8th ELA FINAL REVIEW

Which of the following sentences contains an error in its subject-verb agreement?

• The churlish guards at the citadel hover menacingly over the visitors.

• The myriad of legends evolve as they are passed down through generations.

• The ethical committee deplores the predatory stance of the corporation.

• The haggard prisoners cowers in fear as they hear the guards approach.

Which of the following sentences does not contain an error in its subject-verb agreement?

• The residue from the experiment were pulverized and disposed of properly.

• The obsessive collector flaunts his legendary artifacts to aghast onlookers.

• The congested streets of the city causes delays for commuters every day.

• The audacious thieves belittles the security measures at the museum.

Which of the following sentences contains a descriptive adjective?

• The evolving situation required constant attention.

• The hovering drone captured aerial footage.

• The congested highway caused delays.

• The legendary hero saved the day.

Which sentence contains both an adjective and a linking verb with a subject complement?

• The obsessive collector flaunted his artifacts.

• The churlish patient was left aghast at his new diagnosis.

• The cowering dog hid under the table.

• The pulverized rock covered the ground.

Which sentence uses a present participle as an adjective?

• The deploring critics wrote scathing reviews.

• The flaunting peacock displayed its feathers.

• The purging process eliminated all contaminants.

• The belittling comments hurt her feelings.

Which sentence contains an object complement adjective?

• The churlish behavior made the teacher angry.

• The legendary tale inspired generations.

• The myriad options left us indecisive.

• The aghast expression revealed his surprise.

The churlish guard stood at the citadel's entrance. Type of adjective:

• Participle (past)

• Participle (present)

• Descriptive

• Subject complement

The evolving situation required constant attention. Type of adjective:

• Participle (past)

• Participle (present)

• Descriptive

• Object complement

After the battle, the soldiers appeared haggard. Type of adjective:

• Participle (past)

• Descriptive

• Subject complement

• Object complement

The critics considered the performance legendary for Arthur's career. Type of adjective:

• Participle (present)

• Descriptive

• Subject complement

• Object complement