JCM Final

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? At close to 60 years old, Madonna dances and sings like she's 30 - at least that's what her promoters will tell you. At close to 60 years old, Madonna dances and sings like she's 30: at least that's what her promoters will tell you. At close to 60 years old, Madonna dances and sings like she's 30 at least that's what her promoters will tell you. At close to 60 years old, Madonna dances and sings like she's 30, at least that's what her promoters will tell you.

A

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Some experts now believe that a "space elevator" is well within the bounds of possibility - maybe even within our lifetimes. Some experts now believe that a "space elevator" is well within the bounds of possibility: maybe even within our lifetimes. Some experts now believe that a "space elevator" is well within the bounds of possibility; maybe even within our lifetimes. Some experts now believe that a "space elevator" is well within the bounds of possibility. Maybe even within our lifetimes.

A

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Thomas is survived by his parents, Susan and Ernie Yountz of Covington, Georgia; his grandmother, Sarah T. Huston of Moultrie, Georgia; and his aunt, Verna Quenton of Winston-Salem. Thomas is survived by his parents, Susan and Ernie Yountz of Covington, Georgia, his grandmother, Sarah T. Huston of Moultrie, Georgia, and his aunt, Verna Quenton of Winston-Salem. Thomas is survived by his parents, Susan and Ernie Yountz of Covington, Georgia - his grandmother, Sarah T. Huston of Moultrie, Georgia - and his aunt, Verna Quenton of Winston-Salem.

A

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? You walk out your back door, and you are on the beach; your front door, and you are in Kapiolani Park; your side door, and you can walk to Waikiki. You walk out your back door, and you are on the beach, your front door, and you are in Kapiolani Park, your side door, and you can walk to Waikiki. You walk out your back door and you are on the beach your front door and you are in Kapiolani Park your side door and you can walk to Waikiki. You walk out your back door, and you are on the beach: your front door, and you are in Kapiolani Park: your side door, and you can walk to Waikiki.

A

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Harmony Tools Inc. is on Johnson Avenue in Smithfield, California. Harmony Tools, Inc. is on Johnson Ave. in Smithfield, California. Harmony Tools Inc. is on Johnson Avenue in Smithfield, Cal. Harmony Tools Inc. is on Johnson Avenue in Smithfield, Calif.

A

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The concert started at midnight. Tickets cost $24. The concert started at 12 midnight. Tickets cost twenty four dollars. The concert started at midnight. Tickets cost $24.00. The concert started at 12 midnight. Tickets cost $24.00

A

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Secretary of State Mark Johnson Mark Johnson, Secretary of State Sec. of State Mark Johnson Mark Johnson, Secretary of state

A

Quote usage: Which of the following is best? The research was the most detailed study of mammals conducted by the conservation group in more than a decade. The research was the most "detailed study" of "mammals conducted by" the conservation group in more than a decade. The research was the most "detailed study" of mammals conducted by the conservation group in "more than a decade."

A

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? A. "There's security now, there's independence now, there's peace now," said Gueye, 24, an entertainer from Dakar. B. "There's security now, there's independence now, there's peace now," Gueye, 24, said, an entertainer from Dakar. C. "There's security now, there's independence now, there's peace now," Gueye, 24, an entertainer from Dakar, said.

A

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? "I don't want to watch 'The Walking Dead,'" Hugh said. "That show bores me to tears." "I don't want to watch "The Walking Dead," Hugh said. "That show bores me to tears." "I don't want to watch The Walking Dead," Hugh said. "That show bores me to tears." "I don't want to watch 'The Walking Dead", Hugh said. "That show bores me to tears".

A

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly for the possessive case? The fate of Keisha and Clancey's evening now depended entirely on the hostess's party plans. The fate of Keisha's and Clancey's evening now depended entirely on the hostess' party plans. The fate of Keisha and Clancey's evening now depended entirely on the hostess' party plans.

A

What is wrong with the following news story excerpt? Pitts writes about Glenn Vanning, a colon cancer survivor that has a colostomy bag, schizophrenia and depression and has tried to kill himself twice in 15 years. She also tells the story of Felicia Fontaine, who found her cancer lump in prison and is now in stage 4 breast cancer.

A wrong pronoun used

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? For some, the shops and restaurants make Waikiki the place to be; for others, Waikiki is too brash, touristy and busy. For some, the shops and restaurants make Waikiki the place to be. For others, Waikiki is too brash, touristy and busy. For some, the shops and restaurants make Waikiki the place to be, but for others, Waikiki is too brash, touristy and busy. For some, the shops and restaurants make Waikiki the place to be: for others, Waikiki is too brash, touristy and busy.

