english 2nd semester

Is the following text a complete sentence or a fragment? After all the trouble their friends took planning a party. fragment complete sentence

fragment

What root means "something written or drawn?" ology ism graph phile

graph

Which sentence is written correctly? At exactly 10:06 a.m., the announcer said, "The train for Sacramento is now at Track 7." At exactly 10:06 a.m. the Announcer said the train for Sacramento is now at Track 7. At exactly 10:06 a.m., the Announcer said "the train for Sacramento is now at Track 7". At exactly 10:06 a.m. the announcer said the train for Sacramento is now at Track 7

At exactly 10:06 a.m., the announcer said, "The train for Sacramento is now at Track 7."

Which sentence is written correctly? Chuck attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he studied mathematics. Chuck attended Northwestern university, in Evanston, Illinois where he studied mathmatics. Chuck attended Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois where he studied mathmatics. Chuck attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he studied mathematics.

Chuck attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he studied mathematics.

Write the contraction for the underlined words. Tom said, "After work, (I am) going to get pizza." I'm I'am I will Im

I'm

Which sentence is written correctly? If they can save enough, moneys my parent's will go to Hawaii for a vacation. If they can save enough money my parents' go to Hawaii for a vacation. If they can save enough monies my parents will go to Hawaii for a vacation. If they can save enough money, my parents will go to Hawaii for a vacation.

If they can save enough money, my parents will go to Hawaii for a vacation.

Which sentence is written correctly? Many computer proffesionals recommends cleaning the keyboard weakly or monthly. Many computer proffessionals recommend cleaning the key-board weekly or monthly. Many computer profesionals recommends cleaning the key board weekly, or monthly. Many computer professionals recommend cleaning the keyboard weekly or monthly.

Many computer professionals recommend cleaning the keyboard weekly or monthly.

Which sentence is combined properly? Mathematician Alan Turing broke many German codes during WWII, and he also helped develop modern computers. Mathematician Alan Turing broke many German codes during WWII, he also helped develop modern computers. Mathematician Alan Turing broke many German codes during WWII; and he also helped develop modern computers. Mathematician Alan Turing broke many German codes during WWII, so he also helped develop modern computers.

Mathematician Alan Turing broke many German codes during WWII, and he also helped develop modern computers.

Which sentence is written correctly? Our oponents at the math meet solved the equation quicker then Betsy and me. Our opponents at the math meet solved the equation more quickly than Betsy and I. Our opponents at the math meat solved the equation more quickly than Betsy and me. Our opponents at the math meet solved the equation more quickly then Betsy and me.

Our opponents at the math meet solved the equation more quickly than Betsy and I.

What is the simple subject and the simple predicate of this sentence? Sergei is bringing pizza and soda to tomorrow's chemistry club meeting. pizza and soda, bringing Sergei, is bringing meeting, is Sergei, is bringing pizza and soda to tomorrow's chemistry club meeting.

Sergei, is bringing

Which sentence is written correctly? The director of the school play, James e Jones, is also a drama critic for The Times. The director of the school play James E Jones is also a drama critic, for The Times. The Director of the school play James E Jones is also a drama critic for the times. The director of the school play, James E. Jones, is also a drama critic for The Times.

The director of the school play, James E. Jones, is also a drama critic for The Times.

Which sentence is written correctly? When he's by him self in the house, Tony likes to read or watch movies. When his by himself in the house, Tony, likes to read or watch movies. When hes by hisself in the house Tony, likes to read or watch movies. When he's by himself in the house, Tony likes to read or watch movies.

When he's by himself in the house, Tony likes to read or watch movies.

What is the indefinite pronoun of this sentence? James asked the committee, "Does anyone know if Lindsay is attending tonight's meeting?" James committee anyone if

anyone

What is the plural form of bacteria? bacterium bacteria bacterias bacteri

bacteria

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "Hannah," my mother called, "can you bring me the newspaper?" "Hannah, my mother called, can you bring me the newspaper?" "Hannah" my mother called, "Can you bring me the newspaper"? "Hannah," my mother called "Can you bring me the newspaper?"

