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ELAR- Telpas

Total questions: 180

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the word class that qualifies or describes nouns

a)

adverb

b)

noun

c)

adjectives

d)

verb

2.

a word that modifies something other than a noun

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

pronoun

d)

noun

3.

a word that takes the place of a noun

a)

noun

b)

adverb

c)

conjunction

d)

pronoun

4.

a group of words that has a subject and a predicate, and makes a complete thought

a)

simple sentence

b)

predicate

c)

coordinating conjunction

d)

subject

5.

A person or animal in a play, poem, short story or book

a)

climax

b)

character

c)

noun

d)

pronoun

6.

What is point of view?

a)

The perspective from which a narrative is told.

b)

The problem in the story.

c)

Time and place in which the events of a narrative

occur.

d)

The main idea or message in a plot.

7.

What is third person omniscient point of view?

a)

The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.

b)

Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.

c)

A character is telling the story using we or you.

d)

The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.

8.

What is second person limited omniscient point of view?

a)

The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.

b)

Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.

c)

A character is telling the story using we or you.

d)

The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.

9.

What is first person point of view?

a)

The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.

b)

Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.

c)

A character is telling the story using we or you.

d)

The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.

10.

The exposition is....

a)

the problem in the story.

b)

about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).

c)

Time and place in which the events of a narrative

occur.

d)

The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.

11.

Conflict is....

a)

the problem in the story.

b)

about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).

c)

Time and place in which the events of a narrative

occur.

d)

The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.

12.

The setting is....

a)

the problem in the story.

b)

about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).

c)

Time and place in which the events of a narrative

occur.

d)

The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.

13.

The characters are

a)

the problem in the story.

b)

the figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).

c)

Time and place in which the events of a narrative

occur.

d)

The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.

14.

Rising action is

a)

The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.

b)

The events leading from the climax to the resolution.

c)

Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.

d)

A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.

15.

The climax is

a)

The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.

b)

The events leading from the climax to the resolution.

c)

Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.

d)

A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.

16.

The falling action is

a)

The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.

b)

The events leading from the climax to the resolution.

c)

Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.

d)

A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.

17.

The resolution is

a)

The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.

b)

The events leading from the climax to the resolution.

c)

Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.

d)

A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.

18.

The theme is...

a)

The main idea or message in the plot.

b)

The main character who drives the plot.

c)

The character who creates the problem.

d)

The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.

19.

The protagonist is...

a)

The main idea or message in the plot.

b)

The main character who drives the plot.

c)

The character who creates the problem.

d)

The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.

20.

The antagonist is...

a)

The main idea or message in the plot.

b)

The main character who drives the plot.

c)

The character who creates the problem.

d)

The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.

21.

Dialogue is..

a)

the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.

b)

when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.

c)

when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.

d)

the conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.

22.
What is the definition of an adverb?
a)
A word that modifies adjectives, verbs, and adverbs.
b)
A word that modifies nouns and pronouns.
c)
A word that takes the place of a noun.
d)
A word that adds to a verb.
23.
Which of the following is a definition of a pronoun?
a)
A person, place, thing, or idea
b)
A word that takes the place of a noun
c)
A word that modifies nouns
d)
A word that modifies other pronouns
24.
What is a verb?
a)
A word that shows action or helps to make a statement.
b)
A word that joins words, phrases, and clauses. 
c)
A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence.
d)
A word that modifies verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
25.
What is a preposition?
a)
A word that shows action or helps to make a statement. 
b)
A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence.
c)
A word that is a verb but doesn't behave like a verb. 
d)
A word that modifies nouns and pronouns.
26.
What is a conjunction?
a)
A word that shows action or helps to make a statement. 
b)
A word that joins words, phrases, and clauses.
c)
A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in the sentence.
d)
A verb acting like an adjective.
27.

a word that has the same meaning (big: large)

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

figurative word

d)

connotative word

28.

a word that has opposite meaning (big: small)

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

figurative word

d)

connotative word

29.