A, B, & C

In which situation below should you NOT insert a comma? a. Before a coordinating conjunction that links two clauses, where the second clause has no stated subject b. Before and after a year that follows a date c. Before and after an essential adjective clause starting with "that" d. Before the last item in a series of lengthy phrases

A, B, & C

What is wrong with the following excerpt from a PR press release? "After today, the inkjet market will never be the same," said Burt Nillson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nillson Photo Co. "We are changing the rules in this industry to ensure that consumers can affordably print what they want, when they want, and at the high level of Nillson Photo quality they've come to expect."

AP Style Error

What is wrong with the following news story excerpt? "He was definitely off today," said the Yankees manager of his starting pitcher. "But he didn't give up ten runs. He kept it to five." Indeed, Sabathia's outing would have been much worse if not for the athletic play he made at the end of the first inning.

AP Style error

The underlined word in this screenplay sentence is either an adjective or an adverb. Please identify which. As his friends talk excitedly, TYREE stares down at the circulating coffee in front of him.

Adverb

The underlined word in this screenplay sentence is either an adjective or an adverb. Please identify which. VIOLA stare (blankly) at TYREE for a moment, before silently returning to setting the table.

Adverb

Choose the correct words from the word pairs in the sentence below: The bad mortgages (affected / effected) the financial stability of banks, which in turn had an (effect / affect) on the health of the entire economy.

Affected, Effect

Choose the correct words from the word pairs in the sentence below: Coach Johnson's half time speech (effected / affected) the morale of the players, which in turn had an (effect / affect) on the way they played in the second half.

Affected/Effect

Choose the option that makes this wording more efficient: Generally agreed

Agreed

Select the correct choice from the verbs in parentheses in the sentence below: All of the songs (are / is) available for download

Are

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below: Some of the sheriffs (is ordering / are ordering) deputies to provide support to state troopers.

Are ordering

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? This gives Oahu a combination of big-city and tropical-isle features, along with the myriad charms associated with Hawaii; endless beaches, towering volcanic peaks and great surfing. This gives Oahu a combination of big-city and tropical-isle features, along with the myriad charms associated with Hawaii: endless beaches, towering volcanic peaks and great surfing. This gives Oahu a combination of big-city and tropical-isle features, along with the myriad charms associated with Hawaii - endless beaches, towering volcanic peaks and great surfing. This gives Oahu a combination of big-city and tropical-isle features, along with the myriad charms associated with Hawaii, endless beaches, towering volcanic peaks and great surfing.

B

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? She found a part time job waiting tables. She found a part-time job waiting tables. She found a part-time-job waiting tables.

B

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? No one knew what would happen now to the newly-renovated state-of-the-art-BankFirst tower on South Hamilton Street. No one knew what would happen now to the newly renovated state-of-the-art BankFirst tower on South Hamilton Street. No one knew what would happen now to the newly renovated state of the art BankFirst tower on South Hamilton Street. No one knew what would happen now to the newly-renovated state of the art BankFirst tower on South Hamilton Street.

B

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: 13 dogs live in the kennel at 435 Whitted Street. Thirteen dogs live in the kennel at 435 Whitted St. 13 dogs live in the kennel at 435 Whitted St. Thirteen dogs live in the kennel at 435 Whitted Street.

B

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Hendersonville city hall can be found between Third and Fourth Avenues. Hendersonville City Hall can be found between Third and Fourth avenues. Hendersonville city hall can be found between Third and Fourth Aves. Hendersonville City Hall can be found between Third and Fourth Avenues.

B

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Major Jon Rich Maj. Jon Rich maj. Jon Rich major Jon Rich

B

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Stephen Jenkins, seven, lives at 314 Mills River Road. Stephen Jenkins, 7, lives at 314 Mills River Road. Stephen Jenkins, 7, lives at 314 Mills River Rd. Stephen Jenkins, age 7, lives at 314 Mills River Road.

B

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The road leads past First and Fifth avenues before reaching 443 Laughter Blvd. The road leads past First and Fifth avenues before reaching 443 Laughter Boulevard. The road leads past First and Fifth Avenues before reaching 443 Laughter Blvd. The road leads past First and Fifth Avenues before reaching 443 Laughter Boulevard.