"Hannah," my mother called, "can you bring me the newspaper?"

How do you know if you have a complex sentence? It is two complete sentences put together with a conjunction. It only contains a subject and a verb. It has at least one independent and one or more dependent clause. It is a long sentence

It has at least one independent and one or more dependent clause.

What are the predicate adjectives of the sentence? Runners find the Boston Marathon both challenging and satisfying. Runners, find Boston Marathon challenging and satisfying find, both

Runners, find

What are the complete predicate and simple predicate in this sentence? Investigators have been trying to solve the mystery of who robbed the Gardnier Museum in Boston since 1990. have been trying, to solve the mystery have been trying to solve the mystery of who robbed the Gardnier Museum in Boston since 1990, have been trying. have been trying to solve, robbed trying, solved, robbed

have been trying to solve the mystery of who robbed the Gardnier Museum in Boston since 1990, have been trying.

What is the predicate noun of this sentence? Feed is a novel about a future where people have computers implanted in their heads. novel future people heads

novel

What is the independent clause of this sentence? Because the weather was unsettled, we decided to have the party in the house. Because the weather was unsettled in the house to have we decided to have the party in the house

we decided to have the party in the house

What is the subject pronoun and the object pronoun in this sentence? We will pick them up at the airport this evening. we, them we, at we, airport airport, evening

we, them

Complete these sentences with a who, which or that. The history department, ______ is in Memorial Hall, is where we are meeting today. which that who

which

Which of these sentences are written correctly? "Is these the style of glasses you was considering the optician asked Nathaniel?" Is this the style of glasses you was considering? The optician asked Nathaniel. "Is these the style of glasses you were considering the optician? asked Nathaniel." "Is this the style of glasses you were considering?" the optician asked Nathaniel.

"Is this the style of glasses you were considering?" the optician asked Nathaniel.

Which of these sentences is written correctly? A historian named a e hunting is writing a book about the american colonys. A historian named, A. E. Hunting, is writing a book about the american colonies. A Historian named A E Hunting is writing a book about the American Colonys. A historian named A. E. Hunting is writing a book about the American colonies.

A historian named A. E. Hunting is writing a book about the American colonies.

Which of these sentences is written correctly? Intelligence is addition to, hard work have got Margie farther in her carear than any one else I know. Intelligence in addition to hardwork has got Margie farther in her career than any one else I know. Intelligence in addition to hard work got Margie farther in her career than anyone else I know. Intelligence, in addition to hard work, has gotten Margie farther in her career than anyone else I know.

Intelligence, in addition to hard work, has gotten Margie farther in her career than anyone else I know.

Which sentence is written correctly? It is an huge honor for Leslie and I to be co-chairs of last years dance commitee. It was a huge honor for Leslie and me to be co-chairs of last year's dance committee. It was an huge honor for Leslie and I to be co-chairs of last years' dance commitee. It was a huge honor for Leslie and me to be co-chair's of last year's dance commitee.

It was a huge honor for Leslie and me to be co-chairs of last year's dance committee.

Which sentence is combined properly? It was a long, cold snowy winter so, people were relieved when spring finally arrived. It was a long, cold snowy winter, but people were relieved when spring finally arrived. It was a long, cold snowy winter, people were relieved when spring finally arrived. It was a long, cold snowy winter, so people were relieved when spring finally arrived.

It was a long, cold snowy winter, so people were relieved when spring finally arrived.

Which of the sentences are written correctly? Jacks brother and sister lives in charleston south carolina where they attended school. Jack's brother and sister, lives in Charleston South Carolina where they attended school. Jack's brother and sister live in Charleston, South Carolina where they attend school. Jacks' brother, and sister lives in Charleston, South Carolina where they attended school.

Jack's brother and sister live in Charleston, South Carolina where they attend school.

