Grammar and Usage: Master the Fundamentals of English Language

Question 1

Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier:

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Walking down the street, the rain started to pour.

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The student studied diligently and passed the exam with flying colors.

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Due to the cold weather, we stayed indoors.

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Hard work and dedication are crucial for success in life.

Question 2

In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to open their books and start reading,' where should a comma be placed?

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After 'students'

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After 'teacher'

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After 'books'

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After 'reading'

Question 3

Which clause in the sentence 'She continued to study despite being tired' provides information about the circumstances surrounding the main action?

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Despite being tired

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She continued

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to study

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She continued to study.

Question 4

In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog,' what part of speech is the word 'over'?

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Adverb

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Adjective

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Conjunction

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Noun

Question 5

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

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The ball was chased by the dog.

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The ball has been chased by the dog.

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The dog chased the ball.

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The dog is chasing the ball.

Question 6

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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He was running to the store when I saw him.

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He ran to the store when I saw him.

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He ran to the store after I saw him.

Question 7

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a series?

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The students brought snacks, drinks, and games to the party.

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The students brought snacks, drinks and games to the party.

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The students brought snacks drinks and games to the party.

Question 8

In the sentence, 'The girl ran swiftly to the store,' what part of speech is the word 'swiftly'?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Adjective

Question 9

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

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Walking down the street, the boy waved his arms wildly.

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The dog chased the cat around the yard, barking loudly.

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The car sped down the highway with its engine roaring.

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The students studied diligently for the test, working hard all night.

Question 10

Which subordinating conjunction introduces a clause expressing a condition?

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If

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And

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Because

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Or

Question 11

In the sentence, 'The **large** dog barked at the mailman', what part of speech is the underlined word?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 12

Which of these words is a subordinating conjunction, used to connect clauses where one clause depends on the other for its meaning?

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Although

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Because

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And

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So

Question 13

In the sentence "The old car rumbled down the road," what part of speech is the underlined word "rumbled"?

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Verb

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Noun

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Adjective

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Adverb

Question 14

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

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The old house stood on the hill, its windows boarded up.

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The children played in the park while their parents watched.

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When I arrived at the party, the music was blasting and the guests were dancing.

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Although she had studied hard, she failed the test.

Question 15

In the sentence "I want to go to the park, but it is raining," what type of conjunction is "but"?

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Coordinating

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Subordinating

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Correlative

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Conjunctive adverb

Question 16

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: "Me and my friends went to the movies."

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Pronoun case error

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Subject-verb agreement error

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Verb tense error

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No error

Question 17

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series?

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Comma

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Period

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Semicolon

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Colon

Question 18

Identify the type of sentence: "Wow! What an incredible view!"

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Exclamatory

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Imperative

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

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Behind the house

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The dog barked loudly.

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The boy is intelligent.

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I went to the library.

Question 20

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

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When I finish my homework

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The sun is shining brightly.

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I enjoy reading.

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The car is red.

Question 21

In the sentence "The **quick** fox jumped over the lazy dog.", identify the part of speech of the underlined word.

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 22

Which option correctly demonstrates the appropriate use of a semicolon?

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The weather was nice today; I went for a walk.

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The weather was nice today, I went for a walk.

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The weather was nice today - I went for a walk.

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The weather was nice today so I went for a walk.

Question 23

Which literary device is employed to create a vivid mental image in literature?

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Imagery

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 24

In the sentence "The **tall** giraffe reached for the leaves.", identify the grammatical function of the underlined word.

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Adjective

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Subject

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 25

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

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The students were studying for their test.

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The students was studying for their test.

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The students are studying for their test.

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The students has studied for their test.

Question 26

In the sentence "The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.", identify the type of punctuation mark used.

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Comma

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Period

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Semicolon

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Colon

Question 27

Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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over

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and

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the

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cat

Question 28

Identify the subject of the following sentence: 'The students eagerly completed their assignments.'

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students

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eagerly

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completed

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assignments

Question 29

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation? 'The teacher said, "Start your work now!"

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The teacher said, 'Start your work now!'

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The teacher said start your work now.

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The teacher said, “Start your work now!”

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The teacher said; Start your work now

Question 30

Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? 'She went to the store because she needed milk.'

