teas test english

the serial comma or the oxford comma is the comma before the

"and" in a simple series of items.

dependent clause?

A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. It does not express a complete thought so it is not a sentence and can't stand alone. EX. // Damian won't be able to play in the game because he injured his foot. (Because he injured his foot is a dependent clause. It contains the subject he and the verb injured.

what is a preposition?

A preposition is a word such as after, in, to, on, and with. Prepositions are usually used in front of nouns or pronouns and they show the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

independent clause?

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. ex // I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.

pronoun-antecedent agreement is defined as

The pronoun his refers back to President Lincoln. President Lincoln is the ANTECEDENT for the pronoun his. The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. Rule: A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; a plural pronoun must replace a plural noun.

prepositional phrase/modifier

a group of words containing a preposition, a noun or pronoun object of the preposition, and any modifiers of the object

what is a clause?

a group of words that contains a subject and a verb

what is a phrase?

a group of words that doesn't have a subject and a verb and it is used as a single part of speech

what is a independent clause?

a simple sentence and can stand on its own

which sentence uses commas correctly to clarify the meaning of the sentence? a. In order to begin training as a long-distance runner, you will need high-quality shoes, socks, and running clothes. b. In order to begin training as a long-distance runner you will need high-quality shoes, socks and running clothes. c. In order to begin training as a long-distance runner, you will need high-quality shoes socks, and running clothes. D. In order to begin training as a long-distance runner you will need high-quality shoes shocks and running clothes.

a. In order to begin training as a long-distance runner, you will need high-quality shoes, socks, and running clothes.

Thinking about what you are grateful for is one of the keys to happiness. Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence above? a. Thinking b. is c. one d. keys

a. Thinking

change the final Y to I when?

adding a suffix to a word ending in y preceded by a consonant change the y to i and add suffix. do not change the y if the suffix begins with i

what is the definition of aural?

administer a medication in the ear

when is the transition word/phrase type : conclusion used?

after all, in short, altogether, ultimately

when is the transition word/phrase type : agreement used?

also, likewise, in addition, similarly

an _________ shows possession, such as "the writer's style". it can also indicate that a letter is missing such as in "that's" for "that is"

apostrophes

The explorers travelled across the desert, and it seemed that it's heat would stop their progress. which of the following corrects an error in the sentence above? a. "desert" should be "dessert" b. "it's should be "its" c. "travelled" should be "traveled" d. "Their" should be "they're"

b. "it's should be "its"

which of the following uses a correct punctuation pattern for a complex sentence? a. Although I enjoy running I would never want to run a marathon. b. Although I enjoy running, I would never want to run a marathon. c. Although, I enjoy running I would never want to run a marathon d. Although I enjoy running I would never want to run a marathon.

b. Although I enjoy running, I would never want to run a marathon.

which of the following is a dependent clause? a. Swimming is a great form of exercise. b. Despite the fact that swimming can be difficult c. There are four main swimming strokes to learn. d. Although it is time-consuming, everyone should learn to swim.

b. Despite the fact that swimming can be difficult

which of the following uses correct punctuation for a quotation? a. "A good laugh and a long run," she said. "Are the two best cures for anything." b."A good laugh and a long run," she said, "are the two best cures for anything." c. "A good laugh and a long run are the to best cures for anything." she said. d. "A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything," She said.

b."A good laugh and a long run," she said, "are the two best cures for anything."

when is the transition word/phrase type : chronology used?

before, after, in the meantime, suddenly

how do you spell beige?

beige

how do you spell believe?

believe

what is blur past tense?

blurred

what is a homophone to bough?

bow

what is the homograph of bow?

bow - decor, bend at waist or bough- something that shoots arrows

when is the transition word/phrase type : opposition used?

but, although, however, conversely

which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence? a. The large amusement park was packed with people, and they had all come for the opening of a new rollercoaster b. Although the weather forecast called for rain, people came to the park to ride the roller coaster. c. Just as the roller coaster was about to open, the crowd looked to the cloudy sky. d. The sun came out and was surrounded by a rainbow that brought gasps of awe from the crowd.

c. Just as the roller coaster was about to open, the crowd look to the cloudy sky.

which of the following is spelled correctly, showing an exception to a spelling rule? a. recieve b. beleive c. codeine d. feirce

c. codeine

which of the following uses the "double the consonant" rule correctly? a. bleed-bleedding b. vomit-vomitted c. travel-travelled d. plow-plowwed

c. travel-travelled

how do you spell cancelled?

canceled

what is a dependent clause?

cannot stand on its own because it doesn't finish a complete thought

how do you spell ceiling?

ceiling

how do you spell, codeine?

codeine

______ indicate a list, examples, or that a definition will follow. ___ are also used in writing time.

colons

using a ________ without a conjunction to separate two independent clauses, is an error

comma

you place a ______ after an introductory phase or clause

comma

you place a ______- between two or more adjectives describing the same noun.

