Grammar 7
Which version of this sentence is grammatically correct? Give it to Shirley and I. Both Choices C and D. Give it to Shirley and me. Give it to me and Shirley.
correct： Give it to Shirley and me. Give it to me and Shirley
What parts of speech are modified by adjectives? Verbs Nouns Pronouns Both Choices B and C
correct： an adjective modified Nouns and Pronouns
What part(s) of speech do adverbs modify? Verbs Adverbs Adjectives All of the above
correct： an adverb modify Verbs, Adverbs, and Adjectives
Which of the following statements is true about the Oxford comma? It is the first comma in a series of three or more items. It is the last comma in a series before or, or before and. It is any comma separating items in series of three or more. It is frequently omitted because it does not serve a purpose.
The Oxford (or serial) comma is the final comma in a list of things. For example: Please bring me a pencil, eraser, and notebook. The Oxford comma comes right after eraser. Use of the Oxford comma is stylistic, meaning that some style guides demand its use while others don't.
What is the rule for using quotation marks with a quotation inside of a quotation? Single quotation marks around the outer quotation, double quotation marks around the inner one Double quotation marks to enclose the outer quotation and also to enclose the inner quotation Single quotation marks that enclose the outer quotation as well as the inner quotation Double quotation marks around the outer quotation, single quotation marks around the inner one
The rule for writing a quotation with another quotation inside: it is to use double quotation marks to enclose the outer quotation and use single quotation marks to enclose the inner quotation. Here is an example： "I don't think he will attend, because he said, 'am extremely busy.'"
Subjective case can also be called which of the following? Objective case Possessive case Adjective case Nominative case
The subjective case/ Nominative case is the case used for a noun or pronoun that is the subject of a verb. For example (subjective case shaded): The boy eats pies. (The noun "boy" is the subject of the verb "eats." "Boy" is in the subjective case. In English, nouns do not change in the different cases.
Of the following words with irregular plurals, which one has a plural ending most different from those of the others? Ox Child Person Woman
ox 复数: oxen Child 复数: children Woman 复数: women person-people
Which of the following sentences contains an example of passive voice? The poem was written by a student. The poem contained two metaphors and a simile. A student wrote the poem. A student decided to write a poem yesterday.
passive voice 搜索网络 被动的
The underlined portion of the following sentence contains an example of which grammatical convention? The woman behind you is my mother. Pronoun Predicate nominative Adjective Prepositional phrase
predicate nominative 谓语性主格(指作为动词补语的名词或代词短语); a word in the nominative case that completes a copulative verb, such as son in the sentence Charlie is my son.
Of the following, which word is spelled correctly? Wierd Forfeit Beleive Concieve
weird [wɪrd] believe [bɪˈliːv] conceive [kənˈsiːv] v. 想象，构想; 认为; 怀孕; forfeit [ˈfɔːrfɪt] vt. （因违反协议、犯规、受罚等）丧失，失去; n. 罚金，没收物，丧失的东西; 代价; adj. 丧失了的，被没收了的;
What accurately reflects expert advice for beginning writers regarding topic sentences? They should use topic sentences in every two to three paragraphs. They should vary topic sentence positioning in paragraphs. They should include a topic sentence in every paragraph. They should make each topic sentence broad and general.
什么准确地反映了专家对初学写作者关于主题句的建议？ Experts should advise students/beginning writers to include a topic sentence in every paragraph. Although professional writers do not always do this, beginners should, to learn how to write good topic sentences and paragraphs, rather than include a topic sentence in only every second or third paragraph. A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes referred to as a focus sentence, the topic sentence helps organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph. In formal writing, the topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph (although it doesn't have to be).
"We don't go out as much because babysitters, gasoline, and parking is expensive." Which grammatical error does this sentence demonstrate? It contains a misplaced modifier. It lacks subject-verb agreement. It introduces a dangling participle. It does not have a grammar error.
