GRAMMAR NH TEST #1

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. On Tuesdays, my ________________ stays in the office until midnight. co-workers did many co-workers co-worker co-worker does

Co-worker is the only word that makes this sentence correct. The verb "stays", which is singular, needs a singular subject. Co-worker does This option is not correct. The auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis but in this sentence, the verb "stays" is not an infinitive. Many co-workers This option is not correct. The verb "stays", which is singular, needs a singular subject. Co-workers did This option is not correct. The verb "stays" is third-person singular and in the present simple, so it needs a singular subject. Even though the auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis, the past tense "did" doesn't agree with the present tense "stays".

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct. Mark lent I his car, so I can take you to the airport. Mark lent we his car, so I can take you to the airport. Mark lent me his car, so I can take you to the airport. Mark lent myself his car, so I can take you to the airport.

Mark lent me his car, so I can take you to the airport. When the pronoun is used as a direct object, indirect object, or object of the preposition, we use the objective case. The pronoun in this problem is an indirect object because it answers "to whom?" or "for whom?" after the verb, so we use the objective case me. I = subjective case we = subjective case myself = reflexive case

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? She studied anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and microbiology in her first year of nursing school. She studied anatomy physiology chemistry and microbiology in her first year of nursing school. She studied anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology in her first year of nursing school. She studied anatomy physiology chemistry, and microbiology in her first year of nursing school.

She studied anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and microbiology in her first year of nursing school. Always use a comma to separate three or more items in a series, including before "and." This is called an Oxford comma. The HESI A2 considers the Oxford comma, which is sometimes thought to be optional, as the grammatically correct choice.

Select the best word or phrase for the blank in the following sentence. One week from today, we _________ on vacation in the Bahamas. will be have been were are

The phrase one week from today places the action in the future; therefore, the future tense verb will be is required. The verb are would place the action in the present. The verbs were and have been place the action in the past.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. The designer has started to work on the new logo when the client called her to tell her he had decided to hire a different freelancer. logo has to tell work on

The use of present perfect (has started) is not correct in this sentence. The present perfect is used to situate past events, or the consequences of past events, in relation to the present situations. In this sentence, we should use the past perfect (had started), which is normally only used when one past event (either a specific action or a continuous condition) has to be situated in a more distant past than another past event. logo This word is used correctly in this sentence. to tell These words are used correctly in this sentence. work on These words are used correctly in this sentence.

Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? My father, from who I have learned so much, has had an immense effect on my career as a nurse. who effect learned immense

Who should be used to refer to the subject of a sentence. Whom would be used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. Since who is an object of the preposition (from), we must use whom. Hint: If you can replace the word with he or she, use who. If you can replace it with him or her, use whom.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. _______ all of my dresses I think my final choice will be _______ the blue and the red one. between, among among, between among, among between, between

among, between Use "among" to show a relationship involving more than two persons or things being considered as a group. Example: I was among the few students chosen for the scholarship. Use "between" to show a relationship involving only two persons or things (I sit between Samantha and Sara in homeroom), to compare one person or thing with an entire group (What is the difference between this soap and all the other soaps?), or to compare more than two things in a group if everything in the group is considered separately (We need to decide between going to the movies, going to the beach, or staying at home). Among goes in the first blank because we are showing a relationship involving more than two things (all of this person's dresses). Between goes in the second blank because we are now only comparing two things.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. Could you ______ this toy back upstairs to your room and _____ your brother back to me? take, take bring, take take, bring bring, bring

take, bring "Take" implies movement away from the speaker. Example: Please take this cake away from me before I eat it all! "Bring" implies movement towards the speaker. Example: Please bring a bag of chips when you come over to my house.

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The __________ was a formative decade for the United States that saw a rise in political activism. 1960's 1960 1960s 1960s'

1960s Apostrophes are only used to show possession or to show that a letter is missing (for example, in a contraction like what's). Hint: Apostrophes are never used to make a word plural, including years and last names.

Which word in the following sentence is a verb? I go to work by train every morning. go I train work

A verb is a word or phrase that is used to express action or a state of being. The word go expresses the action of traveling. The word I is a pronoun. A pronoun takes the place of a noun. The word work, which refers to a place, is a noun. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. The word train, which refers to a thing, is also a noun.

