Writing
In an article about the pros of owning a dog, where would this topic sentence make the most sense?
a. In the introduction paragraph.
b. In a body paragraph after the first one.
c. In the first body paragraph.
d. In the conclusion paragraph.
In a body paragraph after the first one.
Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement?
A. Each of my sisters have their rooms.
B. Marco’s car needs a new transmission and a new clutch.
C. My cat don’t fit through the kitty door because its stomach is so fat.
D. Drinking water help you have more energy.
B. Marco’s car needs a new transmission and a new clutch.
The suffx -tain means
hold
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Fix this sentence!
Although Jane was tired she swam twenty-four laps in the pool.
Although Jane was tired, she swam twenty-four laps in the pool.
What would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the many activities to do on Cape Cod?
a. Cape Cod is a great place to visit.
b. From biking to surfing, there are endless things to do on Cape Cod.
c. Cape Cod is gorgeous any time of year.
d. Cape Cod is one of the most visited spots in America.
b. From biking to surfing, there are endless things to do on Cape Cod.
Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.
a. Daydreaming about her favorite book, Imani suddenly walked into a tree.
b. Daydreaming about her favorite book, a tree suddenly smacked Imani's face.
c. Daydreaming about her favorite book, suddenly a tree smacked Imani’s face.
a. Daydreaming about her favorite book, Imani suddenly walked into a tree.
What does subordinate mean?
Because the assistant manager was the manager’s subordinate, he had to work on Christmas Day while the manager had the day off to spend with her family.
someone in a lower position
How many bones do adult humans have?
206
Fix this sentence:
“I believe” said Dan “that anyone who studies hard will do well.”
“I believe,” said Dan, “that anyone who studies hard will do well.”
A good conclusion should:
a. Wrap up your main points.
b. Sum up the thesis statement.
c. End memorably
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Tania found a gold women’s wedding ring lying on the sidewalk.
a. dangling modifier
b. misplaced modifier
c. Nothing! It's perfect!
b. misplaced modifier
feeling
What is the capital of Alaska?
Juneau
Fix this sentence:
Before, the storm hit we made sure to secure all outdoor furniture.
Before the storm hit, we made sure to secure all outdoor furniture.
Skunks are nocturnal animals. This means that they sleep during the day and are active when it is dark outside. Skunks cannot see very well, but they have excellent senses of smell and hearing, but they cannot see very well in the daylight. _______________ skunks would rather move around during the night. In fact, most skunks are killed when they happen to wander onto roads and are hit by cars. They cannot see where they are at very well and walk into these dangerous areas.
A. Even though
B. Because
C. In addition
D. Therefore
D. Therefore
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a. John enjoyed Graham Greene’s book for he thought it fascinating and well-written.
b. John enjoyed Graham Greene’s book, because he thought it was fascinating and well-written.
c. John enjoyed Graham Greene’s book because he thought it was fascinating and well-written.
c. John enjoyed Graham Greene’s book because he thought it was fascinating and well-written.
refute means
to prove wrong
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Fix this sentence:
The old rusty car sat in the driveway.
The old, rusty car sat in the driveway.
Four men stood on a patch of grass rolling colored balls that were the size of baseballs. One man jumped with joy when the green ball he tossed hit the red ball that the man before him threw. What were these guys doing? They were lawn bowling, of course!
What word in this paragraph would be considered too informal for a school essay?
A. man
B. tossed
C. guys
D. they're
C. guys
Fix this sentence:
He sold lemonade to people in paper cups and thanked them with a smile.
He sold lemonade in paper cups to people and thanked them with a smile.
aptitude means
natural ability or talent
Which sea creature has three hearts?
Octopus
Fix this sentence:
My brother, who is a doctor lives in New York.
My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.