B

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The route leads down Eighth Ave., turns right along Bertram Boulevard and then dead ends on Cornwell St. The route leads down Eighth Avenue, turns right along Bertram Boulevard and then dead ends on Cornwell Street. The route leads down Eighth Ave., turns right along Bertram Blvd. and then dead ends on Cornwell St. The route leads down Eighth Ave., turns right along Bertram Boulevard and then dead ends on Cornwell Street.

B

Quote usage: Which of the following is best? He had surgery "four years ago" for a rare form of pancreatic cancer, "he said." He had surgery four years ago for a rare form of pancreatic cancer, he said. He had surgery "four years ago" for a rare form of "pancreatic cancer," he said.

B

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? Tina Fey returned to "Saturday Night Live" to play Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and Queen Latifah dropped by to portray moderator Gwen Ifill of "PBS." Tina Fey returned to "Saturday Night Live" to play Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and Queen Latifah dropped by to portray moderator Gwen Ifill of PBS. Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live to play Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and Queen Latifah dropped by to portray moderator Gwen Ifill of "PBS." Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live to play Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and Queen Latifah dropped by to portray moderator Gwen Ifill of PBS.

B

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? "Then she told me, If you take one more step, you'll die," Billings said. "That woman scared me to death." "Then she told me, 'If you take one more step, you'll die,'" Billings said. "That woman scared me to death." "Then she told me, "If you take one more step, you'll die,"" Billings said. "That woman scared me to death." "Then she told me, 'If you take one more step, you'll die'," Billings said. "That woman scared me to death".

B

In which situation below should you insert a comma? a. In between an independent clause and a dependent adverb clause that follows it. b. Before a coordinating conjunction that links two clauses, where the second clause has a stated subject. c. Before the last phrase in a series of lengthy phrases d. Before the last item in a series of items

B & C

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The suspect leaped from the top of a three story building. The suspect leaped from the top of a 3 story building. The suspect leaped from the top of a three-story building.

C

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? He pitched well enough Sunday for the Pirates to win 6 to 3 before a capacity crowd of 49,123. He pitched well enough Sunday for the Pirates to win six to three before a capacity crowd of 49,123. He pitched well enough Sunday for the Pirates to win 6-3 before a capacity crowd of 49,123.

C

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: In February, Pres. Donald Trump said... In Feb., President Donald Trump said... In February, President Donald Trump said... In Feb., Pres. Donald Trump said...

C

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Spokesmen for secretary of state Jeremiah Tyler, the republican candidate for governor, said the first debate with his democratic rival would be Oct. 3. Spokesmen for Secretary of State Jeremiah Tyler, the republican candidate for Governor, said the first debate with his Democratic rival would be Oct. 3. Spokesmen for Secretary of State Jeremiah Tyler, the Republican candidate for governor, said the first debate with his Democratic rival would be Oct. 3. Spokesmen for Secretary of State Jeremiah Tyler, the republican candidate for governor, said the first debate with his democratic rival would be Oct. 3.

C

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The October 8 meeting will focus on pork spending in state legislatures. The October 8 meeting will focus on pork spending in state Legislatures. The Oct. 8 meeting will focus on pork spending in State Legislatures. The Oct. 8 meeting will focus on pork spending in state legislatures.

C

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The senator's son was five years old. The Senator's son was five years old. The senator's son was 5 years old. The Senator's son was 5 years old.

C

Quote usage: Which of the following is best? There was speculation that the incident would lead to "an investigation" by "securities regulators." "There was speculation" that the incident would lead to an investigation by "securities regulators." There was speculation that the incident would lead to an investigation by securities regulators.

C

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? "We're concerned, obviously; there may have been bags of these sold before we got to them", Farrell said on Wednesday. "We're concerned, obviously; there may have been bags of these sold before we got to them", said Farrell on Wednesday. "We're concerned, obviously; there may have been bags of these sold before we got to them," Farrell said on Wednesday. "We're concerned, obviously; there may have been bags of these sold before we got to them," said Farrell on Wednesday.

C

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? The Lionsgate movie "The Bick Sick" was ninth at the box office, making $15.9 million, according to the "New York Times." The Lionsgate movie The Bick Sick was ninth at the box office, making $15.9 million, according to the "New York Times." The Lionsgate movie "The Big Sick" was ninth at the box office, making $15.9 million, according to the New York Times. The Lionsgate movie The Big Sick was ninth at the box office, making $15.9 million, according to the New York Times.

