Jumpstart English MCQ

Maribeth, her father's favorite daughter, never recovered from the untimely death of her sister.

appositive phrase

The fate of the English settlers on Roanoke Island is not known.

no one; knows

Being a famous novelist is one of my secret ambitions.

gerund phrase

Despite all of the problems with the oldest daughter, the family _______ to get along with one another.

have tried

Hillary Clinton's husband and staunch supporter _______ former President Bill Clinton.

is

Dino and his wife Maria are finally empty-nesters because their last child has gone off to college, but the freedom is bittersweet because they miss having their children at home.

subordinate clause

To go ice fishing with my uncle and cousin on a clear, sunlit morning.

contains a fragment

Each of the students on the committee _______ hard, so most of the teachers only _______ to supervise.

works; have

Do you think Professor Sullivan will ask for detailed information about Woodrow Wilson on the final, or do you think he'll focus on World War I and the Treaty of Versailles?

independent clause

Bobby Thompson's 1951 pennant-winning walk-off home run was heard by American soldiers listening to radios in Korea.

soldiers; heard

The film was made by someone you never heard of.

someone; made

Even though there are many ways to lose weight, they all come down to two basic principles: eat less and exercise more.

subordinate clause

In the event that Congress passes the immigration bill, what are the chances that the president will veto it?

subordinate clause

You must come to your brother's graduation regardless of the anger you have toward him, which is certainly justified.

subordinate clause

A text can be presented in paragraphs—or in the form of lists, tables, charts, as graphs, and so on.

A text can be presented in paragraphs—or in the form of lists, tables, charts, graphs, and so on.

Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology and set up the first psychological clinic. Alfred Binet (1851-1911) designed the first intelligence test.

No change

Side effects of antidepressant drugs range from dizziness to sexual dysfunction. These drugs can save lives.

Side effects of antidepressant drugs range from dizziness to sexual dysfunction. These drugs can save lives.

The Norton Field Guide offers the guidance many new teachers need and the flexibility wanted by many experienced teachers.

The Norton Field Guide offers the guidance many new teachers need and the flexibility many experienced teachers want.

Having sold more than 500 million records, Elvis Presley was the most successful solo recording artist during his lifetime.

participial phrase

In golf, a birdie is a score of one stroke under par. Par is the standard number of strokes for the hole. An eagle is a score of two strokes under par.

In golf, a birdie is a score of one stroke under par (the standard number of strokes for the hole), and an eagle is a score of two strokes under par.

In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs therefore this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs; therefore, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

_______ any of the assignments due tomorrow? I know more _______ due next week.

Are; are

Cognitive psychology is yet another branch of psychology. Researchers in cognitive psychology look at how people learn, how people solve problems, and how brains store information.

No change

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

The most famous of Flemish artists and a leading baroque figure, Peter Paul Rubens created material that demonstrated his energy and enthusiasm for his work. He turned out such masterpieces as The Raising of the Cross (1610-1611) and The Judgment of Paris (1638-1639).

Watching horse races at Pimlico Race Course and ball games at Camden Yards are two favorite pastimes in Baltimore.

gerund phrase

Just a note to say "hi" to my favorite niece.

contains a fragment

The snowstorms came one after another, yet the fires burned brightly in the cabin, where Josie read Mark Twain's novels to her favorite uncle.

independent clause

Long before she started skating, Kelly was a talented downhill skier.

does not contain a fragment

Snow and sleet _______ likely tonight.

are

Ancient people placed great value on salt for improving the flavor of food. They also used salt as a preservative.

Ancient people not only placed great value on salt for improving the flavor of food but also used salt as a preservative.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a self-taught practitioner, and he produced colorful paintings, frequently of jungle scenes.

In addition to September 11, 2001, what other war-related dates are remembered by Americans, especially by those who lived through World War II?

Neither is correct.

As the curtain falls, the audience _______ the actors a standing ovation.

gives

After thinking about the events of the past year, Randy realized that there should be only one major goal for him: to have a happy and healthy life.

infinitive phrase

Every Tuesday during May, the senior class _______ for the graduation ceremony.

practices

The role of the emperor was sung by Placido Domingo.

Placido Domingo; sang

To do well on final exams, students should not only study every day but also be getting enough sleep.

To do well on final exams, students should not only study every day but also get enough sleep.

