Chapter 3: "Off and Running" Study Guide

Which of these is a compound sentence? Choose the best answer: a) Jordan needed some nails, so she went to the hardware store. b) Long ago huge creatures called dinosaurs roamed the planet. c) Steven played basketball with Dani, Carson, Gail, and Robert. d) When Beth moved to Fort Myers, Florida, she was eleven years old.

Answer: a) Jordan needed some nails, so she went to the hardware store.

Miata shows she is more serious about school than Rudy by... Choose the best answer: a) following the rules b) running for class president c) chewing gum with her mouth closed d) promising to pay students to work around the school

Answer: a) following the rules

When Rudy compares himself to Miata as president, he says... Choose the best answer: a) he would be a great president, and she would be a good president. b) he would be a fun president, and she would be a serious president. c) she would be a good president, and he would be a smart president. d) she would be a gloomy president, and he would be a popular president.

Answer: a) he would be a great president, and she would be a good president.

Which sentence is written correctly? Choose the best answer: a) Domingo finished all of his homework, he still had to study for his test. b) Domingo finished all of his homework, but he still had to study for his test. c) Domingo finished all, of his homework, but he still had to study for his test. d) Domingo finished all of his homework but he still had to study for his test.

Answer: b) Domingo finished all of his homework, but he still had to study for his test.

How is Rudy different from Miata? Choose the best answer: a) He seems more realistic b) He seems more popular c) He seems less energetic d) He seems less confident

Answer: b) He seems more popular

Which of these is a compound sentence? Choose the best answer: a) Officer Smith had a kind, friendly smile. b) In October, the leaves begin to change colors. c) Amy went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk. d) Before the train departed, the passengers boarded.

Answer: c) Amy went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk.

Which sentence is a compound sentence? Choose the best answer: a) Lisa will lend Sue the book, she will give it to her as a present. b) Lisa will lend Sue the book she will give it to her as a present. c) Lisa will lend Sue the book, or she will give it to her as a present. d) Lisa will lend Sue the book but she will give it to her as a present.

Answer: c) Lisa will lend Sue the book, or she will give it to her as a present.

Miata's campaign promises differ from Rudy's because they focus on... Choose the best answer: a) helping teachers b) changing school rules c) cleaning up the school d) making students happy

Answer: c) cleaning up the school

Which sentence is written correctly? Choose the best answer: a) Gina got a new kitten she invited her friends over to see it. b) Gina got a new kitten, she invited her friends over to see it. c) Gina got a new kitten but she invited her friends over to see it. d) Gina got a new kitten, and she invited her friends over to see it.

Answer: d) Gina got a new kitten, and she invited her friends over to see it.

What is the complete subject of the sentence below? "Harvey, the delivery man, was very strong." Choose the best answer: a) was b) was very strong c) the delivery man d) Harvey, the delivery man

Answer: d) Harvey, the delivery man

What is the complete subject of the sentence below? "Lisa's best friend Sue is a really nice person." Choose the best answer: a) is a really b) best friend c) a really nice person d) Lisa's best friend Sue

Answer: d) Lisa's best friend Sue

Which of these is a compound sentence? Choose the best answer: a) After the show, the children clapped loudly. b) The doctor, who was new in town, bought a house. c) Mr. Thomas painted his fence red, white, and blue. d) Tom fed the chicken, and Julie collected the eggs.

Answer: d) Tom fed the chicken, and Julie collected the eggs.

How is Miata different during the debate compared to when she practiced her speech at home? Choose the best answer: a) she is happier talking to a crowd b) she acts more confident at school c) she likes to interact with the audience d) she loses faith in her ability to persuade students

Answer: d) she loses faith in her ability to persuade students

What is the complete predicate of the sentence below? "The calm ocean was perfect for swimming." Choose the best answer: a) was b) ocean c) calm ocean was perfect d) was perfect for swimming

Answer: d) was perfect for swimming

Define the word "recess"

a time for rest and relaxing

Define the word "appeal"

attraction

What is the complete predicate of the sentence below? "Alexandra, the littlest puppy in the litter, will be mine." Choose the best answer: a) Alexandra b) will be mine c) the littlest puppy d) Alexandra, the littlest puppy

b) will be mine

Define the word "inflated"

filled with air

Define the word "connected"

joined

Define the word "gradually"

little by little

Define the word "scanned"

looked over

Define the word "beckoned"

signaled

Define the word "prodded"

sincere request

Define the word "operate"

to perform surgery

Define the word "stub"

to strike against an object