C

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly for the possessive case? A. Parents expressed concerns about the nutritional quality of the students' lunches in Kannapolis's schools. B. Parents expressed concerns about the nutritional quality of the students's lunches in Kannapolis' schools. C. Parents expressed concerns about the nutritional quality of the students' lunches in Kannapolis' schools.

C

Choose whether the underlined words in the broadcast news sentence below are a phrase or a clause. ABC14 WAS THERE TODAY (AS CREWS PUT THE GIANT PUZZLE TOGETHER.)

Clause

Choose whether the underlined words in the sentence below are a phrase or a clause. Historic preservationists have opposed the project on the grounds (that it will alter a landscape) that has changed little since the 1600s.

Clause

What is wrong with the following news story excerpt? The news that this tough woman -- so tough she'd once pulled a knife on her abusive husband -- had been fighting cancer shocked the pastor. "It just hit me like a truck" said Gaston, who wrote in her book about her mother and some of the other cancer patients she's worked with.

Comma Problem

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. According to a spokesman from the Samson and Reynolds Recovery Center about 200 people in the area are missing.

Comma needed between "Center" and "about 200"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. Consumer spending which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the economy, grew earlier in the year.

Comma needed between "Spending" and "which accounts"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where the comma should be added or where the comma should be taken out. When the government set standards for cough medicines and cold medicines 30 years ago no separate studies were done for kids, women or the elderly.

Comma needed between "ago" and "no separate"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where the comma should be added or where the comma should be taken out. After five days with no word and no answers Rodriguez borrowed a boat to search the area himself, but sheriff's deputies turned people away.

Comma needed between "answers" and "rodriguez"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. After five days with no word and no answers, Rodriguez borrowed a boat to search the area himself but sheriff's deputies turned people away.

Comma needed between "himself" and "but"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. "If he had only stayed safe at his house and indoors he'd be OK right now," said Johnson, 52. "I guess life goes on, but I will miss a good friend."

Comma needed between "indoors" and "he'd be OK"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. The 68-year-old Sinclair was swept away when the hurricane sent water barreling through his house, picked him up off his front porch and dropped him a couple of blocks away.

Comma needed between "porch" and "and dropped him"

Correct word pair: The zoo's animal population was (COMPRISED/ COMPOSED) of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians.

Composed

Identify the type of conjunction in the screenplay sentence below. They're all trying to sing along, but clearly they don't know the words.

Coordinating Conjunction

After the ball was thrown to the receiver, he tiptoed down the sidelines for an additional eight yards. After the quarterback threw the receiver the ball, the receiver tiptoed down the sidelines for an additional eight yards. The receiver tiptoed down the sideline for an additional eight yards after the ball was thrown to him. The ball having been thrown to him, the receiver tiptoed down the sideline for an additional eight yards. It's already in active voice - no change is needed

D

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Both Democrats and Republicans have their eyes on the same reward, a single electoral vote to win the election. Both Democrats and Republicans have their eyes on the same reward; a single electoral vote to win the election. Both Democrats and Republicans have their eyes on the same reward a single electoral vote to win the election. Both Democrats and Republicans have their eyes on the same reward: a single electoral vote to win the election.

D

Dashes, semicolons and colons: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Hawaii has had the least home foreclosures of any state, Crispin says. Among the reasons land is limited, and the lack of new construction prevents a glut of inventory. Hawaii has had the least home foreclosures of any state, Crispin says. Among the reasons, Land is limited, and the lack of new construction prevents a glut of inventory. Hawaii has had the least home foreclosures of any state, Crispin says. Among the reasons; Land is limited, and the lack of new construction prevents a glut of inventory. Hawaii has had the least home foreclosures of any state, Crispin says. Among the reasons: Land is limited, and the lack of new construction prevents a glut of inventory.

D

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? He bought a recently renovated condominium with mahogany-cabinets and slide-in appliances. He bought a recently renovated condominium with mahogany cabinets and slide in appliances. He bought a recently-renovated condominium with mahogany cabinets and slide in appliances. He bought a recently renovated condominium with mahogany cabinets and slide-in appliances.

D

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Some of the healthiest-venus flytrap populations include tens of thousands of plants living in well-protected spots, including the Fort-Bragg military base area. Some of the healthiest venus flytrap populations include tens of thousands of plants living in well protected spots, including the Fort-Bragg military base area. Some of the healthiest venus flytrap populations include tens of thousands of plants living in well protected spots, including the Fort Bragg military base area. Some of the healthiest venus flytrap populations include tens of thousands of plants living in well-protected spots, including the Fort Bragg military base area.

