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Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set off a nonessential phrase?
My brother who lives in Seattle is visiting next week.
My brother, who lives in Seattle, is visiting next week.
My brother who, lives in Seattle is visiting next week.
My brother who lives in Seattle, is visiting next week.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden break in thought.
The test was difficult I studied all night for it.
The test was difficult, I studied all night for it.
The test was difficult—I studied all night for it.
The test was difficult; I studied all night for it.
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to set off nonessential information?
The author (who won several awards wrote a new novel).
The author who won several awards wrote a new novel.
The author (who won several awards) wrote a new novel.
The author who won several awards wrote a new novel.
In the sentence "The museum, which was built in 1890, needs renovation," what is the function of the phrase set off by commas?
Direct object
Subject
Modifier
Predicate nominative
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks and end punctuation?
She asked, "When is the assignment due"?
She asked, "When is the assignment due?"
She asked, "When is the assignment due."
She asked "When is the assignment due?"
Which sentence correctly incorporates a citation using parentheses?
According to Smith, "Language evolves over time" (Smith 42).
According to Smith, "Language evolves over time." (Smith 42)
According to Smith, "Language evolves over time (Smith 42)."
According to Smith, (Smith 42) "Language evolves over time."
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a dash to emphasize important information.
The consequences of climate change—rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption—affect us all.
The consequences of climate change, rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption, affect us all.
The consequences of climate change (rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption) affect us all.
The consequences of climate change; rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption; affect us all.
Which sentence demonstrates correct syntax to enhance comprehension?
The book I read yesterday about space exploration was fascinating.
About space exploration the book I read yesterday was fascinating.
Was fascinating the book I read yesterday about space exploration.
I read yesterday the book about space exploration was fascinating.
Which is a compound-complex sentence?
The dog barked loudly.
The dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed.
When the mail carrier arrived, the dog barked loudly.
When the mail carrier arrived, the dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed.
Which sentence correctly maintains consistent verb tense throughout?
She walks to school and bought a snack on the way.
She walked to school and buys a snack on the way.
She walks to school and buys a snack on the way.
She walking to school and buying a snack on the way.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
The ball was thrown by John.
The test was taken by the students.
John threw the ball.
The homework is being completed.
Identify the sentence with the direct object correctly underlined.
The teacher assigned homework to the class.
The teacher assigned homework to the class.
The teacher assigned homework to the class.
The teacher assigned homework to the class.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory phrase?
After the storm the streets were flooded.
After the storm, the streets were flooded.
The streets were, after the storm flooded.
The streets were flooded after, the storm.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
I like pizza.
I like pizza, and my brother prefers pasta.
Although I like pizza, my brother prefers pasta.
I like pizza; my brother prefers pasta.
Which sentence demonstrates passive voice?
The chef prepared the meal.
The meal was prepared by the chef.
The chef is preparing the meal.
The chef will prepare the meal.
Which sentence correctly uses capitalization for a proper noun?
We visited the washington monument last summer.
We visited the Washington Monument last summer.
We visited the washington Monument last summer.
We visited the Washington Monument last summer.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a series.
She bought apples oranges and bananas at the store.
She bought apples, oranges and bananas at the store.
She bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store.
She bought, apples, oranges, and bananas, at the store.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
The group of students are working on their projects.
The group of students is working on their projects.
The group of students are working on its projects.
The group of students is working on its project.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash to introduce a list?
I need several supplies for the project—scissors, glue, and colored paper.
I need several new supplies for the project, scissors, glue, and colored paper.
I need several supplies for the project: scissors, glue, and colored paper.
I need several supplies for the project (scissors, glue, and colored paper).
Which sentence correctly condenses ideas while maintaining clarity?
The student who studied hard and who completed all assignments and who participated in class discussions earned an A.
The student earned an A. The student studied hard. The student completed all assignments. The student participated in class discussions.
The student who studied hard, completed all assignments, and participated in class discussions earned an A.
The student earned an A because of studying hard and because of completing all assignments and because of participating in class discussions.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash to set off a nonessential phrase?
The museum—which opened last year—has already welcomed thousands of visitors.
The museum which opened last year, has already welcomed thousands of visitors.
The museum, which opened last year has—already welcomed thousands of visitors.
The museum which—opened last year has already welcomed thousands of visitors.
In the sentence "After completing her research, Maria submitted her thesis to the committee," what part of speech is the phrase "After completing her research"?
