ixl english midterm

Correct the text by inserting one comma. Alana our harmonica player is sick and won't be able to make tonight's performance.

Alana*,* our harmonica player is sick and won't be able to make tonight's performance.

Which is a sentence fragment? *Are dry after such a severe drought.* *Sugar and salt dissolve easily in water.*

Are dry after such a severe drought.

What does the following sentence suggest? Gestational diabetes is a blood-sugar disorder that develops during pregnancy; pregnant women who have been diagnosed with the disease must avoid foods high in sugar. *Certain pregnant women must avoid foods high in sugar.* *All pregnant women must avoid foods high in sugar*

Certain pregnant women must avoid foods high in sugar.

Charles Lindbergh became famous after his nonstop solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927. He had previously worked as an airmail pilot. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Charles Lindbergh, *who* had previously worked as an airmail pilot became famous after his nonstop solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927.

Phrase or Clause? Many traditional pets have lived in the White House, but *some former presidents kept unique companions*; for example, John Quincy Adams had an alligator that lived in a White House bathroom.

Clause

Phrase or Clause? More commonly known as shooting stars, *meteors are particles of debris in outer space* that burn up when entering Earth's atmosphere. Meteors that actually reach Earth are called meteorites.

Clause

Phrase or Clause? Parícutin, a volcano* that emerged in a Mexican cornfield*, erupted continually for nine years; incredibly, Parícutin was just one of over a thousand volcanoes that formed in that region.

Clause

Phrase or Clause? Usually the result of earthquakes or volcanic activity,* tsunamis are enormous ocean waves*that can devastate docked ships; meanwhile, ships at sea may not even detect the massive waves.

Clause

Correct the text by inserting two commas. Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, an artist and scientific illustrator based in Zurich Switzerland draws insects that have been affected by radiation exposure.

Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, an artist and scientific illustrator based in Zurich*,* Switzerland*,* draws insects that have been affected by radiation exposure.

Which is a sentence fragment? *Dairy products such as milk and cheese.* *The interior designer styled our living room with fashionable new decor.*

Dairy products such as milk and cheese.

Which is a sentence fragment? *Kenji going to the movies later this evening.* *My shirt shrank in the hot water I should have read the label first.*

Kenji going to the movies later this evening.

Which is a sentence fragment? *My older brother's contact lens case and eye solution.* *Celery, onions, and carrots compose the French mirepoix, a base for soups and sauces.*

My older brother's contact lens case and eye solution.

Correct the text by inserting two commas. Salads can be made with lettuce spinach or other types of greens.

Salads can be made with lettuce*,* spinach*,* or other types of greens.

Correct the text by inserting one comma. Should I ladle the beef broth into the serving bowls yet Chef McKnight?

Should I ladle the beef broth into the serving bowls yet*,* Chef McKnight?

What does the following sentence suggest? Lindsey is a college admissions counselor at the local high school, where Preston expects to enroll in a few years. *There is more than one local high school.* *There is only one local high school.*

There is only one local high school.

Which is a complete sentence? *Vultures eat the remains of dead animals.* *Flea medicine for our cats is expensive, we order it online.*

Vultures eat the remains of dead animals.

Which is a complete sentence? *Intrigue and drama are standard features of her writing, her next book should keep readers on edge.* *Walnuts stay fresh longer in the refrigerator or freezer.*

Walnuts stay fresh longer in the refrigerator or freezer.

Correct the text by inserting one comma. Wow Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring sure is colorful!

Wow*,* Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring sure is colorful!

Correct the text by inserting one comma. Yes Howelsen Hill is the oldest continually running ski area in Colorado.

Yes*,* Howelsen Hill is the oldest continually running ski area in Colorado.

Correct the text by inserting one comma. A nuclear power station exploded in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26 1986.

A nuclear power station exploded in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26*,* 1986.

Which is a complete sentence? *Made pancakes and baked corn muffins for our breakfast on Sunday morning.* *All living things on Earth contain the element carbon.*

All living things on Earth contain the element carbon.

