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Which of the following sentences contains a sentence fragment?
A) "In the heart of the bustling city."
B) "People from all walks of life enjoys the serenity."
C) "The park hosts various events."
D) "Volunteers gather every weekend."
A - "In the heart of the bustling city."
Select the sentence with the correct verb tense:
A) He goes to the gym yesterday.
B) He will goes to the gym tomorrow.
C) He went to the gym yesterday.
D) He go to the gym tomorrow.
C) He went to the gym yesterday.
3. Identify the sentence that uses hyperbole:
a) The leaves rustled in the wind.
b) Her smile was a mile wide.
c) The cake was sweet.
d) The cat slept on the mat.
b) Her smile was a mile wide.
Claim: Monarch butterflies navigate their journey using inherited instincts.
A) They travel in large groups called "kaleidoscopes."
B) Scientists are puzzled by their navigational abilities.
C) No single butterfly completes the entire journey.
D) They rely on inherited instincts to guide them.
D) They rely on inherited instincts to guide them.
Choose the correct definition for the bolded word in the sentence:
They could not afford to lose the new hatchlings.
2. (of an egg) open and produce a young animal.
3. conspire to devise (a plot or plan).
4. the rear door of a hatchback car.
2. (of an egg) open and produce a young animal.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:
"People from all walks of life enjoys the serenity."
People from all walks of life enjoy the serenity.
Which sentence uses prepositional phrases correctly?
A) The book is on the table, under the lamp.
B) The book is on under the lamp, table.
C) The book is the table, on under the lamp.
D) The book table is on, under the lamp.
A) The book is on the table, under the lamp.
Which of the following sentences best illustrates irony?
a) The fire station burned down.
b) The sun is shining brightly.
c) I have a ton of homework.
d) The grass is green.
a) The fire station burned down.
Claim: Monarch butterflies face various challenges during their migration.
A) They fly over 3,000 miles.
B) They rest in the same trees every year.
C) They encounter unpredictable weather and habitat loss.
D) Their migration plays a crucial ecological role.
C) They encounter unpredictable weather and habitat loss.
Use the bolded word to identify the correct definition of the word:
We were starving but mom said we had to wait to eat the cobbler.
1 a mender or maker of shoes and often of other leather goods
2 a clumsy workman
3 stones
4 a deep-dish fruit dessert with a thick top crust
4 a deep-dish fruit dessert with a thick top crust
Which of the following sentences are correctly written?
A) "Despite its small size. The park is home to a diverse array of plant species."
B) "Volunteers gather every weekend. To plant new flowers and clean up the area."
C) "Last year, a famous jazz musician performed, which attracted a large crowd."
D) "In maintaining the park's natural beauty."
C - "Last year, a famous jazz musician performed, which attracted a large crowd."
Identify the sentence with the correct comma usage:
A) The concert was long, but exciting.
B) The concert was long but, exciting.
C) The concert, was long but exciting.
D) The concert was, long but exciting.
A) The concert was long, but exciting.
Choose the sentence that best depicts imagery:
a) The mountain stood tall.
b) The icy wind cut through my jacket, chilling me to the bone.
c) He was very tired.
d) The sun set.
b) The icy wind cut through my jacket, chilling me to the bone.
Claim: The monarch migration is a continuous journey completed by multiple generations.
A) No single butterfly completes the entire round-trip.
B) They return to the same locations each year.
C) They rely on inherited instincts.
D) They face challenges such as habitat loss.
A) No single butterfly completes the entire round-trip.
What would means the same thing as exhausted in the paragraph?
Alex was exhausted after a week filled with exams and late-night study sessions. Despite feeling lethargic, he didn't want to miss the big football game on Friday night. His friends, noticing his lack of energy, encouraged him to take a short nap before the game.
A) feeling
B) encouraged
C)lethargic
D)exhausted
C)lethargic
Which sentence corrects the fragment: "The park, which is often overlooked by the busy commuters."?
A) "The park which often overlooked by the busy commuters."
B) "The park is often overlooked by the busy commuters."
C) "Often overlooked, the park by busy commuters."
D) "The park, overlooked often by busy commuters."
B - "The park is often overlooked by the busy commuters."
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated:
A) After the movie, we went home.
B) After the, movie we went home.
C) After, the movie we went home.
D) After the movie we, went home.
A) After the movie, we went home.
4. Which sentence uses imagery effectively?
a) The room was empty.
b) The smell of fresh-baked cookies filled the air, making my mouth water.
c) The book was interesting.
d) The music was played.
b) The smell of fresh-baked cookies filled the air, making my mouth water.
Claim: Monarch butterflies' migration benefits other species.
A) They face unpredictable weather conditions.
B) Their migration spans over 3,000 miles.
C) They pollinate flowers and serve as a food source.
D) They rely on inherited instincts for navigation.
C) They pollinate flowers and serve as a food source.
Choose the correct definition of the bolded word in the sentence:
He asked if the group had any reservations about the idea at hand.
1. the action of reserving something
2. an arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is booked or reserved for a particular person.
3. a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval; a doubt.
4. a right or interest retained in an estate being conveyed.
3. a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval; a doubt.
Combine these sentences correctly:
You never paid attention. in class. so you missed that, last assignment.
You never paid in attention in class, so you missed that last assignment.
Correct the sentence.
I needed to read them their essays sometime soon.
I needed to read the essays soon.
10. Identify the sentence that demonstrates situational irony:
a) A teacher who fails a spelling test.
b) A dog that barks loudly.
c) A quiet library.
d) A sunny day.
a) A teacher who fails a spelling test.
Claim: The monarch migration contributes to ecological balance.
A) They pollinate flowers along their route.
B)No single butterfly completes the entire round-trip.
C) Each generation continues the migration.
D) They face habitat loss during migration.
A) They pollinate flowers along their route.
Identify an antonym for the bolded word:
As the game progressed, Alex found himself rejuvenated by the excitement of the crowd and the adrenaline rush that came with the home team's victory. He described the atmosphere as "electric."
example: suppress, extinguish, tired