English Quiz 1 - Sentences and Paragraphs

A sentence must have more than one word. True or False?

False

take away, limit, or oppose =

but

show a consequence =

therefore

Choose the correct definition of the italicized word below. continuity

uninterrupted

A new paragraph is needed for a change of time. True or False?

True

Select the proper description of the following group of words. A scientist has developed a cactus without thorns.

complete sentence

Select the proper description of the following group of words. Baby crabs scuttled for shelter under the rocks and shells.

complete sentence

Select the proper description of the following group of words. Slalom skiers race against the clock.

complete sentence

Check the punctuation of the following sentence. He likes autumn, but he does not enjoy winter.

correct

Check the punctuation of the following sentence. I like apples. However, I do not like bananas.

correct

Check the punctuation of the following sentence. I like apples; however, I do not like bananas.

correct

Choose the category of connective used in the following example. The train was late. Soon it came rushing down the track.

show time relationship

using more than one connective =

double transition

repeating a word, phrase, pace, or pattern of a prior paragraph =

echo

indicate order =

first

introduce an illustration =

for instance

Select the proper description of the following group of words. On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, the Wright Brothers.

fragment: contains no predicate

Select the proper description of the following group of words. The brilliant sunset over the desert.

fragment: contains no predicate

Select the proper description of the following group of words. Studied the lesson carefully.

fragment: contains no subject

add ideas =

furthermore

Choose the correct definition of the italicized word below. ambiguous

having two or more possible meanings

Choose the correct definition of the italicized word below. cohesion

holding firmly together

repetition of an idea =

in other words

show space relation =

in the distance

Check the punctuation of the following sentence. Hard work gives a person a sense of satisfaction, likewise, it helps to pay the bills.

incorrect

Check the punctuation of the following sentence. I like apples however, I do not like bananas.

incorrect

show time relation =

meanwhile

Choose the correct definition of the italicized word below. abstract

not concrete, unseen

referring to words of a previous speaker =

qoutation

asking an opinion, then giving the response =

question and answer