Post Test 1: Quiz Review
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which word in the sentence is the subject? In the morning, my cousin will go to Six Flags.
- A.
Morninig
- B.
My
- C.
Cousin
- D.
Six Flags
Correct Answer
C. CousinExplanation
The subject of a sentence is typically the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, the word "cousin" is the subject because it is the noun that will be going to Six Flags.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where does the complete predicate begin? Tom scored two touchdowns on Saturday.
- A.
Tom
- B.
Scored
- C.
Touchdowns
- D.
Saturday
Correct Answer
B. ScoredExplanation
The complete predicate in the given sentence "Tom scored two touchdowns on Saturday" begins with the verb "scored." The verb "scored" is the main action of the sentence and is followed by the direct object "two touchdowns." The predicate also includes the prepositional phrase "on Saturday," which provides additional information about when the action took place.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word is spelled incorrectly in the sentence: I love to read storys to my nephew Patton.
- A.
I
- B.
Read
- C.
Storys
- D.
Nephew
Correct Answer
C. StorysExplanation
The word "storys" is spelled incorrectly in the sentence. The correct spelling is "stories".Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which punctuation mark should follow the word Hurrah? Hurrah Auburn won the National Championship!
- A.
Period
- B.
Comma
- C.
Semicolon
- D.
Exclamation point
Correct Answer
D. Exclamation pointExplanation
The word "Hurrah" is an exclamation, expressing joy or excitement. Therefore, it should be followed by an exclamation point to convey the enthusiastic tone of the statement.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the word Yes in this sentence? Yes, I want to go to the movies tonight.
- A.
Predicate noun
- B.
Direct object
- C.
Subject
- D.
Interjection
Correct Answer
D. InterjectionExplanation
The word "Yes" in the sentence is classified as an interjection. It is used to express agreement or affirmation in response to the statement made. In this case, "Yes" is a standalone word that does not function as a subject, predicate noun, or direct object. It is simply an interjection used to convey the speaker's positive response to the statement about wanting to go to the movies tonight.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What part of speech is the word short in the following sentence? Anna is wearing her hair very short now.
- A.
Adjective
- B.
Interjection
- C.
Noun
- D.
Pronoun
Correct Answer
A. AdjectiveExplanation
In the given sentence, the word "short" is describing the noun "hair", indicating the length or size of the hair. As an adjective, it modifies the noun and provides additional information about it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word is the verb in this sentence? The doctor examined the little boy's leg.
- A.
Doctor
- B.
Examined
- C.
Little
- D.
Boy's
Correct Answer
B. ExaminedExplanation
In this sentence, the verb is "examined". The verb is the action word that shows what the subject (the doctor) is doing. In this case, the doctor is performing the action of examining the little boy's leg.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Daddy, football, and school are all ________________ in the sentence below. My daddy played football in high school.
- A.
Verbs
- B.
Nouns
- C.
Pronouns
- D.
Subjects
Correct Answer
B. NounsExplanation
The words "daddy," "football," and "school" are all nouns in the given sentence. Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas. In this sentence, "daddy" is a noun representing a person, "football" is a noun representing a thing, and "school" is a noun representing a place.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The proper nouns Tom and Barbara function as the __________________ subjects of the sentence. Tom and Barbara were married on November 22, 1951.
- A.
Compound
- B.
Simple
- C.
Exclamatory
- D.
Complex
Correct Answer
A. CompoundExplanation
The proper nouns Tom and Barbara function as the compound subjects of the sentence. Compound subjects are formed when two or more subjects are joined by a coordinating conjunction like "and." In this sentence, Tom and Barbara are both subjects joined by the conjunction "and," indicating that they are both performing the action of being married.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which word is the adverb? Today my parents visited Mr. Wallace and me.
- A.
Today
- B.
Parents
- C.
Visited
- D.
Mr. Wallace
Correct Answer
A. TodayExplanation
The word "Today" is the adverb in this sentence. It modifies the verb "visited" by indicating the specific time when the action took place.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence below? Cake and bake are rhymeing words.
- A.
Rhymeeing
- B.
Rhymiing
- C.
Rhyming
- D.
It is correct as is.
Correct Answer
C. RhymingExplanation
The correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence is "rhyming."Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the appropriate identification of the underlined word in the following sentence? Brittney, could you please wash the dishes?
- A.
Appositive
- B.
Subject
- C.
Noun of direct address
- D.
Predicate noun
Correct Answer
C. Noun of direct addressExplanation
The underlined word "Brittney" is the noun of direct address in the sentence. It is the word used to directly address or refer to the person being spoken to. In this case, the speaker is directly addressing Brittney and asking her to wash the dishes.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Where should the comma be in the following sentence? Tom should have studied for the test but he didn't.
