MC 1100 Final
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Neither the potato skins nor the spinach artichoke dip sounds appealing to me. B. Neither the potato skins nor the spinach artichoke dip sound appealing to me. C. Both sentences are correct.
A
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Driving on the highway, the check engine light came on. B. Driving on the highway, Hillary was shocked when the check engine light came on. C. Both sentences are correct.
B
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The six students's assignment was to analyze the childrens's behaviors. B. The six students' assignment was to analyze the children's behaviors. C. The six student's assignment was to analyze the childrens' behaviors.
B
At first, Jason had more money ___________ I had, but ______________ he had less money after the stock value fell. A. than/then B. then/than C. None of the above.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Joanne Smith—the chair of the search committee—accidentally shredded all of the résumés. B. Joanne Smith—the chair of the search committee, accidentally shredded all of the résumés. C. Joanne Smith-the chair of the search committee-accidentally shredded all of the résumés. D. Joanne Smith: the chair of the search committee—accidentally shredded all of the résumés.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The governor, as well as his press secretary, was on the plane. B. The governor, as well as his press secretary, were on the plane. C. Both sentences are correct.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. After he was already in the pool, Joseph realized that he had forgotten to take his phone out of his pocket. B. Joseph realized that he had forgotten to take his phone out of his pocket after he was already in the pool. C. Both sentences are correct.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Although I was very sleepy last night, I stayed up late watching Netflix. B. Although I was very sleepy last night I stayed up late watching Netflix. C. Although, I was very sleepy last night I stayed up late watching Netflix.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Food poisoning occurs when you eat sushi that came from a gas station. B. Food poisoning is when you eat sushi that came from a gas station. C. Both sentences are correct.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Heidi, my abrasive roommate, ate all of the blueberry muffins that I stayed up all night baking. B. Heidi my abrasive roommate ate all of the blueberry muffins that I stayed up all night baking. C. Heidi my abrasive roommate, ate all of the blueberry muffins, that I stayed up all night baking.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. My girlfriend brought me flowers to work; I was having a bad day. B. My girlfriend brought me flowers to work I was having a bad day. C. My girlfriend brought me flowers to work, I was having a bad day.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The use of cigarettes is prohibited on the Texas State University campus. B. The use of cigarettes are prohibited on the Texas State University campus. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. When my parents were in town, they bought my roommate and me groceries. B. When my parents were in town, they bought my roommate and I groceries. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. "Sheldon," said Mrs. Crabtree, "Chew with your mouth closed!" B. "Sheldon", said Mrs. Crabtree, "Chew with your mouth closed!" C. "Sheldon," said Mrs. Crabtree, "Chew with your mouth closed"!
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Ms. Smutzer's twelve students' class pet, Herbert, escaped from his cage and terrorized the school. B. Ms. Smutzers' twelve students' class pet, Herbert, escaped from his cage and terrorized the school. C. Ms. Smutzer's twelve student's class pet, Herbert, escaped from the cage and terrorized the school.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. September 7, 2015, is Memorial Day. B. September 7, 2015 is Memorial Day. C. September 7 2015 is Memorial Day.
a
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Students who fail their exams must forfeit their scholarships B. Students, who fail their exams must forfeit their scholarships. C. Students, who fail their exams, must forfeit their scholarships.
a
Give the lottery ticket to____ wants it. A. whoever B. whomever
a
Joyce is the girl___ became a movie star. A. who B. whom
a
Mr. and Mrs. Unger discussed the____ that the scary movie would have on their children. A. effect B. affect
a
The car, ____________ is in the driveway, will not start. A car ____________ will not start must be fixed. A. which/that B. that/that C. that/which D. which/which
a
____ children are shouting obnoxiously in the movie theatre. A. Their B. There C. They're
a
________ my life. A. It's B. Its C. None of the above
a
_________ in charge here? There is a young child without a parent, and I don't know ________ child she is. A. Who's/whose B. Whose/who's C. Whose/whose D. Who's/who's
a
identify whether the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Sentence: Traveling around the country is my favorite summer pastime. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex
a
Alex is the man____ I went dancing with last night. A. who B. whom
b
Choose the Complete sentence a. Because the paint did not dry in time for the open house b. the paint did not dry in time for the open house
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. After working for hours, the heat exhausted the landscapers. B. After working for hours, the landscapers were exhausted from the heat. C. Both are correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Because I want to go home between classes for a nice, long nap. B. I want to go home between classes for a nice, long nap. C. Both answer choices are correct. D. Neither choice is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Because I want to go home between classes for a nice, long nap. B. I want to go home between classes for a nice, long nap. C. Both answer choices are correct. D. Neither choice is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Children, who are not properly vaccinated run the risk of making others sick. B. Children who are not properly vaccinated run the risk of making others sick. C. Children, who are not properly vaccinated, run the risk of making others sick.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Do you believe that "ignorance is bliss?" B. Do you believe that "ignorance is bliss"?
