Grammar
True/False
All phrases must include a subject and verb.
False
All clauses must contain a subject and verb.
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London
Define - haggle
A persistent negotiation.
The experienced CFO haggled with me over the square-foot price of the building.
What is the correct article for the word 'university'?
A university
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington, D.C.
Define - novice
A person new or inexperienced at something.
Bart was a novice cyclist, and he made many mistakes.
True/False
Objects of prepositions usually function as the noun in a sentence.
False
Objects of prepositions can NEVER be a subject.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Define - ratify
A formal approval.
All but one state ratified the 2021 election.
What is the simple past and participle form of the verb 'sweep'?
sweep - swept - swept
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Define - barren
Something that is bleak or lifeless; unable to produce.
Many considered the midwest to be barren until farmers tried growing wheat and corn.
Give an example of the word 'call' as a noun and a verb.
Freddy called you five times today, what does he need?
Mark, you have a call on line 3; it's your daughter's school.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
Define - cease
To stop something.
The factory workers were forced to cease production of the Gen 7 car due to faulty brakes.