Which sentence is written correctly? Jancelle said shes' working more hard than ever to make the cheerleading squad. Jancelle said she's working harder than ever to make the cheerleading squad. Jancelle Said, "She's working harder then ever to make the cheerleading squad." "Jancelle said she's working harder than ever to make the cheerleading squad."

Jancelle said she's working harder than ever to make the cheerleading squad.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? June 23, 2003, the hottest day of that summer, really affected me. June 23 2003, the hot day of that summer, really effected me. June 23, 2003, the hottest day of that summer really effected me. June 23, 2003 the hot day of that summer really affected me.

June 23, 2003, the hottest day of that summer, really affected me.

Which sentence is written correctly? Kites first appeared in ancient china beside being toys they was used to send messages. Kites first appeared in Ancient China; beside being toys they where used to send messages. Kites' first appeared in Ancient China, beside being toys, they were used to send messages. Kites first appeared in ancient China; beside being toys, they were used to send messages.

Kites first appeared in ancient China; beside being toys, they were used to send messages.

Which sentence is combined properly? Many kinds of birds eat both seeds and insects, so they have more food available to them. Many kinds of birds eat both seeds and insects: so they have more food available to them. Many kinds of birds eat both seeds, and insects, they have more food available to them. Many kinds of birds eat both seeds and insects but they have more food available to them.

Many kinds of birds eat both seeds and insects, so they have more food available to them.

Which sentence is written correctly? Melissa despite alot of hard work didn't finish painting her room. Melissa, despite a lot of hard work, didn't finish painting her room. Melissa despite a lot of harder work didn't finish painting, her room. Melissa, despite alot of hard work, didn't finish painting her room.

Melissa, despite a lot of hard work, didn't finish painting her room.

Which sentence is written correctly? The carlinis first flour shop, Blossom, did very good so they opened two more. The Carlinis' first flower shop, Blossom, did very well, so they opened two more. The Carlinis first flour shop, Blossom, did very well; so they opened two more. The Carlinis first flower shop, Blossom, did very good, so they opened too more.

The Carlinis' first flower shop, Blossom, did very well, so they opened two more.

Which sentence is written correctly? The Williams family moved to Madison on October 5, 2005, and lived there for four years. The William's family moved to Madison, on October 5 2005, and lived their fore years. The William's Family moved to Madison on October 5 2005 and lived there four years. The Williams family moved too Madison on October 5, 2005 and lived there four years.

The Williams family moved to Madison on October 5, 2005, and lived there for four years.

Which sentence is written correctly? The boys bedtime routine which include singing a song helps them sleep good. The boys bedtime routine, which include singing a song, helps them, sleep good. The boy's bedtime routine which include singing a song, helps them sleep well. The boys' bedtime routine, which include singing a song, helps them sleep well.

The boys' bedtime routine, which include singing a song, helps them sleep well.

Which sentence is written correctly? The day after tomorrow, we will catch an earlier bus; we want to get to school by 6:30. The day after tomorrow we catch an earlier bus, we want to get to school by 6:30. The day after tomorrow, we catch a earlier bus, we want to get to school buy 6:30. The day after tomorrow we catch a earlier bus we want to get to school by 6:30.

The day after tomorrow, we will catch an earlier bus; we want to get to school by 6:30.

Which sentence is written correctly? Their family make cider, by choping and pressing freshly apples from their orchard. Their family make cider by chopping and pressing freshly apples from their orchard. There family makes cider, by chopping and pressing fresh apples from their orchard. Their family makes cider by chopping and pressing fresh apples from their orchard.

Their family makes cider by chopping and pressing fresh apples from their orchard.

Which sentence is written correctly? There was an article in the college paper about Dr. Bergers' research on nutrition. There was a article in the college paper about Dr Bergers research on nutrition. There was an article in the collage paper about Dr. Bergers research on nutrition. There was an article in the college paper about Dr. Berger's research on nutrition.

There was an article in the college paper about Dr. Berger's research on nutrition.