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. In 2009, President George W. Bush declared the Pacific Remote Islands a marine national monument ___ and President Barack Obama announced a plan to expand the monument just five years later.

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Entomologists from the University of Wyoming have discovered more than twenty new species of wasps. These wasps turn their prey into mummies. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Entomologists from the University of Wyoming have discovered more than twenty new species of wasps *that* turn their prey into mummies

Mark Zuckerberg created a messaging network as a preteen. He co-founded Facebook while still in college. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Mark Zuckerberg, *who* created a messaging network as a preteen co-founded Facebook while still in college.

Insert one dash where needed. — "I was hoping that we hello? Can you hear me?" Angie said loudly into her phone.

"I was hoping that we— hello? Can you hear me?" Angie said loudly into her phone.

Insert one dash where needed. — "The proceeds will support our yes, 100 percent of the proceeds will support our efforts to protect endangered species," explained the chair of the fund-raising committee.

"The proceeds will support our— yes, 100 percent of the proceeds will support our efforts to protect endangered species," explained the chair of the fund-raising committee.

Insert one dash where needed. — "This painting is meant to pay tribute to women throughout society I mean, throughout history," the painter explained.

"This painting is meant to pay tribute to women throughout society— I mean, throughout history," the painter explained.

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - A well crafted cover letter can demonstrate both a command of the English language and an ability to succinctly convey one's skills and experience.

A well- crafted cover letter can demonstrate both a command of the English language and an ability to succinctly convey one's skills and experience.

What does the following sentence suggest?' Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd, was a staunch abolitionist; in fact, some historians believe that her devotion to the cause of ending slavery was even stronger than her husband's. *Abraham Lincoln was only married once.* *Abraham Lincoln was married more than once.*

Abraham Lincoln was only married once.

After an earthquake rocked Washington, D.C., in August 2011, the Washington Monument was closed for repairs. The Washington Monument honors the first U.S. president. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

After an earthquake rocked Washington, D.C., in August 2011, the Washington Monument, *which* honors the first U.S. president was closed for repairs.

Is this a complete sentence? Jeffrey graduating with a degree in Russian literature. yes no

no

Correct the text by inserting one comma. In 2014, a cartwheeling spider was discovered and it has inspired the creation of robots that move in novel ways.

In 2014, a cartwheeling spider was discovered*,* and it has inspired the creation of robots that move in novel ways.

Ann Curry is a television journalist. In April 2014, she was rescued by Boy Scout Troop 368 when she broke her ankle while hiking in New York's Harriman State Park. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

In April 2014, Ann Curry, *who* is a television journalist was rescued by Boy Scout Troop 368 when she broke her ankle while hiking in New York's Harriman State Park.

Insert two dashes where needed. — Johannesburg South Africa's largest city and the seat of its Constitutional Court has served as the home for such luminaries as Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg— South Africa's largest city and the seat of its Constitutional Court— has served as the home for such luminaries as Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.

Which is a complete sentence? *Lewis and Clark and their team began their westward expedition in St. Louis in 1804.* *We had an abundant harvest from our garden this year, we have plenty of squash and tomatoes.*

Lewis and Clark and their team began their westward expedition in St. Louis in 1804.

Which is a sentence fragment? *Electric eels stun prey with an intense electrical charge.* *Lost the remote control for the television again.*

Lost the remote control for the television again.

Which is a sentence fragment? *Made pancakes and baked corn muffins for our breakfast on Sunday morning.* *The CEO stole money from customers, the company's reputation was ruined.*

Made pancakes and baked corn muffins for our breakfast on Sunday morning.

Which is a run-on sentence? *Marlon is going to college he'll register in the fall.* *Troy memorized all of his lines for the play.*

Marlon is going to college he'll register in the fall.

What does the following sentence suggest? Millennial Media's marketing consultant, Dan Harding, achieved the company's first-quarter marketing goal of establishing an active social media presence. *Millennial Media has more than one marketing consultant.* *Millennial Media has one marketing consultant.*

Millennial Media has one marketing consultant.

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - Most mammals are quadrupeds, or four footed creatures; humans, however, are bipeds because they walk on two feet.

