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Cashmere is the GREATLY expensive type of wool anyone can buy. Which word BEST replaces GREATLY in the sentence above? a. more b. costlier c. good d. most
What is d. most
100
The principal called last night, but she didn't announce the winners of the creativd-writing contest. Which type of sentence is this? a. compound-complex b. complex c. run-on d. compound
What is d. compound?
100
Jason Roberts told the class about his Grandparents in Macon. Which word in the sentence above is NOT capitalized correctly? a. Jason b. Roberts c. Grandparents d. Macon
What is c. Grandparents
100
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? a. Hanging on the limb, the cat cried for help. b. The dog woke the neighbors, barking so loudly. c. Scurrying under the grass, th eants raced for home. d. A swarm of bees buzzed happliy, finished for the day.
What is b. The dog woke the neighbors, barking so loudly.
100
During what part of the SEMESTER will we RECIEVE our TEACHERS' PROGRESS reports? Which of the capitalized words is misspelled? a. semester b. recieve c. teachers' d. progress
What is b. recieve?
200
The early history of Georgia and the other colonies fasinates me. Which word in the sentence above is NOT spelled correctly? a. early b. history c. colonies d. fasinates
What is d. fasinates
200
Placing a straight edge from opposite corners of a sheet of paper draw a line to divide the sheet into two equal triangles. Which type of sentence is shown above? a. simple b. complex c. compound d. compound-complex
What is b. complex?
200
In which sentence is the word EFFECT used INCORRECTLY? a. Did that play's effect win the game? b. Wind can effect my sinuses. c. I saw the effect of the lightning strike. d. That high score will have a positive effect on my grade.
What is b. Wind can effect my sinuses
200
Not Ralph but Tracy lost ___________ coat. Which pronoun best completes the sentence above? a. she b. her c. hers d. her's
What is b. her
200
Dawon fijnished his essay before anyone else. Since he had turned in his paper, he took one of the worksheets from Mr. Mifunes's desk. When his worksheet was complete, all the other students were finally finished writing. What word in the paragraph is a tranistional word? a. finished b. anyone c. complete d. since
What is d. since?
300
The _____________ flowers are the ones that also have the nicest scents. What word BEST completes the sentence above? a. pretty b. prettiest c. prettier d. more pretty
What is b. prettiest
300
The bell has rung, close your books and put down your pencils. Which type of sentence is this? a. compound-complex b. complex c. run-on d. compound
What is c. run-on?
300
Which sentence uses an incorrect possessive? a. My two sister's pen pals wrote on the same day. b. The mother's smiles were polite and caring. c. No field trips can be taken without the principal's permission. d. My kitten's toys are scattered all over the floor.
What is b The mother's smiles were polite and caring.
300
Anacondas ______________their prey to death before they eat it. Which verb best completes the sentence above? a. squeeze b. squeezes c. squeezed d. squeezing
What is a. squeeze
300
Cleaning house is a constant chore. Many modern cleansers make the job simple, but there are safety tips to follow. Some cleansers should never be mixed. They can create a new substance that can give off harmful fumes. Which detail should be added to the paragraph above? a. Check the wrning label on each cleanser before you use it. b. If you aren't sure about the cleansers you use, then don't clean house. c. Sponges are very useful when cleaning. Chemistry can help explain some risks.
What is a. Check the warning label on each cleanser before you use it.
400
Of the two sweaters, I like the red one ______________. Which word BEST completes the sentence above? a. best b. better c. good d. most
What is b. better?
400
1. Do you save postage stamps? 2. Some postage stamps can be very valuable, some are worth millions of dollars usually they are stamps that have mistakes. 3. The "upside-down Jenny" was printed in 1918 with an airplane printed upside down. 4. Only a few were sold before the mistake was noticed. Which sentence in the passage is a run-on? a. sentence 2 b. sentence 3 c. sentence 4 d. sentence 1
What is a. sentence 2?
400
There are many ways to save energy and help the environment. Which would NOT be a supporting detail for this topic sentence? a. Turn the heat down to 68 degrees, and you will still be comfortable. b. Make sure to turn off lights when you leave a room. c. Insulate the windows so heat does not escape. d. Money not spent on energy bills can be used for other purchases.
What is d. Money not spent on energy bills can be used for other purchases.
400
Haley SPEND the day shopping with her grandmother. Which verb best replaces SPEND in the sentence above? a. will spend b. spending c. spended d. am spending
What is a. will spend
400
Which of the following is a simple sentence? a. Hold on tight, because this is a sharp curve. b. Read the directions and answer each question. c. Which one of the classes has not done a book report? d. Since she won the race, she goes on to the finals.
What is c. Which one of the classes has not done a book report?
500
Joe _____________ polishing his skis for winter vacation. Which word BEST completes the sentence above? a. is b. were c. are d. am
What is a. is?
500
Which of the following is a simple sentence? a. If you have any questions, wait until the speech is over. b. When will the mail arrive, and may I open it when it does? c. Few people enjoy listening to bragging. d. The top still shows an indentation, so leave the cake in the oven a little longer.
What is c. Few people enjoy listening to bragging.
500
Which sentence is NOT correctly written for a final draft? a. Summer days bring direct sunlight to a hemisphere, while winter sun is not as direct. b. In summer the hemisphere tilts toward the sun, and in winter it tilts away. c. These changes occur, because of the movement of the earth: it orbits around the sun. d. When one hemisphere is having summer, the other is having winter.
What is c. These changes occur, because of the movement of the earth: it orbits around the sun.
500
Among the members of the team, IT were the players who needed the most work. What pronoun best replaces IT in the sentence above? a. them b. its c. they d. their
What is c. they
500
A note card should contain a. every fact written out as a sentence. b. a topic sentence for one paragraph. c. the source of each fact in a report. d. small groups of facts that relate to each other.
What is d. small groups of facts that relate to each other