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. Orange and lemon ______ my favorite flavors. was has are is

A subject must agree with its verb in number. The subject in this sentence (orange and lemon) is a compound subject. When we have two singular subjects joined by the word "and" the verb will be plural. Are is the only plural verb out of our answer choices. Orange and lemon are my favorite flavors.

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The patient, in addition to his daughters, ___________ optimistic about the doctor's prognosis. is be are were

A subject must agree with its verb in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural. The subject in this sentence (the patient) is singular so we need a singular verb (is). The trap here is that the subject (the patient) is separated from the verb by a plural noun (daughters). To avoid this trap, simply find the subject and the verb and make sure they agree. Ignore everything else. The patient, in addition to his daughters, _____is______ optimistic about the doctor's prognosis

Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? I missed the last bus and a cab is going to be very expensive. I last very is

An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. The word very modifies the word expensive. The word I is a pronoun. A pronoun replaces a noun. The word last is an adjective. An adjective describes a noun. The adjective last describes the noun bus. The word is is a verb. A verb is a word that shows action or state of being. The word is shows a state of being.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. If I _____ get all of my work done before this evening, I_____ be able to go to the movies. can, might can, could may, could may, can

Answer: can, might Can and could imply ability (I can run a mile). May and might imply permission (May I go to the park?)

Identify the complete sentence. During my long, relaxing vacation. Go to the doctor. Walking home from the store. While all of the patients were waiting in the waiting room.

Go to the doctor. Every sentence must contain a subject and predicate. The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. You can find the subject of a sentence if you can find the verb. Ask the question, "Who or what is performing the action in the sentence?" and the answer to that question is the subject. The predicate is the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject. Go to the doctor is correct because the subject is you (understood) and the predicate is go to the doctor.

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Mara went into the bakery and treated ______ to a muffin. herself themself themselves her

Mara is the subject and the object in this sentence, so we need to use the reflexive pronoun herself. Hint: "Themself" is a common mistake. Remember that it is not a word and should be "themselves". Here is a pronoun case chart for your reference:

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct. I and my sister talked to the nurse about our father's allergies. My sister and I talked to the nurse about our father's allergies. My sister and me talked to the nurse about our father's allergies. Me and my sister talked to the nurse about our father's allergies.

My sister and I talked to the nurse about our father's allergies. My sister and I is a compound subject, so the pronoun must be in the subjective case. Also, it is considered polite to have I or me come last, which is why My sister and I is more correct than I and my sister. Refer to the pronoun chart below to know when to use which pronoun.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. She tried both the blue and the black dresses, but _____ of them were her size. no neither none not

Neither is the only option that makes this sentence correct. Neither is a pronoun used to refer to only two things or people and it means "not either one." She tried both the blue and the black dresses, but no of them were her size. This option is incorrect. We use no directly before nouns. She tried both the blue and the black dresses, but not of them were her size. This option is incorrect. We use not before adjectives and verbs, and after the verbs to be, to have, and to do She tried both the blue and the black dresses, but none of them were her size. This option is incorrect. None is used when referring to three or more things or people.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The janitor did moved swiftly through the many corridors of the building. The janitor moved swiftly through the many corridors of the building. The janitor moved swift through the many corridors of the building. The janitor did move swiftly through the many corridors of the building.

The janitor moved swiftly through the many corridors of the building. The janitor moved swift through the many corridors of the building. The word "swift" is an adjective and in this sentence, it's modifying the verb "moved", which is incorrect. Adjectives can't modify verbs, adverbs do. In this case, "swift" should be substituted by "swiftly." The janitor did move swiftly through the many corridors of the building. The auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis, which is not needed in the context of this sentence. The janitor did moved swiftly through the many corridors of the building. The auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis. In this sentence, "did" is followed by the past perfect "moved", which is not correct, and should be substituted by the infinitive "move."

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. The track star could not practice any ______ . She knew that she could run _______ than anyone else. further, further further, farther farther, further farther, farther

further, farther Farther refers to a measurable distance The drive home was much farther than I remembered. Further refers to a figurative distance and means "to a great degree" or "to a greater extent" We will cover this topic further in the next meeting.