Adverbial phrase
Adjectival phrase
Noun phrase
Verb phrase
Which sentence correctly incorporates textual evidence with proper punctuation?
According to Smith "The economic impact was immediate."
According to Smith, "The economic impact was immediate".
According to Smith, "The economic impact was immediate."
According to Smith "The economic impact was immediate"
Which sentence demonstrates the appropriate use of commas to set off a nonessential clause?
My brother who lives in Seattle sent me a birthday gift.
My brother, who lives in Seattle sent me a birthday gift.
My brother who lives in Seattle, sent me a birthday gift.
My brother, who lives in Seattle, sent me a birthday gift.
Identify the compound-complex sentence in the following options:
The storm intensified, and the waves crashed against the shore.
Although the storm intensified, the waves crashed against the shore.
Although the storm intensified, the waves crashed against the shore, and the boats returned to harbor.
The storm intensified; the waves crashed against the shore.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?
The test was completed by all students yesterday.
The award ceremony was attended by hundreds of people.
The scientists conducted groundbreaking research on climate change.
Mistakes were made during the experiment.
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to set off nonessential information?
The final score (which surprised everyone was 42-17).
The final score which surprised everyone (was 42-17).
The final score (which surprised everyone) was 42-17.
The final score which (surprised everyone) was 42-17.
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of dashes for emphasis?
The consequences of climate change—rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption—require immediate action.
The consequences of climate change, rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption-require immediate action.
The consequences of climate change-rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption, require immediate action.
The consequences- of climate change rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruption-require immediate action.
In the sentence "The novel that won the Pulitzer Prize was written by a first-time author," what is the function of the clause "that won the Pulitzer Prize"?
Subject
Direct object
Modifier
Predicate nominative
Which revision correctly maintains consistent verb tense throughout?
We hiked up the mountain trail and are taking photographs of the spectacular view.
We hike up the mountain trail and took photographs of the spectacular view.
We hiked up the mountain trail and took photographs of the spectacular view.
We have hiked up the mountain trail and take photographs of the spectacular view.
What are the two rules to tell if adjectives are coordinate?
Put "but" in between the two adjectives OR switch the order of the adjectives.
There are no rules.
Put "and" in between the two adjectives OR switch the order of the adjectives.
Put "or" in between the two adjectives OR switch the order of the adjectives.
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. We went down the long dirt road.
dirt, road
down, the long
non-coordinate, no comma
long, dirt
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. Dr. Bean gave us a difficult final exam.
final, exam
gave us, a difficult
non-coordinate, no comma
difficult, final
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. The awkward shy teenager felt nervous about his first date.
awkward, shy
shy, teenager
non-coordinate, no comma
first, date
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. The bored restless crowd began to shout when the team didn't score.
began to, shout
bored, restless
restless, crowd
non-coordinate, no comma
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. Marianne's light blue dress fluttered in the wind.
dress, fluttered
blue, dress
non-coordinate, no comma
light, blue
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. There are several large apples on the young tree.
young, tree
several, large
large, apples
non-coordinate, no comma
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. Addie ate the sweet juicy apple with a vengeance.
sweet, juicy
juicy, apple
ate, juicy
non-coordinate, no comma
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. We saw a young golden retriever.
non-coordinate, no comma
golden, retriever
saw, golden
young, golden
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma. The quiet respectful class listened to the guest speaker.
class, listened
quiet, respectful
respectful, class
non-coordinate, no comma
Which type of sentence has one subject and one verb?
compound
complex
simple
Which type of sentence has one simple sentence and one additional detail?
compound
simple
complex
Which type of sentence has two simple sentences separated by a comma and conjunction?
compound
complex
simple
My hair smells like roses.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
Jennifer says you're tired, but I think you're just lazy.
