Grammar #1

Which of the following sentences uses DROP as a noun? Be careful and do not drop your phone in the water! A drop of paint left a stain on her blouse. The recession made us drop our prices. I suggest you drop aerobics and do pilates instead.

A drop of paint left a stain on her blouse. In this sentence, the word "drop" refers to a spherical mass of fluid. It is a thing, therefore it is a noun.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Edgar ate all the cherries from the farmer′s market I bought yesterday. Yesterday, Edgar ate all the cherries from the farmer′s market I bought. Edgar ate all the cherries I bought from the farmer′s market yesterday. The cherries from the farmer′s market I bought yesterday were eaten by Edgar.

Edgar ate all the cherries I bought from the farmer′s market yesterday. The errors in the other answer choices all involve misplaced modifiers. Misplaced modifiers are words or phrases that are not located properly in relation to the words they modify (describe). To fix a misplaced modifier, we need to place the modifier next (or as close as possible) to the word or phrase that it modifies. In this example, "I bought from the farmer′s market yesterday" modifies "the cherries" so we must place the modifier as close as possible to "the cherries".

Marcus has always been big-boned, but working from home has made him gain quite a lot of weight. The sentence above uses which type of word/phrase? None of the above Euphemism Cliché Text-speak

Euphemism 委婉語 "Big-boned" is a euphemism for overweight.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? I need to check the whether forecast before I choose our holiday destination. Every day, whether the sun's shining or not, thousands of people visit Central Park. Do you think the wether in Seattle will be rainy and gloomy, as always? Weather it's sunny or cloudy, tourists will be flocking to the island's magnificent beaches.

Every day, whether the sun's shining or not, thousands of people visit Central Park.

Which sentence is grammatically incorrect? The manager made sure to ask the singer if he preferred to warm up with the rest of the chorus or by himself. The track team decided to end practice early so they could rest up before the big meet tomorrow. Gloria wasn't sure if she should tell Claudia that her brother had cheated on the test. She held the two pieces together so that they would not separate while the glue was drying.

Gloria wasn't sure if she should tell Claudia that her brother had cheated on the test. This is the only sentence that is grammatically incorrect. This sentence uses an unclear pronoun reference for her. We cannot tell if her refers to Gloria or Claudia, therefore it is unclear. A sentence with pronouns is grammatically correct if each pronoun has a clear antecedent.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? You shouldn't drink soda every day because there is to much sugar in it. He told me to buy some decorations for his mother's birthday party. I like football and I like basketball to. There were only to people ahead of me in line so I finished quickly.

He told me to buy some decorations for his mother's birthday party.

Which of the following sentences contains a cliché? Omg, I forgot to buy eggs! I need to use the restroom, do you know where it is? I just lost my job but, when life gives you lemons... He was gossiping about Isabella without realizing she was behind him, lol.

I just lost my job but, when life gives you lemons... "When life gives you lemons..." is a cliché. Clichés are expressions or ideas that have lost their originality or impact over time because of excessive use. Examples include "you can't judge a book by its cover" or "sick as a dog". You should not use clichés in formal English.

In the following sentence, what is the independent clause? I would be extremely surprised if the numbers showed a correlation between sugar intake and violent behavior. a correlation between sugar intake and violent behavior. extremely surprised I would be extremely surprised if the numbers showed a correlation between sugar intake and violent behavior.

I would be extremely surprised

Which of the following is a compound sentence? Even though he knew his jacket was stained, he couldn't care less about it. Have you checked this meat's expiration date? I've run out of lightbulbs, so I'm adding them to the shopping list. She couldn't come to my baby shower because she was too busy.

I've run out of lightbulbs, so I'm adding them to the shopping list. This is a compound sentence. A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses ("I've run out of lightbulbs" and "I'm adding them to the shopping list") that are joined by a semicolon or, in this case, a comma and a conjunction (so). She couldn't come to my baby shower because she was too busy. This is a complex sentence. A complex sentence has an independent clause ("She couldn't come to my baby shower") and at least one dependent clause ("Because she was too busy"). Have you checked this meat's expiration date? This is a simple sentence. A simple sentence is a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject (you) and predicate (have checked). Even though he knew his jacket was stained, he couldn't care less about it. This is a complex sentence. A complex sentence has an independent clause ("He couldn't care less about it") and at least one dependent clause ("Even though he knew his jacket was stained").