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct. I want my steak medium-rare, but he likes him well-done. I want my steak medium-rare, but he likes he well-done. I want my steak medium-rare, but he likes his well-done. I want my steak medium-rare, but he likes her well-done.

his When the pronoun replaces a possessive noun, use the possessive case. Here is a pronoun case chart for your reference:

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: There were a significant ______ of applicants to the nursing program this year amount number aggregate stacks

number "Amount" is used when referring to things in bulk that cannot be easily counted (paperwork, homework, oil). Example: The amount of fur on that dog is unbelievable. "Number" is used when referring to things that can be individually counted. Example: The number of teeth that dog has is unbelievable. Since "applicants" can be counted, "number" is the best answer.

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The _______ excitement was evident; it was the first time they performed for such a large audience. singers′ singer′s singers singers′s

singers′ To make a noun possessive, add 's to the end of the noun. However, if the noun is plural and already ends in "s" then only add the apostrophe. child → child's children → children's cars → cars' Singers is plural and ends in "s" so we add an apostrophe to the end to make it possessive. singers → singers'

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. He ran ______ but the other runners were just too ______ so he lost the race. good, good well, well good, well well, good

well, good "Good" is an adjective. Use good before nouns (She is a good chef) or after linking verbs (The other runners were just too good). "Well" is usually an adverb. When modifying a verb, use well (He ran well). The only time we use well as an adjective is when describing someone's health (She is well).

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is an indirect object? The professor gave the class their weekend assignment before dismissing them for the day. the professor their weekend assignment the class for the day

An indirect object refers to the person or thing that is receiving the action of the verb. To identify an indirect object, ask "to whom?" or "for whom?" after the verb. The class is the indirect object because this is who is receiving the weekend assignments. The phrase their weekend assignment is a direct object. A direct object is a person or thing that is receiving the action done by the verb. To identify a direct object, ask "who?" or "what?" after the verb. The phrase the professor is the subject. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb. If the verb Is an action verb - a verb expresses an action, like laugh, jump, drive, or study - then the subject is the who or what that "does" the verb. If the verb is a linking verb - a verb that connects the subject to something that is said about the subject - then the subject is the who or what that is being described or explained. Some examples of linking verbs are: is, was, were, am, are, seem, become. The phrase for the day is a prepositional phrase. A preposition draws a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object. The preposition's object is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. Prepositional phrases can function as either adjective phrases or adverb phrases to modify other words in a sentence. In this sentence, for is the preposition that starts the prepositional phrase, with day being the object of the preposition. The modifies day.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Andy did answer the rude question with politeness and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. Andy answered the rude question polite and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. Andy answered the rude question politely and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. Andy polite did answer the rude question and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance.

Andy answered the rude question politely and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. Andy did answer the rude question with politeness and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. The auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis, which is not needed in the context of this sentence. On the other hand, the words "with politeness" can be substituted by the adverb "politely", thus respecting the linguistics economy principle, the objective of which is to save more time and energy by conveying more information with less effort. Andy polite did answer the rude question and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. The word "polite" is misplaced. If we want it to describe the word "Andy" it should be placed before the noun, and if we want it to describe the word "answer", it should be transformed into an adverb ("politely") and placed after the verb and the direct object. On the other hand, the auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis, which is not needed in the context of this sentence. Andy answered the rude question polite and proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. The word "polite" is an adjective and in this sentence, it's modifying the verb "answered", which is incorrect. Adjectives can't modify verbs, adverbs do. In this case, "politely" should be substituted by "politely."

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. ______ having worked for this company for more than two decades, David was suddenly fired last week. In spite Despite Although Even though

Despite is the only option that makes the sentence correct. After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun. In spite having worked for this company for more than two decades, David was suddenly fired last week. "In spite" is incorrect. The proper way to say it is "in spite of". After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a pronoun. Even though having worked for this company for more than two decades, David was suddenly fired last week. This option is incorrect. After although and even though, we use a subject and a verb. For example: "Even though he had worked..." Although having worked for this company for more than two decades, David was suddenly fired last week. This option is incorrect. After although and even though, we use a subject and a verb. For example: "Although he had worked..."

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect? I work at the hospital but my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital, but my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital; my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital - my boyfriend works at the clinic.

