English 2 EOC Review

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Identify a prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'Penelope could hardly eat any food in the morning.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'in the morning.'

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What does it mean for a sentence to be parallel?

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A parallel sentence structure means that similar parts of a sentence are grammatically the same, ensuring clarity and balance.

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Is the following sentence parallel? 'The thrill-seeker wanted to do many things in his life, including go scuba diving, hiking, and jump out of an airplane.'

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No, it is not parallel because 'go scuba diving' and 'hiking' are gerunds while 'jump out of an airplane' is not.

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What is the correct use of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause.

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Identify the correct use of a colon in the following options: 'The doctor emphasized the negative effects of calcium deficiency: “When we do not get enough calcium...”'

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This is correct because it introduces a quotation after an independent clause.

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What is a formal tone in writing?

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A formal tone is characterized by a serious, respectful, and professional style, often using complete sentences and avoiding slang.

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Which phrase illustrates a formal tone? 'I hereby declare' or 'Let's get this done'?

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'I hereby declare' illustrates a formal tone.

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What is MLA format?

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MLA format is a style guide for writing and citing sources in academic papers, particularly in the humanities.

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How should the title of a work be punctuated in MLA format on the works cited page?

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The title should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., '“The Whistle”'.