Sentence Structure
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Language Lottery
Grab Bag
100
I didn't realize that you were the one who saved the lady from the burning building, but now that you say so, I do recognize your picture from the paper. Is this sentence: A.simple B.compound-complex C. complex D. compound
B. compound-complex
100
Which of the following sentences is not punctuated correctly? A. Bananas, which are often eaten with cereal, are a good source of vitamins. B. The new diner, which is open 24 hours, is owned by Carter and Caleb Dyess. C. Mr. Feldman, who is an architect, designed the library. D. The person, who broke my flower vase, should admit it.
D. The person, who broke my flower vase, should admit it.
100
Which of the following words is not spelled correctly? F. contagious G. cooperative H. enthusiastic J. exagerate
J. exagerate [exaggerate]
100
What is wrong with the following sentence? We will need the following rulers, calculators, pencils, and erasers.
Needs a colon after "following".
100
If you do not come to my birthday party, I will cry in my bathroom until I die is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
200
What type of sentence is the following? You should go to sleep, for the test is tomorrow. A. simple B. compound-complex C. compound D. complex
C. compound
200
Which of the following sentences is correct? A. One of the children is not paying attention. B. The rings in my jewelry box needs to be polished. C. Either Lesley or Veronica have to babysit Jada. D. Anyone going to the show are welcome to join me.
A. One of the children is not paying attention.
200
Which list contains words that are all spelled correctly? F. unique, thoroughly, occasionaly G. pursuit, organized, aquaintance H. secrecy, routine, familar J. serial, foliage, feminine
J. serial, foliage, feminine
200
Which is correct? A. My guests included Billy, who came from down the street, Mark, who I know from church, and Lorraine, who has been my friend a long time. B. My guests included Billy, who came from down the street: Mark, who I know from church: and Lorraine, who has been my friend a long time. C. My guests included Billy, who came from down the street - Mark, who I know from church - and Lorraine, who has been my friend a long time. D. My guests included Billy, who came from down the street; Mark, who I know from church; and Lorraine, who has been my friend a long time.
D. My guests included Billy, who came from down the street; Mark, who I know from church; and Lorraine, who has been my friend a long time.
200
Her answer was about as fast as molasses pouring in winter. What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
300
(44) Which of the following sentences uses the emphatic form of the verb? F. Sarah does fifteen minutes of serious aerobic exercise every morning before school. G. Regardless of her repeated absences, I do accept the excuse that Rebecca simply forgot about the meeting. H. During our breaks from school, my brother Anthony does more than his share of chores around the house. J. Annabelle and Dylan do more work in one day at the homeless shelter than five other volunteers do in a week.
G
300
Which of the following sentence contains an adjective clause? A. The boy that I dated briefly is stalking me. B. I get sad whenever I think about our time together. C. Whenever he got mad, he threw a tantrum. D. However, I do not like him because he is crazy.
A. The boy that I dated briefly is stalking me.
300
Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A. Several of the girls was suspended over the incident. B. Many of the players were able to ride the bus to the game. C. Someone are screaming your name. D. Everybody on the team were jumping up and down.
B. Many of the players were able to ride the bus to the game.
300
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A. Blake raced, down the field, determined, to score the winning touchdown. B. Jarred Stevens in my opinion, will make an excellent class president. C. Our teacher will not, as you know, allow cell phones in the room. D. For a thrilling end to our vacation I think, we should try para sailing.
C. Our teacher will not, as you know, allow cell phones in the room.
300
Allen's apple is actually an alien from another planet is an example of what type of sound device?
Assonance - the repetition of vowel sounds.
400
What type of sentence is the following. George Washington, who was the first president of the United States, had wooden teeth and wore a wig! A. simple B. compound-complex C. compound D. complex
D. complex
400
Which of the following sentences does not have an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement? F. Dana ate three pieces of the cake before she realized she had eaten them. G. Jenna earned five dollars and spent them at the movies the same afternoon. H. Douglas ran the race in just two minutes and fifteen seconds, but they seemed longer. J. Brett saved three-quarters of his allowance for a new camera, but they were not enough.
F. Dana ate three pieces of the cake before she realized she had eaten them.
400
Read the following sentence. The area around the campground was pleasant to see. Which of the following replacements for this sentence includes descriptive detail? A. The peaceful campground was the perfect spot for a summer vacation. B. The stately pine trees stood like tall soldiers guarding the campground. C. The natural beauty of the area made the campground a wonderful location. D. The campground appeared to provide a tranquil escape from everyday life.
B. The stately pine trees stood like tall soldiers guarding the campground.
400
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly? ****All CAPS is in the place of Italics or Underlining**** A. "The Road Not Taken" is a poem by Robert Frost. B. CHARLOTTE'S WEB is Elizabeth's favorite book. C. I read an article called DESERT FLOWERS for school. D. She sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game.
C. I read an article called DESERT FLOWERS for school.
400
Turning in my final exam, I felt the weight of the world disappear. What is "turning in my final exam" an example of?
Participle or participial phrase; can end in -d, -ed or -ing but modifies a noun or pronoun and acts like an adjective.
500
Which of the following sentences contains an adverb clause? A. Because they did not have a lot of money, the younger kids wore hand-me-downs. B. There was a lot of noise, which her parents thought were too much. C. My great grandfather grew up in a family of thirteen children. D. It was fun living in a house with many children, for there was never a dull moment.
A. Because they did not have a lot of money, the younger kids wore hand-me-downs. [It answers "Why"]
500
Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A. Neither Mary nor Jane were able to leave the concert early. B. The plumbers and the electricians was not happy their paycheck. C. Either Karen or Charlie has to help with refreshments. D. Many of the students was crying after the movie.
C. Either Karen or Charlie has to help with refreshments.
500
Which sentence uses correct parallel structure? A. The puppy liked to curl up beside me, resting his head on my lap, and scratch his ears with his hind paws. B. The camp offers different activities, such as hiking in the woods, swimming in the lake, and roasting marshmallows at night. C. New drivers must become comfortable switching lanes, checking their blind spots before turning, and how to parallel park. D. The guests were delighted to learn that the chef had prepared several appetizers, three different entrees and a dessert.
B. The camp offers different activities, such as hiking in the woods, swimming in the lake, and roasting marshmallows at night.
500
Reading allows one to explore other places, people and time periods without ever leaving one's chair. In this sentence, reading is acting as a ___________.
Gerund; ends in -ing and acts like a noun (subject).
500
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement? A.Each of the students are responsible for turning in their registration forms on time. B.Neither family nor friends are going to miss the opening night performance. C.Three years are a long time to wait until the next presidential election. D.The committee are deciding on the new regulations.
B.Neither family nor friends are going to miss the opening night performance.
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