to draw a conclusion using evidence, clues, and what you already know, an educated guess.

a)

infer

b)

guess

c)

conclusion

d)

response

30.

main events of a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

a)

plot

b)

central idea

c)

theme

d)

summary

31.

small version of a passage with most important or key details only

a)

summary

b)

central idea

c)

plot

d)

theme

32.

the reason a person writes a passage or text (explain, inform, entertain, persuade)

a)

central idea

b)

author's purpose

c)

objective

d)

biased

33.
Descriptive words that appeal to the senses
a)
hyperbole
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
metaphor
d)
imagery
34.
An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement
a)
assonance
b)
repetition
c)
hyperbole
d)
onomatopoeia
35.
Giving human qualities to non-living objects
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
36.
A comparison of two seemingly unlike things
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
37.
Words or phrases that are repeated in writings to give emphasis
a)
alliteration
b)
repetition
c)
assonance
d)
consonance
38.
A word that spells out a sound
a)
assonance
b)
hyperbole
c)
imagery
d)
onomatopoeia
39.
The repetition of two or more of the same beginning consonant sound close together
a)
simile
b)
imagery
c)
consonance
d)
alliteration
40.
The repetition of two or more of the same beginning consonant sound close together
a)
simile
b)
imagery
c)
consonance
d)
alliteration
41.
"Buzz - says the great buzzing bee."
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
onomatopoeia
42.
"The air is like a butterfly"
a)
methaphor
b)
simile
c)
repetition
d)
onomatopoeia
43.
"To the swinging and the ringing of the bells, bells, bells..."
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
repetition
d)
onomatopoeia
44.
"The wind stood up and gave a shout"
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
imagery
d)
onomatopoeia
45.
"The wind stood up and gave a shout"
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
imagery
d)
onomatopoeia
46.
Danny's room is a pig-sty.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
personification
47.
"Blazing in gold and quenching in purple,"
a)
metaphor
b)
consonance
c)
imagery
d)
personification
48.
"There was a Young Lady whose nose, Was so long that it reached to her toes;"
a)
consonance
b)
hyperbole
c)
alliteration
d)
repetition
49.
The crazy car is colorful.
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
personification
d)
repetition
50.
A comparison of two seemingly unlike things using "like" or "as"
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
51.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
52.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
53.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.
a)
If
b)
When
c)
While
d)
Summer
56.
If you will stay, I'll prepare a snack.
a)
Correctly written and punctuated
b)
Not correctly punctuated
c)
Almost correctly punctuated
d)
None of the above
57.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
While you were outside.
b)
If you don't study.
c)
When you get to the goal.
d)
all of the above
58.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
If the band marches in the parade.
b)
When you purchase candy.
c)
Although it is snowing.
d)
All of the above
59.
Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma. 
Where does the comma belong?
a)
Between unless and you
b)
Between graduate and you
c)
Between not and need
d)
This complex sentence does not need a comma
60.
Can a subordinate clause stand alone?   (Hint: the child)
a)
Yes, it is a complete thought.
b)
No, it requires a independent clause to complete the thought.
c)
Neither a or b
61.
Do relative pronouns start dependent clauses?
Relative pronouns are as follows:
(that, which, who, whom or whose)
a)
Yes
b)
No
62.
A dependent clause is a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
You may not catch the train if you do not hurry and pack.
a)
Incorrectly punctuated
b)
Correctly punctuated 
64.
Which are correctly written complex sentences?
a)
When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.
b)
Although I was tired.
c)
An adjective describes a noun.
d)
A proper noun needs to be capitalized.
65.
A subject tells who or what the sentence is about.
a)
True
b)
False
66.

Because you are my best friend I will be loyal to you always.