D

Focus on hyphens: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? When their daughter Sidney began eating bite size pieces, they learned that well done steaks and lamb chops were just too tough. When their daughter Sidney began eating bite-size pieces, they learned that well done steaks and lamb-chops were just too tough. When their daughter Sidney began eating bite size pieces, they learned that well done steaks and lamb-chops were just too tough. When their daughter Sidney began eating bite-size pieces, they learned that well-done steaks and lamb chops were just too tough.

D

In which situation below should you insert a comma? a. Between a title and a person's name that follows it b. Before the last item in a series of items c. Always before and after prepositional phrases d. Before the last item in a series of lengthy phrases e. None of the above

D

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: In Nov., Sgt. Jim Tucker led the march into Fletcher, North Carolina. In Nov., Sergeant Jim Tucker led the march into Fletcher, North Carolina. In November, Sergeant Jim Tucker led the march into Fletcher, North Carolina. In November, Sgt. Jim Tucker led the march into Fletcher, North Carolina.

D

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Mary Presley, age 9 Mary Presley, nine Mary Presley, nine years old Mary Presley, 9

D

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: Sen. Sarah Schulman won another term in office on November 4. Schulman will serve four more years. Senator Sarah Schulman won another term in office on Nov. 4. Sen. Schulman will serve four more years. Sen. Sarah Schulman won another term in office on Nov. 4. Sen. Schulman will serve four more years. Sen. Sarah Schulman won another term in office on Nov. 4. Schulman will serve four more years.

D

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The debate between the republican and democratic candidates starts at noon. The debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates starts at 12. The debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates starts at 12:00 p.m. The debate between the Republican and Democratic candidates starts at noon.

D

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: U.S. Senator Jessup Moss sold his home at 245 Long Street for $1.2 million in November. U.S. Sen. Jessup Moss sold his home at 245 Long St. for $1.2 million dollars in November. U.S. Senator Jessup Moss sold his home at 245 Long Street for $1,200,000 in Nov. U.S. Sen. Jessup Moss sold his home at 245 Long St. for $1.2 million in November.

D

Pick the choice with the correct AP style: The car, which costs $400,000, can go 200 miles per hour. The car, which costs 400 thousand dollars, can go 200 mph. The car, which costs $400 thousand, can go 200 miles per hour. The car, which costs $400,000, can go 200 mph.

D

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? "Time magazine listed the top 10 TV comedies of all time," he said. "I couldn't believe it, but "Seinfeld" was rated No. 1." "'Time' magazine listed the top 10 TV comedies of all time," he said. "I couldn't believe it, but 'Seinfeld' was rated No. 1." "Time magazine listed the top 10 TV comedies of all time," he said. "I couldn't believe it, but Seinfeld was rated No. 1. "Time magazine listed the top 10 TV comedies of all time," he said. "I couldn't believe it, but 'Seinfeld' was rated No. 1."

D

Quote usage: Which of the following sentences is correct? "He then told everyone, 'That's a lie'," Knudson said. "He said we had all been foolish and gullible". "He then told everyone, "That's a lie,"" Knudson said. "He said we had all been foolish and gullible." "He then told everyone, That's a lie" Knudson said. "He said we had all been foolish and gullible." "He then told everyone, 'That's a lie,'" Knudson said. "He said we had all been foolish and gullible."

D

What's wrong with the following sentence? Hundreds of people remain missing three weeks after Ike's assault on Texas, local and city officials are no longer keeping count of missing residents. There should be a comma before "after Ike's assault" There should be a comma before "three weeks" There should be a comma between "local" and "and city officials" There's a comma splice -- there should be a semicolon instead of a comma between "Texas" and "local"

D

This sentence contains both proper and common nouns. Identify the proper nouns: Schools Superintendent David Morrow launched "Big on Books" Tuesday, a new effort to encourage reading among first-graders.

David Morrow & Big on Books

Identify the problem in the following sentence: There were 45 people standing around the bank, yet no one witnessed the robbery.

Dead Construction

Identify the problem in the following sentence: There will be an announcement from the college president about plans to increase undergraduate enrollment.

