8. In which one of the following sentences is but used as a preposition?
A. I would like to return to Italy, but I have no money.
B. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.
C. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.
D. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so.
No.
10. Adverbs can modify all of the following except
A. verbs.
B. nouns.
C. adjectives.
D. other adverbs.
I think the correct answer is B nouns.
Yes. 10. B.
For #8 I'm guessing its C.
11. In which sentence is the underlined word a preposition?
A. She skipped her breakfast, for it was getting late.
B. It was a sunny day, but Jane remained indoors.
C. The Constitution calls for equal rights for all.
D. Senator Young objected to the bill, but he didn't say why.
Why are you guessing?
The two word, but work, is a prepositional phrase. It begins with a preposition and end with a noun.
I'm guessing because I am not sure ? :-( A
The underlined word for A is for
The underlined word for B is but
The underlined word for C is for(the one next to calls)
The underlined word for D is but
8. C
10. Correct
11. What words are underlined in this question?
Never-mind about the underlines for it, I saw your next post.
13. When an adverb modifies a verb with a helping verb, the adverb should generally be placed
A. before the helping verb.
B. after the helping verb.
C. at the end of the sentence.
D. at the beginning of the sentence.
A?
I agree.
14. In which one of these sentences does an adverb modify a verb?
A. Mr. Dodge moved in an extremely slow manner.
B. The dress was terribly old.
C. Lucy quickly hid behind the tree.
D. Jacob was a very smart boy.
C?
I would think that 11 would also be C, based on research about prepositions.
A and b are out, because the underlined words aren't used as a preposition. This is also based on research about prepositions.
I hope this helps you!(even though I am not totally sure :( ) :)
I agree with your answer of C for 14.
Ms.Sue what do you think about questions 11 and 14?
15. In which of the following sentences is the word down used as an adverb?
A. Ricky rolled down the car window to place his order at the coffee shop.
B. Just as she was standing to give her presentation, Ashlee fell down.
C. Gail fell down the steps because she tripped on her untied shoelace.
D. The ball moved down the street towards the intersection.
16. Which one of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction?
A. Since Candace likes vanilla ice cream, please buy some for her.
B. Since it's Tuesday, you should carry out the trash.
C. Howard was brave, and he was strong.
D. Bobby Jo keeps trying, although she's sure to fail.
C?
17. In which one of the following sentences is the word too used like the word also?
A. Would you care if I went too?
B. The dessert was too rich for his taste.
C. John had too much homework over the weekend.
D. Harriman told Jake it was too bad about his mother.
A?
I agree with Brady for 11 and 14.
15? What is your answer?
16. C is correct.
17. A is correct.
19. What is a prepositional phrase in the sentence?
A. from the refrigerator
B. eating my food
C. pay me
D. must stop
B?
20. In the following sentence what question does the adverb away answer?
Greta was telling Lucas that she was going away for the long holiday weekend.
A. How?
B. Where?
C. When?
D. How much?
B?
I agree with Ms. Sue that your answers for 16 and 17 are correct.
15. I think the answer would be B. The word "down" is used as an adverb. Adverbs modify, and can be directions, so that's why I would think B.
19. B is incorrect. Prepositional phrases start with a preposition, and then they end with a noun/pronoun
20. I agree with your answer.
I think 15 is B.
15 is B.
Sarah, your answer for 15 is correct.
Thank you, I'm just stuck on #19.
19. A?
A is the correct answer for 19.
Ms.Sue what do you think about questions 19 and 20?
Brady, of course, is right.
19. A
20. B
13. When an adverb modifies a verb with a helping verb, the adverb should generally be placed
A. before the helping verb.
B. after the helping verb.
C. at the end of the sentence.
D. at the beginning of the sentence.
Ms.Sue I just submitted my answers and got this question wrong,it was not A.
I disagree with the answer key. Adverbs can be placed almost any where in a sentence.
She always has eaten cereal for breakfast.
16. If an adverb modifies a verb, where should you generally place it in a sentence?
A. At the end of the sentence
B. Near the verb.
C. Before the verb
D. Anywhere in the sentence
16. answer is C. Before the verb. Just did the exam got 100:)
Either you must stop eating my food from the refrigerator or you must pay me for it.
What sort of conjunction is used in the sentence?
A. Coordinating
B. Correlative
C. Common
D. Subordinating
Correlative
13. In which of the following sentences is the word down used as an adverb?
A. Ricky rolled down the car window to place his order at the coffee shop.
B. Gail fell down the steps because she tripped on her untied shoelace.
C. The ball moved down the street towards the intersection.
D. Just as she was standing to give her presentation, Ashlee fell down.
its not for sure not Gail fell down the steps because she tripped on her untied shoelace. just did the tests and put that answer and it was wrong please help