它包含了一个误用的修饰语;。 它缺乏主语与动词的一致性。 它引入了一个悬空分词。Participles are modifiers just like adjectives, so they must have a noun to modify. A dangling participle is one that is left hanging out in the cold, with no noun to modify. "Speeding down the hallway, the door to his math class came into view," speeding is the participle (an adjective formed from the -ing form of a verb). 它没有语法错误。 misplace [ˌmɪs'pleɪs] vt. 把（感情等）寄托于不值得寄托的对象; 忘记把...放在什么地方，把...放错位置 not do sth as much 没做...那样的多 demonstrate [ˈdemənstreɪt] ① (VERB) 证明;论证;表明;说明 To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. ● The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality... 该研究还表明了肥胖症和死亡率之间存在直接的联系。 ● You have to demonstrate that you are reliable... 你得证明自己是靠得住的。 ② (VERB) 显示;表露 If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. ● Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?... 例如，他们是否已表现出会致力于民主？ ● The government's going to great lengths to demonstrate its military might. 该政府正不遗余力地展示其军事力量。 ③ (VERB) 示威;进行示威游行（或集会） When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. ● 30,000 angry farmers demonstrated against possible cuts in subsidies... 3万名愤怒的农场主示威抗议可能对农产品补贴进行的削减。 ● In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change... 在城市里，大批的人群举行示威游行，要求进行变革。 ④ (VERB) 示范;演示 If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. ● The BBC has just successfully demonstrated a new digital radio transmission system... 英国广播公司刚刚成功地演示了一套新的数字无线电传输系统。 ● He flew the prototype to West Raynham to demonstrate it to a group of senior officers... 他将原型空运到西雷纳姆，向一批高级军官作演示。
Choose the sentence that contains a comma splice. The boys never met; they were strangers. The boys never met: they were strangers. The boys never met, they were strangers. The boys. never met; they were strangers.
A comma splice is when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma to make one sentence. To avoid comma splices, you first need to be able to identify an independent clause.
All EXCEPT which of the following words or phrases are interjections? Good gracious Oh Ahh Running
All EXCEPT 所有的内容，除了
Which of these is NOT a good way to improve writing style through grammar? Alternating among different sentence structures Using fewer words instead of unnecessary words Consistently using one-subject and one-verb sentences Writing in the active voice more than passive voice
Consistently[kənˈsɪstəntlɪ] ① (ADJ-GRADED) (行为、态度等)一贯的，一致的，始终如一的 Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. ● Becker has never been the most consistent of players anyway. 不管怎么说，贝克尔从来就不是表现最为稳定的球员。 ● ...his consistent support of free trade. 他对自由贸易始终如一的支持 ② (ADJ) （观点等）一致的，吻合的，不矛盾的 If one fact or idea is consistent with another, they do not contradict each other. ● This result is consistent with the findings of Garnett & Tobin... 这个结果与加尼特托宾公司的调查结果一致。 ● New goals are not always consistent with the existing policies. 新目标并不总是与现行政策一致。 ③ (ADJ) (观点或看法)前后一致的，连贯的 An argument or set of ideas that is consistent is one in which no part contradicts or conflicts with any other part. ● These are clear consistent policies which we are putting into place. 这些就是我们正在付诸实施的政策，不但清楚而且前后一致。
After, since, and whereas are all examples of which of the following? Coordinate conjunctions Coordinate adjectives Demonstrative adjectives Subordinating conjunctions
Coordinate conjunctions 并列连词 A coordinating conjunction is a word that joins two elements of equal grammatical rank and syntactic importance. They can join two verbs, two nouns, two adjectives, two phrases, or two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Coordinate adjectives 并列修饰形容词 Simply put, coordinate adjectives are descriptive words that like to work in groups. They're two or more adjectives that band together to modify the same noun. These adjectives are separated by the word "and" or with commas. Demonstrative adjectives 指示性形容词 Demonstrative adjectives are special adjectives or determiners used to identify or express the relative position of a noun in time or space. A demonstrative adjective comes before all other adjectives in the noun phrase. Some common demonstrative adjectives are this, that, these, and those. Subordinating conjunctions从属连词 A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause. ... A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, is a clause with two specific qualities. Firstly, it does not express a complete unit of thought on its own; it cannot stand as its own sentence.
Don't drink and drive. The above sentence is an example of what type of sentence? Declarative Imperative Interrogative Exclamatory
Declarative 陈述的; Imperative 祈使语气 Interrogative 疑问 Exclamatory 感叹的
This, that, and those can be used as both of which of the following? Demonstrative pronouns and adjectives Demonstrative adjectives and adverbs Clauses and compound sentences Prepositions and adjectives
Demonstrative pronouns and adjectives 搜索网络 指示性代词和形容词
All EXCEPT which of the following words are examples of relative pronouns? Who Whom That These
Fill in the blank. A(n)_____refers to whom or for whom the action of the verb is being done. Direct object Indirect object Subject object Object subject
Among elements of an effective paragraph, the element of coherence is reflected by which of these? Focus on one main point throughout The use of logical and verbal bridges A sentence identifying the main idea Data, examples, illustrations, analysis
Four elements of an effective paragraph are unity, coherence, a topic sentence, and development. Focusing on one main point throughout(Choice A) the paragraph reflects the melement of unity. Using logical and verbal bridges(Choice B)
Which of the following sentences uses the apostrophe(s) correctly? Please be sure to bring you're invitation to the event. All of your friends' invitations were sent on the same day. All of your friends parked they're cars along the street. Who's car is parked on the street with it's light son?
