V4 Flashcards
Singing is my favorite activity:
“Singing” functions as which of the fallowing parts of speech in the sentence above?
Noun
Adverb
Preposition
Adjective
Noun
Surely, he thought, i can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than l’d like to admit
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “although”?
Adverb
Participle
Interjecion
Conjunction
Conjunction
The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float.
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “lively” in the sentence above?
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
Interjection
Adjective
According to the prefix “Intra-,” which of the following is the best definition of the word
“Intravenous”?
Between the veins
Around the veins
Within the veins
Against the veins
Within the veins
Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?
Likewise
Therefore
In addition
For instance
Likewise
Which of the following best describes the peer review process?
It requires time and attention to complete.
Incomplete drafts are typically submitted for the process.
All comments from peer reviewers should be implemented.
Teamwork among participants is not required.
It requires time and attention to complete
Because of all your running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge.
Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?
who’s
they’re
It’s
you’re
Who’s
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A carpenter must use certain tools hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.
A carpenter must use certain tools, hammers, saws, chisels, to finish a job.
A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.
A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.
A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.
Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement?
Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it.
The origins of organic gardening date back to ancient times.
Organic gardening requires the ability to recall scientific names of plants.
The popularity of organic gardening has increased because of the public’s concern about food safety.
Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil.
Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil.
The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship.
Which of the following is the moaning of the prefix ‘inter-“ as used in the sentence abovo?
Into
Past
Below
Among
Among
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a transition word?
Gilda lives near campus; likewise, the grocery store is not within walking distance.
Gilda attends college; thus, she also works full-time at an engineering firm.
Gilda is a hardworking student, therefore, she oarned a good grade on her essay.
Gilda likes math class, nevertheless, she enjoys anything pertaining to numbers.
Gilda attends college; thus, she also works full-time at an engineering firm.
Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
I pian to enroll in College next year.
The A1 Plumbing Board of Directore gave every employoe a raiso.
The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.
Even though he moved to New York, he was bor in a Western town,
The A1 Plumbing Board of Directore gave every employoe a raiso.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
Statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.
Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading.
Statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading.
Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.
Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.
Which of the following is a thesis statoment?
While Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James Cook is recognized for mapping the country.
The Maori people are indigonous to New Zealand.
Mãori culture should recelve more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.
Now Zealand’s national flag depicts four red stars and a silver forn.
Mãori culture should recelve more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.
Wow, that was a fast car!
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “Wow” used in the sentence above?
Preposilion
Conjunction
Interjection
Adverb
Interjection
According to the prefix “pre-“, which of the following words defines “preliminary”?
Concluding
Introductory
Repeating
Anticipatory
Introductory
*The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the future,” the weather reporter announced.
foreseable
forseeable
foreseeable
forseeible
foreseeable
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
The dogs in our backyard growls late at night.
The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.
These two girls in the first row is best friends
Computers has made our jobs easier.
The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.
Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.
The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.
When traveling alone, be on the lookout for pick-pockets.
I didn’t want to tell on my friends, but the teacher gave me no choice.
When traveling alone, be on the lookout for pick-pockets.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The ladies’s hats were all purple, they looked so pretty
We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.
The horse rode to our house, the beach, and around the church, before he started to tire.
The strong heavyset fighter won his first fight, and he was featured in the newspaper.
We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.
Which of the following is an example of second-person narrative voice?
You go to the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door.
I wanted to visit the art museum to see the new sculpture exhibit.
We are planning a trip to Florida for our vacation in January.
She won first place at the county fair with my homemade blueberry pie recipe.
You go to the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door.
Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading.
The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.
Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
Which of the following is an example of accidental plagiarism?
Copying information from a source and identifying it as your own
Submitting a paper that was written by a friend
Summarizing information without including a source credit
Forgetting to Include an in-text citation for information
Forgetting to Include an in-text citation for information
According to the prefix “In-“ which of the following words defines “Incredulous”?
Sympathetic
Disbelieving
Convinced
Weary
Disbelieving
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
“Don’t stay out too late,” My mother said.
“It’s time to go home.” I told him.
“Were you late to the show,” he asked?
“I have to leave!” she said.
“Don’t stay out too late,” My mother said.
Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?
I’ve got a ton of experience with computers from school.
I gained significant experience with computers while attending collele.
I gained a lot of experience with computers while I was a student in college.
I have a lot of experience with computers from my college days.
I’ve got a ton of experience with computers from school.
Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word loaf”?
Loafs
Loaf’s
Loafes
Loaves
Loaves
According to the prefix “inter-“ which of the following phrases defines “Interplanetary”?
Around a planet
Beyond planets
Above a planet
Between planets
Between plants
Which of the following conclusions is supported by all of the details provided about the birthday party?
Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow.
The Creekstone estate cannot hold seven more zebras.
Dr. Oliver Creekstone is a carnivorous eater
The Creekstone estate is a half-acre lot lined with trees.
Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow.
Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype?
The food provided was inedible; nevertheless, this party turned my sour mood around.”
“Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent.”
“I once thought Dr. Creekstone to be irresponsible, but this party was well-planned and executed.”
“I would never want my own birthday party to have smelly zebras and loud fireworks.”
“Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent.”
Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees “be happier, healthier, and more productive”?
In 1999, National Napping Day was founded in response to Daylight Saving Time.
A study showing that the best time of day for a nap is between 2 and 3 p.m.
Multiple companies have designed special seats or pods specifically for getting the optimal workplace nap
Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food.
Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food.
