Subject/Verb Agreement
Over the past year, Jonelle (has, have) been collecting articles about Olympic gymnasts.
has
Is the following sentence correct?
Flying over the barrier and into the stands, the fan could not escape the foul ball.
No
"Flying over the barrier and into the stands, the fan could not escape the foul ball" contains a misplaced modifier.
A) Lucy, a friendly cat, wandered into our yard.
B) Lucy a friendly gray cat, wandered into our yard.
C) Lucy, a friendly gray cat wandered into our yard.
A) Lucy, a friendly cat, wandered into our yard.
seclusion
A) a false belief or opinion.
B) the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
C) the state of being isolated, kept apart, or withdrawn into solitude.
C) the state of being isolated, kept apart, or withdrawn into solitude.
What is the name of the wizarding school that Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts
Most of the members of the committee generally (decide, decides) on its course of action pretty quickly.
decide
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
A) While eating a croissant, Josh waved to the crowd.
B) Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten.
C) Having eaten lunch, the girl turned on the laptop.
B) Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten.
A) Angela vowed to never return to New Jersey she hates the Garden State.
B) Angela vowed to never return to New Jersey, she hates the Garden State.
C) Angela vowed to never return to New Jersey; she hates the Garden State.
C) Angela vowed to never return to New Jersey; she hates the Garden State.
Scarcity:
A) Abundance
B) A lack of
C) Just enough
B) A lack of
Which planet in our solar system reaches the highest temperature (approximately 700 degrees F)?
Venus
There (is/are) three strawberries left.
There are three strawberries left.
Is this sentence correct?
Surrounded by allegations of mismanagement, shareholders demanded the resignation of the company’s president.
No
"Surrounded by allegations of mismanagement, shareholders demanded the resignation of the company’s president" contains a misplaced modifier.
A) Phil went to the movies three times last week; because it was too hot to do much else.
B) Phil went to the movies three times last week. Because it was too hot to do much else.
C) Phil went to the movies three times last week, because it was too hot to do much else.
C) Phil went to the movies three times last week, because it was too hot to do much else.
Accolade:
A) Greed
B) An award or honor
C) A modern piece of technology
B) an award or honor
What do paleontologists study?
Fossils
Tom, along with Jim, (go / goes) swimming almost every morning.
Tom, along with Jim, goes swimming almost every morning.
A) Having finished studying, Aaron's cookies began baking.
B) Having finished studying, Aaron baked cookies.
C) Having finished studying, the cookies began baking.
B) Having finished studying, Aaron baked cookies.
A) Anthony opened a new pizzeria -- the best in the neighborhood -- and it is thriving.
B) Anthony opened a new pizzeria; the best in the neighborhood, and it is thriving.
C) Anthony opened a new pizzeria, the best in the neighborhood and it is thriving.
A) Anthony opened a new pizzeria -- the best in the neighborhood -- and it is thriving.
derivative
A) not original; secondary.
B) being under compulsion to succeed or excel.
C) ready or inclined to fight.
A) not original; secondary.
What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
Having reached the state semifinals, the team (are, is) celebrating its achievements.
Having reached the state semifinals, the team is celebrating its achievements.
Which of the following sentences does not contain a misplaced modifier?
A) Dyed purple, Bella enjoys the blanket.
B) Jumping up, the kitten caught the treat.
C) Eating the kettle corn, the bag crunched.
B) Jumping up, the kitten caught the treat.
Find all four punctuation mistakes in the paragraph:
Sofia attended college in London she studied to become a doctor. Was a very difficult time. Despite facing many challenges, many of which were beyond Sofia's control she did exceptionally well. Her degree was well deserved.
Sofia attended college in London. She studied to become a doctor.
It was a very difficult time.
Despite facing many challenges, many of which were beyond Sofia's control, she did exceptionally well.
Her degree was well-deserved.
Affable:
A) Easy to talk to
B) Gullible
C) Overconfident or conceited
A) Easy to talk to
Which animal can sleep for up to 3 years?
snail