English semester final
Revise
Add/delete information, combine sentences, add transitions, improve word choice and meaning
Edit
Make corrections to CUPS (Capitalization, Usage of grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling)
Prewrite
Plan by brainstorming ideas; choose one idea and add details. Write your thesis statement (main idea sentence)
Publish
Write the final draft neatly and as perfect as possible
Draft
Write the rough draft of your essay and be sure to include details and support. Will NOT be perfect
Choose the complex sentence. a. If you eat those snacks, you will not be hungry for dinner. c. Pete gave each child a balloon. b. Grandma reads us a book before bed. d. The old man drove slowly on the highway.
a
Choose the compound sentence that is correctly punctuated. a. He told his friends about his adventures; they did not believe his stories. b. He told his friends about his adventures; but, they did not believe his stories. c. He told his friends about his adventures but, they did not believe his stories. d. He told his friends, about his adventures but; they did not believe his stories.
a
Choose the correct sentence structure of the following sentence. The instructor canceled the class yesterday. a. simple c. complex b. compound
a
Choose the option that best combines the sentences using an appositive phrase. ____ 45. Harry's brothers went with him to play basketball. Ron and Sam are his brothers. a) Harry's brothers, Ron and Sam, went with him to play basketball. b) Harry's brothers went with him to play basketball, and they are his brothers. c) Ron and Sam are Harry's brothers who went with him to play basketball
a
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase. a) Possessing great agility, the athlete outwitted his opponent. b) The athlete outwitted his opponent by possessing great agility. c) His opponent possessed great agility and outwitted the athlete
a
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. "The boy in the kayak," whispered Sue, "is the new football captain." b. "The boy in the kayak" whispered Sue "is the new football captain." c. "The boy in the kayak", whispered Sue "is the new football captain." d. "The boy in the kayak," whispered Sue" , is the new football captain."
a
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. After Blackbeard died, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies. b. After Blackbeard died, piracy disappeared, from the coast of the American colonies. c. After Blackbeard died piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies. d. After Blackbeard died piracy disappeared from the coast, of the American colonies.
a
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. During the reunion, most of my relatives were sitting in the dining room. b. During the reunion most of my relatives, were sitting in the dining room. c. During the reunion, most of my relatives, were sitting in the dining room. d. During the reunion most of my relatives were sitting in the dining room.
a
Choose the sentence that is compound. a. Lauren and Jerome will set up for the meeting, and the rest of us will clean up later. b. In history class, our group is writing and presenting a report about the culture of Australia. c. Because our history class will be at the museum, I'll miss the Spanish quiz. d. Mr. Tanaka helped us identify the person who could answer the questions correctly.
a
Choose the simple sentence. a. My grandmother and grandfather visited us for the holidays. c. My dad loves to fish, and he usually catches something. b. I missed the school bus this morning because I overslept. d. We tried to get tickets for the concert, but they were sold out.
a
Choose the verb form that agrees in number with its subject. a. this is b. those is c. this are d. they is
a
Choose the verb that agrees with the compound subject in the sentence. Either Dad or Mom ________ us to school each morning. a. drives c. accompany b. take d. drive
a
Choose the verb that agrees with the indefinite pronoun in the sentence. Both of the contestants _________ good luck charms. a. have b. has c. carries d. wears
a
56. Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. On November 19, 1929 Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains. b. On November 19, 1929, Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains. c. On November, 19, 1929, Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains. d. On November 19 1929 Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains.
b
Choose the appositive phrase in the sentence. Our dog, a mixed breed terrier, is nearly ten years old. a. nearly ten years old c. Our dog b. a mixed breed terrier d. ten years old
b
Choose the compound sentence. a. The cat and dog stared at each other. c. Mr. O'Neil appreciated our help because he has arthritis. b. The liquid must be added slowly, or the sauce will curdle. d. The players elected Bill as captain.
b
Choose the correct sentence structure of the following sentence. Carla forgot her uncle's birthday, so she sent a card when she remembered. a. simple c. complex b. compound
b
Choose the prepositional phrase in the sentence. Jason placed the ball between the yard markers, and then he started the game. a. Jason placed c. and then b. between the yard markers d. he started the game
b
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase. a) The sheets were stacked in the linen closet freshly washed and folded. b) Stacked in the linen closet, the sheets were freshly washed and folded. c) Stacked in the linen closet were the freshly washed sheets, and they were folded
b
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) Missy Jenkins is president elect of the student-council. b) Brad Pitt is a well-known actor. c) I collected sixty six pencils d) The concert had about one-hundred people in attendance.
