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The animals' habitat was in the direct path of the forest fire.

Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?
noun phrase
verb phrase
adjectival clause
adverbial clause

Read the sentence.

The astronomy club placed the telescope on the tripod and that was their choice.

According to The Elements of Style, which sentence is the best revision?
It was chosen by the astronomy club to place the telescope on the tripod.
The astronomy club chose to place the telescope on the tripod.
Placing the telescope on the tripod was chosen by the astronomy club.
no change

Which sentence best uses prepositions?
Where is the band playing their concert at?
I don’t know up with how much more I can put.
I liked the company for which I was working for.
When will you arrive at the opening gate?

Use the following definitions to answer the question.

compliment:
1. (noun) an expression of admiration or praise
2. (verb) to praise somebody

complement:
1. (noun) something that completes, makes up a whole
2. (verb) to complete something

Read the sentence.

The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
compliment (noun)
compliment (verb)
complement (noun)
complement (verb)

Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a modifier?
Passing my driving test on the first attempt would be the highlight of my day.
Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.
The water saturated the ground, which made it impossible to plant the garden.
Dante tolerated his brother's annoying habits during homework time but later studied alone in his room.

Answer 1

1. Underlined Phrase Assessment:

   • The type of phrase or clause that is underlined in the sentence "The animals' habitat was in the direct path of the forest fire." is a noun phrase.

2. Sentence Revision According to The Elements of Style:

   • The best revision of the sentence "The astronomy club placed the telescope on the tripod and that was their choice." is: The astronomy club chose to place the telescope on the tripod.

3. Using Prepositions Correctly:

   • The sentence that best uses prepositions is: When will you arrive at the opening gate?

4. Correct Word Completion:

   • The word that correctly completes the sentence "The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection." is: complement (noun).

5. Verbal Phrase Acting as a Modifier:

   • The sentence containing a verbal phrase acting as a modifier is: Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.

Answer 2

Read the sentence.

The stimulus in the experiment caused the plants to grow.

Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?
noun phrase
verb phrase
adjectival phrase
adverbial clause

Read the sentence.

Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.

According to The Elements of Style, what is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?
Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.
no change

According to The Elements of Style, which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?
Use of passive voice should be discarded.
Revise writing to omit needless words.
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
Write short sentences that contain few details.

Use the following definitions to answer the question.

assent:
1. (noun) an agreement
2. (verb) to express agreement

ascent:
1. (noun) an upward slope or incline
2. (verb) to climb

Read the sentence.

The measure passed with a majority _________.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
assent (noun)
assent (verb)
ascent (noun)
ascent (verb)

Use the following definitions to answer the question.

council:
1. (noun) a committee
2. (noun) people running local affairs

counsel:
1. (noun) somebody who gives advice
2. (noun) advice

Which sentence contains correct word usage?
The city counsel held a meeting to discuss parking fines.
The defendant was given council to plead not guilty.
The counsel voted on the referendum during the last session.
The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.

Answer 3

1. Underlined Phrase Assessment:

   • The type of phrase or clause that is underlined in the sentence "The stimulus in the experiment caused the plants to grow." is a noun phrase.

2. Correct Punctuation According to The Elements of Style:

   • The correct way to punctuate the sentence "Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building." is: Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.

3. Consistency with Strunk's Rules:

   • The answer choice that is consistent with Strunk's rules is: Revise writing to omit needless words.

4. Correct Word Completion:

   • The word that correctly completes the sentence "The measure passed with a majority _________." is: assent (noun).

5. Correct Word Usage:

   • The sentence that contains correct word usage is: The council voted to uphold the education budget as planned.