Which sentence is written correctly? There was an extremely long wait at the box office, but we got seats all together. There was an extreme long wait at the box office, but we got seats altogether. Their was an extremely long wait at the box office, but we got seats altogether. There was a extremely long wait at the box office, but we got seats all together.

There was an extremely long wait at the box office, but we got seats all together.

What is the subordinate (or dependent) clause in this sentence? Unless we can find a solution to the problem, we're not going to be able to finish our assignment in time. We're not going to be able to finish our assignment in time. Unless we can find a solution to the problem. To finish our assignment in time To the problem

Unless we can find a solution to the problem.

What is the coordinating conjunctions in this sentence? Bob went to the store, but he forgot his wallet and had to go home to get it. to go but, and went, forgot to, it

but, and

What is the root that could be placed in both of these words: pre____ & _____ate dict pend vac tract

dict

What is the simple subject and the simple predicate of this sentence? In the fall, our family and friends are going to have a "fun run" for charity. In the fall, are going to have family and friends, are going "fun run" for charity, in the fall family and friends, to have

family and friends, are going

Which words in this sentence demonstrate alliteration? The lovely little butterfly's colorful wings were light and lacy. lovely and little light and lacy colorful wings lovely, little, light and lacy

lovely, little, light and lacy

What is the best word to complete the analogy? hypothesize: science :: estimate:____________ literature fact mathematics information

mathematics

What is the simple subject and the simple predicate of this sentence? A water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. molecule, contains water molecule, contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. atom, molecule a water, molecule

molecule ,contain

What is the verb(s) in the sentence? After the soccer game ended, the players shook hands. shook; ended hands; shook soccer; ended game; ended

shook; ended

What does the root word "phon" mean? sound talk noise loud

sound

What is the meaning of the root word "phon" like in telephone, phonics and microphone? talk sound loud noise

sound

Where does the predicate begin? beginning of the sentence after the object with the verb with the subject

with the verb

Which sentence is combined properly? My favorite kind of world music is flamenco, but I don't understand most of the words. My favorite kind of world music is flamenco, so I don't understand most of the words. My favorite kind of world music is flamenco, I don't understand most of the words. My favorite kind of world music is flamenco and I don't understand most of the words.

My favorite kind of world music is flamenco, but I don't understand most of the words.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? The rev Jesse L. Jackson speaked about the civil writes movement of the 1960's. The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson speak about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The Rev Jesse L Jackson speaked about the civil writes movement of the 1960s. The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson spoke about the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson spoke about the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

What is the adverb of the sentence? The town recently installed solar panels on all its schools. recently solar installed on

recently

What are the helping verbs in the sentence? By the time you are awake, I will have been driving to Wichita for three hours. are, will have been driving, awake are will have been

are, will have been

What does the underlined idiom mean? Raj said, "I'm just going to take it easy this weekend." work really hard relax not study for the test the class is not difficult

relax

Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex? When Tanya babysits, she always takes a game to play with the kids. simple compound complex

complex

What is the best word to complete the analogy? trial: judge :: orchestra: ______________ audience violinist music conductor

conductor

Which of the set of words contains all helping verbs? could have been, will be, should have will be, flying, am going, is run, appears, feels, seems am, are, to fly, flew

could have been, will be, should have

Is this sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory? In areas with very little rain, water conservation is crucial. declarative interrogative imperative exclamatory

declarative

What is the abstract noun of this sentence? In the last year, demand for organic produce, meat, and dairy products has grown. dairy demand year meat

demand

What is the difference between effect and affect? effect means "a result of" and affect means "to influence" one is past tense and one is present tense effect and affect means the same thing; they are just used in a different part of speech. One is the subject pronoun and the other is the object pronoun

effect means "a result of" and affect means "to influence"

Which of the sentences is written correctly? Please dont pick up them flowers Mrs. Taylor asked the children, playing in her garden. "Please don't pick up those flowers," Mrs. Taylor asked the children playing in her garden. "Please dont pick up the flowers Mrs. Taylor asked the children, playing in her garden." "Please don't pick up the flowers Mrs. Taylor," asked the children, playing in her garden.

