Basis Oro Valley – grade 6 – PreComp – Language Arts – English – 12/2015 – Flashcards
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1. In which passage underlined word is an adjective? a) If the temperature drops *quickly*, a rattlesnake can die. b) Rattlers, like all Snakes, are *greatly* misunderstood. c)The vase was *beautiful* but fragile. d) However, they *also* exist in the eastern part of the country.
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2. In which passage underlined word is an adverb? a) Ants are social insects that live in *organized* colonies. b) Does this van appear *new* to you? c) They are *particularly* numerous in the Southwest. d) Ants are also extremely *strong* and energetic.
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3. What is the kind of clause underlined below? Dino ran the 100-yard dash much faster than I did. a) advert clause b) adjective clause c) noun clause d) not a clause
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a
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4. What is the kind of clause underlined below? The pier where we docked the boat is the one on the left. a) not a clause b) adjective clause c) noun clause d) adverb clause
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5. In which passage is an adverb prepositional phrase underlined? a) Did you travel *by car* or by train? b) She is happy when she correctly predicts a plot twist *in her favorite book*. c) Inside the auditorium, people talked loudly until the *end of the show*. d) The boy *in a hurry* is waiting over there.
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6. In which passage is an adjective prepositional phrase underlined? a) My dad has been searching *for this baseball card* for many years. b) I ran around the table and hid *beneath the chair*. c) *Inside the auditorium*, people talked loudly until the end of the show. d) The show *on television tonight* is about Snow leopards in Asia.
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d
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7. which passage is an adverb prepositional phrase underlined? a) Bella grabs a sandwich *for her husband*. b) The woman *who lives next door* is a doctor. c) My friend John wore a hat *with a button of the Earth saying "home.*" d) Sue promised me her recipe *for stew*.
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8. In which passage are the antecedent and pronoun not underlined? a) Karline hopes *that her roommates remember to walk the new puppy*. It will mean less urine to mop up when she gets home. b) When *Kris* sprained his ankle, Coach Ames replaced *him* with Jasper, a much slower runner c) Our carnivorous *friends* will not attend the picnic because *they* despise tofu hotdogs and black bean burgers. d)|Both do a good *job* in *their* office.
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d
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9. In which passage are the antecedent and pronoun underlined? a) Adeline *bit* her *lip*. b) Jackson rides his *skateboard* to work. Now *this* is an eco-friendly mode of transportation! c) *Karline* hopes that her roommates remember to walk the new puppy. *It* will mean less urine to mop up when she gets home. d) *You* need to work on throwing large, unwieldy objects and catching heavy things. *Those* are the skills you must acquire to be a successful chainsaw juggler.
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b
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10. What is the definition of excerpt? a) People or animals that take part in a play, a story, movie, etc. b) The technique an author uses to help the reader get to know the characters c) A major character who lacks conventional nobility of mind, and who struggles for values not deemed universally admirable, d) An example of writing, usually a smaller piece of a larger text.
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11. what is the definition of flat character? a) A symbolic character is any major or minor character whose very existence represents some major idea or aspect of society. b) This is anyone who has a complex personality; he or she is often portrayed as a conflicted and contradictory person. c) This is the opposite of a round character. This literary personality is notable for one kind of personality trait or characteristic. d) These are those types of characters who have become conventional or stereotypical through repeated use in particular types of stories.
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12. Which of the following is true of direct characterization: a) can be shown by simply showing how the character acts. b) the following uses this to show how Samantha acts nervously? Samantha sat in front of a mirror looking at herself. What does he see in me? she wondered. c) this is where the writer makes direct statements about a character's personality and tells what the character is like. d) the following is an example of this: Pearl was a small penguin with a permanent scowl and crookedjaw.
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c
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13. Which of the following is an example or is true of man vs man conflict? a) A talking dog joins the humans in driving a small little bird named Tweety from his home. b) Jonas must face the harsh rules of his community. c) Coming to a new planet, the alien struggled to fit and adapt to the new culture while remaining true to herself. d) In this example the protagonist battles an unjust element of government or culture.
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a
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14. which of the following is an example or is true of man vs society conflict? a) A doctor is driven mad by his feelings of guilt after his creation murders his lover. b) Here a character struggles to overcome fear, addiction, emotional damage or other crippling personal issue. c) Batman has to struggle with either saving his love interest or saving the city. d) A sniper tries to expose the evil practices of government officials.
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d
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15. In which passage is the underlined word(s) used as a conjunction? a) He opened a store *across* the street from the theater. b) Janice *often* runs through the field to the track. c) Hispanic players faced prejudice *from* both teammates and fans. d) Germaine washed the dishes *and* dried them.
