Grammar Test

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Grammar Midterm Started: Oct 14 at 3pm

Quiz Instruc!ons This test covers material from multiple sections in Part Four: Grammar in the textbook. If you have been doing all the readings and work each week, then you should be prepared for this test. This test will include material from the following chapters (listed in the order they were covered this semester): 15.1, 17.7, 15.2, 15.3, 16.1, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 16.3, 16.4, 16.2, 18.1, 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3.

All quizzes in this class (except the final exam) have questions pulled from question banks. For this reason, you have two attempts to take this test; however, the second time you will probably have different questions. The higher score will remain in the gradebook.

2 ptsQuestion 1

phrase

direct object

indirect object

subject

clause

verb

Select one.

Read the sentence and select which term below best describes the bold-faced portion.

During the summer rains, the streets of Tampa quickly flood, causing roads to be shut down for hours.

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2 ptsQuestion 2

indirect object

direct object

clause

verb

subject

phrase

Select one.

Read the sentence and select which term below best describes the bold-faced portion.

No one dared to open the door to the abandoned house that was believed to be haunted.

2 ptsQuestion 3

subject

clause

phrase

direct object

Select one.

Read the sentence and select which term below best describes the bold-faced portion.

Because Annie wanted to complete her novel, she spent the winter in Seattle and turned off her cell phone for three months.

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indirect object

verb

2 ptsQuestion 4

compound

simple

complex

compound-complex

Select one.

Identify the sentence structure being used in the following sentence.

Although the rain is helpful, many people still hate having it rain every day in the summer.

2 ptsQuestion 5

compound-complex

simple

compound

Select one.

Identify the sentence structure being used in the following sentence.

Many tourists visit Florida in the summer, and they come unprepared for the rain.

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complex

2 ptsQuestion 6

simple

complex

compound-complex

compound

Select one.

Identify the sentence structure being used in the following sentence.

Florida rain helps our grass grow lush and green.

2 ptsQuestion 7

declarative

exclamatory

imperative

interrogative

Select one.

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence.

My kids are driving me insane!

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2 ptsQuestion 8

imperative

interrogative

declarative

exclamatory

Select one.

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence.

When my children argue, I am sad.

2 ptsQuestion 9

declarative

interrogative

imperative

exclamatory

Select one.

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence.

My children must make their beds; otherwise, they lose television for the day.

2 ptsQuestion 10

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As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet; then, as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.

As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet but, as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.

As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet, however, as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.

As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet, and as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.

Select all that apply.

Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?

2 ptsQuestion 11

When you go to the store, can you buy me milk?

Can you buy me milk when you go to the store?

When you go to the store; can you buy me milk?

Can you buy me milk; when, you go to the store?

Select all that apply.

Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?

2 ptsQuestion 12

Select all that apply.

Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?

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Once we buy a house, and move out of the apartment we should buy a dog because we can.

Once we buy a house and move out of the apartment, we should buy a dog because we can.

We should buy a dog once we buy a house and move out of the apartment because we can.

Once we buy a house and move out of the apartment, we should buy a dog, because we can.

2 ptsQuestion 13

While the cat ran under the table, the dog ran around it.

The cat ran under the table, while the dog ran around it.

The cat ran under the table while the dog ran around it.

While the cat ran under the table the dog ran around it.

Select all that apply.

Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?

2 ptsQuestion 14

Exclamation Mark !

Period .

Select one.

Choose the correct punctuation to end the following sentence.

In 1938, Mr. Moorhouse and Mrs. Walton owned a grocery store before they married in 1945

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Question Mark ?

2 ptsQuestion 15

Period .

Exclamation Mark !

Question Mark ?

Select one.

Choose the correct punctuation to end the following sentence.

How many times did the trainer tell the runners to warm up before the 200-meter dash

2 ptsQuestion 16

She asked for an answer but didn't get one. NO COMMAS NEEDED

She aksed for an answer but didn't get one. INTRODUCTION

She asked for an answer but didn't get one. CONTRASTED ELEMENTS

She asked for an answer, but didn't get one. INDEPENDENT CLAUSES JOINED BY A COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Select one.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.

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2 ptsQuestion 17

That careless stupid waiter spilled soup on me. NO COMMAS NEEDED

That careless, stupid waiter spilled soup on me. INTRODUCTION

That careless, stupid waiter spilled soup on me. CONTRASTED ELEMENTS

That careless, stupid waiter spilled soup on me. COORDINATE ADJECTIVES

Select one.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.

2 ptsQuestion 18

I packed my hat, my scarf and my gloves. INTRODUCTION

I packed my hat, my scarf, and my gloves. ITEMS IN A SERIES

I packed my hat, my scarf, and my gloves. TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION

I packed my hat my scarf and my gloves. NO COMMAS NEEDED

Select one.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.

2 ptsQuestion 19

Select one.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.

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Since they are adopting a baby, they have been shopping, for strollers. NONRESTRICTIVE ELEMENTS

Since they are adopting a baby they have been shopping for strollers. NO COMMAS NEEDED

Since they are adopting a baby, they have been shopping for strollers. CONTRASTED ELEMENTS

Since they are adopting a baby. they have been shopping for strollers. INTRODUCTION

2 ptsQuestion 20

I sent a postcard a letter and a package. NO COMMAS NEEDED

I sent a postcard, a letter, and a package. INDEPENDENT CLAUSES JOINED BY A COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

I sent a postcard, a lette,r and a package. ITEMS IN A SERIES

I sent a postcard, a letter, and a package. INTERJECTION

Select one.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.