Where does the comma belong?

a)
between friend and I
b)
between you and are
c)
between loyal and to
d)
This is a correctly written and punctuated complex sentence.
67.
Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
68.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
69.
The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
70.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
71.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
72.
The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
73.
Morgan and Riley cannot wait until it is time for the competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
74.
They named their robot Rowdy, and painted it gold.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
75.
When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
76.
Mr. Blake is in charge of the engineering club.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
77.
Morgan and Riley are already planning to build a drawbridge for next year's competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
78.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
79.
Jennifer like William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
80.
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
81.
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
82.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
83.
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
84.
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
85.
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
86.
She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
87.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

John was delighted he got a part in the school play even though it was a small one.

a)

comma after delighted

b)

comma after part

c)

comma after though

d)

no comma needed

88.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.

a)

comma after Because

b)

comma after cold

c)

comma after heated

d)

no comma needed

89.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

a)

comma after Although

b)

comma after studied

c)

comma after hours

d)

no comma needed

90.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alex forgot to feed the cat because he was playing his favorite game.

a)

comma after feed

b)

comma after cat

c)

comma after because

d)

no comma needed

91.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

a)

comma after out

b)

comma after friends

c)

comma after chores

d)

no comma needed

92.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

a)

comma after played

b)

comma after sister

c)

comma after while

d)

no comma needed

93.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Under the current circumstances Maria won't be able to try out for cheer unless she raises her grades.

a)

comma after circumstances

b)

comma after cheer

c)

comma after unless

d)

no comma needed

94.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

If Jordan wants to be accepted into his college of choice he must raise his GPA to at least 3.1.

a)

comma after if

b)

comma after Jordan

c)

comma after choice

d)

no comma needed

95.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alexandra plans to go to the mall to buy a dress for the prom after school today.

a)

comma after plans

b)

comma after mall

c)

comma after after

d)

no comma needed

96.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Before Christian can apply for a position as summer camp counselor he must get permission from his parents.

a)

comma after Before

b)

comma after position

c)

comma after counselor

d)

no comma needed

97.
Each of us ____ how to play baseball.
a)
knows
b)
know
c)
is knowing
d)
nose
98.
The distance to Philadelphia ____ 57 miles. 
a)
be
b)
are
c)
is
d)
were
99.
John _______ to school every morning.
a)
walk
b)
walks
c)
woks
d)
waughk
100.
The coffee and the donuts ____ gone.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
be
d)
has
101.
We ___ looking forward to our vacation.
a)
are
b)
is
c)
be
d)
will
102.
She ___ one of the brightest students in the class.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
were
d)
be
103.
Either the trash can or your socks _________ horrible.
a)
smells
b)
smell
c)
smels
d)
smel
104.
Choose the correct verb to complete this sentence:
The girls ______ laughing loudly.
a)
was
b)
were
c)
is
105.
EDIT
My grandma makes the best homemade cheese cake I have ever tasted.
a)
homemaid
b)
sheese
c)
taisted
d)
no change needed
106.
EDIT
When i buy something new, I enjoy sharing with others.
a)
I
b)
knew
c)
enjoi
d)
no change needed
107.
EDIT
The teacher sang a song that have many similes so that we could review the topic.
a)
sing
b)
had
c)
reviews
d)
no change needed
108.
Neither of those sharks circling your boat _____ hungry enough to bite.
a)
look
b)
looks
c)
did no look
d)
looking
109.
Here ______ the chocolate donuts we made this morning.
a)
is
b)
aren't
c)
are
d)
be
110.

Neither of my brothers _______ how to wash the dishes.

a)

understands

b)