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? It will rain on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I don′t think we will have good weather during the weekend. It will rain on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I don′t think we will have good weather during the weekend. It will rain on Tuesday Wednesday, and Thursday. I don′t think we will have good weather during the weekend. It will rain on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. I don′t think we will have good weather during the weekend.

It will rain on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I don′t think we will have good weather during the weekend.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? It's very easy to use: open the app find your assigned tasks, and start working. It's very easy to use: open the app find your assigned tasks and start working. It's very easy to use: open the app, find your assigned tasks and start working. It's very easy to use: open the app, find your assigned tasks, and start working.

It's very easy to use: open the app, find your assigned tasks, and start working.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Joanna likes to put olives, mushrooms and anchovies on her pizza. Joanna likes to put olives mushrooms, and anchovies on her pizza. Joanna likes to put olives mushrooms and anchovies on her pizza. Joanna likes to put olives, mushrooms, and anchovies on her pizza.

Joanna likes to put olives, mushrooms, and anchovies on her pizza.

Identify the INCOMPLETE sentence. The mission made a breakthrough. The astronomer discovered a new star. Left footprints on his way out. Julius never takes the train.

Left footprints on his way out.

In the following sentence, which is the complete subject? My sister's cheerleading coach asked me to join the team next year. My sister's cheerleading coach asked cheerleading coach asked me to join the team next year

My sister's cheerleading coach

Which of the following sentences uses CAN as a noun? The interpreter can speak seven languages. Excess watering can be dangerous for potted plants. Noor transforms a can of beans into a delicious snack. In this factory, they can all kinds of vegetables.

Noor transforms a can of beans into a delicious snack.

Which sentence is grammatically incorrect? Parker asked if he could visit a friend. My mom told me to clean my room. Parker messaged Leon to tell him he made the team. The toddler played with his friends at daycare.

Parker messaged Leon to tell him he made the team. This is the only sentence that is grammatically incorrect. This sentence uses an unclear pronoun reference with he. We cannot tell if the pronoun he refers to Parker or to Leon, so it is unclear. A sentence with pronouns is grammatically correct if each pronoun has a clear antecedent.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the indirect object? Coach Bollinger presented Shane with the game ball after his record-breaking performance. the game ball Coach Bollinger after his record-breaking performance Shane

Shane Shane is the indirect object. The indirect object is the person or thing that is receiving the direct object. Shane received the game ball.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the subject? That blue shirt was a present from my grandmother. my grandmother That blue shirt That a present

That blue shirt

Which of the following is a complex sentence? We can hit the road now, or we can wait for your sister to call us. The appetizers were served in the very ornamented living-room. The child blew on the bowl of soup because it was too hot. The Iranian musician had a long dark beard and a bald head.

The child blew on the bowl of soup because it was too hot. This is a complex sentence. A complex sentence has an independent clause ("the child blew on the bowl of soup") and at least one dependent clause ("because it was too hot"). We can hit the road now, or we can wait for your sister to call us. This is a compound sentence. A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses ("we can hit the road now" and "we can wait for your sister to call us") joined by a semicolon or, in this case, a comma and a conjunction (or). The Iranian musician had a long dark beard and a bald head. This is a simple sentence. A simple sentence is a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject (the Iranian musician) and predicate (had). The appetizers were served in the very ornamented living-room. This is a simple sentence. A simple sentence is a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject (the appetizers) and predicate (were served).

Identify the COMPLETE sentence. Tired of reading the same book over and over. The statue's finger points west. With a long and sharp knife. Afraid of stepping on his girlfriend's toes.

The statue's finger points west.

Identify the complete sentence. After the public′s big applause They enjoyed the movie. Building the church. Whether he will be able to arrive on time.

