Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase unidiomatically?
Responses
A Bonny wasn't able to finish the essay in the time allotted.Bonny wasn't able to finish the essay in the time allotted.
B Peter apologized on slamming the door in his girlfriend's face.Peter apologized on slamming the door in his girlfriend's face.
The sentence that uses a prepositional phrase unidiomatically is option B: Peter apologized on slamming the door in his girlfriend's face.
An adjective clause is a dependent clause used as an adjective within a sentence. An adjective clause usually begins with a relative pronoun or a relative adverb.
The trophy, which is on the shelf, is not mine.
Identify the adjective clause in the sentence.
Responses
A The trophyThe trophy
B is not mineis not mine
C on the shelfon the shelf
D which is on the shelf
The adjective clause in the sentence is option D: which is on the shelf.
The writer works rapidly, when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought when inspiration won't come.
Choose the selection in which the sentence is properly punctuated.
Responses
A NO CHANGENO CHANGE
B The writer works rapidly when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought, when inspiration won't come.The writer works rapidly when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought, when inspiration won't come.
C The writer works rapidly when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought when inspiration won't come.The writer works rapidly when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought when inspiration won't come.
D The writer works rapidly, when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought when inspiration won't come.
The selection in which the sentence is properly punctuated is option C: The writer works rapidly when he feels inspired, but he suffers terrible periods of drought when inspiration won't come.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:
The two-story brick house at the corner has beautiful rose bushes.
Responses
A The two-story brick houseThe two-story brick house
B at the cornerat the corner
C the corner hasthe corner has
D has beautiful rose bushes
The prepositional phrase in the sentence is option B: at the corner.
The Science Olympiad team listened in silence as the announcer read the winning teams aloud.
Which phrase in this sentence acts as an adverb?
Responses
A in silencein silence
B as the announceras the announcer
C the winning teamsthe winning teams
D the Science Olympiad team
The phrase "in silence" acts as an adverb in the sentence.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Responses
A These tomatoes you bought look like squishy jiggly red rubber balls.These tomatoes you bought look like squishy jiggly red rubber balls.
B The jury thought that the defendant had an honest, trustworthy face.The jury thought that the defendant had an honest, trustworthy face.
C My teacher said that my essay was sloppy illogical and barely coherent.My teacher said that my essay was sloppy illogical and barely coherent.
D If only we had a sharp tiny screwdriver to unscrew this flashlight battery case!
The sentence that is written correctly is option B: The jury thought that the defendant had an honest, trustworthy face.
Which statement conveys the idea in the most concise and precise manner?
Responses
A He strolled down the driveway.He strolled down the driveway.
B He walked slowly down the driveway.He walked slowly down the driveway.
C He strolled down the long driveway.He strolled down the long driveway.
D He walked slowly down the long driveway.
The statement that conveys the idea in the most concise and precise manner is option A: He strolled down the driveway.
Select the sentences that contain extra words and could be written more concisely.
Select 4.
Responses
A I would like to begin my performance by singing a song that is called "The Beat Goes On".I would like to begin my performance by singing a song that is called "The Beat Goes On" .
B Over the weekend, my football team won our scrimmage, which improved our overall record to 8-1.Over the weekend, my football team won our scrimmage, which improved our overall record to 8-1.
C The old rusty lawnmower was covered with dirt, and many of the parts were rusty.The old rusty lawnmower was covered with dirt, and many of the parts were rusty.
D I sent an email, and the email said that I had not received your product yet.I sent an email, and the email said that I had not received your product yet.
E Of all the living creatures, whales are the largest animals on earth.Of all the living creatures, whales are the largest animals on earth.
F Life jackets are essential when swimming in the ocean.Life jackets are essential when swimming in the ocean.
G My mother is a packrat, keeps everything, and throws nothing away.
The sentences that contain extra words and could be written more concisely are:
A) I would like to begin my performance by singing a song that is called "The Beat Goes On".
C) The old rusty lawnmower was covered with dirt, and many of the parts were rusty.
D) I sent an email, and the email said that I had not received your product yet.
G) My mother is a packrat, keeps everything, and throws nothing away.