I work at the hospital but my boyfriend works at the clinic is grammatically incorrect because it is a run-on sentence. Run-on sentences are when two or more complete sentences are written as one sentence. Run-on sentences can be fixed by adding a dash (-), a semicolon (;), or a colon (:) between the two sentences. You could also add a coordinating conjunction with a comma (, but) or make them two separate sentences with a period (.) These would be correct: I work at the hospital - my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital; my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital: my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital, but my boyfriend works at the clinic. I work at the hospital. My boyfriend works at the clinic.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect? Karen told Samantha that she needs to go to the doctor as soon as possible. My mom and sister took my sister's car to the airport. The nurse told the patient that the patient's blood pressure was too high. Both the student and the teacher knew the student had the correct answer.

Karen told Samantha that she needs to go to the doctor as soon as possible. Every pronoun must have a clear antecedent to avoid making the sentence confusing. An antecedent is the person, place, or thing that the pronoun is referring back to. In Karen told Samantha that she needs to go to the doctor as soon as possible, who needs to go to the doctor: Karen or Samantha? Since it is unclear which person the pronoun she is referring to, this sentence is grammatically incorrect.

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. I′ve never been _________ than the day I took my driving test. more nervous most nervous nervouser nerviousest

More nervous is the correct form of the adjective. We are only comparing two things (this day versus the single collection of all other days combined) so we must use the comparative form of the adjective "nervous." To make the comparative form of an adjective: Add -er to the end of any one-syllable adjectives (large → larger). For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to -i and add -er (angry → angrier). If the adjective is two syllables and does not end in "-y" OR if the adjective has three or more syllables, use the form "more + adjective" (nervous → more nervous). When we compare more than two things, we use the superlative form of an adjective. To make the superlative form of an adjective: Add -est to the end of any one-syllable adjectives (hard → hardest) For adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to -i and add -est (sticky → stickiest). If the word is more than two syllables long and does not end in -y, use the form "most + adjective" (exciting → most exciting).

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. They are not too heavy to carry by hand: each of the bottles contain a gallon of fertilizer. contain too by hand each

The use of the verb contain is incorrect in this sentence. The subject of this sentence is "each of the bottles", which is singular, so it requires a singular verb: each of the bottles contains. Remember that when "each" is used (even if it is used with a plural noun) it is talking about each singular thing, in this case, each bottle. Therefore, it needs to use the singular verb "contains". too This word is used correctly in this sentence. each This word is used correctly in this sentence. by hand These words are used correctly in this sentence.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. I've been looking ___ a painting like this one since I started re-decorating my living-room two months ago. after for at into

The preposition for is the only option that makes the sentence correct. The phrasal verb "look for" means to seek or to search for. At This option doesn't make the sentence correct. In the context of this sentence, "looking at a painting for two months" would imply the speaker hasn't taken their eyes off the painting for two months. After This option doesn't make the sentence correct. In the context of this sentence, "looking after a painting for two months" would imply the speaker has been taking care of said painting. Into This option doesn't make the sentence correct. In the context of this sentence, "looking into a painting for two months" would imply the speaker has been investigating said painting.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The teacher handed back the exams to the students that she had graded last night. Having graded them last night, the students were handed back the exams by the teacher. The teacher handed back the exams to the students last night that she had graded. The teacher handed back the exams she had graded last night to the students.

The teacher handed back the exams she had graded last night to the students. The errors in the other answer choices all involve misplaced modifiers. Misplaced modifiers are words or phrases that are not located properly in relation to the words they modify (describe). To fix a misplaced modifier, we need to place the modifier next (or as close as possible) to the word or phrase that it modifies. In this example, that she had graded last night modifies the exams. So, we must place the modifier as close to the exams as possible. Otherwise, it sounds like the students were what the teacher graded.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. The corroded copper piping has fixed by the expert plumber whose phone number you gave me. whose plumber has fixed corroded

The use of a verb in the past perfect, has fixed, is incorrect in the context of this sentence. The preposition by lets us know that this sentence should be in the passive voice, which needs the verb to be: the piping has been fixed. corroded This word is used correctly in this sentence. plumber This word is used correctly in this sentence. whose This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. My back pain was so acute yesterday that I lie on the floor for almost three hours. almost on lie acute

The use of the verb lie is incorrect in the context of this sentence. Because these actions happened in the past, all of the verbs in the sentence must be in the past tense ("lay"). acute This word is used correctly in this sentence. on This word is used correctly in this sentence. almost This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. My sister has just sent me an email saying her choir are performing next week during Randy Larkin's inauguration. saying during are just

The verb are is used incorrectly in the context of this sentence. When a collective noun (choir) is considered as one unit it is treated as singular ("the choir is performing"), but when it is considered as a lot of individuals it is treated as plural ("the choir are all teenagers"). just This word is used correctly in this sentence. saying This word is used correctly in this sentence. during This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The weather forecast said it was going to rain it was sunny the whole weekend. The weather forecast said it was going to rain but it was sunny the whole weekend. The weather forecast said it was going to rain, it was sunny the whole weekend. The weather forecast said it was going to rain, but it was sunny the whole weekend.

