Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Jerrybought a car. 
B)  Timneeds help. 
C)  Thefood is hot. 
D)  The shirt isexpensive. 
A)  Jerrybought a car. 
B)  Timneeds help. 
C)  Thefood is hot. 
D)  The shirt isexpensive.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Predicate agreement means that:

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary. A clause is

Question 5

All verb tenses are formed from:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Flew 
B)  Flying 
C)  Flown 
D)  Flee 
A)  Flew 
B)  Flying 
C)  Flown 
D)  Flee

Question 7

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)  who 
A)  students 
B)  late 
C)  arrive 
D)  who

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The indefinite pronouns "any one," "anyb

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  action verbs. 
B)  inactive verbs. 
C)  linking verbs. 
D)  passive verbs. 
A)  action verbs. 
B)  inactive verbs. 
C)  linking verbs. 
D)  passive verbs.

Question 11

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) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  compound subject 
B)  simple predicate 
C)  verb 
D)  adverb 
A)  compound subject 
B)  simple predicate 
C)  verb 
D)  adverb

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sentence 
B)  phrase 
C)  dependent clause 
D)  preposition 
A)  sentence 
B)  phrase 
C)  dependent clause 
D)  preposition

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

Predicate agreement means that:

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

All verb tenses are formed from:

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

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

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

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

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

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) _____.

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

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

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

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

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

Predicate agreement means that:

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

All verb tenses are formed from:

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

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

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

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

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

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) _____.

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

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

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