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1
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Never use er or est with more, most, less, or least.

True
False

A

True

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2
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A proper adjective is formed from a proper noun and is always capitalized.

True
False

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True

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Adding a subordinating conjunction to the beginning of an independent clause makes it dependent.

True or false

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True

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4
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When a dependent clause is combined with an independent clause, it becomes a compound sentence.

True or False

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False

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5
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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence.
My grandpa will help me paint my fort when he comes for a visit.

when
will
me
my
for
A

When

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How can you combine two sentences to make them a compound sentence?

by adding only a comma between the two sentences

by adding only a coordinating conjunction between the two sentences

by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two sentences

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by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two sentences

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Identify the sentence error in the following sentence.
My bike in the garage.

sentence fragment

run-on sentence

misplaced modifier

The sentence is correct.

A

sentence fragment

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8
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Identify the sentence error in the following sentence.
We played on the slide at the park, it went very fast.

sentence fragment

run-on sentence

misplaced modifier

The sentence is correct.

A

run-on sentence

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9
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Choose the correct revision for the following sentence.
My mom and I are making a quilt for a family on the mission field.

My mom and I are making a quilt, for a family on the mission field.

My mom and I are making a quilt on the mission field for a family.

My mom and I are making a quilt, the family is on the mission field.

The original sentence is correct.

A

The original sentence is correct.

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10
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Choose the correct revision for the following sentence.
My mom and I made cookies for the children in the neighborhood with sprinkles.

My mom and I made cookies. It is for the children in the neighborhood with sprinkles.

My mom and I made cookies for the children with sprinkles in the neighborhood.

My mom and I made cookies with sprinkles for the children in the neighborhood.

The original sentence is correct.

A

My mom and I made cookies with sprinkles for the children in the neighborhood.

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11
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names a person, place, thing, idea, or feeling

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noun

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12
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joins words, phrases, or simple sentences; examples include and, but, and or

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coordinating conjunction

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13
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modifies a noun or pronoun and tells what kind or how many

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adjective

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14
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shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence

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preposition

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15
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modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb

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adverb

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16
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introduces a dependent clause

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subordinating conjunction

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17
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expresses a strong feeling

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interjection

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18
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takes the place of a noun

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pronoun

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19
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tells what the subject is or does

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verb

20
Q

Complete the sentence with the correct verb.

The students near the front of the class (was, were) able to see the demonstration.

A

were

21
Q

In a compound sentence, what coordinating conjunction should you use to show a contrast or difference between the two sentences?

A

but

22
Q

In a compound sentence, what coordinating conjunction should you use to show a choice?

A

or

23
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When punctuating a compound sentence, you can replace the comma and coordinating conjunction with a/an

A

semicolon

24
Q

Decide if the following sentence has a compound subject, has a compound predicate, or is a compound sentence.
My brother enjoyed playing in the park, but I liked swimming in the lake.

A

This is a compound sentence.

25
Q

Decide if the following sentence has a compound subject, has a compound predicate, or is a compound sentence.
My Aunt Mary and Uncle David came for a visit and went with us to the zoo.

A

This sentence has a compound subject and a compound predicate.

26
Q

Indicate the adjective in the following sentence.

Deserts are fascinating.

A

fascinating

27
Q

Indicate the adjective in the following sentence.

Beautiful colors can be found everywhere.

A

Beautiful

28
Q

Indicate the adjective in the following sentence.

God cares for many creatures there.

A

many

29
Q

Indicate the adjective in the following sentence.

The plants are hardy and can endure heat well.

A

hardy

30
Q

Indicate the noun or pronoun that the adjective modifies in the following sentence.
Deserts are fascinating.

A

Deserts

31
Q

Indicate the noun or pronoun that the adjective modifies in the following sentence.
Beautiful colors can be found everywhere.

A

colors

32
Q

Indicate the noun or pronoun that the adjective modifies in the following sentence.
God cares for many creatures there.

A

creatures

33
Q

Indicate the noun or pronoun that the adjective modifies in the following sentence.
The plants are hardy and can endure heat well.

A

plants

34
Q

Indicate the two adjectives in the following sentence.

That cactus has red flowers.

A

That, red red, That

35
Q

Indicate the two adjectives in the following sentence.

This cactus has prickly spines.

A

This, prickly

36
Q

Indicate the two adjectives in the following sentence.

One cactus produces flowers but contains poisonous fluid.

A

One, poisonous

37
Q

Indicate the two adjectives in the following sentence.

Mother has flowering cacti on the windowsill.

A

Flowering, the

38
Q

If the following sentence contains a demonstrative adjective, type only the adjective. If the sentence does not contain a demonstrative adjective, type none.
That cactus has red flowers.

A

That

39
Q

If the following sentence contains a demonstrative adjective, type only the adjective. If the sentence does not contain a demonstrative adjective, type none.
This cactus has prickly spines.

A

This

40
Q

If the following sentence contains a demonstrative adjective, type only the adjective. If the sentence does not contain a demonstrative adjective, type none.
One cactus produces flowers but contains poisonous fluid.

A

none

41
Q

If the following sentence contains a demonstrative adjective, type only the adjective. If the sentence does not contain a demonstrative adjective, type none.
Mother has flowering cacti on the windowsill.

A

none

42
Q

Indicate the adverb in the sentence. If there is more than one adverb, type in both words separated by a comma.
A saguaro cactus grows quite tall.

A

quite

43
Q

Indicate the adverb in the sentence. If there is more than one adverb, type in both words separated by a comma.
At forty feet, it towers noticeably over other desert plants.

A

noticeably

44
Q

Indicate the adverb in the sentence. If there is more than one adverb, type in both words separated by a comma.
A saguaro grows very slowly.

A

very, slowly

45
Q

Indicate the adverb in the sentence. If there is more than one adverb, type in both words separated by a comma.
It sometimes takes forty years for a branch to develop.

A

sometimes

46
Q

Indicate the adverb in the sentence. If there is more than one adverb, type in both words separated by a comma.
In springtime, cream-colored flowers bloom high on the saguaro’s branches.

A

high

47
Q

Indicate the adverb in the sentence. If there is more than one adverb, type in both words separated by a comma.
The saguaro holds a surprisingly large supply of water.

A

surprisingly

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