b
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) My favorite television shows come on the History Channel such as: History's Mysteries, Ancient Aliens, and Modern Marvels. b) My favorite television shows come on the History Channel: History's Mysteries, Ancient Aliens, and Modern Marvels. c) My favorite television shows come on the History Channel; History's Mysteries, Ancient Aliens, and Modern Marvels. d) My favorite television shows come on the History Channel: such as History's Mysteries, Ancient Aliens, and Modern Marvels.
b
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) Our long-range-plan included several specific marketing strategies. b) Our long-range plan included several specific marketing strategies. c) Our long range plan included several specific-marketing strategies. d) Our long range plan included several specific marketing-strategies.
b
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) The proposition passed with a two-thirds-majority. b) The proposition passed with a two-thirds majority. c) The proposition passed with a two thirds-majority. d) The proposition passed- with a two thirds majority.
b
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement. a. Parents and students donates cans for our food drive. b. My cousin works at the convenience store at night. c. Many teachers has summer jobs unrelated to education. d. The timid boy cry every time it thunders.
b
Choose the verb form that agrees in number with its subject. a. Jesse enjoy b. they wait c. players wins d. judges chooses
b
Choose the verb that agrees with the compound subject in the sentence. Sara and her co-workers __________ morning meetings. a. plans c. wants b. prefer d. schedules
b
appositive phrase The car was wrecked. It was a white sedan. a) The car was wrecked, a white sedan. b) The car, a white sedan, was wrecked. c) The car wrecked a white sedan.
b
Choose the word that is modified by the underlined adverb. Paintings and sculptures can both be very beautiful. a.paintings b.very c.both d.beautiful
beautiful
Choose the complex sentence. a. We dropped my dog at the kennel and drove to the beach. c. Dad and I played catch while Mom went shopping. b. Whom did you meet at camp this summer? d. Tell me about the concert you went to after school.
c
Choose the compound sentence. a. The carpenter used a large hammer and a circular saw. c. Cans belong in this bin; bottles go in that one. b. My mom bought my sister and me new dresses. d. The pesky mosquitoes annoyed the campers.
c
Choose the correct sentence structure of the following sentence. Although Maria lost her map, she still found her way to the party. a. simple c. complex b. compound
c
Choose the participle in the sentence. The stinging bite hurt a lot. a. a lot c. stinging b. bite d. hurt
c
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase. a) Lizzie watched a comet sitting in the tent in her backyard. b) Lizzie watched a sitting comet in the tent in her backyard. c) Sitting in the tent in her backyard, Lizzie watched a comet
c
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. Jack went to the festival, because he was bored. b. Jack, went to the festival because he was bored. c. Jack went to the festival because he was bored. d. Jack, went to the festival, because he was bored.
c
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) Mark Twain reflects on writing "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." b) Mark Twain reflects on writing; "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." c) Mark Twain reflects on writing: "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." d) Mark Twain reflects on writing- "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
c
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement. a. A refund check from the electric company are coming today. b. Each book have a cover with the author's name on it. c. Shoppers at the mall scurry to find a parking space. d. We knows what is going to happen next.
c
Choose the verb that agrees with the indefinite pronoun in the sentence. Each of the sliding doors __________. a. open b. close c. sticks d. lock
c
appositive phrase Give your job application to Mr. Haynes. He is the hiring manager. a) Mr. Haynes, give your job application to the hiring manager. b) Give your job application to Mr. Haynes because he is the hiring manager. c) Give your job application to Mr. Haynes, the hiring manager.
c
choose the sentence that is complex My dad taped Silas Marner last week; we can watch it in English class tomorrow. b. In the evening, the sunset is a mixture of a variety of colors. c. After we paint the scenery Saturday, we will set it up on the stage. d. During last night's game, the bases were loaded
c
. Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) Nominations for the presidency included the names of Mrs. C. B. Jones; member of the Garden Club; Mrs. Alton Pesky; local librarian; and Miss Sonia Black; official of the League of Women Voters. b) Nominations for the presidency included the names of: Mrs. C. B. Jones, member of the Garden Club: Mrs. Alton Pesky, local librarian: and Miss Sonia Black: official of the League of Women Voters. c) Nominations for the presidency included the names of Mrs. C. B. Jones, member of the Garden Club: Mrs. Alton Pesky, local librarian: and Miss Sonia Black, official of the League of Women Voters. d) Nominations for the presidency included the names of Mrs. C. B. Jones, member of the Garden Club; Mrs. Alton Pesky, local librarian; and Miss Sonia Black, official of the League of Women Voters.