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. I need to take sophomore literature, I need to take College Writing I and II first. B. I need to take sophomore literature, but I need to take College Writing I and II first. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. I want to go to the river, because the weather is very hot. B. I want to go to the river because the weather is very hot. C. Both are correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. I want to move back to Birmingham Alabama to be near my family. B. I want to move back to Birmingham, Alabama, to be near my family. C. I want to move back to Birmingham, Alabama to be near my family
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Juan scored many of the points in the first half of the game, and had many rebounds B. Juan scored many of the points in the first half of the game and had many rebounds. C. Juan scored many of the points, in the first half of the game, and had many rebounds.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. One of the reasons we get an education is because it expands our perspective. B. One of the reasons we get an education is to expand our perspectives. C. One of the reasons we get an education is when it expands our perspective. D. All are correct
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Penelope failed to call her boss when she was feeling sick, therefore she was fired. B. Penelope failed to call her boss when she was feeling sick; therefore, she was fired. C. Penelope failed to call her boss when she was feeling sick therefore, she was fired.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Some think that happiness is when you make enough money to buy everything you need. B. Some think that happiness occurs when you make enough money to buy everything you need. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Stacy's favorite songs are: "Call Me Maybe," "Teenage Dream" and "The Climb." B. Stacy has a few favorite songs: "Call Me Maybe," "Teenage Dream" and "The Climb."
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The Beatles are planning a reunion tour for the fall of 2015. B. The Beatles is planning a reunion tour for the fall of 2015. C. The Beatles's are planning a reunion tour for the fall of 2015. D. The Beatles' are planning a reunion tour for the fall of 2015.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The majority of the students in my 8 AM class spend most of the time sleeping. B. The majority of the students in my 8 AM class spends most of the time sleeping. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The other students care less about the class than me. B. The other students care less about the class than I. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. While Susan and her great-grandmother were at Six Flags, she wanted to ride the Titan. B. While Susan and her great-grandmother were at Six Flags, Susan wanted to ride the Titan. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. As soon as he got to DisneyWorld, Quentin realized he had forgotten his wallet, tickets, and children. B. As soon as he got to DisneyWorld, Quentin realized he had forgotten his wallet, tickets and children. C. As soon as he got to DisneyWorld, Quentin realized he had forgotten his wallet tickets and children.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Four to six-week-old puppies are usually eating solid food instead of milk. B. Four- to six-week-old puppies are usually eating solid food instead of milk. C. Four- to six week old puppies are usually eating solid food instead of milk.
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Helga lost the 200 meter dash because someone had tied her shoes together. B. Helga lost the 200-meter dash because someone had tied her shoes together. C. Helga lost the 200-meter-dash because someone had tied her shoes together
b
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Once he'd heard both arguments, it was clear that the first one was the strongest. B. Once he'd heard both arguments, Howard decided that it was clear that the first one was the strongest. C. Both sentences are correct.
b
Determine if the following sentence is a complete sentence, a run-on sentence, or a sentence fragment. Sentence: Marilyn Monroe was famous for being a blonde bombshell, however, she was also an avid reader. A. Complete sentence B. Run-on Sentence C. Fragment
b
During the early 2000s, ______________ Bush and Clinton worked together to help end hunger. A. presidents B. Presidents C. Neither is correct.
b
First prize goes to the runner ____ earns the most points. A. whom B. who
b
His study was intended to show how alcohol____ reaction time. A. effects B. affects
b
Identify whether the following sentence is a complete sentence, fragment or run-on sentence. Sentence: When he tries to explain to Sam what he hopes, grasping for words to express his frustration and hope. A. Complete Sentence B. Fragment C. Run-on Sentence
b
Showers use ___________ water than baths. Therefore, I take more showers and ____________ baths. A. less/less B. less/fewer C. None of the above
b
The ____________ of the medication was severe. It ___________ his vision and his mood. A. affect/effected B. effect/affected C. None of the above
b
____ did you go?____ you hiding in IKEA again? A. Where/Where B. Where/Were C. Were/Were D. Were/Where
b
____ unlikely that Sherlock Holmes will fail to solve the mystery. A. Its B. It's
b
subject of the sentence. Sentence: At the end of the summer, the Texas State students were excited to go back to school. A. At the end of the summer B. the Texas State students C. students were excited D. were excited to go back to school.
b
A. My only roommate, who often steals my food fell asleep on the living room floor last night. B. My only roommate who often steals my food fell asleep on the living room floor last night. C. My only roommate, who often steals my food, fell asleep on the living room floor last night.