Friend's would indicate a singular possessive noun， like something belonging to one friend. Friends would indicate a plural noun not possessing anything. In Choice A, the second-person possessive is your, NOT "you're. In Choice C, the third-person plural possessive is their, NOT "they're," There are two errors in Choice D: The first possessive is whose， NOT "who's"; "the second is its, NOT "it's"
Which of these correctly applies the rule to make irregular plural nouns possessive? Geeses' honks Childrens' toys Teeths' enamel Women's room
Irregular plurals that do not end in-s are always made possessive by adding apostrophe-s. A common error people make is to add-s apostrophe instead of vice versa, as in the other three choices.
Which of these words has an irregular plural that is the same as its singular form? Louse Goose Mouse Moose
Moose is both the singular and plural form of the word. Other words that do not change from singular to plural include deer, fish, and sheep
Beyond the wall, beside the car, and under the floor are examples of which of the following? Prepositional phrases Occupational phrases Auxiliary phrases Dual phrases
Prepositional phrases: A prepositional phrase is a group of words consisting of a preposition, its object, and any words that modify the object. Most of the time, a prepositional phrase modifies a verb or a noun. These two kinds of prepositional phrases are called adverbial phrases and adjectival phrases, respectively. Occupational phrases 职业性用语 Auxiliary phrases 辅助短语 An auxiliary verb helps the main (full) verb and is also called a "helping verb." With auxiliary verbs, you can write sentences in different tenses, moods, or voices. Auxiliary verbs are: be, do, have, will, shall, would, should, can, could, may, might, must, ought, etc. I think I should study harder to master English. Dual phrases 双短语
Which of the following versions of a sentence has correct pronoun- antecedent agreement? Every student must consult their advisor first. All students must talk with their advisors first. All students must consult with his advisor first. Every student must consult their advisors first.
Pronoun antecedent agreement is when the pronoun agrees in number (referring to singular or plural) and person (referring to first, second, or third person) with its antecedent.
Run-on or fused sentences must contain two or more of which of the following? Dependent phrases Independent phrases Sentences with passive voice Independent clauses
Run-on sentences, also known as fused sentences, occur when two complete sentences are squashed together without using a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation, such as a period or a semicolon. Run-on sentences can be short or long. A long sentence isn't necessarily a run-on sentence.
Which of the following phrases correctly uses apostrophes? Dennis and Pam's house Dennis's and Pam's house Dennis' and Pam's house Dennis's and Pam house
When two people are named and both possess the same object, the apostrophe-s indicating possession should be placed ONLY after the second name, NOT after both names， Dennis's and Pam's houses two people's own houses are plural
Which of these words is considered a plural? Cactus Bacteria Criterion Elf
bacterium 复数为 bacteria cactus [ˈkæktəs] n. 仙人掌; 复数: cactuses criterion [kraɪˈtɪriən] 复数: criteria n. （判定的）标准，准则; 变形 elf [elf] n. （双耳尖尖的）小精灵，小妖精; 石箭头;
"l like writing, playing soccer, and eating" is an example of which grammatical convention? Appositive Complement Verbal Parallelism
because parallelism refers to the state of being the same or congruent. The present participles writing, playing, and eating are congruent parts of speech within a list and are thus parallel.
The word not is which of the following? Adverb Adjective Noun Pronoun
because the word not used in order to modify an adverb, verb; adjective, the order of sentence is adverb moadjective, a verb, or another .
Which of the following is considered criteria for a good paragraph topic sentence? Clear Subtle Lengthy Ambiguous
criteria [kraɪ'tɪriə] criterion 的复数 n. （批评、判断等的）标准，准则 criterion [kraɪˈtɪriən] n.(判定的) 标准，准则; A criterion is a factor on which you judge or decide something. ● The most important criterion for entry is that applicants must design and make their own work... 最重要的参赛标准是申请者必须设计并制作自己的作品。 ● British defence policy had to meet three criteria if it was to succeed. 要想奏效，英国的国防政策必须具备3个条件。 lengthy [ˈlɛŋkθi, ˈlɛŋ-] adj. 长的，漫长的; 冗长的; 啰唆的（演说，文章等）; ambiguous [æmˈbɪɡjuəs] adj. 模棱两可的; 不明确的; 捉摸不定的; 1. This agreement is very ambiguous and open to various interpretations. 这份协议非常含糊，可以有多种解释。 2. However, the evidence is thin and, to some extent, ambiguous. 然而，这个证据难以令人信服，而且有点模棱两可。
Of the following statements, which is most accurate about the topic sentences? They are always first in a paragraph. They are always last in a paragraph. They are only found once in every essay. They are explicit or may be implicit.