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d
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16. In which passage is the underlined word(s) used as an adverbs? a) It's Friday night, *and* I have to stay home to clean my room. b) Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players *of* all time. c) That should be enough food to get you *through* the weekend. d) The visiting team arrived *late* for the big game.
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d
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17. In which passage is the underlined word(s) used as a preposition? a) We ate lunch *when* it was ready. b) Mr. Hernandez caught some bass and perch *today* in Silver Lake. c) The rink will *soon* be filled with skaters. d) *Above* the ceiling sits the statue of our former hero and leader.
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d
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18. In which passage is the demonstrative pronoun used as an adjective? a) Have you seen this video? b) Have you seen this? c) This tastes good. d) Can you see those?
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a
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19. In which passage is the demonstrative pronoun used as a noun? a) These times are bad times. b) This sandwich tastes good. c) Do you like these songs? d) Do you like these?
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d
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20. What is the kind of object underlined below? Bilbo handed Balin his *sword* Sting for safe-keeping while he went to meet a strange princess. a) Direct Object b) Indirect Object c) Object Complement d) Object of Preposition
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a
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21. What is the kind of object underlined below? Gandalf in the heat of battle, created a circle of *fire* to surround the wolves. a) Object of Preposition b) Indirect Object c) Object Complement Object d) Direct
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a
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22. What is the kind of object underlined below? He's given *searching for fossils* renewed popularity. a) Object of Preposition b) Object Complement c) Direct Object Object d) Indirect
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d
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23. What is the kind of object underlined below? In the afternoon, Gandalf calls the trolls extremely *silly*. a) Direct Object b) Object of Preposition c) Object Complement Object d) Indirect
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c
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24. What is the kind of object underlined below? Hе gave her the *key* to his heart when she presented him with a bag of potato chips. a) Direct Object b) Object of Preposition c) Object Complement Object d) Indirect
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25. In which passage is a participle or participle phrase underlined? a) *Putting in extra time*, Ben finished his work. b) Many stuntmen were used in *making this movie*. c) *Speaking before a large group* isn't easy for many people. d) *Getting ahead in business* is my uncle's primary goal.
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26. In which passage is a gerund or gerund phrase underlined? a) *Laughing at his jokes*, we nearly fell off our chairs. b) A man *carrying a dozen red roses* walked into Miss Carter's classroom. c) The admiral wore a jacket *decorated with many medals*. d) *Jogging* is a healthy way to get in shape.
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d
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27. In which passage is a participle or participle phrase underlined? a) *Making costumes for the school play* is a big job. b) *Practicing constantly*, Mike improved his tennis game. c) My mother insisted on *returning the damaged goods*. d) *Buying fire extinguishers* is a good way to save lives.
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b
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28. In which passage is a gerund or gerund phrase underlined? a) Laura was irritated by the wet towels *lying on the carpet*. b) The boy *carrying his mother's bracelet* was attacked by two of his classmates while he came home from school. c) *Reading biographies* is one of Kevin's favorite pastimes. d) The heavy snowfall buried the *abandoned* truck.
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c
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29. Iո which passage is a participle or participle phrase underlined? a) The science lab contains many jars *labeled as dangerous*. b) *Diagramming lessons* is the subject of this sentence. c) *Running home* is not necessary, since we have plenty of time. d) Jim's goal, *getting elected*, was achieved through hard work.
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a
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30. Identify the best literary device used in the sentence below: I had a ton of homework. a) metaphor b) personification c) simile d) hyperbole
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d
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31. Identify the best literary device used in the sentence below: The waffle jumped up out of the toaster. a) hyperbole b) metaphor c) personification d) simile
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c
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32. Identify the best literary device used in the sentence below: As bold as brass. a) personification b) hyperbole c) simile d) metaphor
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c
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33. Identify the best literary device used in the sentence below: At five o'clock, the interstate was a parking lot. a) personification b) metaphor c) hyperbole d) simile
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b
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34. Identify the best literary device used in the sentence below: It's a slow burg. I spent a couple of weeks there one day. a) personification b) simile c) metaphor d) hyperbole
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d
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35. In which passage is the abstract noun underlined? a) Up above the sky loomed large *clouds* for all to see. b) Mother's *kitchen* always smells like cinnamon during the holidays. c) Suddenly, a large roaring black *panther* appeared from behind the rock. d) *Music* can change a mood or be a creative outlet.