Dead Construction

What is wrong with the following excerpt from a PR press release? Nillson said that for too long, consumers have complained that ink costs too much, and that there is insufficient quality, durability and longevity. "That stops today because of Nillson Photo's revolutionary approach to inkjet," Nillson said.

Dead Construction

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. "Hunting camouflage that makes a person look like a tree can work if you're in a place where other trees look like that," Trenton says.

Dependent Clause (Adjective Clause)

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the screenplay sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. As the camera continues down, we discover that an auditorium full of people are staring down at the stage.

Dependent Clause (Adverb Clause)

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. The last fatal helicopter crash for the Wisconsin State Police Aviation Command was in 1979 (when a helicopter went down in fog near Madison, Wisc.)

Dependent Clause (Adverb- telling us about when the last crash took place)

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. Ambulances were sent to the army base, which is halfway between the accident site and the county hospital.

Dependent clause (adjective clause, telling us more about the base)

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. Clauses are underlined in the screenplay sentence below. Identify what types of clauses they are. Larry throws the coffee in his face. Mike needs a few seconds to understand what has just happened, and then he lunges at Larry.

Dependent clause (noun clause)

What role does the underlined word play in the broadcast news sentence below? FIRE DESTROYED A 78-FOOT (YACHT) IN THE SOUTH END OF TRISTAN HARBOR.

Direct Object

What role does the underlined word play in the broadcast news sentence below? GARCIA'S HOMERUN SCORES FLOYD STEINBERG TO GIVE THE TIGERS THE LEAD IN THE FIFTH INNING. Direct object Gerund Object of the participle Object of the preposition Subject

Direct Object

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? His injuries did not require medical (attention).

Direct Object

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? Sushi Sushi today unveiled the original sushi burger for U.S. and Canadian consumers.

Direct Object

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? Whomever he chooses will need to be capable of leading the country.

Direct Object

A phrase is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of phrase it is. He ran off to Mexico after his father died, and he avoided taking over the family's hardware store.

Gerund Phrase

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. The runner-up in the hotdog eating contest was (he / him).

He

The last ones to leave the party were (He/Him) and his sister

He

Choose the option that makes this wording more efficient: Is hopeful that

Hopes

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. The winner of the long-jump competition was (I / me).

I

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. Officials at the Beijing Zoo said that they had no cases of animals sickened from milk powder.

INCORRECT: Dependent Clause (Adverb Clause)

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? Her spokesperson said the governor planned to visit the (site) of the hurricane damage on Wednesday.

INCORRECT: Direct Object

A verbal is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what kind of verbal it is: Rutherford, reacting to criticism in the media, lashed out at his opponent.

INCORRECT: Gerund

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the screenplay sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. And now we understand that he is not using any special powers. He has been using only his hands.

INCORRECT: Independent Clause

What is the mood of the underlined verb in the screenplay sentence below? Giles looks up from his phone, narrows his eyes, and slowly shakes his head.

INCORRECT: Subjunctive

Choose the correct word for this broadcast news sentence: JOHNSON SAYS NONE OF THE PLANES (ARE FLYING / IS FLYING) INTO HAMBURG FOR THE CONFERENCE.

IS FLYING

What is the mood of the underlined verb in the sentence below? Shop the stores at Port Harbor for the best prices in Beaufort.

Imperative

Choose the correct word from the word pair in the sentence below. During the debate, the candidate (implied, inferred) to viewers that his opponent was un-American.

Implied

A clause is underlined in the sentence below. What type of clause is it? Saturday's space walk was broadcast live, and (crowds watched around outdoor TV screens.)

Independent Clause

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. A boning knife would be perfect for cutting the steak, but (you can do the job almost as well with a sharp paring knife.)

Independent Clause

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. The spots on the new camouflage aren't shaped like leaves, but (they form an overall abstract pattern matching the colors of the woodland background.)

Independent Clause

Clauses can be independent or dependent. A dependent clause can act like a noun, an adjective or an adverb. A clause is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of clause it is. I don't like hard-boiled eggs in meat dishes, so I've substituted olives.

Independent clause

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? According to the report, the girls sent Jackson's daughter a bullying email.

Indirect Object

A verbal is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what kind of verbal it is: Herald reporters will be reimbursed an extra 10 cents per mile to cope with high fuel costs.

Infinitive

A phrase is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of phrase it is. Kiptanui became the first runner to win the Berlin race three times.

Infinitive Phrase

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below. The Recycling Organizations of North America (is / are) committed to enhancing recycling education.