comma

you place a ________ before and after dependent phrase and clauses that interrupt the main clause of a sentence

comma

you place a _________ after two items in a series. the ____ before the "and" in a series is a preference

commas

a _________ _________ has an independent clause and a dependent clause. use a comma following an introductory subordinate clause to separate it from the independent clause

complex sentence

a _________ _________ has two independent clauses. use a comma before the conjunction that joins the clauses. use a semicolon between two related independent clauses. use a semicolon before a transition word that connects two independent clauses.

compound sentence

The explorers became thirstier and their vision blurred as they travelled further across the arid desert and tryed to make their way to the oasis? which of the following corrects a misspelling in the sentence above? a. "blurred" should be "blured" b. "thirstier" should be "thirstyer" c. "travelled" should be traveled" d. "tryed" should be "tried"

d. "tryed" should be "tried"

which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? a. I've decided to run a 5K race; but running a long race requires training. b. I plan on taking two rest days per week and this will help me avoid injury. c. I'll run long distances on the weekend, and the rest on the following day. d. Running a 5K race would be a great accomplishment, and exercise will improve my health.

d. Running a 5K race would be a great accomplishment, and exercise will improve my health.

a ______ _______ indicates that the words within a quotation marks are exactly what someone else has written or said. the exact words must be placed within the quotation marks, with the end mark within the quotation marks.

direct quotations

i before ______ except after _____

e, c

drop the ____ before a vowel and keep the ____ before a consonant

e, e

what are homophones?

each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling. each of a set of symbols denoting the same sound or group of sounds.

in tense, the aspect for none/simple for past, present and future is usually "___"

ed like walked; walks ; will walk

RULES FOR PLURALS add "____" for words ending in "ch", "s", "sh", "x", "z"

es ex. dash-dashes // lunch-lunches

how do you spell fierce?

fierce

what is the homograph of perfect?

flawless, to make flawless

in tense, the aspect for perfective for past, present, and future is

had walked, has walked, will have walked

when is the transition word/phrase type : location used?

here, there, wherever, adjacent to

when is the transition word/phrase type : cause used?

if, unless, in order to, in the event that

a complex sentence has an _________________________

independent clause and a dependent clause

a __________ ________ is when a writer paraphrases what another person has written or said. if a writer writes an idea in her own words, it does not need quotation marks. however the writer must indicate the person who came up with the idea. the writer must cite the source of the idea

indirect quoations

what is an example of progressive of walk? for present?

is walking

what is a homophone to its?

it's

what is a homophone to lead?

led

how do you spell leisure?

leisure

when is the transition word/phrase type : examples used?

like, including, in other words, for example

what is the homograph of lead?

metal or to show the way

what are sentence fragments?

missing a subject or predicate

how do you spell modeled?

modeled

within a direction quotation like this "It's not easy to increase your bench press," she announced. is the comma out of place?

no, it indicates that there is additional text in the sentence.

the complete subject includes the __________ and all its complements and modifiers.

noun "the dog bit me on the foot"

the simple subject is the ______

noun or noun substitute

there are generally considered to be 8 parts of speech, which are...

nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections and sometimes people consider "a" "an" "the"

a simple sentence contains ___________________

one independent clause

what are the basic tenses?

past, tresent and future.

if a writer uses someone else's words without quotation marks this is called _________

plagiarism

what is the homograph of fair?

reasonable, appearance or exhibition

what is tense?

refers to the different forms of verbs that express the time an action occured

how do you spell rein?

rein

RULES FOR PLURALS for regular plurals you need to add a "___"

s

what is a homophone to seam?

seem

how do you spell seize?

seize

use a _______________ before a transition word that connects two independent clauses.

semicolon

use a ________________ between two related independent clauses.

semicolon

what are runon sentences?

sentences that are too long

a _______ _______ contains one idea or independent clause and uses only an endmark.

simple sentence

how do you spell sleigh?

sleigh

what are homophones?

sound the same but spelt different

a complete sentence must contain a ________ and a _______

subject & predicate

what is the simple predicate?

the verb

what is the complete predicate?

the verb and all its complements and modifiers

what is a homophone to their?

there, they're

when is the transition word/phrase type : effect used?

therefore, consequently, accordingly, as a result

what is the homograph of tear?

to rip something or water from eye

T/F the rules of the semicolon are listen below. use semicolon to link 2 independent clauses in a single sentence that are closely related use a semicolon between two independent clauses that are connect by conjunctive adverbs for transitional phrases use of a semicolon between items in a list or series if any items contain commas

true

a compound-complex sentence has ___________________

two independent clauses and a dependent clause

a compound sentence has_________________________

two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon

what are transition words and phrases?

used to connect ideas and clarify the relationship ideas.

predicates must contain a

verb

what is the "double the consonant" rule?

verb ending in a consonant, double the final consonant when adding a suffix. however, never double "w" "x" "y". in some cases there isnt a definitive spelling for a word when it comes to this rule

RULES FOR PLURALS change to "____" ves for some words ending in "f" or "fe".

ves ; ex. elf-elves // life-lives // self-selves exceptions : chief-chiefs // proof-proofs

what is an example of progressive of walk? for past?

was walking

in tense, the aspect for progressive for past. present and future is

was walking ; is walking ; will be walking

what are homographs?

words are spelled the same but have different meanings