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36. In which passage is the concrete noun underlined? a) The *education* of children should be our number one priority. b) By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by *reflection*, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. c) The *table* is not large enough for this group. d) *Love* is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
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37. In which passage is the abstract noun underlined? a) What light is to the eyes what air is to the lungs what *love* is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man. b) Will the *fox* dine with us or will we dine on the fox? c) They own a huge plot of land with a giant *tree* in the middle d) *Cookies* baking in the oven means Grandma has come to visit.
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38. In which passage is the concrete noun underlined? a) *Justice* means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns. b) Fear is the main source of *superstition*, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. c) The yellow *flowers* flowed from a glass red vase. d) *Restoration* of electric service is important after a natural disaster.
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39. Plot Structure Which word best defines the statement below? Here you have reached the moment of greatest emotional intesity, the moment the main question or problem of the story will be answered. Once this part concludes, the story winds down. a) inciting incident b) climax c) exposition d) foreshadowing
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40. Which word best defines the statement below? This is the solution to the problem as you have reached the bottom of the mountain. This is where the conflict has been resolved even if the solution might not be the best. a) climax b) inciting incident c) resolution d) foreshadowing
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c
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41. Which word best defines the statement below? Here you are coming down the mountain just as you are coming down from the excitement. Also in this stage, the central question of the story is answered. a) climax b) falling action c) foreshadowing d) inciting incident
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b
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42. Which word best defines the statement below? This is where conflicts start to build up just like when you climb a mountain you are moving further along. a) inciting incident b) climax c) rising action d) foreshadowing
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c
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43. Which word best defines the statement below? This is a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story. a) exposition b) foreshadowing c) climax d) inciting incident
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b
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44. In which passage are all prepositions underlined? a) Before the concert, Manny and Margaret ate dinner at the Italian restaurant *across* the Street. b) Which sweet potatoes are you talking about? The ones forgotten *in* the vegetable bin! c) *Before* the concert, Manny and Margaret ate dinner *at* the Italian restaurant *across* the Street. d) Outside the school the students found the turtle off the table and *underneath* the dresser.
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45. In which passage are not all prepositions underlined or one or more words are underlined which are not prepositions? a) *Beneath* the fire is *where* the treasure can be found. b) He was the one who discovered the name of the sponge-cake king *by* asking him early *in* the morning. c) I came *into* the room and I found her hiding *under* the desk. d) He was the one who discovered the name of the sponge-cake king by asking him early *in* the morning.
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46. In which passage are all prepositions underlined? a) *Outside* of the stadium and *before* the start of the next match, John and Jill plan their revenge. b) *Outside* the school the students found the turtle off the table and *underneath* the dresser. c) He went *over to* carefully inspect the greasy stain *near* the window. d) *Against* the dock, the ship sat dead *in* the water.
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d
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47. In which passage are not all prepositions underlined or one or more words are underlined which are not prepositions? a) *Along* the way we found that life has been wonderful *since* the beginning of time. b) *Against* the dock, the ship sat dead in the water. c) Which sweet potatoes are you talking *about*? The ones forgotten *in* the vegetable bin! d) *Before* they discovered the remains *of* the hero, they saw a bright light blaze *across* the sky.
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b
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48. What is the underlined word in the sentence below? The little girl awoke *early* in the morning. a) noun b) coordinating conjunction c) preposition d) adjective
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a
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49. What is the underlined word in the sentence below? *That* was extremely disgusting. a) preposition b) adjective c) pronoun d) coordinating conjunction
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c
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50. What is the underlined word in the sentence below? Many of the Dwarven guests stayed *late*, so we turned off the light and went to bed. a) adjective b) coordinating conjunction c) adverb d) preposition
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51. What is the underlined word in the sentence below? The dusty one looks very *old*. a) noun b) adjective c) preposition d) coordinating conjunction
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52. What kind of predicate is underlined? Despite the stern warning from Officer Carson, Selena *has* not lightened her foot on the accelerator. a) Complete Predicate b) Simple Predicate c) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Predicate d) Compound Predicate
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53. What kind of predicate is underlined? To avoid another speeding ticket, Selena *will* never again *take* her eyes off the road to fiddle with | the radio. a) Simple Predicate b) Compound Predicate c) Complete Predicate d) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Predicate
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a
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54. What kind of predicate is underlined? The guests sang and danced in the flower garden. a) Compound Predicate b) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Predicate c) Simple Predicate d) Complete Predicate
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a
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55. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: She found the treasure herself. a) Intensive Pronoun b) Demonstrative Pronoun c) Reflexive Pronoun d) Possessive Pronoun
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a
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56. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: They psyched themselves up for the football game. a) Indefinite Pronoun b) Reflexive Pronoun c) Possessive Pronoun d) Demonstrative Pronoun
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b
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57. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: The student whose phone just rang should stand up. a) Relative Pronoun b) Reflexive Pronoun c) Demonstrative Pronoun d) Possessive Pronoun
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a
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58. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: Whom did you tell? a) Interrogative Pronoun b) Demonstrative Pronoun c) Reflexive Pronoun d) Possessive Pronoun
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a
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59. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: I'm sure that others have tried before. a) Reflexive Pronoun b) Demonstrative Pronoun c) Possessive Pronoun d) Indefinite Pronoun
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d
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60. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: The kids are yours, mine, and ours. a) Possessive Pronoun b) Reflexive Pronoun c) Demonstrative Pronoun d) Indefinite Pronoun
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61. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: Do *you* need a table for three? a) Personal Pronoun b) Demonstrative Pronoun c) Reflexive Pronoun d) Possessive Pronoun
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a
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62. Identify the kind of pronoun underlined below: This is heavier than *that*. a) Indefinite Pronoun b) Demonstrative Pronoun c) Reflexive Pronoun d) Possessive Pronoun
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63. Fragment and Run-on Sentences In which passage is a run-on sentence found? a) I am happy, you are sad, my friend is very upset. b) Works from charcoals to watercolors to pastels. c) He ran home and welcomed the visitors. d) Tomorrow, I will be going home.