understand

111.
All of the students _____ late to class.
a)
was
b)
is
c)
be
d)
were
112.
Nobody in the class _____ the homework assignment last night.
a)
doesn't
b)
do
c)
did
d)
does
113.
Even after winning the game, the soccer team ______ depressed because the coach makes them run. 
a)
is
b)
wasnt
c)
are
d)
be
114.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Birds chirps and bees buzzes in the garden.
b)
Birds chirps and bees buzz in the garden.
c)
Birds chirp and bees buzzes in the garden.
d)
Birds chirp and bees buzz in the garden.
115.
After the Trojan War, Odysseus and his men (is, are) trying to get home to Ithaca. 
a)
Are
b)
Is
116.
Either Jem or Scout (is, are) going to pass a note to Boo Radley. 
a)
Is
b)
Are
117.
General Zaroff or the dogs (is, are) patrolling the jungle. 
a)
Are
b)
Is
118.
Juror #3 and Juror #10 (doesn't, don't) agree with the other jurors.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
119.
Tiresias (doesn't, don't) want to tell Oedipus Rex the truth about his past. 
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
120.
Every one King Laius's traveling men (is killed, are killed) while traveling outside of the city.
a)
is killed
b)
are killed
121.
Neither the Lotus Eaters nor Polyphemus (are, is) able to permanently stop Odysseus from getting back home.  
a)
Are
b)
Is
122.
Uncle Jack or Aunt Alexandra (is arriving, are arriving) to Maycomb today.
a)
are arriving
b)
is arriving
123.
All of the Jurors, as well as Juror #8, (want, wants) to come to a unanimous decision. 
a)
want
b)
wants
124.
Do you think the kittens or the puppy (is, are) cuter? 
a)
are
b)
is
125.

Forest fires in the United States (destroys, destroy) millions of trees each year.

a)

destroys

b)

destroy

126.

Carl (is, are) reading an article about space travel.

a)

is

b)

are

127.

Your idea about the project (makes, make) sense to me.

a)

makes

b)

make

128.

The children (shares, share) their toys.

a)

shares

b)

share

129.

How often (does, do) Janice get to play in the sand?

a)

does

b)

do

130.

Among the shrubs, (was, were) a tiny kitten.

a)

was

b)