Is

Choose the correct word for this broadcast news sentence: THE COMMITTEE OF LOCAL EDUCATORS (ARE / IS) TRAVELING TO KNOXVILLE FRIDAY.

Is

Select the correct verb: The committiee of five council mambers (IS/ ARE) scheduled to vote on the cell phone ban on tuesday.

Is

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. Consumer spending that goes for big-ticket items like cars grew slightly earlier in the year.

It is correct- no comma needed

A clause is underlined in the sentence below. What type of clause is it? The astronauts stayed inside the space capsule for 45 minutes, and they reviewed their plans before they crawled out of the narrow entrance.

It's a phrase, not a clause

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. Sheriff's deputies, firefighters and K-9 units have been looking for victims.

It's correct - no changes are needed.

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. The governor asked Alabamians to try driving slower on the state's highways, to avoid idling in their cars for long periods of time, and to make sure they properly inflate their tires in order to save fuel.

It's correct- no changes needed

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. "Our team played great football today, but I made some coaching mistakes that cost us the game," Phipps said.

It's correct- no comma needed

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below. The mayor called Putnam a hero, and he (lay / laid / lied) a wreath at Putnam's feet.

Laid

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below. The heavy mattress (lay / laid / layed) in the corner for two weeks, as no one was anxious to move it.

Laid

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below. Sinclair (lay / laid / layed) on the ground on the sidelines during the entire fourth quarter.

Lay

A verb is underlined in the screenplay excerpt below. What type of verb is it? Manuela (is) deeply troubled. She is losing consciousness. She sees a girl of ten running down the dark corridor into the heart of the house.

Linking Verb

Choose the correct word in the sentence below. He realized with embarrassment that of all the babies in the daycare room, his was the (louder / loudest).

Loudest

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. She traveled with my sister and (I / me / mine) for six months before setting out alone.

Me

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. They brought my roommate and (I / me / mine) a new refrigerator.

Me

Choose the option that makes the wording more efficient: Held a meeting

Met

Pay attention to Hyphens. Which sentence is punctuated correctly

Murry Cahill caught the final out, and the Cardinals defeated the Cubs 9-2

Identify the problem in the following sentence: The government bailout of the financial firm became very controversial.

Needless Intensifier

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. Federal officials did not name the states that are affected, and did not respond to a question about this information.

No comma needed between "affected" and "and did not respond"

Read the sentence below and decide if there is a comma problem. If you decide there is a problem, choose where a comma should be added or where a comma should be taken out. "People are losing their retirement funds, and are scared to buy anything," he said.

No comma needed between "funds" and "and are scared"

The pronouns "he, she, we, they, who and whoever" are which case? Nominative case Objective case Possessive case Subjunctive case Collective case

Nominative

Identify the problem in the following sentence: The platoon searched for the missing soldiers late into the night.

Nothing is wrong with this sentence

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? Viewing our high definition content will change the way people think about media in the home.

Object of the Gerund

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? "We are thrilled to introduce new Bluetooth (headphones) for the sporting enthusiast," said Howell Lyman, assistant director of marketing.

Object of the Infinitive

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? At one point, the woman ran through two different homes, entering (one) without permission when the homeowner answered.

Object of the Participle

What role does the underlined word play in the screenplay sentence below? Then in a sudden rush of fury, she yanks the drawer free and hurls it across the room. Direct object Object of the gerund Object of the infinitive Object of the preposition Indirect object

Object of the Preposition

What role does the underlined word play in the screenplay sentence below? Yuliana walks in and switches on the light. She stares down at the muddy towel in the bathtub.

Object of the Preposition

What role does the underlined word play in the screenplay sentence below? Behind a screen the young government agent we saw earlier sits in the backseat behind the Driver.

Object of the Proposition

The pronouns "him, her, us, me, them, whom and whomever" are which case?

Objective

A phrase is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of phrase it is. The 32-year-old Kenyan was way out front as she ran to the finish line to applause from the crowd (lining the route.)

Participle Phrase

A phrase is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of phrase it is. The Kenyan, running his first marathon, paced himself well and controlled the race from the beginning.

Participle Phrase

Identify the problem in the following sentence: The film "A Hard Rain Fell" will be directed by Robert E. Jamison, who co-wrote the scripts for four summer blockbusters.