The weather forecast said it was going to rain, but it was sunny the whole weekend. Run-on sentences are when two or more complete sentences are written as one sentence. Run-on sentences can be fixed by adding a dash (-), a semicolon (;), or a colon (:) between the two sentences. You could also add a coordinating conjunction with a comma (, but) or make them two separate sentences with a period (.). These would be correct: The weather forecast said it was going to rain - it was sunny the whole weekend. The weather forecast said it was going to rain; it was sunny the whole weekend. The weather forecast said it was going to rain. It was sunny the whole weekend.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. The tourist asked where could he find a place to have a cup of coffee and charge his phone. his could where to have

The word could is positioned incorrectly in this sentence. In indirect questions, the correct word order is "where he could find", whereas in direct questions it is "where could he find?" where This word is used correctly in this sentence. to have These words are used correctly in this sentence. his This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. My wife thought a thousand dollars sounded fare, but I suspected the astute contractor was trying to scam us. suspected scam astute fare

The word fare is incorrectly used in this sentence and it should be spelled as "fair." Fare is a noun that refers to the money paid for a journey in public transport, while fair is an adjective that means honest. astute This word is used correctly in this sentence. suspected This word is used correctly in this sentence. scam This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. Several of the womans had attempted to contact the governor regarding the appointment of Judge Perrins. had attempted womans to contact regarding

The word womans is incorrect. The correct plural form of woman is women. had attempted These words are used correctly in this sentence. to contact These words are used correctly in this sentence. regarding This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. Even though you've had a terrible cough lately, your still smoking this awful pipe at all hours. your cough you've though

The word your is the one that is not used correctly. The word your is a possessive pronoun that means something belongs to you. In this sentence, the correct word would be you're, a contraction of you are. though This word is used correctly in the sentence. you've This word is used correctly in the sentence. cough This word is used correctly in the sentence.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Their parakeet is almost three years old. Knock on the door in case there is someone in their. Our van was dirty but they're car looked brand new. There convinced Sharon is going to name her baby after her grandfather.

Their parakeet is almost three years old. This is the only grammatically correct sentence. Their is the third-person plural possessive pronoun. Knock on the door in case there is someone in their. The word their is the third-person plural possessive pronoun. In this sentence, the correct word would be there, an adverb that means "at that place." There convinced Sharon is going to name her baby after her grandfather. The word there is an adverb that means "at that place." In this sentence, the correct word would be they're, the contraction of they are. Our van was dirty but they're car looked brand new. The word they're is the contraction of they are. In this sentence, the correct word would be their, the third-person plural possessive pronoun.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Walking home from my friend's house, I watched the sun sit behind the mountains. Walking home from my friend's house, the sun had begun to set behind the mountains. Walking home from my friend's house, the sun set behind the mountains. Walking home from my friend's house, I watched the sun set behind the mountains.

Walking home from my friend's house, I watched the sun set behind the mountains. The errors in the other answer choices all involve a type of misplaced modifier known as dangling participial phrases. A participial phrase is a phrase that functions as an adjective that modifies the noun that directly precedes or follows the phrase. When the phrase directly precedes or follows a noun that it does not modify we call this a dangling participial phrase. In this example, we know that the person is walking home from his/her friend's house, not the sun. So, walking home from my friend's house needs to be next to the noun it modifies, which is I. In this example, we know that the person is walking home from his/her friend's house, not the sun. So, walking home from my friend's house needs to be next to the noun it modifies, which is I.