were

131.
What is a simile? 
a)
Comparing two unlike things without  using  like and as
b)
Comparing two things in a text
c)
Comparing two unlike things using  like and as
d)
None of the above
132.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
133.
What is a metaphor?
a)
Comparing two things in a text
b)
Comparing two things using like and as
c)
An over exaggeration 
d)
Comparing two things without using like and as
134.
It happened once in a blue moon is an example of a(n)...
a)
Idiom
b)
Hyperbole 
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration 
135.
The water well is as dry as a bone is an example of a(n)...
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile 
d)
Personification
136.
What is personification
a)
Giving human qualities to a human
b)
Giving non living qualities to living things
c)
Comparing something to a nonliving thing.
d)
Giving human qualities to a non human things
137.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
b)
Telling the truth
c)
Comparing a rock to a island
d)
Break a leg
138.
What is an example of an alliteration?
a)
The vase flew off of the shelf. 
b)
Powerful pandas punch parrots.
c)
The plant liked to fly.
d)
I like to eat pie
139.
The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of 
a)
Personification
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
The 4th of July
d)
All of the above
140.
Onomatopoeia is...
a)
An exaggerated statement
b)
A sound effect
c)
A comparison of two things using like or as
d)
The use of a word associated with a sound.
141.
He was a car speeding through the streets is an example of...
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Alliteration
142.
He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)
a)
Simile
b)
Dessert
c)
Metaphor
d)
None of the above
143.
What is an idiom?
a)
The use of symbols in writing to express something to the reader.
b)
An exaggeration.
c)
Two words that sound the same, but are spelled differently. 
d)
A group of words that mean something other than the literal meaning. 
144.
I am dying of shame is an example of...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Hyperbole
145.
The snowballs were bullets, punching me in the chest, is an example of...
a)
A hyperbole/personification
b)
A metaphor/personification
c)
A simile/metaphor
d)
Personification/Onomatopoeia
146.
This is an example of a simile
My father is a bear in the morning. 
a)
True
b)
False
147.
Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
148.
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
149.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does this metaphor mean?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
c)
The baby never smiled. 
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 
150.
What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?
a)
Take-off!
b)
Pow!
c)
Blast!
d)
Fly
151.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
152.
I am dying of shame is an example of...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Hyperbole
153.
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
a)
She is as pretty as a flower.
b)
She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.
c)
She is a beautiful flower.
d)
She is very pretty.
154.
Read the sentence and choose the onomatopoeic word.
Saya was doing the dishes and the clanging pots awoke the baby.
a)
pots
b)
clanging
c)
dishes
d)
awoke
155.
Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Simile
156.
Which sentence does not use  personification?
a)
The run down house looked depressed
b)
Her life passed her by
c)
The wind howled its mighty objection.
d)
He was as fast as a rocket
157.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month! 
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
158.
Her new car cost an arm and a leg. 
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
idiom
d)
alliteration
159.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
160.
It's a million degrees outside.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
simile
161.
What is  the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good. 
d)
I like to visit art museums.
162.
The car is a dinosaur, so we better buy a new one.
What is the meaning of the metaphor highlighted green? 
a)
The car is very old.
b)
The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
c)
The car is very new.
d)
The car makes rude noises.
163.
"The bacon was sizzling and spitting in the fraying pan", is an example of 
a)
onamatopoeia
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
164.
"The fog crept across the lake", is an example of:
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
personification
d)
idiom
165.
I have a frog in my throat.
This is an example of:
a)
personification
b)
metaphor 
c)
alliteration
d)
idiom
166.
Lydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, and also the house was spotless.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
but
c)
so
d)
yet
167.
Thousands of stray cats prowl the streets of Instanbul I think most of them have selected my rooftop as their favorite sunning spot.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Instanbul, and
c)
Instanbul, which
d)
Instanbul actually
168.
We had a long history together, it wasn't enough to keep us from parting ways.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
together, but
c)
together but,
d)
together, however
169.
Although his adoptive parents promised that he would attend college after high school, but Steve later had his own ideas about pursuing an education.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
while
c)
so
d)
OMIT the underlined portion
170.
While my sister did well in the classroom. Her victories on the soccer field are what she is remembered for the most at our local high school.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
classroom and her
c)
classroom, but her
d)
classroom, her
171.
Though the Smiths continued to attend the symphony performances, but they felt a spark had gone out after the conductor was replaced.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
performances and
c)
performances that
d)
performances,
172.
Onstage, Phil is a dynamic actor with a riveting stage presence, in person he comes across as quiet and reserved.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
presence
c)
presence, but
d)
presence that's
173.
B. B. King served as the unofficial ambassador for the Mississippi Delta blues; he appeared at more than 200 concerts around the world every year well into his 70s. (Which of the following alternatives to the blue text would NOT be acceptable?)
a)
blues. He appeared
b)
blues, appearing
c)
blues and appeared
d)
blues, he appeared
174.
Even the tempo changes musicians play in three-quarter, double, or common time, depending on their instrument.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
changes, and
c)
changes,
d)
changes but
175.
The kids swiftly lost interest in my improvised game, and before long I had a room full of antsy, mischievous charges on my hands.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
before long however,
c)
however, and before long,
d)
however before long
176.
This afternoon Gretchen didn't sleep during her scheduled naptime, her mother knew she would be tired later in the day. She wasn't prepared for Gretchen's total meltdown at dinnertime, however.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
naptime, in which case
c)
naptime, because of this
d)
naptime, so
177.
The Montessori approach to children's education is named after Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori. It emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural developmental patterns.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Montessori, and therefore
c)
Montessori and therefore
d)
Montessori, therefore
178.
The traffic is at a standstill because of a stopped car in the left lane and the result of this situation, is that no one on the freeway will reach his or her destination anytime soon.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
lane, but so result of this situation
c)
lane, and the result of this situation
d)
lane and, the result of this situation
179.
His beach bungalow was as eclectic as his artwork, featuring an assortment of mismatched furniture, colorful carpets printed with bold geometric designs, and various religious icons and statues scattered throughout the house.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
if
c)
then
d)
so
180.
She not only met her deadline for the seemingly impossible project but also helped her colleagues who were scrambling to finish their work on other assignments.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
but also did she
c)
project she
d)
project but she

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