Answer the questions 7 - 20. DO NOT skip any questions and DO NOT elaborate on your answer. Simply answer questions 7 - 11 without skipping any.
7) Choose the best answer.
Choose the word that the prepositional phrase in parentheses is describing, and which kind of modifier the word is.
Finding the time (for their required meetings) was another obstacle.
was, adverb phrase
Finding, adverb phrase
time, adjective phrase
obstacle, adverb phrase
8) Choose the best answer.
Choose the word that the prepositional phrase in parentheses is describing, and which kind of modifier the word is.
Marcy left the talent show winner’s party (because of Susan and her hurtful comments).
party, adjective phrase
left, adverb phrase
left, adjective phrase
Marcy, adjective phrase
9) Choose the best answer.
Choose the word that the prepositional phrase in parentheses is describing, and which kind of modifier the word is.
Frank should have passed the basketball (over to Lenny).
Frank, adjective phrase
should have passed, adverb phrase
should have passed, adjective phrase
basketball, adjective phrase
10) Choose the best answer.
Choose the word that the prepositional phrase in parentheses is describing, and which kind of modifier the word is.
Jonathan and I discussed the vacation expenses (prior to our departure).
expenses, adverb phrase
vacation, adjective phrase
vacation, adverb phrase
discussed, adverb phrase
11) Check all that apply.
Choose the THREE sentences with the correct punctuation.
The hat with the letters TJ is mine.
I saw my lunch bag sitting, on the kitchen table.
Instead of a cat I chose to get a bird.
Among all of my friends, Tricia is the most generous.
I saw my lunch bag sitting on the kitchen table.
12) Check all that apply.
Choose the THREE sentences with incorrect or misplaced prepositional phrases.
Uncle Bill caught the most fish because of his expertise.
At the end of the line, Saul saw Miriam with a trout.
In the boat, there were several kinds of bait to use.
Whitney and her friends planned a birthday party on Facebook.
In the trash can, Marcy was studying and threw away her uneaten food.
13) Choose the best preposition to complete the sentence.
Jaren was reading his economics text and said “____ this Lesson, scarcity is caused by limited resources and unlimited wants and needs.”
According to
Aside from
In spite of
On account of
14) Choose the best preposition to complete the sentence.
Destiny gave her valedictorian speech on why she made the top grades in high school. She said, “I have succeeded ____ the incredible support and commitment I have received from my parents.
aside from
according to
on account of
in spite of
15) Choose the best preposition to complete the sentence.
Trey agrees with Jose on who is going to win the Super Bowl. He said, “Jose, ____ our differences, I agree with you.”
owing to
aside from
prior to
on account of
16) Choose the best preposition to complete the sentence.
To build a bridge over water, a pier is sunk into the earth below the water ____ barges that hammer stakes in the mud.
owing to
out of
by means of
aside from
17) Choose the best preposition to complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals inhabited the Earth ___ the rise of modern humans.
as of
aside from
by means of
prior to
18) Choose the best answer. (Remember, the best choice is the most concise—brief and to the point—and includes the correct punctuation.)
Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?
Emergency personnel broke down a chimney to free a thief. They used a hatchet.
Emergency personnel broke down a chimney to free a thief they used a hatchet.
Emergency personnel broke down a chimney with a hatchet to free a thief.
Emergency personnel broke down a chimney to free a thief, and they used a hatchet to break it down.
Emergency personnel, they used a hatchet, breaking down a chimney to free a thief.
19) Choose the best answer. (Remember, the best choice is the most concise—brief and to the point—and includes the correct punctuation.)
Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?
Teresa will play in the volleyball tournament. She will play according to the rules.
Teresa will play according to the rules in the volleyball tournament.
Teresa will play; according to the rules, in the volleyball tournament.
Teresa will play in the volleyball tournament and she will play according to the rules.
Teresa will play, but she will play according to the rules in the volleyball tournament.
20) Choose the best answer. (Remember, the best choice is the most concise—brief and to the point—and includes the correct punctuation.)
Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?
Matt and Yancy are awaiting their recycling project results. The results will be posted as of 9:00 a.m. on September 10.
As of 9:00 a.m. on September 10, Matt and Yancy are awaiting their recycling project results to be posted.
Matt and Yancy are awaiting their recycling project results results will be posted as of 9:00 a.m. on September 10.
Matt and Yancy are awaiting their recycling project results to be posted as of 9:00 a.m. on September 10.
As of the posting on 9:00 a.m. on September 10, Matt and Yancy are awaiting their recycling project results.
7) Finding, adverb phrase
8) party, adjective phrase
9) basketball, adjective phrase
10) expenses, adverb phrase
11) The hat with the letters TJ is mine.
Among all of my friends, Tricia is the most generous.
I saw my lunch bag sitting on the kitchen table.
12) In the trash can, Marcy was studying and threw away her uneaten food.
In the boat, there were several kinds of bait to use.
Whitney and her friends planned a birthday party on Facebook.
13) According to
14) on account of
15) aside from
16) by means of
17) prior to
18) Emergency personnel broke down a chimney to free a thief, and they used a hatchet to break it down.
19) Teresa will play in the volleyball tournament and she will play according to the rules.
20) As of 9:00 a.m. on September 10, Matt and Yancy are awaiting their recycling project results to be posted.