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because

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went

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she

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needed

Question 31

Identify the direct object in the following sentence: 'The mechanic fixed the car.'

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car

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fixed

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mechanic

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the

Question 32

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

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The questions were answered correctly by the students.

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The students answered the questions correctly.

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The students' answers were correct.

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Correctly, the students answered the questions.

Question 33

Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun? 'I gave the book to him.'

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him

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gave

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book

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to

Question 34

Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The happy children played in the park.'

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happy

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children

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played

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park

Question 35

Which of the following is considered a sentence fragment?

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And then she left abruptly.

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The boy who lives next door is friendly.

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Because it was raining, we stayed home.

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The dog barked loudly at the mailman.

Question 36

Which word is a noun?

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Book

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Quickly

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Happily

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Ran

Question 37

Identify the sentence with the correct past tense verb:

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The dog barked loudly yesterday.

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The dog bark loudly yesterday.

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The dog will bark loudly yesterday.

Question 38

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: My friend and ____ went to the store.

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me

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I

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myself

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my

Question 39

Select the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:

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The movie was great;  I enjoyed it.

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The movie was great, and I enjoyed it.

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The movie was great and, I enjoyed it.

Question 40

Choose the word that is spelled correctly:

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accommodate

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accomodate

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accomodait

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acommodate

Question 41

Select the sentence that uses a colon correctly:

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The following items are needed: pens, paper, and pencils.

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The following items are needed pens, paper, and pencils.

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The following items are needed pens: paper, and pencils.

Question 42

Identify the sentence that uses a comma correctly:

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My favorite color is blue.

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My favorite color is, blue.

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My favorite color, is blue.

Question 43

Select the sentence that uses a period correctly:

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What a beautiful day it is!

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What a beautiful day it is

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What a beautiful day, it is.

Question 44

Which word is a preposition?

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Of

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A

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And

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Beautiful

Question 45

Identify the type of sentence: 'The students studied diligently for their exams.'

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Exclamatory

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Imperative

Question 46

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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The weather was terrible; we decided to stay home.

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The weather was terrible: we decided to stay home.

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The weather was terrible, we decided to stay home.

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The weather was terrible we decided to stay home.

Question 47

Which word is a gerund?

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Reading

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Read

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Reads

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Reader

Question 48

Identify the subject of the sentence: 'The books on the shelf are dusty.'

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The books

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The shelf

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Dusty

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Are

Question 49

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

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The essay was written by the students.

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The students wrote the essay.

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The students had written the essay.

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The essay had been written by the students.

Question 50

What is the purpose of the comma in the sentence: 'The cat, which was black, chased the mouse.'?

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To separate a nonessential clause from the main clause

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To separate two independent clauses

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To separate an introductory clause from the main clause

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To separate two adjectives

Question 51

Identify the subject of the sentence: 'The agile fox jumped over the lazy dog.'

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Fox

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Dog

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Lazy

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Jumped

Question 52

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

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Although

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And

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But

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Therefore

Question 53

Identify the type of sentence: 'What a beautiful day!'

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Exclamatory

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Imperative

Question 54

Which of the following is a preposition?

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Of

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The

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That

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Is

Question 55

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is my favorite exercise.'

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Running

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Is

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Favorite

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Exercise

Question 56

Which of the following is an infinitive?

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To run

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Running

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Ran

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Runs

Question 57

Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The man sitting in the chair is my teacher.'

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Sitting in the chair

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The man

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Is my teacher

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My teacher

Question 58

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'When the sun rises, I go for a run.'

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when

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and

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but

Question 59

In the sentence 'The barking dog startled the child', who is the subject?

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dog

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child

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barking

Question 60

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

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The essay is written by the students.

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The students are writing the essay.

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The students will write the essay.

Question 61

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'The book is _______ the table.'

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on

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in

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at

Question 62

Identify the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'Walking down the street, the colorful houses caught my eye.'

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Walking down the street

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the colorful houses

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caught my eye

Question 63

Which of the following is a type of figurative language that uses comparison with 'like' or 'as'?

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simile

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metaphor

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irony

Question 64

How should a direct quotation be punctuated?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the statement.

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Use a colon to introduce the statement.

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Use a semicolon to end the statement.