c
Choose the sentence that correctly utilized parallel sentence structure. A. My dog loves to play, snuggle, and to eat table scraps. B. My dog loves to play, snuggling, and eating table scraps. C. My dog loves to play, snuggle, and eat table scraps. D. All are correct.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Chris' Saab was not as expensive as his brothers' BMW, but the Saab is much faster. B. Chris' Saab was not as expensive as his brother's BMW, but the Saab is much faster. C. Chris's Saab was not as expensive as his brother's BMW, but the Saab is much faster.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Each of the students is required to purchase their own book. B. Each of the students are required to purchase their own book. C. Each of the students is required to purchase his/her own book. D. Each of the students are required to purchase his/her own book.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Everyone should make his or her own decision. B. People should make their own decisions. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. I went to the doctor, I needed a flu shot. B. I went to the doctor; because I needed a flu shot. C. I went to the doctor because I needed a flu shot. D. I went to the doctor and I needed a flu shot.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Neither the bartender nor the customers hope the gentleman will continue to dance on the table without a shirt. B. Neither the customers nor the bartender hopes the gentleman will continue to dance on the table without a shirt. C. Both sentences are correct. D. Neither sentence is correct.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The senate votes on the proposal Monday. B. The members of senate disagree on the proposal. C. Both are correct.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The students were excited about the new school year because they wanted to meet new friends, teachers, and mentors; to attend new bars, restaurants, and classes; and to practice new jokes, stories, and games. B. The students were excited about the new school year because they wanted to meet new friends, teachers and mentors, to attend new bars, restaurants and classes, and to practice new jokes, stories and games. C. The students were excited about the new school year because they wanted to meet new friends, teachers and mentors; to attend new bars, restaurants and classes; and to practice new jokes, stories and games.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. Morgan Freeman says that his favorite television shows—Jersey Shore, Millionaire Matchmaker and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, reflect his diverse interests. B. Morgan Freeman says that his favorite television shows, Jersey Shore, Millionaire Matchmaker and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo—reflect his diverse interests. C. Morgan Freeman says that his favorite television shows—Jersey Shore, Millionaire Matchmaker and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo—reflect his diverse interests.
c
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The secret meeting consisted of the following dignitaries; Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, Guy Fieri, celebrity chef, and Laura Bush, former first lady of the United States. B. The secret meeting consisted of the following dignitaries: Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View; Guy Fieri, celebrity chef, and Laura Bush, former first lady of the United States. C. The secret meeting consisted of the following dignitaries: Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View; Guy Fieri, celebrity chef; and Laura Bush, former first lady of the United States.
c
Choose which sentence is a compound sentence. A. Because Albert depended on his family so much, he was miserably lonely without them. B. Albert was lonely without his family he depended on them so much. C. Albert was miserably lonely without his family, and he depended on them for comfort and guidance. D. Albert depended on his family and was miserably lonely without them.
c
I know the person ___________ was given the award. The award was given to the person __________ we all admired. A. whom/whom B. who/who C. who/whom D. whom/who
c
Juan _________ me to my new office. Juan and I will _________ a new team to find more efficient methods to run the office. A. lead/lead B. lead/led C. led/lead
c
Identify all of the nouns in the following sentence. (Hint: multiple selections.) Sentence: Traveling around the country is my favorite summer pastime. A. Traveling B. Around C. Country D. Summer E. Pastime
c, e
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. In the twentieth-century, my aunt bought a beautifully-adorned home. B. In the twentieth-century, my aunt bought a beautifully-adorned-home. C. In the twentieth century, my aunt bought a beautifully-adorned home. D. In the twentieth century, my aunt bought a beautifully adorned home.
d
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. A. The students were afraid because they didn't want to take the exam. B. The students were afraid; they didn't want to take the exam. C. The students were afraid. They didn't want to take the exam. D. All sentences are correct.
d
Identify adjective "Sandra desperately wanted to go to the park because it was such a hot day." a. Desperately b. wanted c. park d. hot
d
In the following sentence, identify the adverb. Sentence: The new Starbucks barista was unable to make a dry cappuccino properly. A. "New" is the adverb. B. "Barista" is the adverb. C. "Make" is the adverb. D. "Properly" is the adverb.
d
In the following sentence, identify the complete predicate of the sentence. Sentence: The new biology professor hated speaking to large groups. A. "The new biology professor" is the predicate of the sentence. B. "Professor hated speaking" is the predicate of the sentence. C. "Hated speaking" is the predicate of the sentence. D. "Hated speaking to large groups" is the predicate of the sentence.
d
The lock was _____________. I was afraid that it might fail completely, and I would __________ my bike. A. lose/lose B. lose/loose D. loose/lose
d
Would you like to____ this meeting? I____ the one last week. A. lead/lead B. led/led C. led/lead D. lead/led
d