d
. Choose the simple sentence. a. My brother complained a lot about cleaning the garage, but he did a really good job. c. Alicia would like to take dance even though she is a good basketball player. b. We must remember to close the car windows, or the rain will get in. d. Frank arranged a trip to the beach and packed snacks for everyone.
d
7. Choose the simple sentence. a. Mrs. Ramirez took a course in first aid, and now she volunteers with the Red Cross. c. Put the dishes in the dishwasher when you are done eating. b. I really like science, but I am not good at math. d. The mail carrier left a huge package on the front step.
d
Choose a complex sentence: He packed pants, shoes, and a baseball cap. c. The boys do not have costumes for the play. The plane arrived after midnight. d. The girl with the glasses is the one who plays the guitar.
d
Choose the compound sentence. a. The huge crowd cheered loudly after we scored a touchdown. c. The sparrow flew into the tree and disappeared. b. The marigolds and zinnias bloomed early. d. He finished his history project, and he studied the math problems.
d
Choose the object of the preposition. I'll be ready to leave in about twenty minutes. a. I'll b. twenty c. ready d. minutes
d
Choose the object of the preposition. My best friend lives on Boretz Road. a. best friend b. on c. friend d. Boretz Road
d
Choose the prepositional phrase in the sentence. Late last night, lightning hit the tree in our front yard. a. Late last night c. hit the tree b. lightning hit d. in our front yard
d
Choose the prepositional phrase in the sentence. The new puppy grew frightened and hid under the bed. a. The new puppy c. and hid b. grew frightened d. under the bed
d
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the underlined word as a participle. a) We had not expected such a large turnout. b) Has anyone ever stolen your lunch? c) The river is rising from all the rain. d) Fiona grabbed my sweating hand.
d
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. Lydia seems to be a kind considerate girl. b. Lydia seems to be a kind, considerate, girl. c. Lydia, seems to be a kind considerate girl. d. Lydia seems to be a kind, considerate girl.
d
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation. a. That fishing pole Nathan has seen better days. b. That fishing pole, Nathan has seen better days. c. That fishing pole Nathan, has seen better days. d. That fishing pole, Nathan, has seen better days.
d
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) The extremely-professional actors performed a well-rehearsed play. b) The extremely-professional actors performed a well rehearsed play. c) The extremely professional actors-performed a well-rehearsed play. d) The extremely professional actors performed a well-rehearsed play.
d
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. a) Your sentence seems to be well phrased; however there are a few minor errors. b) Your sentence seems to be well phrased, however, there are a few minor errors. c) Your sentence seems to be well phrased: however, there are a few minor errors. d) Your sentence seems to be well phrased; however, there are a few minor errors.
d
Choose the sentence that is simple. a. James's injury took him out of the game, but he was able to play during the fourth quarter. b. Joe's brother has the lead in the musical because his voice best fits the part. c. Anna and Luis will buy the tickets when they go on sale tomorrow. d. In the morning, will you read your report to the class?
d
Choose the verb that agrees with the compound subject in the sentence. The owners of the store and the employees _______ the cost of health insurance. a. shares c. covers b. pays d. share
d
Choose the verb that agrees with the indefinite pronoun in the sentence. Most of the story ______ written from a child's point of view. a. were b. have been c. are d. was
d
Chose the verb that agrees with the collective noun in the sentence. The committee __________ with the teachers. a. were working b. have work c. work d. is working
d
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence. I put the backpack in my locker. a. I put b. in my c. the backpack d. in my locker
d
Choose the word that is modified by the underlined adjective. My grandmother grows beautiful roses and sells them. a.grandmother b.roses c.grows d. sells
roses
Choose the relative pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. Several of the trees, _____ blew down during the storm, had to be replaced. A. that B. who C. which D. whose
which
. Choose the relative pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. The man ______ greeted Sally at the door asked to see her ticket. A. which B. that C. who D. whom
who
Choose the relative pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. Anthony quickly told Mrs. Lee, _____ kindness he appreciated, that he would attend tutorials. A. who B. whose C. which D. that
whose
