Unit Test
Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. Natasha expressed to Carol that she was nervous about the dangerous aerial stunt chosen by the trainer. Identify the case of the underlined pronoun as well as the antecedent to which it refers.
nominative; Natasha
Read the following sentence. Melissa whistled cheerfully as she frosted the cupcakes for Heather's birthday party. Determine if the underlined modifiers are adjectives or adverbs and identify the word each one modifies. A. cheerfully: adverb modifying whistled for Heather's birthday party: adverb phrase modifying cupcakes B. cheerfully: adverb modifying whistled for Heather's birthday party: adjective phrase modifying cupcakes C. cheerfully: adjective modifying whistled for Heather's birthday party: adjective phrase modifying cupcakes D. cheerfully: adverb modifying frosted for Heather's birthday party: adverb phrase modifying cupcakes Please select the best answer from the choices provided
B
Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. In Spain, they have a large equestrian vaulting competition each year. Identify the case of the underlined pronoun as well as the antecedent to which it refers.
nominative; indefinite
Pronouns in the nominative case may function as __________.
subjects
Commas are used to separate two or more __________ adjectives.
coordinate
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate narration from the quotation?
"Prior to entering the Great Hall," directed the docent, "all cell phones must be turned off."
Read the following sentence. Carson likes to cook, but he really dislikes baking. Is the underlined word an adjective or an adverb? A. adverb: answering to what degree or extent B. adjective: answering what kind C. adverb: answering in what manner D. adjective: answering how much or how many Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
Read the following sentence. Trying a variety of frostings, the vanilla lemon cream was the clear winner. Which type of modifier error, if any, does the above sentence contain? A. dangling modifier B. squinting modifier C. misplaced modifier D. The sentence is correct as it is written. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
Read the following sentence. Wafting through the streets, the fresh-baked bread smelled delicious. Which type of modifier error, if any, does the above sentence contain? A. dangling modifier B. squinting modifier C. misplaced modifier D. The sentence is correct as it is written. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
Read the following sentence. The carrot cake is __________ than the red velvet cake. Choose the correct comparative or superlative modifier: A. best B. more better C. better D. less better Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
C
Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Jake likes cupcakes __________ than cake because they are __________. Choose the words that correctly fill in the blanks and identify whether each word is comparative or superlative. A. most (superlative) . . . smaller (comparative) B. more (comparative) . . . more smaller (comparative) C. more (comparative) . . . smaller (comparative) D. more (comparative) . . . smallest (superlative) Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
C
Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun in the possessive case as an adjective?
I am confident in my partner's ability to lift me safely.
Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun in the nominative case as a subject?
Prior to our vaulting competition, Stefani and I stretch for thirty minutes.
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?
The Library of Congress appointed W. S. Merwin to the prestigious, respected position of Poet Laureate Consultant.
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate the elements of an address?
The University Club Library is located at 1 West 54th Street, New York, New York.
Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. The Federal Theatre Project is a traveling exhibition, it may be coming to your city. How is the comma used incorrectly in the sentence above?
The comma attempts to join two independent clauses.
Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. The Great Hall is open to the public, you must reserve a spot in advance. How is the comma used incorrectly in the sentence above?
The comma attempts to join two independent clauses.
Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. The graduate students filled out the necessary applications, and submitted the required references. How is the comma used incorrectly in the sentence above?
The comma attempts to separate a compound predicate.
Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun in the objective case as an indirect object?
The crowd gave them a standing ovation at the end of their performance.
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?
The deacidification process preserves pages by neutralizing acid with magnesium oxide, raising the pH level of the paper, and minimizing the alkaline reserve.
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?
The long, winding corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.
An ambiguous reference occurs when a pronoun __________.
may refer to two or more antecedents
Which possessive pronoun may function as an adjective?
my
Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. A legendary equestrian vaulter is sitting behind you. Determine the case and function of the underlined pronoun.
objective; object of preposition
A comma should not be used to __________.
separate compound elements