Most mammals are quadrupeds, or four- footed creatures; humans, however, are bipeds because they walk on two feet.

Insert one dash where needed. — Mount Rainier's Liberty Ridge climbing route is known for its amazing views and technical difficulty not to mention its long history of mountaineering accidents.

Mount Rainier's Liberty Ridge climbing route is known for its amazing views and technical difficulty— not to mention its long history of mountaineering accidents.

I'd like to meet Ms. Shelton. She is a textile designer who grows her own cotton and dyes her own fabrics with natural materials. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Ms. Shelton, *whom* I'd like to meet is a textile designer who grows her own cotton and dyes her own fabrics with natural materials.

Which is a sentence fragment? *My parents' business flourishing, thanks to online advertising.* *The Riveras make homemade apple cider with their cider press.*

My parents' business flourishing, thanks to online advertising.

Nick Watson is a former U.S. Army Ranger. He started a nonprofit to help veterans readjust to civilian life through mountain climbing. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Nick Watson, *who* is a former U.S. Army Ranger started a nonprofit to help veterans readjust to civilian life through mountain climbing.

Which is a complete sentence? *The flight attendant on our return trip from Phoenix.* *Nighttime leg cramps frequently occur in calf muscles.*

Nighttime leg cramps frequently occur in calf muscles.

Correct the text by inserting two commas. On March 19 2014 the University of Southern California purchased a letter written by Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, for $19,959.

On March 19*,* 2014*,* the University of Southern California purchased a letter written by Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, for $19,959.

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - On our tour of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, our Russian speaking guide translated signs and plaques for our benefit.

On our tour of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, our Russian- speaking guide translated signs and plaques for our benefit.

What does the following sentence suggest? This Saturday, the members of Jane's Girl Scout troop who live in Seaside will be offered discounted admission to the Seaside Zoo. *Only some members of Jane's troop will be given a discount.* *All members of Jane's troop will be given a discount.*

Only some members of Jane's troop will be given a discount.

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - Open ended questions tend to engage people in discussion more effectively than questions that simply call for a response of yes or no.

Open- ended questions tend to engage people in discussion more effectively than questions that simply call for a response of yes or no.

Phrase or Clause? *Inspirational leader Mohandas Gandhi*, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, directed India's fight for independence against British rule.

Phrase

Phrase or Clause? *The solid portion of a comet* comprises leftover debris—ice, dust, rock—that originated in the outer regions of the solar system.

Phrase

Phrase or Clause? West Point, *the oldest military academy in the United States and one of the most prestigious*, has produced many distinguished graduates, including Jefferson Davis and Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin.

Phrase

What does the following sentence suggest? Scarlett examined her cupboard and noticed that the box of baking soda, which she had purchased several years ago, had expired. *Scarlett has one box of baking soda in her cupboard.* *Scarlett has more than one box of baking soda in her cupboard.*

Scarlett has one box of baking soda in her cupboard.

Which is a run-on sentence? *Sprained ankles are common injuries for athletes a sprain may not even need treatment.* *If you apply extreme heat to a diamond, it will burn and release carbon dioxide.*

Sprained ankles are common injuries for athletes a sprain may not even need treatment.

Insert two dashes where needed. — The Cradle of Humankind a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to an abundance of early hominid fossils lies in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

The Cradle of Humankind— a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to an abundance of early hominid fossils— lies in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

Insert two dashes where needed. — The aptly named Petit Pont a bridge in Paris just 65 feet wide and 105 feet long crosses the Seine at a point that has been used as a river crossing since the days of Julius Caesar.

The aptly named Petit Pont— a bridge in Paris just 65 feet wide and 105 feet long— crosses the Seine at a point that has been used as a river crossing since the days of Julius Caesar.

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - The body temperature of warm blooded animals, such as mammals and birds, typically remains constant despite changes in the surrounding environment.

The body temperature of warm- blooded animals, such as mammals and birds, typically remains constant despite changes in the surrounding environment.

Which is a run-on sentence? *The researchers used several methods for testing their data, the article explains them all.* *At higher altitudes, water boils at a lower temperature.*

The researchers used several methods for testing their data, the article explains them all.