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. We thought that the second movie was __________ than the first one. scariest more scary most scary scarier

We are only comparing two things (first movie and second movie) so we must use the comparative form of the adjective scary, which is scarier. To make the comparative form of an adjective: Add -er to the end of any one-syllable adjectives (large → larger). For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to -i and add -er (scary → scarier). If the adjective is two syllables and does not end in "-y" OR if the adjective has three or more syllables, use the form "more + adjective" (exciting → more exciting). If we were comparing more than two things, we would use the superlative form of the adjective. To make the superlative form of an adjective: Add -est to the end of any one-syllable adjectives (large → largest) For adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to -i and add -est (tiny → tiniest). use the form "most + adjective" if the word is more than two syllables long and does not end in -y (exciting → most exciting).

Which of the following sentences contains a predicate nominative? The class is nervous about the upcoming test. The boy ran to the mailbox. Nurses use math every day in their profession. We are students at the local university.

We are students at the local university. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and helps to explain or rename the subject, which is why we can also call a predicate nominative a subject complement. A linking verb describes the subject's state of being or condition. It is not an action verb. One way to think of a linking verb is that it is a verb you could replace with "is" and still have the sentence make sense. Examples of linking verbs: He is an electrician. Dinner smells good. She appears tired. Not linking verbs: He smells the salt in the ocean air. she appeared out of nowhere. We are students at the local university contains the predicate nominative students because it is restating what the subject (we) is. Notice that it follows a linking verb (are). The class is nervous about the upcoming test is the only other answer choice containing a linking verb. However, there is no predicate nominative as nervous is an adjective and not a noun. This is an example of a predicate adjective.

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause? I go to salsa class every Saturday, but I don′t enjoy it anymore. I usually order a hamburger and curly fries. We were late because of the snowstorm. Mary baked some cookies; they are delicious.

We were late because of the snowstorm. A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and therefore cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. We were late is an independent clause because it is a complete thought and could be a sentence on its own. because of the snowstorm is not a complete thought, so it cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause attached to it to make it a complete thought. Mary baked some cookies; they are delicious is a compound sentence containing two independent clauses connected by a semicolon (;). Both Mary baked some cookie and they are delicious are independent clauses because they each express a complete thought and can stand alone as their own sentence. I go to salsa class every Saturday, but I don′t enjoy it anymore is a compound sentence containing two independent clauses connected by a comma and conjunction (, but). Both I go to salsa class every Saturday and I don′t enjoy it anymore are independent clauses because they each express a complete thought and can stand alone as their own sentence. I usually order a hamburger and curly fries is a simple sentence.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. Puffy, my cat, is very _____ and always behaves _______. bad, badly badly, bad badly, badly bad, bad

bad, badly "Bad" is an adjective. Use bad before nouns (He is a bad writer) or after linking verbs (My cat is very bad). "Badly" is an adverb. When modifying a verb, use badly (My cat behaves badly).

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The troupe _______ working together since last August. has been have been be are

has been A subject must agree with its verb in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural. The subject in this sentence (troupe) is a collective noun. A collective noun is a noun that denotes a group of individuals (e.g. crowd, group, committee, team, pack) but almost always requires a singular verb, which is why has been is correct. The troupe has been working together since last August.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the predicate? All of the nurses learned a new skill at the conference. learned a new skill at the conference a new skill at the conference all of the nurses

learned a new skill at the conference A sentence can be divided into two parts: the complete subject and the complete predicate. Every word in the sentence belongs either in the complete subject or complete predicate. The complete subject is made up of all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about. In this sentence, All of the nurses is the complete subject because they are what the sentence is about - they are the ones performing the action in the sentence. Note: nurses would be the simple subject. The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell us what happened in the sentence. To find the predicate, first, find the verb or verb phrase. Then include all of the words after the verb that tell us what happened in the sentence. In this sentence, learned is the verb (also called the simple predicate) and is followed by a new skill at the conference. So, the complete predicate is learned a new skill at the conference. Note: learned would be the simple predicate.

Which word in the following sentence is a noun? The man walked quickly down the hall. down quickly walked man

man A noun is a word for a person, place, thing, or idea. The word "man" is a noun because it is a person. The word "down" is a preposition. Prepositions are used to connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases (called the object of the preposition) to other words within a sentence and typically describe the location, direction, or timing related to the noun. "Down" is the beginning of the prepositional phrase "down the hall" which describes where the man was walking. The word "walked" is a verb. A verb shows action or state of being. It answers "what is the subject doing?" The word "quickly" is an adverb. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. The word "quickly" describes the verb "walked."