Passive Voice

What is wrong with the following news story excerpt? Their outfielders suddenly couldn't pick up routine groundballs without bobbling them, allowing Yankee runners to take extra bases. A series of bullpen moves was then made by Washington, none of which proved effective. Passive voice Dead construction Comma problem Sentence fragment

Passive voice

What is the verb tense for the underlined verb in the broacast news sentence below? WITNESSES SAY POLICE (KNOCKED) ON THEIR DOORS EARLY THIS MORNING--LOOKING FOR A MAN WHO LIVES IN THE BUILDING.

Past Tense

Choose whether the underlined words in the broadcast news sentence below are a phrase or a clause. THERE'S A NEW ARTIFICIAL REEF (OFF THE COAST) OF PORTUGAL -- IN THE SHAPE OF A DOLPHIN.

Phrase

Choose whether the underlined words in the sentence below are a phrase or a clause. The project will feature 15 towers nearly 400 feet tall marching across the bay.

Phrase

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? "That was a very disappointing game," Otts said.

Predicate Nominative

A phrase is underlined in the sentence below. Identify what type of phrase it is. Vince Borland, his director in several movies during the 1970s, once put 150 live chickens in his trailer as a practical joke

Prepositional Phrase

What are nested quotes?

Quotes inside of quotes

What are partial quotes?

Quotes that are not full sentences

Choose the option that makes the wording more efficient: Local residents

Residents

Choose the correct word in this sentence: Each of the senators (say / says) they do not plan to vote for the measure.

Says

Identify the problem in the following sentence: Another example of the financial crisis, when gas cannot be found on any city block.

Sentence Fragment

Identify the problem in the following sentence: The senator wants to significantly change the way pork spending is controlled in Alabama.

Split Infinitive

Choose the correct word in the sentence below. Curry's heart sank when the guide chose the (steeper / steepest) of the two trails.

Steeper

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? I'm going to show you exactly how you can do this too on my free webinar.

Subject

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? It's getting hard to know whom you can trust.

Subject

What role does the underlined word play in the sentence below? They know that I'll take whoever wants to go.

Subject

Identify the type of conjunction in the screenplay sentence below. Duncan waits until it's safe, then sneaks off toward the ocean.

Subordinating

Identify the type of conjunction in the screenplay sentence below. Houser chases the boy, barely catching him before he can climb over a fence.

Subordinating

Choose the option that makes this wording more efficient: Surrounded on all sides

Surrounded

A verb in the sentence below may be in passive voice. If a verb is passive, choose the sentence that makes the verb active: Fifteen South Carolina banks will be shut down by the corporation, adding to closures already planned elsewhere in the Southeast.

The corporation will shut down 15 South Carolina banks, adding to closures already planned elsewhere in the Southeast.

Identify the problem in the following sentence: Dropping more than 700 points, traders fear the future after the stock market experienced one of its worst days in history.

The sentence has a dangling participle

Identify the problem in the following sentence: Jackson nearly hit 200 home runs in one season.

The sentence has a misplaced modifier

What's wrong with the following sentence? For some Americans the economic pain is already intense, for many others day-to-day finances are only highly uncertain.

There's a comma splice -- there should be a semicolon instead of a comma between "intense" and "for many others"

Select the word in the sentence below that is the object of a preposition: On Monday, June 11, barriers will be raised on Main Street that allow police more control over the traffic during the Apple Festival.

Traffic

Choose the option that makes the wording more efficient: Utilize

Use

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below. Some of the air (was / were) beginning to stink.

Was

Choose the correct verb in the sentence below. The Midwest Councils of Churches (was / were) scheduled to hold a convention in July.

Was

Choose the correct word in this sentence: It surprised me that none of the students (was / were) interested in applying for the internship.

Was

Choose the correct word in this sentence: A few on the team (was / were) interested in playing minor league baseball.

Were

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. We don't know (who, whom) will play for the national championship this year.

Who

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. He said the election should be won by (whoever, whomever) is most knowledgeable about the issues.

Whoever

Correct word: Roberts said she recalls seeing Boswell, (WHO/ WHOM) she discribed as the "tall, skinny one."

Whom

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. He still hoped for a quick agreement, despite criticism from Republicans, some of (who, whom) compared the plan to socialism.

Whom

Select the choice that gives the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence. Many Ohio residents say they still aren't sure (who, whom) they will vote for.

Whom

Select the words in the sentence that make up a prepositional phrase: Her parents imposed such a strict curfew, she could not hang out with her group of friends. such a strict with her group she could not parents imposed

With her group