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
I ran out of soap, so I drove to the store.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
While driving at night, it is hard to see the road.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
Every day at school, as part of our schedule, we go to 7 different classes.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
Kayla wears her necklace everyday.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
Michael did his homework at the mall, waiting for his friends to show up.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
Useful
Family
Dangerous
Secret
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread. What does "inhibit" mean?
itch or burn
live in a certain place
block or slow down
help to do something important
Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as "transient," you are saying that __.
it is quite harmful
it doesn't last long
it sounds like a train
it helps you win
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a _______.
discovery
choice of music
musical instrument
disagreement
When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. "It looks like everyone is going home," one reporter stated. Which would be the antonym of "disperse"?
sing
come together
smile
fly like a bird
It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions. What does "distinct" mean?
clearly different
needing a bath
dishonest
about the same age
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!" The word "extensive" means ______.
having no color
costing a lot of money
large amount
not enough
The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? A fabrication is _____.
funny
full of long words
made of cloth
fake
The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story. When something is authentic, it’s ______.
carefully written
genuine or real
very old
full of tasty worms
Sunshine said, "Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It’s really quite a trivial matter." What does "trivial" mean?
dangerous
unimportant
disgusting
strange
External Conflict are struggles that occur between characters and outside forces. Which of these are external conflicts? Check all that apply.
person vs supernatural
person vs technology
person vs person
person vs nature
person vs society
"Daniel dropped me and I ran to the cab, whimpering and trembling inside like a dog caught stealing chickens." What does it mean to whimper?
to laugh loudly
to giggle softly
to sob or let out a soft cry
to whisper a quiet question
What comes at the beginning of the plot diagram?
Exposition
Rising Action
What comes right before the climax?
Rising action
Falling action
What is the turning point/ most intense part of the story?
climax
Rising action
What is the end of the story called?
Exposition
Resolution
When the characters, setting and conflict are introduced?
Falling Action
Rising Action
Exposition
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is a sentence that ends with a question mark.
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or conjunctive adverbs.
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb.
Provide an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.
I wanted to go to the beach, so it started raining.
I wanted to go to the beach, then it started raining.
I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.
I wanted to go to the beach, although it started raining.
TRUE or FALSE: Commas indicate a pause in the sentence.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a punctuation mark?
Comma
Semicolon
Onomatopoeia
Question mark
Which of the following uses a comma (or commas) incorrectly?
I went to sleep, and then I woke up.
While I was running, I said, "Hey! Slow down!"
I ordered sushi, I ate the sushi.
I was listening to music, the rain, and my cat meowing.
Which capitalization is incorrect?
Uncle Robbie
Walmart
the season Winter
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Which of the following are FANBOY conjunctions.
But
For
Nor
And
Or
In a drama class, Luna was asked to read a script. She noticed that the script had an ellipsis (...) in one of the dialogues. What does this ellipsis create in her speech?
A trailing-off thought
Suspense
A vivid picture
Facts and information
a character or force in conflict with the main character
antagonist
dynamic character
round character
protagonist
a character or force in conflict with the main character
dynamic character
protagonist
antagonist
round character
The character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others.
Direct Characterization
Dynamic Characterization
Static Characterization
Indirect Characterization
the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.
Denouement
Ending
Falling Action
Plot
A word that has opposite meaning (big: small).
synonym
connotative word
figurative word
antonym
The rising action is...
when the tension builds
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
when the conflict is figured out
when the story wraps up
This is an example of what? "I think that ice cream is disgusting"
Bandwagon
Opinion
Assertion
Fact
A text written in order by time.
Description
Problem and solution
Chronological
Cause and effect
An objective summary is...
a restatement of the main idea of a text without the addition of the writer’s opinion of the idea
a paraphrase of the text with a focus on the reader’s opinion
a paraphrase of the text with a focus on the writer’s opinion and how it affects the main idea of the text
a restatement of the main idea of a text with the addition of the writer’s opinion on the idea
Which should students do when writing an objective summary?
Students should include the reader’s opinion of the text
students should be brief, accurate, and objective
Students should include supporting details
Students should include both main points and supporting details
An objective summary should always.....
clearly indicate all the characters in the text
clearly communicate a summary of the text
include at least four sentences
clearly show your opinions of the text
What is the BEST summary of this passage? Tomorrow is Jill’s birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al’s Hamburger Palace. She just couldn’t decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
Jill loves Mexican food.
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
Which of the following is the better objective summary of The Lion King?
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa’s throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
In a tear jerker story, a young lion, Simba, becomes the victim of his cruel Uncle Scar’s plot to take the throne. After finding himself with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa, Simba heroically returns to Pride Rock where he overpowers Scar. While the film is charming and inspiring, I think the likelihood of a vegetarian lion beating his dominant uncle in a fight is hard to swallow.
Theme is...
The author’s point of view.
The most memorable scene from a story.
The reader’s favorite part of a story.
The message or lesson that can be learned from a story.
Which of the following is a theme?
Always be honest and courageous.
Forever.