explicit [ɪkˈsplɪsɪt] ① (ADJ-GRADED) 明确的;清晰的;毫不隐讳的 Something that is explicit is expressed or shown clearly and openly, without any attempt to hide anything. ● ...sexually explicit scenes in films and books. 电影和书籍中露骨的性爱片段 ● ...explicit references to age in recruitment advertising. 招聘广告中对年龄的明确要求 ② (ADJ-GRADED) 直言的;坦率的;坦诚的 If you are explicit about something, you speak about it very openly and clearly. ● He was explicit about his intention to overhaul the party's internal voting system. 他直言自己的目的是改革党内的投票制度。 implicit [ɪmˈplɪsɪt] ① (ADJ-GRADED) 不言明的;含蓄的 Something that is implicit is expressed in an indirect way. ● This is seen as an implicit warning not to continue with military action... 这被视为一个停止军事行动的含蓄警告。 ● Branagh says that it was his intention to make explicit in the film what was only implicit in the play. 布莱纳说他的用意是将剧本中的隐晦含意在电影中清晰明白地表现出来。 ② (ADJ) 内含的;固有的 If a quality or element is implicit in something, it is involved in it or is shown by it. ● ...the delays implicit in formal council meetings... 正式的政务会议所惯有的耽搁延迟 ● Try and learn from the lessons implicit in the failure of your marriage. 要努力从失败婚姻中吸取教训。 ③ (ADJ-GRADED) 无疑问的;无保留的;绝对的 If you say that someone has an implicit belief or faith in something, you mean that they have complete faith in it and no doubts at all. ● He had implicit faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor. 他对皇帝的高尚意图深信不疑。
The word tear pronounced one-way ， means a drop of eye fluid; pronounced another way, it means to rip. What is this type of word called? A homograph A heteronym A homonym Both A and B
have two pronounce and two meanings homograph & heteronym Words that are spelled the same way are homographs; (ChoiceA) if they are pronounced differently, they are heteronyms (Choice B) . The example given fits both definitions. But homonym (Choice C) are spelled the same way (homographs) AND also pronounced the same way ( homophones), NOT differently. Choice C does not.
Homophones are defined as which of these? They have the same sounds. They have the same spelling. They have the same meaning. They have the same roots.
homophone[ˈhɑməfoʊn] having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew. n. 同音 （异形、异义） phone = pronounce heteronym [ˈhɛtərəˌnɪm] having the same spell but have different pronunciation and meanings, such as tear meaning "rip" and tear meaning "liquid from the eye.". n. 同形 （异音、异义） homonym [ˈhɑmənɪm] having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins. n. 同形，同音，异义词 nym = spell
Being familiar with English words such as claustrophobia, photophobia, arachnophobia, hydrophobia, acrophobia, etc. could help a reader not knowing the origin determines that the Greek Phobos means which of these? Love Fear Hate Know
hydrophobia n. 恐水病； 狂犬病， claustrophobia [ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbiə] n. 幽闭恐惧; acrophobia [ˌækrəˈfobiə] n. 恐高症; photophobia 恐光 arachnophobia [əˌræknəˈfoʊbiə] n. 蜘蛛恐惧症;
Of the following phrases, which correctly applies the rules for hyphenation? Finely-tuned Family owned Friendly looking Fraudulent-ID claim
hyphenation [ˌhaɪfə'neɪʃn] n. 用连字符号连接; The hyphen ‐ is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. Son-in-law is an example of a hyphenated word.
Which of these words has the correct spelling? Insolent Irrelevent Independant Indispensible
insolent [ˈɪnsələnt] adj. 侮慢的，无礼的; 张狂; 傲睨一世; indispensable [ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl] adj. 不可缺少的; 绝对必要的; 责无旁贷的; 不可避开的; irreverent [ɪˈrɛvərənt] adj. 不敬的，无礼的; 不虔诚的;
Which of the following English words is derived from a Greek source? Move Motor Moron Mobile
moron 白痴;低能儿;傻子 medical Latin, "one of the highest class of feeble-minded persons 他是思想软弱的人之一 If you refer to someone as a moron, you think that they are very stupid. ● I used to think that Gordon was a moron... 我曾以为戈登是个白痴。 ● You moron! 你这白痴！