They enjoyed the movie. Every sentence must contain a subject and predicate. The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. You can find the subject of a sentence if you can find the verb. Ask the question, "Who or what is performing the action in the sentence?" and the answer to that question is the subject. The predicate is the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject. "They enjoyed the movie." is correct because the subject is "they" and the predicate is "enjoyed the movie"

Which of the following is a simple sentence? Guillermo wondered why none of his teachers could say his name properly. The sun shone on the snow; it was a lovely sight. Tomatoes are delicious with just a dash of salt. Melissa wanted to go with them, but she really needed to study.

Tomatoes are delicious with just a dash of salt. Guillermo wondered why none of his teachers could say his name properly. This is a complex sentence. A complex sentence has an independent clause ("Guillermo wondered") and at least one dependent clause ("Why none of his teachers could say his name properly"). The sun shone on the snow; it was a lovely sight. This is a compound sentence. A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses ("The sun shone on the snow" and "It was a lovely sight") that are joined by a comma and a conjunction or, in this case, a semicolon. Melissa wanted to go with them, but she really needed to study. This is a compound sentence. A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses ("Melissa wanted to go with them" and "She really needed to study") that are joined by a semicolon or, in this case, a comma and a conjunction (but).

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a predicate nominative? After finishing high school, Edward became a plumber. Edward a plumber became finishing high school

a plumber A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and helps to explain or rename the subject. "a plumber" is a predicate nominative because it is restating what the subject (Edward) is. Notice that it follows a linking verb ("became").

Choose the correct word for the blank in the sentence. That lady's tiny dog ____ the whole cake while we were busy hanging the decorations. ait aight eight ate

ate

Choose the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: Right now, this model is the _______ car in the market. best more good goodest better

best best is the irregular superlative form of the adjective good. A superlative adjective is used when comparing more than two things. In this sentence, we are comparing this car to all the other cars. more good This is incorrect because good is an irregular adjective, and we do not use more or most in front of irregular superlative and comparative adjectives. goodest This is incorrect because we do not add -er or -est to the end of irregular superlative or comparative adjectives. better This is incorrect because better is the comparative form of the adjective good. We use a comparative adjective when we are only comparing two things.

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. Sirius, which means "glowing" in Greek, is the _____ star in Earth's night sky. brighter more bright brightest most bright

brightest

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the dependent clause? I invited Shirley to the party, but she couldn′t make it. I invited to the party but she couldn′t make it I invited Shirley

but she couldn′t make it A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and therefore cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. "I invited Shirley to the party" is an independent clause because it is a complete thought and could be a sentence on its own. "but she couldn′t make it" is not a complete thought, so it cannot stand alone as a sentence, making it a dependent clause.

In the following sentence, which is the simple subject? Measuring cups of all sizes make great additions to sensory bins. cups of all sizes make bins

cups

Select the best word or phrase for the blank in the following sentence. The Mountaineers Association ______ here last year. will gather are gathering gathered gather

gathered

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. My uncles, who used to work in the limestone quarry, ____ now started their own business. is has have was

have A subject must agree with its verb in number. The subject in this sentence (My uncles) is plural so we need a plural verb (have). The trap here is that the subject is separated from the verb. When checking for subject-verb agreement, look at just the subject and the verb. Ignore everything else. My uncles, who used to work in the limestone quarry, have now started their own business.

Which word in the following sentence is an interjection? So you think you′re smarter than me, huh? huh than think you

huh An interjection 感嘆詞 is a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation. The word "huh" expresses disbelief and contempt. The word "you" is a pronoun. A pronoun takes the place of a noun. The word "think" is a verb. A verb shows action or state of being. When "than" occurs with a pronoun in the objective case, it's a preposition. Since the pronoun "me" after "than" is in the objective case, it's considered a preposition.