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64. In which passage is a correct sentence found? a) Paintings of flowers, some of her most famous works. b) Her art helped to bridge the gap between American and European art of the early twentieth century. c) I know the answer, I won't tell it to you. d) After a long journey, drew several pictures for us.
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65. In which passage is a fragment sentence found? a) After the students learned about the Aztecs of Mexico. b) Georgia O'Keeffe became one of the best-loved American artists. c) The boy loved sponge-cakes his sister also loved to eat ho-hos all day long. d) The boy loved sponge-cakes, and his sister also loved to eat ho-hos all day long.
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66. In which passage is the underlined word a subject complement? a) I named my science project *"Fabulous Flowers."* b) Harold is our *quarterback*. c) We, on the other hand, consider her *starstruck*. d) Other club members call me *silly*.
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67. In which passage is the underlined word is an object complement? a) Of course, the chemistry fans think chemistrya treat. b) Jayelle and Simon are the best *performers* in the play. c) The soaked and exhausted Scouts looked *miserable*. d) This book on whales is a *gift* from my sister.
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a
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68. What kind of subject is underlined? The *crowd* cheered after the touchdown. a) Inverted Order Simple Subject b) Simple Subject c) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Subject d) Complete Subject
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b
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69. What kind of subject is underlined? *Lani* and her other *friends* belong to the drama club. a) Simple Subject b) Compound Subject c) Inverted Order Simple Subject d) Complete Subject
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70. What kind of subject is underlined? *Sets costumes*, and props will be discussed. a) Simple Subject b) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Subject c) Complete Subject d) Inverted Order Simple Subject
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b
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71. What kind of subject is underlined? Behind the hills sank the setting *sun*. a) Simple Subject b) Complete Subject c) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Subject d) Inverted Order Simple Subject
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d
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72. What kind of subject is underlined? *The crowd* cheered after the touchdown. a) Inverted Order Simple Subject b) Simple Subject c) Incomplete or Incorrect Simple Subject d) Complete Subject
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d
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73. Identify the kind of sentence below: Our treats are the best! a) interrogative b) imperative c) declarative d) exclamatory
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d
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74. Identify the kind of sentence below: Get your brother some ice-cream! a) imperative b) declarative c) interrogative d) exclamatory
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a
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75. Identify the kind of sentence below: What does she know about me? a) exclamatory b) declarative c) imperative d) interrogative
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d
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76. Identify the kind of sentence below: (Only a Sith Lord deals in absolutes. a) exclamatory b) declarative c) interrogative d) imperative
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77. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? I *am* a true hero. a) linking verb b) auxiliary verb c) transitive verb d) intransitive verb
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a
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78. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? I *am* renting my guest house to my neighbor. a) linking verb b) intransitive verb c) transitive verb d) auxiliary verb
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d
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79. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? He *slept* until the day was over. a) auxiliary verb b) intransitive verb c) linking verb d) transitive verb
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80. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? He *ate* a large Stack of pancakes for breakfast. a) transitive verb b) auxiliary verb c) intransitive verb d) linking verb
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81. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? Irish immigrants *were* important in building the famous Erie Canal and many highways, railroads, and cities. a) intransitive verb b) transitive verb c) auxiliary verb d) linking verb
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d
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82. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? I *am* baking chocolate-broccoli muffins today. a) auxiliary verb b) linking verb c) intransitive verb d) transitive verb
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a
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83. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? She *slept* all day. a) intransitive verb b) transitive verb c) linking verb d) auxiliary verb
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a
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84. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? They *wore* coats during the winter. a) transitive verb b) auxiliary verb c) intransitive verb d) linking verb
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a
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85. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? Milk *turns* bad quickly unless refrigerated. a) intransitive verb b) transitive verb c) auxiliary verb d) linking verb
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d
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86. In the following sentence, what is the verb type? не *could* have helped them. a) intransitive verb b) auxiliary verb c) linking verb d) transitive verb
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b
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87. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *brawl*? a) in a sequence b) to make confused c) traditional or accepted practices d) a figh
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d
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88. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *graphic*? a) (of an environment) pleasant and favorable for living in. b) of or relating to visual art c) make into a smaller amount d) in disrepair because of age or neglect
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b
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89. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *inimitable*? a) so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy b) to make confused c) fill with air or gas d) make or become less impressive or valuable
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a
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90. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *entrepreneur*? a) a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses b)rise and fall irregularly in number or amount c) capable of enduring or handling difficult conditions. d) a person who has escaped from the law
