1.Determine which sentence below uses an adverbial prepositional phrase.(1 point)
The boy on the chair read the magazine article.
The boy on the chair read the magazine article.
Roy served the meal on his best dishes.
Roy served the meal on his best dishes.
Alli ate several delicious chocolate chip cookies.
Alli ate several delicious chocolate chip cookies.
The ocean waves rolled, and the wind roared.
2.Read the following sentence to determine its form.
Kalin had been practicing his skateboarding tricks for ten months although he fell during the competition.
(1 point)
compound sentence
compound sentence
run-on sentence
run-on sentence
simple sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
3.Determine which sentence contains the relationship of sequence. (1 point)
The gate opened to let us in; finally, it was our turn to go on the ride.
The gate opened to let us in; finally, it was our turn to go on the ride.
She wanted to go see a new movie; likewise, all of her friends did too.
She wanted to go see a new movie; likewise, all of her friends did too.
He ate a hamburger; in addition to this, he ate a hot dog at the picnic.
He ate a hamburger; in addition to this, he ate a hot dog at the picnic.
He made his world-famous spaghetti; of course, I ate every bite of it.
He made his world-famous spaghetti; of course, I ate every bite of it.
4.Which statement uses a subordinating conjunction that shows contrast?(1 point)
I really wanted to win as I was the best in this category overall.
I really wanted to win as I was the best in this category overall.
I lost the match even though I had practiced each chess move.
I lost the match even though I had practiced each chess move.
The dangerous thunderstorm continued until evening was over.
The dangerous thunderstorm continued until evening was over.
I was overly prepared whereas I was eager to begin the battle.
5.Which easily confused words correctly fill in the blanks? Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
I she it down on that table over there.
6.Drag each item into the correct location. (2 points)
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Which resource would one find the pronunciation of a word?
Which resource shows the synonyms and antonyms of a word?
Which resource provides a list of words and their definitions at the end of a text?
7.Which sentences have correctly placed commas? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
During the dig, the construction workers made sure to wear their safety gear.
During the dig, the construction workers made sure to wear their safety gear.
My sister a trained bus driver, volunteered to drive us to the store.
My sister a trained bus driver, volunteered to drive us to the store.
After, the lights were turned down the movie began.
After, the lights were turned down the movie began.
I chose to adopt a Labrador puppy, my favorite type, from the shelter.
I chose to adopt a Labrador puppy, my favorite type, from the shelter.
Because, we forgot our gloves we couldn't build, the snow fort outside.
8.Determine whether the given word is a prefix, suffix, or root word.(2 points)
Prefix Suffix Root
auto
Prefix – auto
Suffix – auto
Root – auto
ive
Prefix – ive
Suffix – ive
Root – ive
uni
Prefix – uni
Suffix – uni
Root – uni
ist
Prefix – ist
Suffix – ist
Root – ist
arch
Prefix – arch
Suffix – arch
Root – arch
9.Determine whether each sentence has a double negative, an incorrect intensive pronoun, or slang.(2 points)
Double Negative Incorrect Intensive Pronoun Slang
The manager hisself took the mop and cleaned up the mess.
Double Negative – The manager hisself took the mop and cleaned up the mess.
Incorrect Intensive Pronoun – The manager hisself took the mop and cleaned up the mess.
Slang – The manager hisself took the mop and cleaned up the mess.
Because I studied, the test was no sweat.
Double Negative – Because I studied, the test was no sweat.
Incorrect Intensive Pronoun – Because I studied, the test was no sweat.
Slang – Because I studied, the test was no sweat.
The amusement park was way cool!
Double Negative – The amusement park was way cool!
Incorrect Intensive Pronoun – The amusement park was way cool!
Slang – The amusement park was way cool!
She couldn't hardly fit the book in her purse.
Double Negative – She couldn't hardly fit the book in her purse.
Incorrect Intensive Pronoun – She couldn't hardly fit the book in her purse.
Slang – She couldn't hardly fit the book in her purse.
We didn't tell nobody about the broken window.
Double Negative – We didn't tell nobody about the broken window.
Incorrect Intensive Pronoun – We didn't tell nobody about the broken window.
Slang – We didn't tell nobody about the broken window.
10.Use the sentences to complete the activity.
Today I learned some sick stuff about volcanoes! The hot, dangerous stuff comes outta the top where it sometimes goes boom! The red stuff can be sticky or runny. These things cause lotsa damage. But they can help out sometimes, too.
Revise the sentences so that they could be used in a report for this course. Be sure to remove any informal language and use jargon where appropriate.
(4 points)