Question 1

Predicate agreement means that a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A sentence reads "The teacher will complete her lesson plans in September." In this sentence, the verb phrase being used is "will complete."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The verb tense is the form that tells when the action did or will occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A sentence reads "He did not return that day." In this sentence, the pronoun being used is "day."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following words is the present participle of the word "answer"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Answered 
B)  Answering 
C)  Will answer 
D)  To answer 
A)  Answered 
B)  Answering 
C)  Will answer 
D)  To answer

Question 6

Nouns that can be either masculine or feminine are known as _____ nouns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nouns that can be either masculine or...

Question 7

The past tense of a verb is used to show action that is happening now.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Differentiate between regular and irregular verbs.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary. As we speak

Question 9

"A number" is always singular. "The number" is always plural.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the different conditions under which the predicate agreement rule works.

Accepted Answer

Predicate agreement means that a predica

Question 11

Verbs function as subjects in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define the subject of a sentence and briefly explain the difference between a simple subject and a compound. Provide example sentences.

Accepted Answer

The subject of a sentence names (1) the

Question 13

A(n) _____ is the name of a person, place, thing, idea, concept, or quality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is the name of a...

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers 
B)  The Nile 
C)  Mr. Burton 
D)  Buddhism 
A)  Teachers 
B)  The Nile 
C)  Mr. Burton 
D)  Buddhism

Question 15

A transitive verb is a verb that has an object or a receiver of the verb's action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  How much is this watch? 
B)  You are smart. 
C)  I love this movie! 
D)  Take care of the laundry. 
A)  How much is this watch? 
B)  You are smart. 
C)  I love this movie! 
D)  Take care of the laundry.

Question 17

Name the eight parts of speech and illustrate how each part functions in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

Anawer: Students' answers will vary. All

Question 18

The pronouns "who" and "that" are called relative pronouns because they relate to other words, called antecedents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following sentences is using the future perfect tense?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane will have completed her test long before the others. 
B)  Jane has completed her test long before the others. 
C)  Jane had completed her test long before the others. 
D)  Jane is planning to complete her test before the others. 
A)  Jane will have completed her test long before the others. 
B)  Jane has completed her test long before the others. 
C)  Jane had completed her test long before the others. 
D)  Jane is planning to complete her test before the others.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Jeremyhelped the stranger. 
B)  Pierredelivered a great presentation. 
C)  Jamiefelt nervous before his flight. 
D)  Terencewas tired after his journey. 
A)  Jeremyhelped the stranger. 
B)  Pierredelivered a great presentation. 
C)  Jamiefelt nervous before his flight. 
D)  Terencewas tired after his journey.

Predicate agreement means that a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.

A sentence reads "The teacher will complete her lesson plans in September." In this sentence, the verb phrase being used is "will complete."

The verb tense is the form that tells when the action did or will occur.

A sentence reads "He did not return that day." In this sentence, the pronoun being used is "day."

Which of the following words is the present participle of the word "answer"?

Nouns that can be either masculine or feminine are known as _____ nouns.

The past tense of a verb is used to show action that is happening now.

Differentiate between regular and irregular verbs.

"A number" is always singular. "The number" is always plural.

Describe the different conditions under which the predicate agreement rule works.

Verbs function as subjects in a sentence.

Define the subject of a sentence and briefly explain the difference between a simple subject and a compound. Provide example sentences.

A(n) _____ is the name of a person, place, thing, idea, concept, or quality.

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

A transitive verb is a verb that has an object or a receiver of the verb's action.

Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

Name the eight parts of speech and illustrate how each part functions in a sentence.

The pronouns "who" and "that" are called relative pronouns because they relate to other words, called antecedents.

Which of the following sentences is using the future perfect tense?

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

Communicating in Everyday Life

Interpreting Communication

Communicating Globally

Mastering Nouns and Pronouns

Expanding Language Skills

Applying the Mechanics of Style

Sharpening Writing Skills

Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters

Writing Specific Communications

Preparing and Writing Reports

Working With Technology

Communicating With Customers

Developing Presentation Skills

Searching for Jobs

Interviewing and Employment Issues

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Exam 4: Exploring Language Elements

Predicate agreement means that a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.

A sentence reads "The teacher will complete her lesson plans in September." In this sentence, the verb phrase being used is "will complete."

The verb tense is the form that tells when the action did or will occur.

A sentence reads "He did not return that day." In this sentence, the pronoun being used is "day."

Which of the following words is the present participle of the word "answer"?

Nouns that can be either masculine or feminine are known as _____ nouns.

The past tense of a verb is used to show action that is happening now.

Differentiate between regular and irregular verbs.

"A number" is always singular. "The number" is always plural.

Describe the different conditions under which the predicate agreement rule works.

Verbs function as subjects in a sentence.

Define the subject of a sentence and briefly explain the difference between a simple subject and a compound. Provide example sentences.

A(n) _____ is the name of a person, place, thing, idea, concept, or quality.

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

A transitive verb is a verb that has an object or a receiver of the verb's action.

Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

Name the eight parts of speech and illustrate how each part functions in a sentence.

The pronouns "who" and "that" are called relative pronouns because they relate to other words, called antecedents.

Which of the following sentences is using the future perfect tense?

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

Communicating in Everyday Life

Interpreting Communication

Communicating Globally

Mastering Nouns and Pronouns

Expanding Language Skills

Applying the Mechanics of Style

Sharpening Writing Skills

Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters

Writing Specific Communications

Preparing and Writing Reports

Working With Technology

Communicating With Customers

Developing Presentation Skills

Searching for Jobs

Interviewing and Employment Issues

Filters