Vocab
Grammar Rules/Terms
Punctuation
Sentence Revision
Subject/Verb Agreement
100
define colloquial
(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
100
How do you correctly use a semicolon? (hint: there are three correct answers)
What is to join two complete thoughts/independent clauses, before transitional words, or to separate items in a long list
100
This sentence needs either commas or semicolons: The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second however, it could not think spontaneously.
The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second; however, it could not think spontaneously.
100
Although Bradley Hall is regularly populated by students, close study of the building as a structure is seldom undertaken by them.
Bradley Hall is usually filled with students who do not study the building as a structure.
100
The correct form of the following sentence: Each student in our class (come/comes) from California, but my brother and sister (come/comes) from North Carolina.
What is COMES, COME
200
define disinterested
What is OBJECTIVE; NOT INFLUENCED
200
A group of words that could stand as their own sentence is called:
What is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
200
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you. B) You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you. C) You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you. D) You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.
What is B
200
It is expected that the new schedule will be announced by the bus company within the next few days.
The bus company will probably announce its schedule during the next few days.
200
The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
What is WANT
300
What is the difference between Illicit and Elicit
Elicit is a verb meaning to bring out or to evoke. Illicit is an adjective meaning unlawful. The reporter was unable to elicit information from the police about illicit drug traffic.
300
Is the tense of this sentence correct? I was terribly disappointed with my grade because I studied very hard.
What is NO Change 'Studied' to 'Had studied'
300
How many commas are needed: The contractor testified that the house was completed and that the work had been done properly.
What is NONE
300
Taylor brought some candy back from Europe. It wasn't shaped like American candy. The candy tasted kind of strange to him.
Taylor brought some strange-tasting candy back from Europe that wasn't shaped like American candy.
300
The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
What is GREETS
400
What is the difference between Criteria and Criterion?
Criteria is the plural form of Criterion
400
A or AN __ eggplant __ honorable discharge __ intelligent man
What is ALL AN an eggplant an honorable discharge an intelligent man
400
How many commas are needed? Madame de Stael was an attractive gracious lady.
What is ONE Madame de Stael was an attractive, gracious lady.
400
Does this contain a fragment? In the seventh grade every young boy goes out for football. To prove to himself and his parents that he is a man.
Yes! The second sentence is a dependent clause!
400
The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
What is DEBATES
500
Define Enormity
Extreme evil. Not to be confused with enormous.
500
What is a dangling modifier?
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. A modifier (modifies the first part of the sentence): Having finished the assignment, Jill turned on the TV. A dangling modifier (there is no 'doer' of the action): Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
500
Where are commas needed? Jillian who had worked in the dress shop all summer hoped to work there again during the Christmas holidays.
Jillian, who had worked in the dress shop all summer, hoped to work there again during the Christmas holidays.
500
Does this contain a fragment: Within each group, a wide range of features to choose from. It was difficult to distinguish between them.
Yes! Within each group, a wide range of features to choose from. (no main verb)
500
The committee (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
What is LEAD
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