Sometimes Hannah can be rude.
Pancakes are the best breakfast food.
What is the theme of this passage? A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
Be respectful to others.
Be honest.
Don’t be greedy.
Always share your things with others.
Review the following passage, and choose the evidence that best supports the theme you chose. A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
"he looked down and saw his reflection"
"He crossed a narrow bridge"
"Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could"
"At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost"
What is the theme of this story? During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
Teamwork is best.
It pays to be honest.
You should cheat to win.
Always work hard.
RACE stands for: Restate Answer Cite Extend.
False
True
Using RACE, which is the best way to Restate this question? Why did Tony yell at Amanda?
Tony yelled at Amanda.
Why did Tony yell at Amanda?
Tony yelled at Amanda because she called him a jerk.
Tony yelled at Amanda because.
Which piece of text evidence supports that John won the prize because he was patient? (RACE)
"The other participants rushed to the front of the room."
"The prize was a $20 gift card to Chick-fil-A"
"John told his parents what happened when he got home."
"John sat in his chair and waited for the right moment."
Which book citation is correct for the book Help Me by Rita Santee.
Rita Santee. Help Me. Scholastic. 2021
Rita Santee. Help Me. Scholastic, 2021.
Santee, Rita, Help Me, Scholastic, 2021.
Santee, Rita. Help Me. Scholastic, 2021.
Which of the following is correct for a website citation?
N.B. This online platform automatically underlines websites.
There was no way for me to remove the underline under the DOI.
In an actual Works Cited page, you should NOT underline or hyperlink the DOI or URL.
Cunningham, Peter J. "Access to care in the Indian Health Service." Health Affairs, www.healthaffairs.org/doi/abss, Accessed 15 Nov 2023.
Peter J. Cunningham. "Access to care in the Indian Health Service." Health Affairs, www.healthaffairs.org/doi/abss, Accessed 15 Nov 2023.
"Access to care in the Indian Health Service." Peter H. Cunningham. Health Affairs, www.healthaffairs.org/doi/abss, Accessed 15 Nov 2023.
Which citation is correct for an article with no author listed about an investigative process?
"Investigative Process." Office of Internal Affairs. www.cdcr.ca.gov/oia/investigative-process/, Accessed 15 Nov 2023.
Office of Internal Affairs. "Investigative Process." www.cdcr.ca.gov/oia/investigative-process/, Accessed 15 Nov 2023.
"Investigative Process." Office of Internal Affairs. www.cdcr.ca.gov/oia/investigative-process/
"Investigative Process." Office of Internal Affairs. www.cdcr.ca.gov/oia/investigative-process/, Accessed 15 Nov 2023.
How do you cite a text that has two authors?
Best, David, and Sharon Marcus. “Surface Reading: An Introduction.” Representations, vol. 108, no. 1, Fall 2009, pp. 1-21. JSTOR, doi:10.1525/rep.2009.108.1.1
David Best, and Sharon Marcus. “Surface Reading: An Introduction.” Representations, vol. 108, no. 1, Fall 2009, pp. 1-21. JSTOR, doi:10.1525/rep.2009.108.1.1
Marcus, Sharon and Best, David. “Surface Reading: An Introduction.” Representations, vol. 108, no. 1, Fall 2009, pp. 1-21. JSTOR, doi:10.1525/rep.2009.108.1.1
Sharon Marcus and David Best. “Surface Reading: An Introduction.” Representations, vol. 108, no. 1, Fall 2009, pp. 1-21. JSTOR, doi:10.1525/rep.2009.108.1.1
How do you cite a text that has 3 or more authors?
Franck, Caroline, et al. “Agricultural Subsidies and the American Obesity Epidemic.” American Journal of Preventative Medicine, Sept 2013.
Franck, Caroline. “Agricultural Subsidies and the American Obesity Epidemic.” American Journal of Preventative Medicine, Sept 2013.
Franck, Caroline, and others. “Agricultural Subsidies and the American Obesity Epidemic.” American Journal of Preventative Medicine, Sept 2013.
Caroline Frank, et al. “Agricultural Subsidies and the American Obesity Epidemic.” American Journal of Preventative Medicine, Sept 2013.
What is the definition of footnotes?
Additional information or references provided at the bottom of a page in a document or book.
Definitions of words provided at the bottom of a page in a document or book.
Additional information or references provided at the top of a page in a document or book.
Definitions of words provided at the top of a page in a document or book.
