Vocab
Describe a "placid" place.
Many possible answers.
Calm and still.
Fill in the blank with the proper verb:
The rhythm of the pounding waves _______ calming.
The rhythm of the pounding waves is calming.
List the FANBOYS.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Correct the error(s) in the following sentence:
Your ice cream will melt, you should eat it quickly.
Your ice cream will melt, so you should eat it quickly.
Fill in the blank with the proper gerund or infinitive:
I need _________ (ask) you a question.
I need to ask you a question.
Define "partisan."
Devoted to a cause or party (usually negative connotation)
Fill in the blank with the proper pronoun:
Everyone here has to complete ________ own work.
Everyone here has to complete his or her own work.
What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating: combine two clauses of equal importance, and always use commas
Subordinating: combine a main clause and a supporting clause, and sometimes use commas
Correct the error(s) in the following sentence:
There were things which he stretched, however mainly he told the truth.
There were things which he stretched. However, mainly he told the truth.
Fill in the blank with the proper gerund or infinitive:
Stop _____________ (kick) the ball into the river.
Stop kicking the ball into the river.
Use "renown" in a sentence.
Many possible answers.
Fill in the blank with the proper verb:
Neither the basket nor the apples _______ expensive.
Neither the basket nor the apples are expensive.
Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction.
Valerie loves skiing on Mt. Ranier. Valerie went there every winter with her family.
Valerie loves skiing on Mt. Ranier, where she went every winter with her family.
Correct the error(s) in the following sentence:
Moe and Hank are planning on carpooling to the party will dance and to celebrate.
Moe and Hank are planning on carpooling to the party, dancing, and celebrating.
Fill in the blank with the proper gerund or infinitive:
___________ (choose) as MVP was the highlight of Paul's career.
Being chosen as MVP was the highlight of Paul's career.
Explain the difference between the words "compel," "prompt," and "oblige."
Compel: force someone to do something
Prompt: cause something to happen
Oblige: bind someone with a responsibility
Fill in the blank with the proper verb:
Every lion, tiger, and bear at the zoo ________ hungry around noon.
Every lion, tiger, and bear at the zoo is hungry around noon.
Combine the following sentences using "nor."
Kelly doesn't know anything about Biology. Kelly doesn't have any experience working in a lab.
Kelly doesn't know anything about Biology, nor does she have any experience working in a lab.
Kelly neither knows anything about Biology nor has any experience working in a lab.
Correct the error(s) in the following sentence:
While they were waiting for the exam to start; small groups of nervous students glanced over their notes drank coffee and were whispering to each other.
While they were waiting for the exam to start, small groups of nervous students glanced over their notes, drank coffee, and whispered to each other.
Fill in the blank with the proper gerund or infinitive:
It's alright _________________ (make) mistakes in the past, as long as you are sorry for them now.
It's alright to have made mistakes in the past, as long as you are sorry for them now.
What is the noun form of "tedious"?
Tedium
Fill in the blank with the proper pronoun:
Let's ask the jazz band for __________ opinions.
Let's ask the jazz band for their opinions.
Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction.
Daniel stops eating junk food. Daniel will not lose weight.
Unless Daniel stops eating junk food, he will not lose weight.
Correct the error(s) in the following sentence:
A Christmas frost had come at midsummer a white December storm had whirled over June, ice glazed the ripe apples snow drifts crushed the delicate roses.
A Christmas frost had come at midsummer as a white December storm had whirled over June. Ice glazed the ripe apples, and snow drifts crushed the delicate roses.
Fill in the blank with the proper gerund or infinitive:
I would like ___________ (mention) by the boss yesterday; I did so much work that went unnoticed.
I would like to have been mentioned by the boss yesterday; I did so much work that went unnoticed.