, Rhode Island 20786.
Insert affect and effect in the correct places.
The cold weather _______ed the crops; the _______ of the cold weather was a lower yield.
The cold weather _______ed the crops; the _______ of the cold weather was a lower yield.
The cold weather affected the crops; the effect of the cold weather was a lower yield.
Fill in the blank.
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more _______ clauses are connected improperly.
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses (also known as complete sentences) are connected improperly.
to turn an already bad situation worse
Used in a sentence: He already felt shameful after losing his job, and his girlfriend breaking up with him an hour later only _______d his mood.
HINT: e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e
exacerbate