"Please don't pick up those flowers," Mrs. Taylor asked the children playing in her garden.

Which of these sentences are written correctly? A huge pile of boulders were in the middle of the road; blocking traffic for twenty miles. A huge pile of bolders were in the middle of the road; blocking traffic for twenny miles. A huge pile of boulders were in the middle of the road blocking traffic for twenty miles. A huge pile of boulders was in the middle of the road, blocking traffic for twenty miles.

A huge pile of boulders was in the middle of the road, blocking traffic for twenty miles.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? Gram said she doesn't want nobody to touch the cookies until it's cool. Gram said she doesn't want anybody to touch those cookies until their cool. Gram said "she doesn't want nobody to touch those cookies until there cool." Gram said she doesn't want anybody to touch those cookies until they're cool.

Gram said she doesn't want anybody to touch those cookies until they're cool.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? The lyrics of "Follow the Drinking Gourd," an American folk song, describe escaping from slavery. The lyrics of Follow The Drinking Gourd an American folk song describes excaping from slavery. The lyrics of follow the drinking gourd, an American Folk Song describe escaping from slavery. The lyrics of "Follow the Drinking Gourd," an American Folk Song describe escaping from slavery.

The lyrics of "Follow the Drinking Gourd," an American folk song, describe escaping from slavery.

Is this sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory? Would it be possible to finish this quiz later? declarative interrogative imperative exclamatory

interrogative

Is the following text a complete sentence or a fragment? Knowing him as well as I do. complete sentence fragment

fragment

Is the underlined verb transitive or intransitive? Glossy, dark green ivy grew up the brick wall. Hint- Intransitive= no object and transitive= object intransitive transitive

intransitive

What is the simple predicate and the complete predicate in this sentence? The baby birds sat in their cozy nest, peeping hungrily. sat, sat in their cozy nest, peeping hungrily. sat, in their cozy nest, peeping hungrily. The baby birds, sat in their cozy nest, peeping hungrily.

sat, sat in their cozy nest, peeping hungrily.

What is the subject of this sentence? Beyond the hills and the river are the villages of Compton and South Wilsdon. Beyond the hills and the river villages Compton and South Wilsdon

villages

Which of these sentences is written correctly? "Raul is it true that your father desined and builded your house hisself asked florence." "Raul, is it true that your father designed and built your house himself, asked Florence." "Raul, is it true that your father designed and built your house himself?" asked Florence. Raul is it true that your father designed and built your house himself asked Florence?

"Raul, is it true that your father designed and built your house himself?" asked Florence.

Which sentence is written correctly? A tall quiet boy stooded at the side of the coart, watched the tennis match. A tall, quiet boy stood at the side of the court, watching the tennis match. A tall, quiet boy stood, at the side of the court watching the tennis match. A tall quiet boy stood at the side of the court watched the tennis match.

A tall, quiet boy stood at the side of the court, watching the tennis match.

Which sentence is written correctly? After she saw the phone bill, Billie exclaimed, "We have to spend less money!" After she saw the phone bill Billie exclaimed "we got to spend lesser money"! "After she saw the phone bill Billie exclaimed we gots to spend lesser money!" After she saw the phone bill, Billie exclaimed! "we got to spend lesser money!"

After she saw the phone bill, Billie exclaimed, "We have to spend less money!"

Which of the sentences is written correctly? After us apologized to him Tim forgive Song-yi and I for breaking his cellphone. After we apologized to him, Tim forgave Song-yi and I for breaking his cellphone. After we apologized to him, Tim forgave Song-yi and me for breaking his cellphone. After we apologized to him Tim forgave me and Song-yi for breaking his cellphone.

After we apologized to him, Tim forgave Song-yi and me for breaking his cellphone.