People first wrote on clay tablets and on papyrus. Parchment came along around 250 BC. It is made of treated animal skin

People first wrote on clay tablets and on papyrus until parchment, made of treated animal skin, came along around 250 BC.

Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) he helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception.

Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), who helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception.

The earliest canals were dug around 6000 BC in the Middle East. They were used for irrigation.

The earliest canals, which were dug around 6000 BC in the Middle East, were used for irrigation.

The perky Labrador retriever charged through the yard, did go down the hill, and went after the squirrels.

The perky Labrador retriever charged through the yard, down the hill, and after the squirrels.

In the attic I discovered three photographs, stained and grainy snapshots, that showed my great-grandparents on their Midwestern farm.

appositive phrase

Peanut butter and jelly _______ a popular American sandwich filling.

is

My cousin Pedro and my friend Jane _______ better than to ask me for a loan.

know

France's King Louis XIV, after whom Louisiana is named, lived from 1638 until 1715.

prepositional phrase

Long before the Europeans arrived, rich cultures and languages had been developed by Native American tribes.

tribes; had developed

Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory, as part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables, which had no meaning for them.

Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory; as part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables, which had no meaning for them.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Art historians refer to Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) as a master of the Dutch school; he painted and drew approximately six hundred works.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Known for glass-covered boxes filled with enigmatically arranged found objects and collages, Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was a product of surrealism, which relied on irrational juxtaposition.

Modern psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, about the same time, William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, published Principles of Psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work.

Modern psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, and of William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, who published Principles of Psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work.

Our human ancestors broke rocks to create sharp edges about 2.5 million years ago. It took another million years for them to devise the two-edged hand ax.

Our human ancestors broke rocks to create sharp edges about 2.5 million years ago, yet it took another million years for them to devise the two-edged hand ax.

Everyone _______ to help decorate the cookies, but no one _______ to wash the dishes afterward.

wants; offers

Enough of the test _______ challenging, yet several of the questions _______ easy.

was; were

I wish the pond would freeze over so that I could go ice skating.

does no contain a fragment

Since the day I broke my leg, either my sisters or my brother _______ me wherever I go.

accompanies

Driving and texting all too often _______ to automobile accidents.

leads

Everything on the buffet table _______ delicious; however, few of the guests _______ to be hungry.

looks; seem

A dictionary or thesaurus _______ a long-lasting graduation gift.

makes

_______ someone going to the dance with you? Some of us _______ bringing a date.

Is; are

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

A pop artist, Jasper Johns (born 1930) has used flags, beer cans, and targets in his sculpture and paintings; he finds meaning in everyday objects.

By whom is the bride traditionally "given away"?

who; "gives away"

It was pledged by the chief of police that drug dealers would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

chief; pledged

Because my niece is planning to attend college at Ohio State.

contains a fragment

Heading back to the States but on edge since he survived the terrorist attack.

contains a fragment

When a police officer stops you for speeding, you should apologize, be polite, and find your driver's license.

No change

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Robert Indiana (born 1928) produces pop paintings and sculptures, such as his Love series, that sometimes call to mind large signs.

The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology, he observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking. This observation led to Freud's interest in the unconscious mind.

The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology. He observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking, and this observation led to Freud's interest in the unconscious mind.

In the plains states, we hope to have spring weather by early April.

prepositional phrase

All of the mashed potatoes _______ eaten, but all of the salad _______.

were; remains

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed many talents; two of his most famous paintings are The Last Supper (1495-1498) and the Mona Lisa (1503-1506).

The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time, the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.

The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.

Marching in unison through the middle of town, the crowd _______ the warnings of the police.

ignores

In the morning, Juliana scrubbed the kitchen floor and vacuumed the carpet, but later in the day she relaxed in the hammock, had a glass of lemonade, and read a good novel.

independent clause

Growing tomatoes in my yard requires three things: a sunny location, some soil that has been well cultivated, and keeping deer out with a wire fence.

Growing tomatoes in my yard requires three things: a sunny location, some well-cultivated soil, and a wire fence to keep out the deer.

Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life, the goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants.

Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life. The goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants.

