Sentence Structure
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses is called this.
n Samantha wanted a new cell phone. She worked all summer at the local Dairy Queen. She wasn’t able to attend parties, movies, or beach trips because she worked so many hours. By September 1st she had enough money to purchase the phone. When she got it home, she realized it wasn’t much different than the one she had.
Which is the BEST theme?
A. Work hard to achieve goals in life.
B. A young girl works all summer for a cell phone.
C. People should never work summer jobs.
D. Be careful what you wish for.
D. Be careful what you wish for.
Describe pi
The ratio of its circumference to its diameter
Anna Margolis, President of Charities in America, asked for substantial donations.
What does this mean?
A. Donations from all family members.
B. Donations that are tax deductible.
C. Donations in large amounts.
D. Donations for children in need.
C. Donations in large amounts.
(1) Last weekend, my family and I goes to the state fair.
1. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change goes to went
B. Change goes to going
C. Change goes to go
D. Make no change
A. Change "goes" to "went"
The sentence is in past tense, so "went" correctly matches the tense.
What is the verb or predicate?
The action or state of being in a sentence.
Open heart and open mind, On a journey of a lifetime. Love and respect all, Get back up when you fall.
Which word BEST sums up the central idea of this poem?
A. Integrity
B. Vacation
C. Encouragement
D. Candor
A. Integrity
Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way. It's a personality trait that we admire, since it means a person has a moral compass that doesn't waver. It literally means having "wholeness" of character, just as an integer is a "whole number" with no fractions.
Two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is?
90
(1) My school bus is as slow as molasses in winter. (2) It takes forever to get to my stop in the morning. (3) My teeth chatter as I wait in subzero temperatures for it to arrive. (4) It is the bane of my existence. (5) If I could drive at 13 years of age, my life would be much easier.
Which sentence has an example of onomatopoeia?
3) My teeth chatter as I wait in subzero temperatures for it to arrive.
Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word, such as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with it
(2) We was so excited to ride the Ferris wheel, eat funnel cakes, and play games.
2. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change was to were
B. Change was to is
C. Insert a comma after excited
D. Make no change
A. Change "was" to "were"
The subject "We" is plural, so the verb should be "were" instead of "was."
What is a comma splice?
A sentence that is wrongly joined by commas.
We’ve all had that spark of inspiration where we’ve wanted to do something that will outlast our physical form. Then we share the idea with friends, family and work colleagues and get told to quit while we’re ahead. I’m telling you not to quit. I’m telling you that you are capable of making worldwide change. I began blogging in 2014 and thought it was only going to be a side hobby that was a bit of fun. Fast forward to now and I’m reaching millions of people a month and inspiring people to live a better life and help others along the way. If I can do it, you can too.
Which is the BEST summary of this excerpt?
A. People should blog about their personal feelings.
B. Ordinary people can make a difference in the world.
C. People who try to stop you from doing something are usually jealous.
D. Everyone needs to commit themselves to a long-term project.
B. Ordinary people can make a difference in the world.
Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is?
180
Juan decided he didn’t want to hang around with Bert anymore, because Bert is too capricious.
What does “capricious” mean?
A. impulsive
B. tedious
C. fragile
D. uncoordinated
A. impulsive
(4) After exploring the fair for hours we were tired, but we had a great time.
3. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 4?
A. Change were to was
B. Insert a comma after hours
C. Change we had to we has
D. Make no change
B. Insert a comma after "hours"
Explanation: This sentence is a compound sentence, and a comma is needed before the conjunction "but."
This word can combine two sentences: "She studied hard, ___ she passed the test."
What is "so"?
In The Battle of the Bogarts, the three Bogart children battle the wicked King of Summerlin, who steals from the poor. It took three long and challenging battles, but the children defeated the king in the end. The oldest child, Meredith, led the final rebellion with a team of overzealous ostriches. At the end, she was crowned queen. Peace reigned in the City of Emerald for years to come.
What is the theme?
A. There is never a good reason to fight.
B. The importance of being crowned king or queen.
C. In the end, good triumphs over evil.
D. A girl leads a battle.
C. In the end, good triumphs over evil.
Is cash an asset or liability?
Asset
"Life is a highway that takes us through green pastures, vast deserts, and rocky mountains. Sometimes your car breaks down or you run out of gas, and sometimes you get lost. Friends are the roadmaps that help you get where you're going."
What is this paragraph an example of?
A. Hyphenated modifiers
B. Historical Allusion
C. Extended Metaphor
D. Literary Allusion
C. Extended Metaphor
An extended metaphor is a metaphor that unfolds across multiple lines or even paragraphs of a text, making use of multiple interrelated metaphors within an overarching one. So while "life is a highway" is a simple metaphor, it becomes an extended metaphor in this example.
(1) Jacob loves reading books about science he especially enjoys learning about space and astronomy
1. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change loves to love
B. Insert a comma after science
C. Change he to He
D. Make no change
B. Insert a comma after "science"
This sentence is a compound sentence, so a comma is needed before the conjunction "he."
Combine the following sentences: "He loves to read. He buys books often."
What is "He loves to read, so he buys books often."
We are the dry wind, but broken shadows of our former selves. Left with nothing but the jealousy in our hearts.
What is the overall tone of this poem?
A. Bitter
B. Excited
C. Formal
D. Humble
A. Bitter
Is a mortgage an asset or liability?
Liability
The way I look at it, someone needs to start doing something about diseases. What's the big deal? People are dying. But the average person doesn't think twice about it until it affects them. Or someone they know.
Which is the BEST word to describe the tone of this excerpt?
A. Formal
B. Critical
C. Hopeless
D. Enthusiastic
B. Critical
But the average person doesn't think twice about it until it affects them. Or someone they know.
(2) He have a large collection of books on planets, stars, and galaxies.
2. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change have to has
B. Change collection to collections
C. Insert a comma after planets
D. Make no change
A. Change "have" to "has"
The subject "He" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."