When should 'and which' be used?

when a which cause precedes them in a sentence

when it is used to start a sentence

when it is used to end a sentence

when it is used as a conjunction

What is the correct usage of "because" in formal writing?

Use "that" instead of "because" after "reason is"

Use "because" after "reason is"

Use "because" to start a sentence

Use "because" interchangeably with "since"

What is the difference in usage between "beside" and "besides"?

"Beside" means by the side of someone or something, "besides" means in addition to

"Beside" means in addition to, "besides" means by the side of something

"Beside" and "besides" can be used interchangeably

There is no difference in usage between "beside" and "besides"

When should "between" and "among" be used respectively?

"Between" for two items at a time, "among" when thinking of a group

"Between" when thinking of a group, "among" for two items at a time

"Between" and "among" can be used interchangeably

"Between" when there is a clear distinction, "among" when items are similar

What is the correct use of "fewer" and "less" according to the glossary?

fewer: before a plural noun; less: before a singular noun

fewer: before a singular noun; less: before a plural noun

fewer and less can be used interchangeably

fewer and less are not to be used in modern English

According to the glossary, what is the difference between "emigrate" and "immigrate"?

emigrate: to go from a country; immigrate: to come into a country

emigrate: to come into a country; immigrate: to go from a country

emigrate and immigrate have the same meaning

emigrate and immigrate are not related to movement of people

What does the glossary suggest about the use of "had ought" or "hadn't ought"?

It is recommended to use "had ought" for proper grammar

"Hadn't ought" is the correct negative form of "ought"

"Had ought" is an old-fashioned but acceptable form

How does the glossary define the terms "famous" and "notorious"?

famous: well and widely known; notorious: widely known in an unfavorable sense

famous: widely known in an unfavorable sense; notorious: well and widely known

famous: well and widely known; notorious: not well known

famous: not well known; notorious: well and widely known

What is the correct usage of "imply" and "infer" as per the glossary?

imply: to suggest something; infer: to interpret, to get a certain meaning from a remark or action

imply: to interpret, to get a certain meaning; infer: to suggest something

imply and infer can be used interchangeably

imply: to make an inference; infer: to make a suggestion

According to the glossary, when should one use "in" and "into"?

in: within; into: suggests movement from the outside to the inside

in: suggests movement from the outside to the inside; into: within

in and into have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably

in and into are not to be used in modern English

Which of the following best describes the use of "like" and "as"?

"like" introduces a prepositional phrase; "as" introduces a subordinate clause

"like" introduces a subordinate clause; "as" introduces a prepositional phrase

"like" and "as" are interchangeable and can be used in the same way

"like" should be used for as if or as though, which are prepositions

What is the difference between "likely" and "liable"?

"likely" means simple probability; "liable" means probability with a suggestion of harm or misfortune

"likely" means probability with a suggestion of harm or misfortune; "liable" means simple probability

"likely" and "liable" have the same meaning

"likely" means to go away; "liable" means to allow, to permit

What is the correct usage of "myself" and "ourselves" according to the glossary?

To avoid pronouns ending in -self, -selves to replace personal pronouns as subjects or objects

To replace personal pronouns as subjects or objects

To be used interchangeably with personal pronouns

To be used only as objects in a sentence

How should "number" be used in a sentence?

"the number of" takes singular verb; "a number of" takes plural verb

"the number of" takes plural verb; "a number of" takes singular verb

"the number of" and "a number of" both take singular verb

"the number of" and "a number of" both take plural verb

What is the meaning of "persecute" as provided in the glossary?

To attack or annoy someone, often for a person's beliefs

To bring legal action against someone for unlawful behavior

What is the meaning of "prosecute" as provided in the glossary?

To bring legal action against someone for unlawful behavior

To attack or annoy someone, often for a person's beliefs

How should the words "respectfully" and "respectively" be used correctly?

Respectfully: with respect, full of respect; Respectively: each in the order given

Respectfully: each in the order given; Respectively: with respect, full of respect

Respectfully: in a respectful manner; Respectively: without any particular order

Respectfully: without any particular order; Respectively: in a respectful manner

Which title should always precede a person's last name?

Reverend or Honorable with "the"

Reverend or Honorable without "the"

What is the correct usage of the word "so" according to the glossary?

Avoid using this word too frequently

What is the correct usage of the word "ways" in standard English?

To refer to distance informally

To express a direction formally

What should be avoided in standard formal English regarding the expression "can't help but"?

Using it with a double negative

According to Warriner's High School Handbook, Glossary of Usage, how should the words "no," "nothing," and "none" be used in a sentence?

They should not be used with another negative word.

They should be used with another negative word for emphasis.

They can be used interchangeably with any other word in a sentence.

They should always be used at the beginning of a sentence.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is used before a vowel sound?

except

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct use of 'accept' and 'except'?

accept: verb, to receive; except: verb, to leave out

accept: preposition, to leave out; except: verb, to receive

accept: verb, to receive; except: verb, to leave out

accept: verb, to leave out; except: verb, to receive

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CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'adopt' mean?

to change in order to fit or be more suitable

to take something and make it one's own

to impress or to influence

the result of some action

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a noun that means the result of some action?

affect

adapt

effect

except

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'illusion'?

a reference to something

a mistaken idea

informal for as far as, as fast as

to adjust

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pair of words refers to male and female graduates respectively?

alumni, alumnae

allusion, illusion

affect, effect

amount, number

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between 'amount' and 'number'?

amount: refers to a singular word; number: refers to a plural word

amount: refers to a plural word; number: refers to a singular word

amount: refers to a verb; number: refers to a noun

amount: refers to a noun; number: refers to a verb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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English Language : Warriner's Handbook The Glossary of Usage

Which word is used before a vowel sound?

What is the correct use of 'accept' and 'except'?

What does 'adopt' mean?

Which of the following is a noun that means the result of some action?

What is the meaning of 'illusion'?

Which pair of words refers to male and female graduates respectively?

What is the difference between 'amount' and 'number'?

Which phrase is considered unnecessary and can be omitted?

When should 'and which' be used?

How should the words 'anywheres', 'everywheres', and 'nowheres' be correctly used?

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