Cabot 105- Uni 1

The Switch app, which is similar to the dating app Tinder, allows you to search for jobs and (then) lets you "swipe" on the positions you're interested in.

adverb

The accountant and I (carefully) reviewed the figures on the financial statements.

adverb

Wow! She (recently) traveled to Spain for a business conference.

adverb

Words such as slowly, very, and tomorrow that answer the questions How? and When? are __________.

adverbs

She crosses two bridges ___________ during her morning commute.

every day

Backing up files is an __________ occurrence in most organizations.

everyday

Stephen Colbert wrote the __________ to the book Tall Tales by Al Jaffee.

foreword

When you receive the announcement, please _________________ it to me.

forward

(Wow)! These job-search apps are very useful for anyone looking for employment.

interjection

Taking into account the function of the italicized word in the following sentence, identify its part of speech. Use a dictionary if necessary. (Wow)! She recently traveled to Spain for a business conference.

interjection

Wow and oh are examples of __________.

interjections

We have provided (help) to many website owners, (but) we also maintain many websites that we did not create. Does your website (need) a quick update? Do you want something fixed?

noun, conjunction, verb

Words that refer to persons, places, things, qualities, feelings, concepts, activities, and measures are __________.

nouns

Customers can receive live ____________ technical support.

online

I ____________at the marketing plan for our new product.

peeked

Your statement during the interview has _______________ my curiosity.

piqued

Sharita eagerly waited (for) the moment when she would become a certified public accountant.

preposition

The accountant and I carefully reviewed the figures (on) the financial statements.

preposition

Wow! She recently traveled (to) Spain for a business conference.

preposition

Wow! She recently traveled to Spain (for) a business conference.

preposition

Words such as by, in, and of that join noun or pronoun objects to other words in sentences are __________.

prepositions

Which of the following is an abbreviation?

NFL

Which of the following is an acronym?

PIN

Google Earth (provides) satellite images of geographic areas around the world.

action

Identify whether the italicized verb is an action or linking verb. Many companies now (use) social media to attract potential employees.

action

Please (submit) your employee information by December 30.

action

She (dreams) about a bright future.

action

The CEO and the company attorney (read) the new contract carefully.

action

The law firm manager (selected) three summer interns from hundreds of applicants.

action

Sharita eagerly waited for (the) moment when she would become a certified public accountant.

adjective

Sharita eagerly waited for the moment when she would become (a) certified public accountant.

adjective

Sharita eagerly waited for the moment when she would become a (certified) public accountant.

adjective

Study the following sentence and identify the part of speech of the (underlined) word. (The) accountant and I carefully reviewed the figures on the financial statements.

adjective

Taking into account the function of the italicized word in the following sentence, identify its part of speech. Use a dictionary if necessary. (The) Facebook posting contained an error, but it was quickly edited.

adjective

The (Facebook) posting contained an error, but it was quickly edited.

adjective

The (love) scene in the film made most of the audience cry.

adjective

The (master) chef gave an exciting demonstration to culinary arts students.

adjective

The Snagajob app is useful for searching for jobs in the (restaurant) industry.

adjective

The accountant and I carefully reviewed the figures on the (financial) statements.

adjective

Timothy's (work) schedule allows balance with his personal life.

adjective

Wow! She recently traveled to Spain for (a) business conference.

adjective

Wow! She recently traveled to Spain for a (business) conference.

adjective

You can use the LinkUp app to find job openings listed on (company) websites.

adjective

Words that describe nouns and pronouns and that answer such questions as What kind? and How many? are __________.

adjectives

A job-search app can also provide tips for (nearly) every hurdle a job seeker faces.

adverb

Sharita (0eagerly) waited for the moment when she would become a certified public accountant.

adverb

The Facebook posting contained an error, but it was (quickly) edited.

adverb

The, a, and an belong to a special group of adjectives called __________.

articles

The Facebook posting contained an error, (but) it was quickly edited.

conjunction

The accountant (and) I carefully reviewed the figures on the financial statements.

conjunction

And, or, nor, and but are __________.

conjunctions

His personal Facebook page (looks) professional.

linking

I (am) very pleased about your new job!

linking

LaTasha (feels) qualified for the position.

linking

Social media (is) a powerful marketing tool.

linking

Deborah Dash takes public transportation to (work) each morning.

noun

He feels strong (love) for and devotion to his country.

noun

In the following sentence, identify the part of speech of the (underlined) word. (Sharita) eagerly waited for the moment when she would become a certified public accountant.

noun

Job-search apps allow job seekers to easily search and apply for (jobs) on the go.

noun

Sharita eagerly waited for the (moment) when she would become a certified public accountant.

noun

Sharita eagerly waited for the moment when she would become a certified public (accountant).

noun

The (accountant) and I carefully reviewed the figures on the financial statements.

noun

The Facebook (posting) contained an error, but it was quickly edited.

noun

The Facebook posting contained an (error), but it was quickly edited.

noun

The JobCompass app uses your smartphone's GPS to help you find jobs that are close to(home).

noun

The accountant and I carefully reviewed the (figures) on the financial statements.

noun

The accountant and I carefully reviewed the figures on the financial (statements).

noun

Volunteers do important (work) in the community.

noun

Warren Buffet is a (master) in the field of investing.

noun

Wow! She recently traveled to (Spain) for a business conference.

noun

Wow! She recently traveled to Spain for a business (conference).

noun

You are smart to inquire about updating your (website)

noun

WebFix provides many (kinds) of website maintenance services to keep your site fresh and (responsive) Specifically, we can do the following: · Provide typical (everyday) updates beyond maintenance. · Cleanup (and) maintain your website even if we did not create it. · Perform (efficient) software patches and upgrades as necessary. · Resize and (carefully) optimize images that you have selected. · Check your site every day with the latest versions (of) Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge, and other web browsers.

noun, adjective, adjective, conjunction, adjective, adverb, preposition

Sharita eagerly waited for the moment when (she) would become a certified public accountant.

pronoun

The Facebook posting contained an error, but (it) was quickly edited.

pronoun

The LinkedIn app, for example, allows (you) to connect with executives from Fortune 500 companies.

pronoun

The accountant and (I) carefully reviewed the figures on the financial statements.

pronoun

Wow! (She) recently traveled to Spain for a business conference.

pronoun

Fresh websites get more traffic, don't look old, and help (you) communicate (better) with your members, clients, and potential clients.

pronoun, adverb,

Words such as I, you, they, and hers, which substitute for nouns, are __________.

pronouns

Nouns that are capitalized are known as __________.

proper nouns

Alisha hopes to (master) the art of public speaking by joining Toastmasters International.

verb

For the following sentence, indicate the part of speech for the italicized word. Cathy and Bill (love) traveling to exotic locations.

verb

For the following sentence, indicate the part of speech for the italicized word. Savvy job seekers know that it's smart to (download) job search apps to their smartphones.

verb

Sharita eagerly (waited) for the moment when she would become a certified public accountant.

verb

The Facebook posting (contained) an error, but it was quickly edited.

verb

The Facebook posting contained an error, but it (was) quickly edited.

verb

The Facebook posting contained an error, but it was quickly (edited).

verb

The ZipRecruiter app (aggregates) listings from over 100 job boards.

verb

The accountant and I carefully (reviewed) the figures on the financial statements.

verb

The entire department will (work) overtime to finish the project.

verb

We can (help) you build a website and also maintain it.

verb

Wow! She recently (traveled) to Spain for a business conference.

verb

Words that express an action, an occurrence, or a state of being are __________.

verbs

Companies must regularly add new content to their _________________.

websites