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100
An adventurous dog that played in a game of catch has won "Best Dog Catcher" at a local competition. Which word is NOT used as a modifier? A. adventurous B. dog C. local
B. dog
100
Identify the adjective along with the word it modifies. Years ago, American television featured shows in which people sang beautifully.
Adjective = American Word it modifies = television
100
Which of these is not a complete sentence and should be revised? A. Maria wasn't watching her plate of barbecue very carefully. B. Santana, the family beagle, snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge. C. As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals.
C. As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals.
100
Gabby decided to write about the most populated cities in America. Which of these resources would most likely provide information to help her with her topic? A. Atlas of America B. Population Growth: Understanding Why Cities Grow Rapidly C. Stuffed Like Sardines: America's Most Densely Populated Cities
C. Stuffed Like Sardines: America's Most Densely Populated Cities
100
Read the following sentence. Then choose the clearest and most effective revision of the sentence. I was excited when I saw myself on the six o'clock news, and I called all my friends, and they turned on their televisions. A. Excited, I called my friends, and when I saw myself on the six o'clock news, they turned on their televisions. B. Excited, I saw myself on the six o'clock news, and I called my friends, and they turned on their televisions. C. Excited, I called my friends to tell them to turn on their televisions when I saw myself on the six o'clock news.
C. Excited, I called my friends to tell them to turn on their televisions when I saw myself on the six o'clock news.
200
This morning at 6:00 a.m., my mom got out of bed, walked to the bathroom, wet a face towel, and used it to wake me up by squeezing out the water onto my face. What does the pronoun "it" refer to? A. Tom B. bed C. face towel
C. face towel
200
In the sentence below, which word is used as an adverb? She is a good dancer, who dances really well. a. she b. really c. dances
B. really
200
Which of these is not a complete sentence and should be revised? A. When Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam. B. He felt guilty. C. The fruit in his cereal bowl seemed like the accusing eyes of Dr. Gregory, his biology teacher.
A. When Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam.
200
Which of these books would help a reader understand the beauty of the Falkland Islands? A. Amazing Islands of the South Atlantic B. The Falkland Islands: A Visual Journey C. Conflicts in History: The Falkland Islands
B. The Falkland Islands: A Visual Journey
200
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. Mark Twain's writing style is sophisticated and his humor is timeless, and readers find his books appealing. A. Readers find Mark Twain's style sophisticated, and his humor is timeless, so his books appeal to them. B. Readers whose style is sophisticated and whose humor is timeless find Mark Twain's books appealing. C. Readers find Mark Twain's books appealing because his writing style is sophisticated and his humor is timeless.
C. Readers find Mark Twain's books appealing because his writing style is sophisticated and his humor is timeless.
300
According to the other students, the girl pulled out a knife on her teacher. What/Who is the subject of the sentence? A. students B. girl C. teacher
B. girl
300
The man with the chain saw was cutting this beautiful wood, not into lumber but into fireplace logs. Which word is used as a modifier and NOT as a noun? a. saw b. wood c. fireplace
C. fireplace
300
Which of these should be revised to correct an incomplete sentence? A. James opened the door of his refrigerator. B. Which caused a bag of grapes to fall to the floor. C. The fruit rolled around everywhere like little pebbles.
B. Which caused a bag of grapes to fall to the floor.
300
Avery would like to learn about beaches along the Gold Coast. Which of these would be the best source containing descriptive information about vacations on Gold Coast beaches? A. A Road Atlas of the Gold Coast B. A Visitor's Guide to the Gold Coast C. A Collector's Guide to Gold Coast Sea Shells
B. A Visitor's Guide to the Gold Coast
300
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. To go to the movies and also to have pizza with my friends are both things I always look forward to. A. I always look forward to going to the movies and to having pizza with my friends. B. I always look forward to going to the movies and to have pizza with my friends. C. I always look forward to my friends and I going to the movies and to have pizza.
A. I always look forward to going to the movies and to having pizza with my friends.
400
Max, the friendliest dog on the street, tried to play with the new neighbor who wanted to pet its nose. What is the subject of the verb "play"? A. Max B. dog C. neighbor
A. Max
400
The pond forms in places where old stream beds are stopped up. ALL of the following words are used as nouns in the sentence EXCEPT: a. stream b. places c. pond
a. stream
400
Which of these is a run-on sentence that should be revised? A. Richie loves to walk his friends' dogs at the park. B. Beautiful women like guys with cute dogs. C. Small dogs are good toy dogs are best.
C. Small dogs are good toy dogs are best.
400
Bettina wants to write a short report about the current president of the United States. Which of these would most likely include biographical information about the current president? A. the Internet website for the president B. the White House website C. an encyclopedia about all the former U.S. presidents
A. the Internet website for the president
400
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. Fairmont Heights has won only two games, and they have their fans’ support, and opponents respect them. A. Although Fairmont Heights has won only two games, they have their fans’ support and their opponents’ respect. B. Because they are respected by opponents and supported by fans, Fairmont Heights has won only two games. C. Although they have fans supporting them and they have opponents respecting them, Fairmont Heights has won only two games.
A. Although Fairmont Heights has won only two games, they have their fans’ support and their opponents’ respect.
500
Although I was humming as quietly as I could, the old man reading the book looked sternly at me. To whom or what does the phrase "reading the book" refer? A. I B. walking C. man
C. man
500
A subject and verb should agree in number (singular or plural) even when other words come between them. Which sentence should Saeed edit using this rule? A. The Bay is also home to some of the state’s most amazing aquatic life. B. Decades of pollution and neglect have led to the endangerment of these plants and animals. C. Other toxic materials harms the underwater grasses in the Bay.
C. materials harms (should be materials harm)
500
Jerome decided to get a new TATTOO, IT hurt a lot when he was done. What is the correct way to edit the CAPS part of the sentence? A. tattoo, it B. tattoo: it C. tattoo; it
C. tattoo; it
500
Jamal chose to learn more about painting techniques. Which of these websites would help Jamal the most? A. Introduction to Painting B. Paint Like an Expert: Tips and Suggestions on How to Become the Perfect Painter! C. Masters of Painting: Feel free to browse through the list of painters on the left, and be sure to read the articles on the right.
B. Paint Like an Expert: Tips and Suggestions on How to Become the Perfect Painter!
500
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. A few inches of snow fell, canceling the game because the principal thought the roads were dangerous. A. The principal thought the roads were dangerous, so after a few inches of snow fell she canceled the game. B. The principal thought the roads were dangerous because a few inches of snow fell, and the game was canceled. C. The principal canceled the game because she thought the roads were dangerous after a few inches of snow fell.
C. The principal canceled the game because she thought the roads were dangerous after a few inches of snow fell.