Which sentence is written correctly? An affect of Robs being layed off, was that he couldn't go to no movies with me. An effect of Rob's being laid off was that he couldn't go to any movies with me. An effect of Rob being laid off was, that he couldn't go to the movies with me. An affect of Rob being layed off was that he couldn't go to the movies with me.

An effect of Rob's being laid off was that he couldn't go to any movies with me.

Which sentence is written correctly? Because it is a hot humid day, everyone are walking slow and staying in the shade. Because its' a hot humid day, everyone is walking slowly and staying in the shade. Because it's a hot, humid day, everyone is walking slowly and staying in the shade. Because it is a hot humid day, everyone is walking slow, and staying in the shade.

Because it's a hot, humid day, everyone is walking slowly and staying in the shade.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? Because of bad whether, nobody not even the biggest fans didn't come to the game. Because of bad weather, nobody, not even the biggest fans, came to the game. Because of bad whether, nobody, not even the biggest fans came to the game. Because of bad weather, nobody not even the bigger fans, didn't come, to the game.

Because of bad weather, nobody, not even the biggest fans, came to the game.

Identify the direct object and the indirect object of this sentence. After dinner, my father ordered the whole family ice-cream sundaes. family, father ice-cream, father ice-cream, family sundaes, family

sundaes, family

Which sentence is written correctly? Everyone in our class agree that, Gerry Maxwell is the thoughtfulest person in school. Everyone in our class agreed that Gerry Maxwell is the most thoughtful person in school. Everyone, in our class agreed that, Gerry Maxwell is the thoughtful person in school. Everyone in our class agree that gerry maxwell is the most thoughtfulest person in school.

Everyone in our class agreed that Gerry Maxwell is the most thoughtful person in school.

Which sentence contains alliteration? Rapidly running, Ricky made it to the rolling river to swim. Ricky made it to the great and plentiful land. Ricky was happy, energized, and intense about the race. Ricky and Sarah went to the dance without their friends.

Rapidly running, Ricky made it to the rolling river to swim.

What is the prepositional phrase in each sentence? The children spent the afternoon snuggled under the warm woolen blanket. spent the afternoon under the warm woolen blanket warm woolen blanket The children

under the warm woolen blanket

What is the independent clause in this sentence? Lions live in groups called "prides," which have several females and one or two males. which have several females and one or two males Lions Lions live in groups called "prides" in groups called "prides"

Lions live in groups called "prides"

Which of the sentences is written correctly? Maddie Emma and Josh forgotten to tell they're parents that they needed a ride home. Maddie Emma and Josh forgot to tell theyre parents that they needed a ride home. Maddie, Emma, and Josh forgot to tell there parents that they needed a ride home. Maddie, Emma, and Josh forgot to tell their parents that they needed a ride home.

Maddie, Emma, and Josh forgot to tell their parents that they needed a ride home.

Which sentence is combined properly? People in New England eat a lot of ice cream and they eat it all year long. People in New England eat a lot of ice cream; and they eat it all year long. People in New England eat a lot of ice cream, and they eat it all year long. People in New England eat a lot of ice cream, they eat it all year long.

People in New England eat a lot of ice cream, and they eat it all year long.

What is the subject of this sentence? A portrait of President Andrew Jackson is on the $20 bill. portrait President Andrew Jackson bill $20

President Andrew Jackson

How could you fix this run-on? The neighbors must be barbecuing, it smells wonderful outside! Start with "it" instead of "the." Make it shorter. Replace the comma with a semi-colon. Take out the comma.

Replace the comma with a semi-colon.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Stewart said, "I haven't had anything to eat all day, so I'm famished." "Stewart said I haven't had anything to eat all day, so I'm famished." Stewart said "I haven't had anything to eat all day, so I'm famished". Stewart said "I haven't had anything to eat all day, so I'm famished."

Stewart said, "I haven't had anything to eat all day, so I'm famished."

