Patterns of Power

Patterns of Power: Identify the correct use of a semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

Patterns of Power: Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The list of items are on the desk.

• The list of items is on the desk.

• The list of items were on the desk.

• The list of items be on the desk.

Patterns of Power: Which word is a synonym for 'dominance'?

• Subjugation

• Weakness

• Equality

• Indifference

Patterns of Power: Identify the sentence that uses parallel structure.

• She likes cooking, jogging, and to read.

• She likes to cook, jog, and read.

• She likes cooking, jogging, and reading.

• She likes to cook, jogging, and reading.

Patterns of Power: What is the main theme of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'?

• The power of language

• The struggle for equality

• The corruption of power

• The beauty of nature

Patterns of Power: Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ prepared for the exam.'

• was

• were

• is

• be

Patterns of Power: Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The children are eating the cake.

• The children have eaten the cake.

Patterns of Power: Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'The world is a stage, and we are merely players.'

• The world is a stage

• We are merely players

• The world

• A stage

Patterns of Power: What is the effect of using first-person narration in a story?

• It creates a sense of distance.

• It provides an objective viewpoint.

• It offers a personal perspective.

• It limits the reader's insight.

Patterns of Power: Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its' a beautiful day.

• Its a beautiful day's.