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a
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91. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *alight*? a) absolutely necessary b) steal money which is placed in one's trust or in one's organization c) light up d) mess up
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c
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92. which of the following is a synonym for the word *flagrant*? a) making something less confusing b) obviously offensive c) too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically) d) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
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b
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93. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *inflict*? a) facial expression b) cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something. c) of very great size or extent d) relaxed
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b
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94. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *fickle*? a) make into a smaller amount b) giving rise to public disagreement c) capable of enduring or handling difficult conditions. d) changing frequently
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d
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95. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *beneficiary*? a) widespread destruction b) extremely tiring and demanding c) make into a smaller amount d) a person who gets an advantage from something
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d
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96. which of the following is a synonym for the word *abnorma*l? a) wrong b) obviously offensive c) to look through d) weird
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d
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97. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *interrogate*? a) cause someone to lose determination or confidence b) short story c) attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. d) questions (especially a prisoner) closely or aggressively.
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98. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *alliance*? a) the quality of being thankful b) lacking in variety, dull or monotonous c) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of d) connected for the benefit of each person in the group
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d
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99. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *hilarious*? a) struggle helplessly in water b) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of c) endless (often used hyperbolically) (d) extremely amusing
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d
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100. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *insinuate*? a) easily controlled, meek or submissive b) feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. c) extremely amusing d) suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
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d
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101. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *disrupt*? a) disturb b) get votes from people c) light up d) a person who gets an advantage from something
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a
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102. (which of the following is a synonym for the word *available*? a) a fight b) a disaster c) able to be used d) a store of items
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c
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103. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *germinate*? a) (of a seed or spore) begin to grow b) obviously offensive c) person easily fooled d) clown
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a
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104. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *inflate*? a) encourage or promote the development of something good b) to look through c) make longer d) fill with air or gas
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d
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105. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *gigantic*? a) visual or illustrative b) of very great size or extent c) changing frequently d) covered with or characterized by grime or dirt
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b
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106. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *insubordinate*? a) without name b) disobedient to orders c) make longer d) changing frequently
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b
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107. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *hardy*? a) make stronger by combining b) in disrepair because of age or neglect c) capable of enduring or handling difficult conditions. d) covered with or characterized by grime or dirt
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c
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108. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *interminable*? a) endless (often used hyperbolically) b) encourage or promote the development of something good c) unwilling or disinclined d) defiant of authority
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a
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109. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *iota*? a) the quality of being thankful b) an extremely small amount c) in a sequence d) a loud roar
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b
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110. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *hospitable*? a) be plentiful b) (of an environment) pleasant and favorable for living in. c) lacking in variety, dull or monotonous d) a disaster
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b
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111. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *brood*? a) think deeply about something that makes one unhappy b) empire c) take careful notice of d) able to be used
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a
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112. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *ingredient*? a) persuade someone not to take a particular course of action. b) a component part or element of something. c) questions (especially a prisoner) closely or aggressively. d) encourage or promote the development of something good
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b
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113. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *bewilder*? a) easily controlled, meek or submissive b) able to make mistakes or be erroneous. c) mess up d) cause someone to be confused
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d
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114. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *innumerable*? a) a disaster b) fill with air or gas c) too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically) d) so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy
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c
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115. Which of the following is a synonym for the word *canvass*? a) obviously offensive b) get votes from people c) a loud roar d) huge or enormous
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b