Because both of the couples _______ traveling to warm climates, many of their joint trips _______ to the Caribbean and the South Pacific.

enjoy; have been

Heading in all directions, a flock of birds _______ toward the evergreens surrounding our house.

fly

The jury _______ order their lunches from various take-out restaurants nearby.

have to

Evaluating the causes of the Civil War •Economic reasons •Cultures of North and South different •Understanding slavery

Evaluating the causes of the Civil War •Economic reasons •Cultural factors •Slavery issues

For thousands of years, humans spun flax, wool, cotton, and silk fibers into yarn. Then they wove the yarn into cloth. Humans developed plastics—rayon, nylon, Dacron, and polyester—as the basis for cloth.

For thousands of years, humans spun flax, wool, cotton, and silk fibers into yarn and then wove the yarn into cloth; finally, humans developed plastics—rayon, nylon, Dacron, and polyester—as the basis for cloth.

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One of the best-known paintings by Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), The Gross Clinic, captures a surgical operation, a subject considered inappropriate at the time. Eakins lost an academic position because he used nude models in mixed classes.

To finish her paper by tomorrow afternoon, Jayne needs either to work until midnight or she would have to get up early in the morning

To finish her paper by tomorrow afternoon, Jayne needs either to work until midnight or to get up early in the morning.

After years of tight races between the New York Yankees and other teams, the World Series was finally won by the Boston Red Sox in 2004.

Neither is correct.

If it snows, I might try cross-country skiing. And maybe downhill.

contains a fragment

Whenever the band practices, neither the drummer nor the saxophonists _______ time to the music.

keep

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

The paintings of Barnett Newman (1905-1971) range from abstract expressionism to the color-field movement. He developed a unique geometric style that became his trademark.

Tips for using presentation software: · Lists rather than paragraphs. · Amount of information on a slide. · Be sure the type is large enough for the audience to read.

Tips for using presentation software: · Use lists rather than paragraphs. · Don't put too much information on a slide. · Be sure the type is large enough for the audience to read.

Tired of arguing over new arrangements, the rock band _______ to their various homes.

have gone

Either of the twins _______ well enough for the role, but neither _______ gracefully enough.

sings; dances

Although Louisiana takes its name from France's King Louis XIV, its nickname (Pelican State) has nothing to do with royalty.

independent clause

Su-ling longed to return to her homeland and see her mother and father; at the same time, she cherished the life she had made with her husband and children in England.

independent clause

Christa, longing to go to Spain for her junior year, worked two part-time jobs and borrowed some money from her brother.

participial phrase

At any Italian restaurant, spaghetti and meatballs _______ what my parents order.

is

As a travel destination, Asia attracts many Americans now.

does not contain a fragment

The jury _______ the judge for a redefinition of "beyond a reasonable doubt."

has asked

According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than three hundred mental disorders, such as phobias, plague more than forty million U.S. adults each year. Cognitive disorders, such as dementia, trouble millions of others.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than three hundred mental disorders, such as phobias, plague more than forty million U.S. adults each year; in addition, cognitive disorders, such as dementia, trouble millions of others.

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Feminist artist Judy Chicago (born 1939) creates multimedia projects. Her best-known work is The Dinner Party, which explores women's history.

Think about it. Wouldn't you rather be swimming in Florida?

does not contain a fragment

On the night of the 1968 California presidential primary, which was a close race, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; assassinated

None of Todd's musical talents _______ me because none of his expertise _______ in classical music.

impress; is

My sisters and my brother _______ over who should take me to the dentist.

argue

Some people love those chilly winter sports. But not me

contains a fragment

People with anorexia nervosa may refuse to eat. People with bulimia nervosa may go on an eating binge and then induce vomiting.

People with anorexia nervosa may refuse to eat, whereas people with bulimia nervosa may go on an eating binge and then induce vomiting.

When I was a child, we played outside all year round, and my parents took us ice skating and camping and swimming, whereas nowadays children are too often glued to TVs or video games.

independent clause

Previous treatments for mental illness included drilling a hole in the patient's head. This treatment was supposed to release evil spirits. Three treatments replaced the hole drilling. These were organic treatment, psychotherapy, and drug therapy.

Previous treatments for mental illness included drilling a hole in the patient's head to release evil spirits; eventually, three treatments replaced the hole drilling: organic treatment, psychotherapy, and drug therapy.

What's the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior, the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness.

What's the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior; the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness.

To shop until you drop is a silly slogan to those who don't like shopping or going to malls.

infinitive phrase

Having limited authority, the university's parking committee only _______ recommendations to the administration.

makes