2 ptsQuestion 21

At the end of the second act in the middle of the play, the hero dies. INTRODUCTION

Select one.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.

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At the end of the second act. in the middle of the play the hero dies. NONRESTRICTIVE APPOSITIVE

At the end of the second act in the middle of the play the hero dies. NO COMMAS NEEDED

At the end, of the second act, in the middle of the play, the hero dies. ITEMS IN A SERIES

2 ptsQuestion 22

The following are: the three football positions that never carry the ball, guard, tackle, and center.

The following are the three football positions that never carry the ball: guard, tackle, and center.

Select one.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

2 ptsQuestion 23

I have visited Riverside, California, Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Butte, Montana.

I have visited Riverside, California; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Butte, Montana.

Select one.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

2 ptsQuestion 24

Select one.

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I am looking for the poem "The Path Not Taken," I need it tomorrow.

I am looking for the poem "The Path Not Taken"; I need it tomorrow.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

2 ptsQuestion 25

Run-on

Sentence

Select one.

Identify if the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence.

I offered to leave, however they wanted me to stay.

2 ptsQuestion 26

Run-on

Sentence

Select one.

Identify if the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence.

We love going to the beach, the water is always so delightful.

2 ptsQuestion 27

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Sentence

Run-on

Select one.

Identify if the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence.

However, we never remember to turn right when we reach the end of the road.

2 ptsQuestion 28

sentence

comma splice

Select one.

Is the following a sentence or a comma splice: Each country has a favorite sport, its citizens show enthusiasm for it.

2 ptsQuestion 29

comma splice

sentence

Select one.

Is the following a sentence or a comma splice: For instance, in Florida an intense rivalry exists between University of Florida fans and Florida State University fans.

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2 ptsQuestion 30

Fragment

Sentence

Select one.

Is the following a sentence or a fragment: To answer your question before I forget what I was going to say.

2 ptsQuestion 31

Sentence

Fragment

Select one.

Is the following a sentence or a fragment: Although, getting a raise would certainly help us with the down payment for that house.

2 ptsQuestion 32

Select one.

Does the following passage contain a sentence fragment?

The play was really long. It ran for over three hours, so we hurried home. Where we promptly went to bed.

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No fragment

Yes fragment

2 ptsQuestion 33

run-on sentence

fragment

none

comma splice

Select one.

Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:

Cooking is easy to learn however it is difficult to master.

2 ptsQuestion 34

comma splice

fragment

run-on sentence

none

Select one.

Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:

Because the bus was late, I missed the beginning of class.

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2 ptsQuestion 35

none

comma splice

fragment

run-on sentence

Select one.

Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:

I told him the truth, however he didn't believe me.

2 ptsQuestion 36

run-on sentence

none

fragment

comma splice

Select one.

Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:

Keeping track of small children all day, however, is the most difficult job on the planet.

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2 ptsQuestion 37

1st

4th

3rd

2nd

Select all that apply.

According to chapter 18.1, person is divided into different points of view that include...

2 ptsQuestion 38

me

you

her

it

Select all that apply.

Chapter 18.1 details that when writing a formal, academic essay, you could use some of these pronouns.

2 ptsQuestion 39

Select one.

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The survey determined that ninety-nine percent of dentists recommend brushing daily.

The survey determined that ninety-nine % of dentists recommend brushing daily.

The survey determined that 99% of dentists recommend brushing daily.

If this sentence was in an academic paper, select the sentence below that uses the correct form for writing numbers.

2 ptsQuestion 40

You can find the answer to that math problem on page 99.

You can find the answer to that math problem on page ninety-nine.

You can find the answer to that math problem on page ninety nine.

Select one.

If this sentence was in an academic paper, select the sentence below that uses the correct form for writing numbers.

2 ptsQuestion 41

Dec.

Select all that apply.

When writing an essay, using the following in the body of the paper are correctly abbreviated.

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etc.

Dr. Oz

Mr. Right

2 ptsQuestion 42

True

False

True or False.

There are different abbreviation styles based on the documentation style of your essay (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).

2 ptsQuestion 43

Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a Temple, is recommended by buddhists.

Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a temple, is recommended by buddhists.

Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a temple, is recommended by Buddhists.

Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a Temple, is recommended by Buddhists.

Identify which one of the sentences below uses correct capitalization.

2 ptsQuestion 44

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In Loren Brick’s novel, the main character insists, “no! I saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”

In Loren brick’s novel, the main character insists, “No! I saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”

In Loren Brick’s novel, the main character insists, “No! I saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”

In Loren Brick’s novel, the main character insists, “No! i saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”

Select one.

Identify which sentence below uses correct capitalization.

2 ptsQuestion 45

Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: Never get behind in an English class.

Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: never get behind in an English Class.

Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: never get behind in an english class.

Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: Never get behind in an English Class.

Select one.

Identify which sentence below uses correct capitalization.

2 ptsQuestion 46

Select one.

Choose the correct word in the parentheses. Martha had trouble understanding Ivanka’s

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assent

accent

ascent

words because of her strong Russian (accent/ascent/assent).

2 ptsQuestion 47

coarse

course

Select one.

Choose the correct word in the parentheses. This photography (coarse/course) offers insight into how lighting affects the image.

2 ptsQuestion 48

adopt

adept

adapt

Select one.

Choose the correct word in the parentheses. The young man was quite (adapt/adept/adopt) at identifying which painting was a forgery.

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2 ptsQuestion 49

lead

led

Select one.

Choose the correct word in the parentheses. He (lead/led) us in a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne."

2 ptsQuestion 50

then

than

Select one.

Choose the correct word in the parentheses. College students prefer online textbooks more (than, then) print textbooks.

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