Past Quizzes

Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: Inside the alien spaceship, Taylor McKessie learned how to speak a new language.

Inside

What is the subject and verb in the following sentence?: Interpreters who attempt to provide equivalence at a lexical or sentential level are potentially missing aspects of the discourse as a whole (such as cohesion).

Interpreters are missing

Find the subordinating clause (SWABI) in the sentence: While she worked on her art project, Sharpay Evans looked at famous paintings for inspiration.

While

(Who/Whom) do you think you are?

Who

(Who/Whom) is your closest friend?

Who

(Who/Whom) are you going to recommend?

Whom

(Who/Whom) do you bank with?

Whom

Coach Kent gathered his players into the locker room and warned them ____ about being ____ to practice. a) "stern, late" b) "sternly, late" c) "stern, lately" d) "sternly, lately"

b) "sternly, late"

On the first day of the tour we visited the Capitol, we spent the second day at the Smithsonian Institute. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

b) comma splice

Some people know very early in life what they want to do with their life, others never know. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

b) comma splice

There are computerized career services, as well as other guidance counselors, available for those who need help, it is up to each person to seek help, though. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

b) comma splice

What is the complete predicate in the following sentence?: Down by the pond, the goose with six goslings waddled. a) Down toward the pond b) waddled. c) Down toward the pond, the goose d) the goose with six goslings

b) waddled

Find the subordinating clause (SWABI) in the sentence: Ulysses Klaue loves Halloween because he enjoys scaring people.

because

identify the verb in the sentence: The blue and white hat belonged to my aunt.

belonged

Deja swung ____ at the curveball as it dipped and flew ____ around the plate. a) "wild, gentle" b) "wild, gently" c) "wildly, gentle" d) "wildly, gently"

d) "wildly, gently"

What is the complete subject in the following sentence?: Some people in the world can speak both English and one other language, if not more. a) Some people in the world can b) and one other language, if not more. c) Some people d) Some people in the world

d) Some people in the world

What is the complete predicate in the following sentence?: Lacey wanted to quit vaping, but she couldn't kick the habit. a) couldn't kick the habit. b) wanted to quit vaping c) Lacey wanted d) wanted to quit vaping, but she couldn't kick the habit.

d) wanted to quit vaping, but she couldn't kick the habit.

Identify the subject of this sentence: The black dog dozed lazily in front of the fire.

dog

Identify the subject of this sentence: The weather forecaster looked out of the window to assess the storm.

forecaster

Sentence or fragment? An Ojibwa village at the end of the trail.

fragment

Sentence or fragment? Before you could see it.

fragment

Sentence or fragment? From the beginning of the rapids to the end.

fragment

Sentence or fragment? Sufficient food for a week's journey.

fragment

identify the verb in the sentence: The medicine had been sold under a different name brand.

had been sold

Neither of the monkeys (have/has) ever met Everett Ross.

has

Identify the pronouns in this sentence: "When Shawn calls me on the phone, he always speaks too loudly."

he

Identify the pronouns in this sentence: Cheryl and he really hope we get more snowstorms this winter.

he, we

Find the subordinating clause (SWABI) in the sentence: Anais Watterson will need a new spatula if you melt hers.

if

Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: There is a fantasyland in the state of Florida.

in, of

Each of the chairs (is/are) too stiff for Taylor McKessie's liking.

is

identify the verb in the sentence: The historic building is now a museum.

is

identify the verb in the sentence: Kate and Celia laughed and played on the swings.

laughed, played

identify the verb in the sentence: I like fruit salad with strawberries.

like

Leslie Winkle feels that neither of the dessert options (look/looks) especially appealing, so she is going to eat an apple instead.

looks

objective personal pronouns (right side of matrix)

me you him, her, it us them whom(ever)

Identify the subject of this sentence: There are already funny memes floating around about Inauguration Day.

memes

Is it appropriate to use a comma splice?

no!!!!!!!! stop it right there brother!

Identify the pronouns in this sentence: My parents live in Florida for half of the year.

none

Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: Ramonda licked the melting ice cream off the cone.

off

Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: Lord Farquaad carefully stepped over the banana peel.

over

After the game, the players went out for ice cream. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "After the game"

phrase

In the art supplies cupboard, you should find all the brushes you'll need. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "In the art supplies cupboard"

phrase

They all started walking toward the mall. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "toward the mall."

phrase

Vicky's dog went missing on the last stormy night. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "on the last stormy night."

phrase

Sentence or fragment? Ashes indicated the place.

sentence

Sentence or fragment? Others had camped there before us.

sentence

Sentence or fragment? We could not paddle against the wind unless the guide helped us.

sentence

how can you fix a run-on sentence?

separate the clauses by using commas, semicolons, or periods accurately and when needed.