Which is a run-on sentence? *When it is applied to the skin, witch hazel may help reduce swelling and fight bacteria.* *The researchers used several methods for testing their data, the article explains them all.*

The researchers used several methods for testing their data, the article explains them all.

Insert one dash where needed. — The trade union's president was voted into office by a resounding majority at least that's the story they gave.

The trade union's president was voted into office by a resounding majority— at least that's the story they gave.

What does the following sentence suggest? The movie Stand by Me, which was released in 1986, is a classic coming-of-age story about four twelve-year-old boys who set out on a summer adventure in Castlerock, Oregon. *There is only one movie called by Stand by Me.* *There is more than one movie called Stand by Me.*

There is only one movie called by Stand by Me.

What does the following sentence suggest? What does the following sentence suggest? After reviewing the manuscript, Ms. Benson forwarded the draft that contained her edits to the publisher. *There was more than one draft of the manuscript.* *There was only one draft of the manuscript.*

There was more than one draft of the manuscript.

Is this a run-on sentence? Due to the structure of hydrogen bonds, ice is less dense than water. yes no

no

Is this a run-on sentence? On Saturday nights, the roller skating rink plays disco music. yes no

no

Is this a run-on sentence? The next-door neighbors of my elderly grandparents. yes no

no

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - Ever since I moved to California last year, I've started eating a surprisingly large number of avocados.

none

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - Malavath Purna was only thirteen years old when she became the youngest woman to scale Mount Everest.

none

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - Several countries in Africa—including Chad, Gabon, and Niger—were once French colonies; officially, these countries are still French speaking.

none

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Laura Dewey Bridgman lost her sight and hearing at the age of 2 ___ but learned to read and write at the Perkins School for the Blind in 1837.

nothing

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Wilma Rudolph battled polio until the age of 12 ___ but went on to become the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals.

nothing

Which is a sentence fragment? *Kelsey determined the diameter of the circle.* *Made both of the pie crusts with lard instead of butter.*

Made both of the pie crusts with lard instead of butter.

Which is a run-on sentence? *This macaroni dish tastes rather bland, pass the salt, please.* *Bears in Yellowstone National Park hibernate for about five months.*

This macaroni dish tastes rather bland, pass the salt, please.

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Before Ms. Dorsey saw the Bitterroot National Forest ___ she had no idea how stunning the landscape is in Idaho.

,

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Groundwater comes from underground reservoirs called aquifers ___ and we rely on these sources to meet half of our water needs in the United States.

,

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. A "fish pedicure" requires a client to soak his or her feet in a pool filled with Garra rufa fish ___ the fish then nibble away the dead skin from the client's feet.

;

Insert one dash where needed. — Beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione in Rome, Italy, lies a burial chamber a six-room crypt filled with the skulls and other bones of about four thousand monks.

Beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione in Rome, Italy, lies a burial chamber— a six-room crypt filled with the skulls and other bones of about four thousand monks.

Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - Spring brought warmer days, blossoming trees, and the long awaited farmers' market, which featured seasonal produce: asparagus, strawberries, and peas.

Spring brought warmer days, blossoming trees, and the long- awaited farmers' market, which featured seasonal produce: asparagus, strawberries, and peas.

Which is a run-on sentence? *We forgot to pack utensils I will run to the store.* *In Japan, the Hanshin Expressway actually runs through a building!*

We forgot to pack utensils I will run to the store.

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Australia's Great Barrier Reef encompasses a chain of coral reefs, islands, and sandbars along the Queensland coast ___ the reef is home to tropical fish, stingrays, giant turtles, humpback whales, and thousands of other marine creatures.

;

Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. On the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge in Paris, couples have expressed their love by clipping padlocks to the river ___ bridge's railings and throwing the keys into the however, the weight of so many locks has caused the railings to collapse in some places.

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Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Storks live mainly in Asia, Africa, and Europe ___ however, one species, the black-necked stork, also lives in Australia.

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Add a comma or semicolon if needed. Otherwise, submit the text without any additional punctuation. Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London ____ she is best known for her award-winning novel White Teeth.