Which sentence is written correctly? The firefiters were collecting money for charity but I didn't have any change to give them. The firefighters were collecting money for charity, but I didn't have any change to give them. The firefighters were collecting money for charity but I didn't have any change to give him. The firefighters were collecting money for charity, but I didn't have any change to give him.

The firefighters were collecting money for charity, but I didn't have any change to give them.

Which sentence is written correctly? Those houses and the rest of the neighborhood were built in the early 20th century. Those houses and, the rest of the neighborhood was built in the early 20th century. Them houses and the rest of the neighborhood were built in the early 20th centuries. Those houses and the rest of the neighborhood was built in the early 20th centuries.

Those houses and the rest of the neighborhood were built in the early 20th century.

Which sentence is written correctly? Were not ready to leave for work yet, but we will be once the dog is feed. We're not reddy to leave for work yet but we will be once the dog is fed. We're not ready to leave for work yet, but we will be once the dog is fed. Were not ready to leave for work, yet but we will be once the dog is feed.

We're not ready to leave for work yet, but we will be once the dog is fed.

Read the following paragraph and decide whether each underlined part has an error. Is it a capitalization error, punctuation error, spelling error, or no error? Oxidation is a process that affects many kinds of material (from, metal to human) tissue. In the case of medals, oxidation is called "rust." oxidation is also what turns an apple slice brown. However it is possible to prevent oxidation with a protecktive coating on the surface of objects. capitalization error punctuation error spelling error no error

punctuation error

What is the linking verb(s) in the sentence? After a long time playing in the garden, the puppies became tired and fell asleep. playing became fell asleep after

became

What is the linking verb in the sentence? Modern life has become complicated, but many people are simplifying their lives. complicated simplifying but become

become

What are the participles in this sentence? Blinding smoke filled the burning building, which made it difficult to escape. burning, escape to escape blinding, burning burning, difficult

blinding, burning

What is the simple subject and the simple predicate in the sentence? A fishing boat moved slowly across the bay, pulling its nets through the water. fishing boat, pulling its nets boat, moved its, pulling fishing boat, moved slowly across the bay

boat, moved

Which words in this sentence demonstrate alliteration? Michael is a bubbly, bouncing, baby boy with a beautiful smile and big dimples. bubbly, bouncing, baby, boy, beautiful, big bubbly, bouncing baby boy beautiful and big beautiful smile and big dimples

bubbly, bouncing, baby, boy, beautiful, big

Read the following paragraph and decide whether each underlined part has an error. Is it a capitalization error, punctuation error, spelling error, or no error? Oxidation is a process that affects many kinds of material from, metal to human tissue. In the case of medals, oxidation is called "rust."(oxidation is also what turns) an apple slice brown. However it is possible to prevent oxidation with a protecktive coating on the surface of objects. capitalization error spelling error no error punctuation error

capitalization error

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence? Yesterday, Justin got a severe sunburn from the intense summer sun. Yesterday got a severe sunburn from the intense summer sun severe sunburn

from the intense summer sun

What is the subject pronoun and the object pronoun in the following sentence? Rick showed me the computer program he had been working on all semester. he, me Rick, he me, he Rick, me

he, me

What is the best word or words to complete this sentence. Mount Aconcagua, in the Argentine Andes, is the ______________ peak in South America. highest more high higher most high

highest

What is the adverb of the sentence? Yesterday's algebra quiz was incredibly difficult. yesterday's algebra difficult incredibly

incredibly

What are the helping verbs in this sentence? Pam, who is working at an early learning center, has rented an apartment by the library. working, rented is, has who, by learning, working

is, has

What is the best word or words to complete this sentence? Edward Teach, also know as Blackbeard, was one of history's _________ pirates. dangerouser most dangerous dangerous most dangerest

most dangerous

What is the antecedent of the underlined pronoun? Onions have antimicrobial properties, and they may also prevent certain cancers. onions properties cancers you