What is a comma splice?

the use of a comma to join two independent clauses

Identify the subject of this sentence: The huge pine tree loomed perilously over the house.

tree

Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: Okoye clambered up the creaky steps.

up

Identify the pronouns in this sentence: We watched movies and laughed until we had tears streaming down our faces.

we

identify the verb in the sentence: The school bus went quickly over the road.

went

when is a sentence considered a run-on?

when there is no punctuation or not enough punctuation in the sentence

That's the professor (who/whom) spent 10 years living with the Pygmies in Central Africa.

who

I know exactly (who/whom) I'm going to support in the upcoming election.

whom

identify the verb in the sentence: They will leave.

will leave

Find the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) in the sentence: I don't want to argue with you, yet I don't want to give in.

yet

4 ways to fix a comma splice

1. inserting a semicolon in place of the comma 2. insert a semicolon then a conjunctive adverb (hence, therefore, lately...) 3. Inserting a coordinating conjunction after the comma (FANBOYS) 4. Making the sentence into 2 sentences

Find the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) in the sentence: Tahani Al-Jamil made pasta and vegetables for dinner. Is it... Connecting Complete Thoughts Connecting Objects Connecting Subjects Connecting Verbs

-and -it is connecting objects

Find the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) in the sentence: I need T'Challa to feed my dog this afternoon, or it will be very hungry. Is it... Connecting Complete Thoughts Connecting Objects Connecting Subjects Connecting Verbs

-or - it is connecting complete thoughts

Identify the subject of this sentence: I found out that my mom had 25 compromised passwords on her computer.

I

subjective personal pronouns (left side of matrix)

I you he, she, it we they who(ever)

Identify the pronouns in this sentence: John and I were late to school because we found a baby kitten.

I, we

Find the subordinating clause (SWABI) in the sentence: If it rains, I'm not going.

If

Identify the pronouns in this sentence: They wrote letters to the ambassador asking him to reconsider.

They, him

It can be very expensive and challenging to run an entity like [a/an] university.

a

There is [a/an] green English book on the desk.

a

Zeke gave a ____ head fake and then made a ____ cut around the defender while dribbling to the top of the key. a) "quick, crazy" b) "quick, crazily" c) "quickly, crazy" d) "quickly, crazily"

a) "quick, crazy"

What is the complete subject in the following sentence?: It gets 30 miles per gallon of gas. a) It b) It gets 30 miles per gallon c) gets 30 miles per gallon of gas. d) It gets 30 miles

a) It

What is the complete subject in the following sentence?: Stephanie assured her it was bad for her health. a) Stephanie b) Stephanie assured her c) it d) Stephanie assured her it was bad

a) Stephanie

Allan, a nephew of mine, wants to be a professional student; he already has two master's degrees and a doctorate and is pursuing another master's. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

a) correct

One Nobel Prize winner knew by age ten that he wanted to be a scientist. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

a) correct

Find the subordinating clause (SWABI) in the sentence: Taylor McKessie will go to tennis practice after the bell rings.

after

Identify the subject of this sentence: The air smelled fresh after the electrical rainstorm.

air

My father is [a/an] honest person.

an

My mom went back to college to become [a/an] R.N. at 59 years old!

an

She has [a/an] exercise book in her school bag.

an

That car can go 160 miles [a/an] hour.

an

There (is/are) too many cute kittens for Gabriella Montez to be able to choose just one.

are

identify the verb in the sentence: Brandon and Jeff, who are both in my class, are twins.

are

identify the verb in the sentence: They are staying at the hotel.

are staying

Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: Anais Watterson heard the carolers singing at her neighbor's front door.

at

Mary, a cousin of mine, is still in college at age fifty she says she doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

c) run-on

Some people change majors several times before they find a profession they like some know their chosen field right from the start of their college education. a) correct b) comma splice c) run-on

c) run-on

He will open the door once he sees you. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "He will open the door"

clause

It is too bad that Ms. Fraser will not be teaching this year. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "that Ms. Fraser will not be teaching this year."

clause

This job would be fun if the boss were nicer. Is this part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? "This job would be fun"

clause

"Paul is not only a ____ ____ goalie, he is also a fearsome forward and an attentive midfield player." a) "real, good" b) "real, well" c) "really, well" d) "really, good"

d) "really, good"