Parts of Speech/ Classification of Words
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100
A three-legged pit bull that played in a game of doggie baseball has won "Best in Show" at a local talent competition. Which word is NOT used as a modifier? A. three-legged B. pit bull C. doggie D. local
What is B, pit bull?
100
1. Steve bragged about his mother's chili. 2. Amy anticipated the first delicious spoonful. 3. The hair floating among the beef and beans killed her appetite. Which is the most clear and effective way to combine the above sentences? A. Although Steve bragged about his mother's chili, Amy anticipated the first delicious spoonful, and the hair floating among the beef and beans killed her appetite. B. Because Steve bragged about his mother's chili, Amy anticipated the first delicious spoonful; however, the hair floating among the beef and beans killed her appetite. C. Amy anticipated the first delicious spoonful of Steve's mother's chili that he bragged about, but the hair floating among the beef and beans killed her appetite. D. Steve's mother's chili, which he bragged about, killed Amy's appetite with the hair floating among the beef and beans although she anticipated the first delicious spoonful.
What is B, Because Steve bragged about his mother's chili, Amy anticipated the first delicious spoonful; however, the hair floating among the beef and beans killed her appetite.
100
Maria wasn't watching her plate of barbecue very carefully. So Santana, the family beagle, snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge. As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals. Which is not a complete sentence and should be revised?
What is "As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals."
100
The jellyfish tree is one of the most "rare" trees plants on earth. Which is the best antonym for rare? A. common B. strange C. colorful D. infrequent
What is A, common?
100
George decided to write about the birds he can see in his neighborhood. Which of these resources would most likely provide information to help him with his topic? A The American Wildlife Encyclopedia B Biology: Understanding Nature in Maryland C Scientific Research: American Migratory Birds D The North American Birdwatcher’s Guide Book
What is D, The North American Birdwatcher’s Guide Book?
200
Last night at 3:00 a.m., Tom got out of bed, walked outside, turned on the hose, and used it to soak the two tomcats whining and hissing under his bedroom window. What does the pronoun "it" refer to? A. Tom B. bed C. outside D. hose
What is D, hose?
200
1. Simon thinks that he has big, ugly toes. 2. He insists on wearing socks everywhere. 3. He wears socks at the beach, in the shower, and around the house. Which is the most clear and effective way to combine the above sentences? A. Because Simon thinks that he has big, ugly toes, he insists on wearing socks everywhere, including at the beach, in the shower, and around the house. B: Simon with the big ugly toes wears socks at the beach, in the shower, around the house, and everywhere. C: Wearing socks at the beach, in the shower, and around the house, Simon insists on wearing socks because he thinks that he has big, ugly toes. D: Simon thinks that he has big, ugly toes, so he insists on wearing socks everywhere, and he wears socks at the beach, in the shower, and around the house.
What is A: Because Simon thinks that he has big, ugly toes, he insists on wearing socks everywhere, including at the beach, in the shower, and around the house.
200
Ever since Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam. Guilt has consumed him. Even the blueberries floating in his cereal bowl seem like the accusing eyes of Dr. Gregory, his biology instructor. Which of these is not a complete sentence and should be revised?
What is "Ever since Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam."
200
The question is rather "ambiguous," open to more than one interpretation; so it was confusing. Which is the best synonym for ambiguous? A. vague B. disturbing C. detailed D. strange
What is A, vague?
200
Daniel wanted to learn about trees in the Baltimore area. Following which of these Internet links would most likely help Daniel locate the information he needs? A. Tree Conservation: Threats to certain species of trees B. Trees of Time and Place: Ways to encourage everyone to collect and plant tree seedlings C. Tree Varieties and Distribution: Information about trees, organized by region, species, and subspecies D. Trees in the Garden: Best bets and useful advice on planting, pruning, and general care of most trees
What is C, Tree Varieties and Distribution: Information about trees, organized by region, species, and subspecies
300
According to authorities, the man assaulted his neighbor with a jar of pickles. What is the subject of the sentence? A. authorities B. man C. neighbor D. jar
What is B, man?
300
1. Charles Kuralt's father took him on work-related trips. 2. Charles learned many things from his father. 3. The trips often lasted several days. Which is the mose clear and effective way to combine the above sentences? A. Even though Charles Kuralt learned many things from his father, his father would take him on work-related trips that often lasted several days. B. Lasting several days, Charles Kuralt's father took Charles on work-related trips, and Charles learned many things from his father on these trips. C. Charles Kuralt learned many things from his father, who would take him on work-related trips that often lasted several days. D. Charles Kuralt's father took Charles along on work-related trips, that often lasted several days, learning many things.
What is C, Charles Kuralt learned many things from his father, who would take him on work-related trips that often lasted several days.
300
James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator. Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor. The fruit bounced and rolled everywhere in an explosion of indigo. Which of these should be revised to correct an incomplete sentence?
What is "Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor."