Just before the power went out, the baker in the oven had managed to put the cherry, peach, and apple pies. Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence? had managed to put the baker in the oven just before

in the oven

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a predicate adjective? The view from the house is incredible. The view from the house incredible the house

incredible A predicate is the part of a sentence or a clause, that tells what the subject is doing or what the subject is. E.g. "the cat is sleeping in the sun." The clause sleeping in the sun is the predicate; it's dictating what the cat is doing. A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and helps to modify or describe the subject, which is why we can also call a predicate adjective a subject complement. A linking verb describes the subject's state of being or condition. It is not an action verb. One way to think of a linking verb is that it is a verb you could replace with "is" and still have the sentence make sense. Examples of linking verbs: He is an electrician. Dinner smells good. She appears tired. Not linking verbs: He smells the salt in the ocean air. she appeared out of nowhere. In "The view from the house is incredible," "incredible" is an adjective that describes the subject (The view) and follows the linking verb "is."

Select the best word or phrase for the blank in the following sentence. Right now, Sophie is setting the table and her husband _________ lunch. made had made is making will make

is making

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The hospital downtown is known for __________ oncology department. It's its their they're

its The antecedent is hospital, which is a singular noun, so we must use the singular possessive "its" instead of the plural possessive "their". NurseHub Hint: Possessive pronouns do not have apostrophes. "It's" is the contraction form of "it is".

Barbara parked just before the hail began her car in the garage. Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence? just before the hail began before the hail Barbara parked her car

just before the hail began

Choose the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: You need to buy ____ useless trinkets if you want to avoid clutter. less little more little least

less

To make the curtains, the seamstress used the ____________ fabric she could find. luxuriousest luxuriouser more luxurious most luxurious

most luxurious

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The Portuguese team was faster than _______, we had no chance of winning. ours′s ours′ our′s ours

ours

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. The _________ road to my aunt's house is the one through the woods. shortest most short shorter more short

shortest

Select the word or phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly: The teenagers' attitudes had worsened during the summer, yet the teacher's remained patient and hopeful for improvements. teacher's teenagers' improvements attitudes

teacher's

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is an indirect object? The mother gave the babysitter very clear instructions. gave the baby sitter very clear instructions the babysitter The mother

the babysitter An indirect object refers to the person or thing that is receiving the action of the verb. To identify an indirect object, ask "to whom?" or "for whom?" after the verb. "the babysitter" is the indirect object because she is who is receiving the instructions. The phrase "The mother" is the subject. The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. Every sentence must have a subject. You can find the subject of a sentence if you can find the verb. Ask the question, "Who or what 'verbs' or 'verbed'?" and the answer is the subject. "Very clear instructions" is a direct object. A direct object is a word or phrase representing a person or thing that is receiving the action done by the verb. To identify a direct object, ask "who?" or "what?" after the verb. In this sentence, the verb is "gave." what was being given? "very clear instructions."

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the direct object? Reagan developed the photos immediately after arriving at home. the photos after arriving at home developed immediately

the photos the photos is the direct object. A direct object is the person or thing that is receiving the action of the verb (developed). We can ask ourselves, "Developed what?" Reagan developed the photos.

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the sentence below: The campers settled __________ in the woods. them their themselves they

themselves themselves is the correct pronoun to use here because it's the only reflexive pronoun. Reflexive pronouns are used to show that the subject and the object in a sentence are the same. In other words, that the same person or thing is both performing and receiving the action.

Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? The cat was sleeping under the table. the sleeping cat under

under A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in the sentence. The word "under" shows the spatial relationship between "cat" and "table". The word "cat" is a noun. A noun is a person, place, thing (including animals), or idea. The word "sleeping" is a verb. A verb tells us what a noun is doing. In this case, what the cat (noun) is doing is sleeping (verb). The word "the" is an article. An article is a word that combines with a noun. Articles are considered a type of adjective because they describe the nouns that they precede. In English, there are only three articles: the, a, and an.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: The company will not sign the deal unless you make a better offer. The company will not sign the deal a better offer unless you make a better offer. will not sign the deal

unless you make a better offer.

Select the best word or phrase for the blank in the following sentence. By this time next year, you __________ your studies. complete were completing had completed will have completed

will have completed

Choose the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: I missed the 8 a.m. train, it was pouring rain, and somebody stole my wallet: it was the ________ morning of my life. worse badder baddest worst

worst

Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? The dog is scary, yet very friendly. yet dog scary very

yet

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the sentence below: When _______ get home, please lock the door. your yours you yourself

you