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Add hyphens to compound adjectives where necessary. If no hyphens are needed, submit the text without making any changes. - A temporary loss of hearing can result from exposure to ear splitting music at concerts. Experts suggest using earplugs to protect your ears.

A temporary loss of hearing can result from exposure to ear- splitting music at concerts. Experts suggest using earplugs to protect your ears.

What does the following sentence suggest? Anna Sewell's concern about the treatment of horses inspired her novel, Black Beauty, about the life of a horse in nineteenth-century London. *Anna Sewell wrote only one novel.* *Anna Sewell wrote more than one novel.*

Anna Sewell wrote only one novel.

Armed poachers seeking valuable ivory tusks regularly hunt down African elephants. African elephants are endangered. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Armed poachers seeking valuable ivory tusks regularly hunt down African elephants, *which* are endangered

Which is a complete sentence? *At dawn the sailors hoisted the cargo onto the ship.* *Dented both the fender and the bumper of our new car early this morning.*

At dawn the sailors hoisted the cargo onto the ship.

Correct the text by inserting two commas. If you think you can fix my car Mr. Shelton I won't take it to a mechanic.

If you think you can fix my car*,* Mr. Shelton*,* I won't take it to a mechanic.

Phrase or Clause? *Crawfish are often associated with water*, but the prairie crawfish can be found in pastures, where they live in underground burrows.

Clause

Phrase or Clause? Although glaciers occupy only about ten percent of the earth's land surface, *they contain about seventy-five percent of its fresh water*.

Clause

Phrase or Clause? Frankfurters, *which are also known as wieners or hot dogs*, originated in Frankfurt, Germany, and are traditionally made from pork and beef.

Clause

Which is a run-on sentence? *Both of the candidates radiate confidence on camera.* *Don't trespass on his land, he may call the police.*

Don't trespass on his land, he may call the police.

What does the following sentence suggest? Edvard Munch's 1893 painting The Scream was stolen from a museum in Oslo, Norway, in 2004, but police successfully recovered and returned the work of art to the museum in 2006. *Edvard Munch created only one painting in 1893* *Edvard Munch created more than one painting in 1893*

Edvard Munch created more than one painting in 1893

Which is a complete sentence? *Displays her most prized possessions on the mantel in the living room.* *For breakfast, this restaurant serves eggs with biscuits and gravy.*

For breakfast, this restaurant serves eggs with biscuits and gravy.

Frank W. Grasso co-authored a study on octopuses. He found that the skin on an octopus's arms prevents its suckers from attaching to itself. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Frank W. Grasso, *who* co-authored a study on octopuses found that the skin on an octopus's arms prevents its suckers from attaching to itself.

Which is a complete sentence? *Lexi wept during the movie it had an emotional ending.* *Gavin and Maria both handle themselves well under pressure.*

Gavin and Maria both handle themselves well under pressure.

Which is a run-on sentence? *In 1954, a meteorite hit Ann Hodges inside her own living room.* *Grab another log the fire is dying down.*

Grab another log the fire is dying down.

Which is a sentence fragment? *More than ninety percent of calico cats are female.* *Has developed resistance to the drug prescribed by the doctor.*

Has developed resistance to the drug prescribed by the doctor.

Our real estate agent came highly recommended. She was able to sell our condominium in just over a week. Now combine the sentences by completing the relative clause.

Our real estate agent, *who* came highly recommended was able to sell our condominium in just over a week.

Insert one dash where needed. — Street vendors in the Philippines prepare isaw ng manok marinated chicken intestines that are grilled or deep fried and served with spicy, sour, or sweet sauces.

Street vendors in the Philippines prepare isaw ng manok— marinated chicken intestines that are grilled or deep fried and served with spicy, sour, or sweet sauces.

Which is a run-on sentence? *The manager announcing Tatsu as the grocery store's employee of the month.* *We usually research things on the Internet, we have packed our encyclopedias and dictionaries away in the attic.*

We usually research things on the Internet, we have packed our encyclopedias and dictionaries away in the attic.