- A.
After Tom
- B.
After studied
- C.
After test
- D.
After but
Correct Answer
C. After testExplanation
In the given sentence, the comma should be placed after the word "test." This is because the sentence is a compound sentence joined by the coordinating conjunction "but." In such cases, a comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses. Therefore, the comma should be placed after the word "test" to correctly separate the two independent clauses "Tom should have studied for the test" and "he didn't."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Identify the underlined word in the following sentence: My dentist, Dr. Beall, is wonderful to his parents.
- A.
Direct object
- B.
Appositive
- C.
Subject
- D.
Object of the preposition
Correct Answer
B. AppositiveExplanation
In the given sentence, the underlined word "Dr. Beall" is an appositive. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun or pronoun in the sentence. In this case, "Dr. Beall" renames or identifies "My dentist." It provides additional information about the dentist, specifying his name.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Writing that gives information about a subject or that "Explains" a process is called: _____________ writing.
- A.
Narrative
- B.
Expository
- C.
Personal
- D.
Short story
Correct Answer
B. ExpositoryExplanation
Expository writing is a type of writing that aims to provide information or explain a process. It focuses on presenting facts, evidence, and logical explanations in a clear and concise manner. Unlike narrative writing, which tells a story, or personal writing, which expresses the author's thoughts and feelings, expository writing is objective and seeks to educate the reader. Therefore, the correct answer for the given question is expository.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Fortune Cookies No matter what you order when you have Chinese food, your meal always seems to end with a fortune cookie. Each oddly, shaped, thin-shelled, hollow cookie contains a slip of paper with a message. It might say, "May happiness follow you all the days of your life." This tasty treat originated in 13-century China. At that time, Mongols ruled China. Chinese citizens planned an uprising to fight back against the rulers, but they had no way of secretly communicating with one another. According to legend, the Mongols did not like foods made with lotus nut paste. The Chinese began cooking moon cakes made of the paste, with secret messages on tiny sheets of paper inside. With these messages, they were able to organize the uprising that drove out the Mongols. The moon cakes were the key that led to the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The traiditon continued for centuries. The Chinese who came to America to work on the railroads in teh 1840's brought the receipe for moon cakes. The men who cooked for the workers did not have the ingredients to make the cakes. Instead, they made what became known as fortune cookies. These small cookies, like moon cakes, contained happy messages to cheer up the workers. They quickly caught on and became a staple of Chinese meals. Today, there are companies that produce nothing but fortune cookies. The cookies contain printed fortunes rather than handwritten notes. Today's messages also often include advertisements, lucky numbers, and simple Chinese language lessons in addition to the wish of good fortune. 1. What is this passage mostly about?
- A.
The invasion of the Mongols
- B.
The origin of fortune cookies
- C.
A Chinese Revolution
- D.
Messages of goodwill
Correct Answer
B. The origin of fortune cookiesExplanation
This passage is mostly about the origin of fortune cookies. It explains how fortune cookies originated in 13th-century China as a way for Chinese citizens to secretly communicate and organize an uprising against the Mongols. The tradition of fortune cookies continued when Chinese immigrants brought the recipe for moon cakes to America in the 1840s, and the workers who cooked for them made fortune cookies instead. The passage also mentions how fortune cookies have evolved over time to include printed fortunes, advertisements, lucky numbers, and Chinese language lessons.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Fortune Cookies No matter what you order when you have Chinese food, your meal always seems to end with a fortune cookie. Each oddly, shaped, thin-shelled, hollow cookie contains a slip of paper with a message. It might say, "May happiness follow you all the days of your life." This tasty treat originated in 13-century China. At that time, Mongols ruled China. Chinese citizens planned an uprising to fight back against the rulers, but they had no way of secretly communicating with one another. According to legend, the Mongols did not like foods made with lotus nut paste. The Chinese began cooking moon cakes made of the paste, with secret messages on tiny sheets of paper inside. With these messages, they were able to organize the uprising that drove out the Mongols. The moon cakes were the key that led to the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The traiditon continued for centuries. The Chinese who came to America to work on the railroads in teh 1840's brought the receipe for moon cakes. The men who cooked for the workers did not have the ingredients to make the cakes. Instead, they made what became known as fortune cookies. These small cookies, like moon cakes, contained happy messages to cheer up the workers. They quickly caught on and became a staple of Chinese meals. Today, there are companies that produce nothing but fortune cookies. The cookies contain printed fortunes rather than handwritten notes. Today's messages also often include advertisements, lucky numbers, and simple Chinese language lessons in addition to the wish of good fortune. According to the passage, what doe sthe word "uprising" mean?
