Grammar
Which sentence is correctly written?
a) They're going to they're house. b) Their going to there house. c) They're going to their house. d) There going to they're house.
c) They're going to their house.
Which sentence is an example of standard English, with no slang or use of vernacular?
A. Mountain biking is totally fun. Mountain biking is totally fun.
B. Mountain biking is one of the coolest sports out there. Mountain biking is one of the coolest sports out there.
C. Mountain biking is a popular, exciting sport and hobby for many biking enthusiasts. Mountain biking is a popular, exciting sport and hobby for many biking enthusiasts.
D. Mountain biking is a total adrenaline rush for all those who like to hang out and ride their bikes together. Mountain biking is a total adrenaline rush for all those who like to hang out and ride their bikes together.
C. Mountain biking is a popular, exciting sport and hobby for many biking enthusiasts. Mountain biking is a popular, exciting sport and hobby for many biking enthusiasts.
Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?
a) The book was read by Sarah.
b) Sarah read the book.
c) The cake was baked by Emily.
d) Emily baked the cake.
b) Sarah read the book.
Which use of an ellipsis is correct?
a) "I can't believe... that she did that!"
b) "I can't believe ... that she did that!"
c) "I can't believe that ... she did that!"
d) "I can't believe that she ... did that!"
Answer: c) "I can't believe that ... she did that!"
What is the central theme of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
a) Slow and steady wins the race.
b) Haste makes waste.
c) It's important to have confidence in oneself.
d) Cheaters never prosper.
Answer: a) Slow and steady wins the race.
(11) The next day, I couldn’t stop thinking about the special spot and asked my mother to take me back to her intermediate college. (12) My little sister complains about everything in every visit. (13) Since she had plans to visit her aunt, my mother asked my cousin, a college student, to take me to the clock tower near my mother’s old college. (14) It turned out to be more adventurous because he and I climbed up the ledge. (15) We ate samosas that Cousin Vinay had bought earlier and watched the city. (16) I loved everything—the wind in our hair, the city that felt so close and so far at the same time, and the clock telling us that time was moving.
Shiv has included an extraneous sentence in the third paragraph (sentences 11–16). Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?
Sentence 12
Which sentence has a formal style and tone?
Identify the sentence in active voice:
a) The window was opened by Jack. b) Jack opened the window. c) The letter was written by Mary. d) Mary wrote the letter.
b) Jack opened the window.
In which sentence is the ellipsis used properly?
a) "He said...that he would be here at 3."
b) "He said that...he would be here at 3."
c) "He said that he would...be here at 3."
d) "He said that he would be...here at 3."
Answer: b) "He said that...he would be here at 3."
What is the definition of theme in literature?
a) The main character's name
b) The setting where the story takes place
c) The central message or lesson conveyed by the text
d) The sequence of events in the plot
Answer: c) The central message or lesson conveyed by the text
Identify the sentence with the correct use of punctuation:
a) John, and Sarah went to the park. b) John and Sarah went to the park. c) John and, Sarah went to the park. d) John and Sarah, went to the park.
b) John and Sarah went to the park.
Which is NOT among the style choices a writer would use, if she is trying to establish and maintain a formal writing style?
Choose the sentence in active voice: a) The house was cleaned by the maid. b) The maid cleaned the house. c) The song was sung by the choir. d) The choir sang the song.
b) The maid cleaned the house.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis correctly?
a) "The cat...jumped over the fence."
b) "The cat jumped...over the fence."
c) "The cat jumped over...the fence."
d) "The cat jumped over the...fence."
Answer: b) "The cat jumped...over the fence."
"The old man sat alone on the weathered porch, watching the sun dip below the horizon. His wrinkled hands rested on the armrests of his rocking chair, and a soft sigh escaped his lips. Memories flooded his mind, each one a chapter in the story of his life. He remembered the laughter of his youth, the joys and sorrows of raising a family, and the quiet moments shared with his beloved wife, now gone. As darkness enveloped the world around him, he felt a sense of peace wash over him, knowing that despite life's hardships, love had been his guiding light."
What is the central theme of the passage?a) The passage explores the beauty of nature. b) The passage highlights the importance of family bonds. c) The passage discusses the challenges of aging. d) The passage focuses on the thrill of adventure.
Answer: b) The passage highlights the importance of family bonds
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement: a) She don't like to swim. b) She doesn't like to swim. c) She isn't like to swim. d) She not like to swim.
Answer: b) She doesn't like to swim.
In some elementary schools, it is typical for the early grades to have a snack-time at some point during the mid-morning. Some schools provide healthy snacks while still allowing students to bring snacks from home as well. The problem arises when students bring very unhealthy snacks from home--like cookies or even candy.
Judging by the tone of this passage, which sentence would be the BEST conclusion?
Which sentence is in the passive voice? a) James painted the fence. b) The fence was painted by James. c) The cat chased the mouse. d) Sarah baked cookies.
b) The fence was painted by James.
In which sentence is the ellipsis used properly?
a) "She was...unhappy...with the results."
b) "She was unhappy...with the...results."
c) "She was unhappy with the...results."
d) "She was unhappy with the results..."
Answer: c) "She was unhappy with the...results."
"The old man sat alone on the weathered porch, watching the sun dip below the horizon. His wrinkled hands rested on the armrests of his rocking chair, and a soft sigh escaped his lips. Memories flooded his mind, each one a chapter in the story of his life. He remembered the laughter of his youth, the joys and sorrows of raising a family, and the quiet moments shared with his beloved wife, now gone. As darkness enveloped the world around him, he felt a sense of peace wash over him, knowing that despite life's hardships, love had been his guiding light."
Which phrase from the passage best supports the identified theme? a) "The old man sat alone on the weathered porch" b) "His wrinkled hands rested on the armrests of his rocking chair" c) "Memories flooded his mind, each one a chapter in the story of his life" d) "As darkness enveloped the world around him, he felt a sense of peace"
Answer: c) "Memories flooded his mind, each one a chapter in the story of his life"
Identify the sentence with the correct use of pronouns: a) Him and I went to the store. b) Me and him went to the store. c) He and I went to the store. d) He and me went to the store.
Answer: c) He and I went to the store.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of formal language?
a) "Wanna grab some lunch?" b) "Would you like to have lunch together?" c) "Hey, let's go eat!" d) "Grabbing a bite?"
Answer: b) "Would you like to have lunch together?"
Select the sentence in active voice:
a) The ball was thrown by Tom. b) Tom threw the ball. c) The story was told by the teacher. d) The teacher told the story.
b) Tom threw the ball.
Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis?
a) "The...are falling."
b) "The leaves...are...falling."
c) "The leaves are...falling."
d) "The leaves are falling..."
Answer: c) "The leaves are...falling."