Mid-term
Do your best. . .
- 1.
Which sentence below is correct?
- A.
Our town has four restaurants only one is open at 7:00am.
- B.
Our town has four restaurants, only one is open at 7:00am.
- C.
Our town has four restaurants; only one, is open at 7:00am.
- D.
Our town has four restaurants; only one is open at 7:00am.
- E.
Only one is open at 7:00am, our town has four restaurants.
Correct Answer
D. Our town has four restaurants; only one is open at 7:00am. -
- 2.
Which sentence below is correct?
- A.
Look through the window you can see the mountain peaks in the distance.
- B.
If you look through the window, you can see the mountain peaks in the distance.
- C.
Look through the window, you can see the mountain peaks in the distance.
- D.
You can see the mountain peaks in the distance, look through the window.
Correct Answer
B. If you look through the window, you can see the mountain peaks in the distance. -
- 3.
Which sentence below is correct?
- A.
Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter however in the summer he'll take a brief jog.
- B.
Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter, however, in the summer he'll take a brief jog.
- C.
Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter however, in the summer he'll take a brief jog.
- D.
Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter; however in the summer he'll take a brief jog.
- E.
Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter; however, in the summer he'll take a brief jog.
Correct Answer
E. Larry is never interested in going for a run in the winter; however, in the summer he'll take a brief jog. -
- 4.
Which sentence below is correct?
- A.
We've done all that we can here pack up the supplies.
- B.
We've done all that we can here, pack up the supplies.
- C.
Pack up the supplies, we've done all that we can here.
- D.
We've done all that we can here; pack up the supplies.
Correct Answer
D. We've done all that we can here; pack up the supplies. -
- 5.
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
- A.
Although it was a more difficult test than the students had ever taken.
- B.
We decided to study before we went out to the party.
- C.
Her ability to remember details, after all, not what is used to be.
Correct Answer
B. We decided to study before we went out to the party. -
- 6.
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
- A.
Sand piling up along the beach.
- B.
She wanted to use a shovel to dig a hole in the ground.
- C.
However, who wanted to be the winner of the contest.
Correct Answer
B. She wanted to use a shovel to dig a hole in the ground. -
- 7.
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
- A.
Bobby receiving more than sixty boxes of donations this year.
- B.
Leaving for Florida soon.
- C.
Since Susan hasn't seen the dentist, her teeth are rotten.
Correct Answer
C. Since Susan hasn't seen the dentist, her teeth are rotten. -
- 8.
Select the answer that correctly completes each group of words to form a sentence or sentences.The best way to get to Columbus, Ohio is to take the highway __________ is no point in taking an airplane these days.
- A.
, there;
- B.
, there
- C.
. There
- D.
There
Correct Answer
C. . There -
- 9.
Select the answer that correctly completes each group of words to form a sentence or sentences. Having a car allows you to get places quickly _______________ don't have to ask your parents for a ride.
- A.
So you,
- B.
So you;
- C.
, so you,
- D.
, so you
Correct Answer
D. , so you -
- 10.
Select the answer that correctly completes each group of words to form a sentence or sentences. Normally, I wouldn't spend time with elves and fairies ___________ are so fascinating.
- A.
But; they
- B.
But. They
- C.
, but they
- D.
But they,
Correct Answer
C. , but they -
- 11.
What does the following sentence need?Planning on getting married for over a year.
- A.
The sentence is correct.
- B.
The group of words is a dependent clause and can't stand alone as a sentence.
- C.
The group of words is a phrase and is missing a verb; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- D.
The group of words is a run-on or comma splice and needs a conjunction or semicolon.
Correct Answer
C. The group of words is a phrase and is missing a verb; it cannot stand alone as a sentence. -
- 12.
What does the following sentence need?Laughing that hard made my stomach hurt, I had to sit down.
- A.
The sentence is correct.
- B.
The group of words is a dependent clause and can't stand alone as a sentence.
- C.
The group of words is a phrase and is missing a verb; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- D.
The group of words is a run-on or comma splice and needs a conjunction.
Correct Answer
D. The group of words is a run-on or comma splice and needs a conjunction. -
- 13.
What does the following sentence need?Until I receive confirmation that you have enrolled in classes this semester.
- A.
The sentence is correct.
- B.
The group of words is a dependent clause and can't stand alone as a sentence.
- C.
The group of words is a phrase and is missing a verb; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- D.
The group of words is a run-on or comma splice and needs a conjunction.
Correct Answer
B. The group of words is a dependent clause and can't stand alone as a sentence. -
- 14.
What does the following sentence need?Pauline yelled at the boy teetering on the bridge he fell in.
- A.
The sentence is correct.
- B.
The group of words is a dependent clause and can't stand alone as a sentence.
- C.
The group of words is a phrase and is missing a verb; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- D.
The group of words is a run-on and needs a conjunction.
Correct Answer
D. The group of words is a run-on and needs a conjunction. -
- 15.
What does the following sentence need?Bobby is pleased with the purchase he made earlier in the day.
- A.
The sentence is correct.
- B.
The group of words is a dependent clause and can't stand alone as a sentence.
- C.
The group of words is a phrase and is missing a verb; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- D.
The group of words is a run-on or comma splice and needs a conjunction.
Correct Answer
A. The sentence is correct. -
- 16.
What part of speech connects words or groups of words? Examples are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so?
- A.
Conjunction
- B.
Interjection
- C.
Preposition
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
A. Conjunction -
- 17.
Which part of speech describes the distance or placement of one word and another word in a sentence? Examples are on, to, behind, with...
- A.
Conjunction
- B.
Interjection
- C.
Preposition
- D.
Verb
Correct Answer
C. Preposition -
- 18.
What part of speech describes a person, place, thing, or idea? Examples are house, jury, determination.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Adverb
- D.
Proper noun
Correct Answer
B. Noun -
- 19.
(She, Her) and Sara went to the store. Which is the correct pronoun to use?
- A.
She
- B.
Her
Correct Answer
A. She -
- 20.
How many adjectives are in the following sentence?The red car roared around the sharp corner and hit an old oak tree.
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3 -
- 21.
I went camping with John and (he, him).
- A.
He
- B.
Him
Correct Answer
B. Him -
- 22.
Michael quietly takes his English test.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
D. Adverb -
- 23.
She thought that the twenty zucchini plants would not be enough, so she planted another ten.
- A.
Adverb
- B.
Verb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Conjunction
Correct Answer
B. Verb -
- 24.
Another name for a complete sentence is a...
- A.
Coordinating Conjunction
- B.
Fragment
- C.
Independent Clause
- D.
Dependent Clause
Correct Answer
C. Independent Clause -
- 25.
Semicolons join ________________ clauses.
- A.
Dependent
- B.
Independent
Correct Answer
B. Independent -
- 26.
Another name for a dependent clause is a
- A.
Partial Setence
- B.
Abbreviated Sentence
- C.
Fragment
- D.
Short phrase
Correct Answer
C. Fragment -
- 27.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word for 27-30My friend and I walked home after school.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
A. Verb -
- 28.
The diagram was fairly complicated.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
C. Adjective -
- 29.
They attended the concert last weekend.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
B. Noun -
- 30.
Check the score, Tom.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
A. Verb -
- 31.
Write a well formed intro paragraph for the following prompt. This is worth 25 points.Some schools use cell phones in the classroom for educational purposes. Think about the effects of allowing students to have and use cell phones in classrooms. Take a position on this issue.
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