- A.
Revolt against those in power
- B.
Getting out of bed in the morning
- C.
Building a tall tower
- D.
Secret talks
Correct Answer
A. Revolt against those in powerExplanation
The word "uprising" in the passage refers to a revolt against those in power. This is evident from the context where it is mentioned that the Chinese citizens planned an uprising to fight back against the ruling Mongols. The uprising was a means for the Chinese to resist and overthrow the Mongol rulers.Rate this question:
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Fortune Cookies No matter what you order when you have Chinese food, your meal always seems to end with a fortune cookie. Each oddly, shaped, thin-shelled, hollow cookie contains a slip of paper with a message. It might say, "May happiness follow you all the days of your life." This tasty treat originated in 13-century China. At that time, Mongols ruled China. Chinese citizens planned an uprising to fight back against the rulers, but they had no way of secretly communicating with one another. According to legend, the Mongols did not like foods made with lotus nut paste. The Chinese began cooking moon cakes made of the paste, with secret messages on tiny sheets of paper inside. With these messages, they were able to organize the uprising that drove out the Mongols. The moon cakes were the key that led to the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The traiditon continued for centuries. The Chinese who came to America to work on the railroads in teh 1840's brought the receipe for moon cakes. The men who cooked for the workers did not have the ingredients to make the cakes. Instead, they made what became known as fortune cookies. These small cookies, like moon cakes, contained happy messages to cheer up the workers. They quickly caught on and became a staple of Chinese meals. Today, there are companies that produce nothing but fortune cookies. The cookies contain printed fortunes rather than handwritten notes. Today's messages also often include advertisements, lucky numbers, and simple Chinese language lessons in addition to the wish of good fortune. The author's main purpose in this passage is to:
- A.
Instruct
- B.
Entertain
- C.
Persuade
- D.
Inform
Correct Answer
D. InformExplanation
The author's main purpose in this passage is to inform the reader about the history and origin of fortune cookies. The passage provides a detailed explanation of how fortune cookies originated in 13th-century China as a way for Chinese citizens to secretly communicate and organize an uprising against the ruling Mongols. It also explains how the tradition of fortune cookies continued when Chinese immigrants came to America and how they have evolved over time. The passage is focused on providing factual information rather than entertaining, persuading, or instructing the reader.Rate this question:
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Fortune Cookies No matter what you order when you have Chinese food, your meal always seems to end with a fortune cookie. Each oddly, shaped, thin-shelled, hollow cookie contains a slip of paper with a message. It might say, "May happiness follow you all the days of your life." This tasty treat originated in 13-century China. At that time, Mongols ruled China. Chinese citizens planned an uprising to fight back against the rulers, but they had no way of secretly communicating with one another. According to legend, the Mongols did not like foods made with lotus nut paste. The Chinese began cooking moon cakes made of the paste, with secret messages on tiny sheets of paper inside. With these messages, they were able to organize the uprising that drove out the Mongols. The moon cakes were the key that led to the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The traiditon continued for centuries. The Chinese who came to America to work on the railroads in teh 1840's brought the receipe for moon cakes. The men who cooked for the workers did not have the ingredients to make the cakes. Instead, they made what became known as fortune cookies. These small cookies, like moon cakes, contained happy messages to cheer up the workers. They quickly caught on and became a staple of Chinese meals. Today, there are companies that produce nothing but fortune cookies. The cookies contain printed fortunes rather than handwritten notes. Today's messages also often include advertisements, lucky numbers, and simple Chinese language lessons in addition to the wish of good fortune. The cooks who prepared meals for the Chinese workers made fortune cookies because:
- A.
They wanted to send secret messages
- B.
They knew that the workers would not eat moon cakes
- C.
It was the only food they knew how to make
- D.
The knew that the happy messages would cheer up the workers
Correct Answer
D. The knew that the happy messages would cheer up the workersExplanation
The cooks who prepared meals for the Chinese workers made fortune cookies because they knew that the happy messages would cheer up the workers.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
Paul, the new student in our class, could not find the gym.
- B.
Paul the new student in our class, could not find the gym.
- C.
Paul the new student, in our class, could not find the gym.
- D.
Paul, the new student in our class could not find the gym.
Correct Answer
A. Paul, the new student in our class, could not find the gym.Explanation
The correct answer is "Paul, the new student in our class, could not find the gym." This sentence is written correctly because it includes commas to set off the phrase "the new student in our class" as additional information about Paul.Rate this question:
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