onions

Read the following paragraph and decide whether each underlined part has an error. Is it a capitalization error, punctuation error, spelling error, or no error? Oxidation is a process that affects many kinds of material from, metal to human tissue. In the case of medals, oxidation is called "rust." oxidation is also what turns an apple slice brown. (However it is possible) to prevent oxidation with a protecktive coating on the surface of objects. spelling error punctuation error no error capitalization error

punctuation error

Which words in this sentence demonstrate alliteration? Lourdes crossed the room quickly and quietly to stop the quarreling children. quickly, quietly, quarreling quickly and quietly to stop the quarreling children crossed the room

quickly, quietly, quarreling

What are the main verbs (not linking or helping) in the sentence? Because fewer people read a daily paper, most newspapers are developing websites. read, developing are are developing read

read, developing

Which words in this sentence demonstrate alliteration? Silently and slowly, the silver-green snake slid over the threshold. silently and slowly snake slid silently, slowly, silver, snake, slid over the threshold

silently, slowly, silver, snake, slid

What is the simple subject and the complete subject of this sentence? The sweet and spicy smell of barbecued chicken filled the kitchen and dining room. smell, the sweet and spicy smell of the barbecued chicken filled, filled the kitchen and dining room The sweet and spicy smell, of barbecued chicken sweet and spicy, smell

smell, the sweet and spicy smell of the barbecued chicken

What is the linking verb of the sentence? Mother said, "Are you baking? The kitchen smells like chocolate." baking are smells said

smells

What is the object of the preposition in this sentence? Because she has asthma, Lin didn't leave her house during the smog alert. Lin smog alert house leave

smog alert

What is the subordinating conjunctions in this sentence? This morning we got up at 5:30 so that we could catch the early train into the city. into catch so that early

so that

Read the following paragraph and decide whether each underlined part has an error. Is it a capitalization error, punctuation error, spelling error, or no error? Oxidation is a process that affects many kinds of material from, metal to human tissue. In the case of medals, oxidation is called "rust." oxidation is also what turns an apple slice brown. However it is possible to prevent oxidation with a (protecktive coating) on the surface of objects. spelling error punctuation error capitalization error no error

spelling

Read the following paragraph and decide whether each underlined part has an error. Is it a capitalization error, punctuation error, spelling error, or no error? Oxidation is a process that affects many kinds of material from, metal to human tissue. In the (case of medals, oxidation) is called "rust." oxidation is also what turns an apple slice brown. However it is possible to prevent oxidation with a protecktive coating on the surface of objects. capitalization error spelling error no error punctuation error

spelling error

What is the predicate noun and what is the word that renames it? Everyone says Ms. Maldonado is a wonderful teacher who cares about her students. teacher, Ms. Maldonado her, teacher everyone, students her, Ms. Maldonado

teacher, Ms. Maldonado

What is the possessive noun of this phrase? the steering wheel in the bus the buses steering wheel the bus' steering wheel the busses steering wheel the buse's steering wheel

the bus' steering wheel

Is the underlined verb transitive or intransitive? Hint: transitive verbs have an object and intransitive do NOT. The school board named a new head of athletics. transitive intransitive

transitive

What is the object of the preposition? Although there were better places to hide, the boys stood behind a tree. hide boys places tree

tree

What is the subject pronoun and the object pronoun in the following sentence? There was an old tree in the garden with a girl sitting under it; she was doing a crossword puzzle. she, it tree, it girl, she it, she

tree, it

Complete these sentences with who, which, that. Clara is a person ________ loves playing music more than anything else in the world. who which that

who

Complete this sentence with who, which, or that. Gustavo, Carmen, and Alejandro are my cousins ____________ live in Miami. who which that

who

If the guide words on a dictionary page are walnut and whimsy, which word will not be on the page? warm where wilderness whale

wilderness

What is the subject of the sentence? After cleaning and drying the area, apply a thin coat of ointment to the wound. you we it he

you

What is the simple subject and the simple predicate of this sentence? If you want to avoid catching colds, you should wash your hands regularly. you, want to avoid hands, wash colds, regularly you, should wash

you, should wash