300
People use the expression “once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare events in their lives. 1) Which of the following would be a good example of someone doing something “once in a blue moon”? A. Mary likes to go to the mountains every weekend. Mary goes to the mountains once in a blue moon. B. Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash. Tom takes out the trash once in a blue moon. C. Cindy hates to wash the dishes. Nevertheless, she does it every day. Cindy washes the dishes once in a blue moon. D. Ming sometimes forgets to do his homework. Ming forgets to do his homework once in a blue moon.
What is B, Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash. Tom takes out the trash once in a blue moon.
300
After reading about Eubie Blake, Jessica wanted to learn more about jazz music. Which of these books would provide her with the best introduction to jazz? A. Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Jazz B. Modern Jazz Piano: A Study in Harmony C. Jazz Genius: Biographies of American-Jazz Musicians D. Jump into Jazz: The Basics and Beyond for Jazz Dance Students
What is A, Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Jazz
400
Big Boy, which is a trained killer whale at Ocean World, tried to swallow a New Jersey toddler who wanted to pet Big Boy's nose. What is the subject of the verb "swallow"? A. Big Boy B. whale C. toddler D. nose
What is A, Big Boy?
400
1. My grandmother found a conch shell on a beach in Hawaii. 2. She gave me the conch shell. 3. It was a present for my birthday. Which is the most clear and effective way to combine the above sentences? A. Having found it on a beach in Hawaii, for my birthday, my grandmother gave me a conch shell as a present. B. For my birthday, my grandmother gave me a present of a conch shell, and she had found it on a beach in Hawaii. C. As a present for my birthday, my grandmother gave me a conch shell that she had found on a beach in Hawaii. D. After my grandmother had found a conch shell on a beah in Hawaii, she gave me, as a present for my birthday, the shell.
What is C, As a present for my birthday, my grandmother gave me a conch shell that she had found on a beach in Hawaii.
400
Richie loves to walk his friends' dogs at the Park. Beautiful women, Richie has learned, gravitate toward guys with cute dogs. Small dogs are good toy dogs are best. The smaller the better. Which of these is a run-on sentence and should be revised?
What is "Small dogs are good toy dogs are best."
400
“After all, the generation of nuclear energy may strike many as an esoteric process. However, given its relative simplicity, the way in which the NRTS reactor functions is widely comprehensible." As used in the sentences above, which is the best definition for esoteric? A. risky or dangerous B. highly scientific C. kept secret D. understood by few
What is D, understood by few?
400
Sarah used information from an Internet site about famous Marylanders in her essay. All of these would be included in the bibliographic citation for the Internet site EXCEPT: A. the title of the article B. the Internet site address C. the title of the Internet site D. the number of related links
What is D, the number of related links?
500
Although I was whispering as softly as I could, the woman reading the book yelled at me. What does the phrase "reading the book" describe? A. I B. whispering C. woman D. yelled
What is C, woman?
500
1. Saeng's mother started to dig a hole in the ground for the plant. 2. Saeng took the shovel and finished the planting. 3. Saeng's mother took the hot peppers and the bitter melons. 4. Saeng's mother went inside to start dinner. Which pair of sentences most clearly and effectively combines the ideas of the four sentences? A. After her mother had started to dig a hole in the ground for the plant, Saeng took the shovel and finished the planging. Meanwhile, Saeng's mother took the hot peppers and bitter melons and went inside to start dinner. B. Having started to dig a hole in the ground for the plant, the shovel was given to Saeng by her mother to finish the planting. Her mother then went inside to start dinner taking the hot peppers and the bitter melons with her. C. Saeng took the shovel and finished the planting after her mother had started digging a hold in the ground for the plant. In this way, Saeng's mother was able to go inside to start dinner, taking in the hot peppers and bitter melons. D. Saeng took the shovel and finished the planting after her mother started digging a hole in the ground for the plant. Saeng's mother took the hot peppers and bitter melons also going inside to start dinner.
What is A, fter her mother had started to dig a hole in the ground for the plant, Saeng took the shovel and finished the planging. Meanwhile, Saeng's mother took the hot peppers and bitter melons and went inside to start dinner.
500
Chet decided to get a huge Chinese dragon tattooed across his shoulder BLADES CHET quickly changed his mind when the piercing needle hit his skin. What is the correct way to edit the CAPS part of the sentence? A. blades, Chet B. blades: Chet C. blades; Chet D. Best as is
What is C, blades; Chet?
500
Jason is known for his athletic prowess. In his last game, he hit two home runs. Which is the best definition for the word "prowess?" A. Speed B. Score C. Skill D. Hunting
What is C, skill?
500
Which Internet site would most likely provide information about collecting gold recovered from the ship "SS Central America?" A. www.shipwrecks.org/treasurehunting The online treasure hunter forum provides a place to discuss shipwrecks. B. www.bookbrowse.com/nonfiction/excerpts The exciting adventure of the search for lost sea treasure is told in these excerpts. C. www.globalclassroom.org The shipwreck of the SS Central America is an adventure that dates back to the time of the Gold Rush. D. www.centralamericatreasures.com This is the official site of the company with the exclusive rights to sell itens salvaged from the SS Central America.
What is D, www.centralamericatreasures.com This is the official site of the company with the exclusive rights to sell itens salvaged from the SS Central America.
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