Grammar
What is the complete subject of this sentence?
Mary's new backpack is purple and white.
Mary's new backpack
The comma is incorrectly placed in this sentence. Where should it go?
He didn't want to go to the dentist yet, he went anyway.
It should go between "dentist" and "yet."
He didn't want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.
What does the word scanned mean in the sentence below?
The librarian scanned the bookshelves for the book about otters.
A. shouted at
B. looked over
C. guessed the size of
D. asked questions about
B. looked over
What is the difference between formal and informal language?
Formal language is proper, while informal language is casual and may use slang.
What is the complete predicate for this sentence?
Two of my teachers live near me.
live near me.
The comma is incorrectly placed in this sentence. Where should it go?
I really want, to go to work but I am too sick to drive.
It should go between "work" and "but."
I really want to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
What does the word prodded mean in the sentence below?
No one needed to be prodded to buy an item at the class bake sale.
A. asked
B. guessed
C. pushed
D. wished
C. pushed
Which word is an example of informal language?
"Miata would make a good prez, but I think I would make a truly great one."
prez
Is this a compound sentence? Why or why not?
Sue went to the store, but she forgot to buy a loaf of bread.
Yes. It is made of two smaller sentences and joined by one of the "FANBOYS." (for and nor but or yet so)
The comma is incorrectly placed in this sentence. Where should it go?
The photographer, held up a bear and the little boy smiled.
It should go between "bear" and " and."
The photographer held up a bear, and the little boy smiled.
What does the word beckoned mean in the sentence below?
The cheerleaders beckoned the fans to join them in a cheer for the team.
A. laughed
B. looked
C. sang
D. signaled
D. signaled
What does Rudy mean when he tells some students to "knock it off?"
He means they should stop whatever they are doing.
Create a compound sentence with these two smaller sentences.
Everyone was busy.
I went to the movie alone.
Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone.
The comma is incorrectly placed in this sentence. Where should it go?
Should we start class now or should we wait, for everyone to get here?
It should go between "now" and "or."
Should we start class now, or should we wait for everyone to get here?
What does the word inflated mean in the sentence below?
The students inflated balloons to decorate the classroom for their fall party.
A. filled with air
B. cleaned with soap
C. fixed with a patch
D. placed water inside
A. filled with air
What lesson does Miata learn from running for office?
Miata learns that it is more important to help people than to be popular.
OR
Miata learns that she can accomplish her goals even if she is not class president.
Create a compound sentence with these two smaller sentences.
Brenda worked hard on the election.
Max did not do any work.
Brenda worked hard on the election, but Max did not do any work.
The comma is incorrectly placed in this sentence. Where should it go?
He didn’t study last, night nor did he read his book.
It should go between "night" and "nor."
He didn't study last night, nor did her read his book.
What does the word gradually mean in the sentence below?
The train gradually gained speed.
A. usually
B. quickly
C. little by little
D. with great effort
C. little by little
Describe Miata's relationship with her father.
Miata's father likes to tease her. They seem to get along.