Exam 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. They were even less sure about the cooks' skills. _, _.

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Question 441

In each blank, write D for dangling modifier or M for misplaced modifier. Crawling up the chimney of my house, I saw a bat.

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Question 442

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. What kind of individual can he be? _, _.

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Question 443

Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. S simple CP compound CX complex CC compound-complex. I expected a refusal; I did not, however, expect the reprimand that followed.

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Question 444

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. He believed that senior citizens make poor drivers and referred to his uncle as a good example.

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Question 445

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. During childbirth, you must remember to breathe.

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Question 446

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. Mr. Anderson asked his boss if he would be out of a job.

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Question 447

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. An applicant must prepare and practice for an interview if (you, he or she, they) really wants the job.

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Question 448

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. People use the terms ocean and sea interchangeably but seas are actually smaller than oceans and partially surrounded by land.

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Question 449

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. The minister of finance felt badly when he discovered that the expedition had succeeded without his help.

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Question 450

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. Paul's jobs have included firefighter, police officer, and crime investigation.

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Question 451

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. After the accident, Jim moved slowly, unsteadily, and painfully.

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Question 452

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. Albert Camus did not claim that the universe was rational however, he agreed that humans are both rational and meaningful.

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Question 453

One or two words in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word or words that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. Tom has created two amazing macaroni sculptures; it's difficult to say which one is most beautiful.

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Question 454

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Do you expect the winner to be (he, him)?

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Question 455

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. The father of the two boys admitted he liked the oldest one better.

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Question 456

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. They sold most of the furniture and rented the house. _, _.

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Question 457

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Michelle's husband and son never hesitate to express (his, their) opinions.

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Question 458

One punctuation mark or capital letter is omitted in each of the following sentences. Insert them as needed. (Pairs of quotation marks are considered one unit.) Violent storms on lake Superior have sent 350 ships and boats, including the famous freighter the SS Edmund Fitzgerald , to a watery grave.

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Question 459

In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. I tried to thoughtfully and carefully consider the alternatives.

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Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. They were even less sure about the cooks' skills. _, _.

In each blank, write D for dangling modifier or M for misplaced modifier. Crawling up the chimney of my house, I saw a bat.

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. What kind of individual can he be? _, _.

Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. S simple CP compound CX complex CC compound-complex. I expected a refusal; I did not, however, expect the reprimand that followed.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. He believed that senior citizens make poor drivers and referred to his uncle as a good example.

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. During childbirth, you must remember to breathe.

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. Mr. Anderson asked his boss if he would be out of a job.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. An applicant must prepare and practice for an interview if (you, he or she, they) really wants the job.

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. People use the terms ocean and sea interchangeably but seas are actually smaller than oceans and partially surrounded by land.

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. The minister of finance felt badly when he discovered that the expedition had succeeded without his help.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. Paul's jobs have included firefighter, police officer, and crime investigation.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. After the accident, Jim moved slowly, unsteadily, and painfully.

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. Albert Camus did not claim that the universe was rational however, he agreed that humans are both rational and meaningful.

One or two words in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word or words that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. Tom has created two amazing macaroni sculptures; it's difficult to say which one is most beautiful.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Do you expect the winner to be (he, him)?

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. The father of the two boys admitted he liked the oldest one better.

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. They sold most of the furniture and rented the house. _, _.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Michelle's husband and son never hesitate to express (his, their) opinions.

One punctuation mark or capital letter is omitted in each of the following sentences. Insert them as needed. (Pairs of quotation marks are considered one unit.) Violent storms on lake Superior have sent 350 ships and boats, including the famous freighter the SS Edmund Fitzgerald , to a watery grave.

In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. I tried to thoughtfully and carefully consider the alternatives.

The Writing Process: Stage One

Descriptive Narration: Moving Through Space and Time

Exemplification: Writing With Examples

Analysis by Division: Examining the Parts

Process Analysis

Cause and Effect: Determining Reasons and Outcomes

Classification

Comparison and Contrast: Showing Similarities and Differences

Definition: Clarifying Terms

Writing to Persuade

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Exam 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ They were even less sure about the cooks' skills. _________, _________. ​

​ In each blank, write D for dangling modifier or M for misplaced modifier. Crawling up the chimney of my house, I saw a bat. ​

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ What kind of individual can he be? _________, _________. ​

​ Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. ​ S simple CP compound CX complex CC compound-complex. ​ I expected a refusal; I did not, however, expect the reprimand that followed.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. ​He believed that senior citizens make poor drivers and referred to his uncle as a good example. ​

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. During childbirth, you must remember to breathe.

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. Mr. Anderson asked his boss if he would be out of a job.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. An applicant must prepare and practice for an interview if (you, he or she, they) really wants the job.

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. People use the terms ocean and sea interchangeably but seas are actually smaller than oceans and partially surrounded by land.

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. ​The minister of finance felt badly when he discovered that the expedition had succeeded without his help. ​

​ In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. Paul's jobs have included firefighter, police officer, and crime investigation. ​

​ In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. After the accident, Jim moved slowly, unsteadily, and painfully. ​

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. Albert Camus did not claim that the universe was rational however, he agreed that humans are both rational and meaningful.

One or two words in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word or words that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. Tom has created two amazing macaroni sculptures; it's difficult to say which one is most beautiful. ​

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Do you expect the winner to be (he, him)?

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. ​The father of the two boys admitted he liked the oldest one better. ​

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ They sold most of the furniture and rented the house. _________, _________. ​

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Michelle's husband and son never hesitate to express (his, their) opinions.

​ In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. I tried to thoughtfully and carefully consider the alternatives. ​

The Writing Process: Stage One

Descriptive Narration: Moving Through Space and Time

Exemplification: Writing With Examples

Analysis by Division: Examining the Parts

Process Analysis

Cause and Effect: Determining Reasons and Outcomes

Classification

Comparison and Contrast: Showing Similarities and Differences

Definition: Clarifying Terms

Writing to Persuade

Filters

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. They were even less sure about the cooks' skills. _, _.

In each blank, write D for dangling modifier or M for misplaced modifier. Crawling up the chimney of my house, I saw a bat.

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. What kind of individual can he be? _, _.

Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. S simple CP compound CX complex CC compound-complex. I expected a refusal; I did not, however, expect the reprimand that followed.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. He believed that senior citizens make poor drivers and referred to his uncle as a good example.

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. The minister of finance felt badly when he discovered that the expedition had succeeded without his help.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. Paul's jobs have included firefighter, police officer, and crime investigation.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. After the accident, Jim moved slowly, unsteadily, and painfully.

One or two words in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word or words that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. Tom has created two amazing macaroni sculptures; it's difficult to say which one is most beautiful.

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. The father of the two boys admitted he liked the oldest one better.

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. They sold most of the furniture and rented the house. _, _.

In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. I tried to thoughtfully and carefully consider the alternatives.