Question 1

A sentence reads "Jen and Fiona have been promoted to the same position." In this sentence, "Jen and Fiona" is an example of a(n)  _____.

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A)   compound subject
B)   simple predicate
C)   verb
D)   adverbE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Predicate agreement means that:

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A)   a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.
B)   a simple subject must agree with its compound subject.
C)   a predicate must agree with its compound subject in number and not in person.
D)   a predicate must agree with its simple subject in person and not in number.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Explain how you would make decisions about the use of predicates in the case of indefinite-pronoun subjects.

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The indefinite pronouns "any one," "anyb...

Question 4

A(n) _____ is a person or thing that directly receives the action of the verb.

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The answer of A(n) _____ is a person or thing...

Question 5

The italicized words in which of the following sentences is a noun?

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A)   Jerrybought a car.
B)   Timneeds help.
C)   Thefood is hot.
D)   The shirt isexpensive.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Verbs that do not indicate an obvious action but express a condition or a state of being are called:

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A)   action verbs.
B)   inactive verbs.
C)   linking verbs.
D)   passive verbs.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A _____ is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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A)   sentence
B)   phrase
C)   dependent clause
D)   prepositionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause with the help of examples.

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Students' answers will vary. A clause is...

Question 9

A clause is a group of words containing both a subject and a predicate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A sentence reads "The students who arrive late for the examination will be penalized." In this sentence, the relative pronoun is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   students
B)   late
C)   arrive
D)   whoE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

A(n) _____ subject is the main word or words in the complete subject - the core of the subject.

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The answer of A(n) _____ subject is the main word...

Question 12

All verb tenses are formed from:

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A)   the preposition in a verb phrase.
B)   the placement of a verb.
C)   the principal parts of a verb.
D)   the independent clause.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is the past participle of the irregular verb "fly"?

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A)   Flew
B)   Flying
C)   Flown
D)   FleeE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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A sentence reads "The students who arrive late for the examination will be penalized." In this sentence, the relative pronoun is _____.

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Which of the following is the past participle of the irregular verb "fly"?

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Explain how you would make decisions about the use of predicates in the case of indefinite-pronoun subjects.

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The indefinite pronouns "any one," "anyb...
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The italicized words in which of the following sentences is a noun?

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Predicate agreement means that:

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All verb tenses are formed from:

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Verbs that do not indicate an obvious action but express a condition or a state of being are called:

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Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause with the help of examples.

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A _____ is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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A(n) _____ is a person or thing that directly receives the action of the verb.

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A clause is a group of words containing both a subject and a predicate.

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A(n) _____ subject is the main word or words in the complete subject - the core of the subject.

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A sentence reads "Jen and Fiona have been promoted to the same position." In this sentence, "Jen and Fiona" is an example of a(n) _____.

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A sentence reads "The students who arrive late for the examination will be penalized." In this sentence, the relative pronoun is _____.

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Which of the following is the past participle of the irregular verb "fly"?

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Explain how you would make decisions about the use of predicates in the case of indefinite-pronoun subjects.

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The italicized words in which of the following sentences is a noun?

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Predicate agreement means that:

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All verb tenses are formed from:

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Verbs that do not indicate an obvious action but express a condition or a state of being are called:

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Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause with the help of examples.

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A _____ is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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A(n) _____ is a person or thing that directly receives the action of the verb.

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A clause is a group of words containing both a subject and a predicate.

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