COMM 160 MIDTERM QUESTION AND ANSWERS( COMPLETE SOLTUION RATED A)

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COMM 160 MIDTERM QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. An "XF" grade is equivalent to an academic "F." A) True B) False Feedback: From Section D of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Policy: "(2 ... ) An “XF” grade is a formal University disciplinary sanction." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): False 2. Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case. A) True B) False Feedback: From Section C of the of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Procedures: "(2) Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): True 3. You and a friend decide to work together on a lab assignment. Because you are in two different sections of the same course, you print out two copies of the completed report, and each submit it as your own individual work. Is this plagiarism? A) Yes B) No Feedback: This is plagiarism: You are each expected to submit a report which you wrote on your own unless explicitly given permission to do otherwise by your instructor. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 4. The OBVIOUS answer is to do your homework. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Obvious describes answer. Therefore, obvious is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Obvious describes answer. Therefore, obvious is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 5. The child loudly wailed after the toy WAS TAKEN away. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: What happened to the toy? It was taken. Was taken is a verb. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: What happened to the toy? It was taken. Was taken is a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 6. Richard takes hot coffee to his FRIENDS but not to his enemies. A) Noun Feedback: Noun is correct because friends are people. B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Friends is a noun because they are people. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 7. The snake bit Joey IN the right leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition Feedback: In demonstrates the relationship between two nouns, Joey and leg. Therefore, in is a preposition. E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: In connects Joey and leg to demonstrate the relationship between the two nouns. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 8. The snake bit Joey in the RIGHT leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Right describes leg. Right, therefore, is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Right describes leg. Right, therefore, is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 9. Frank pondered whether sleeping or WORK would be more enjoyable. A) Noun Feedback: Noun is correct. Work is a thing. B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Frank pondered what would be more enjoyable? Work. Work is a thing, and therefore is a noun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 10. Good gracious, what HAPPENED here? A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: Verb is correct because happened is the action of the sentence. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Happened is a verb because it is the action in this sentence. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 11. Fred fixed the LITTLE red wagon. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Little modifies wagon. Therefore, little is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Little modifies wagon. Therefore, little is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 12. The individual the police arrested was THE SUSPECT in another major crime, according to media reports. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement Feedback: Subject complement is correct. The first thing we have to do is break the sentence into separate clauses. 1.) The police arrested 2.) The individual was the suspect in another major crime. The suspect is the noun after a linking/helping verb that refers back to the subject. That clause can be reversed: The suspect in another major crime was the individual. F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The first thing we have to do is break the sentence into separate clauses. 1.) The police arrested 2.) The individual was the suspect in another major crime. The suspect is the noun after a linking/helping verb that refers back to the subject. That clause can be reversed: The suspect in another major crime was the individual. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 13. Frankie, his brother, made his family CHAIRS in the garage. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object Feedback: Direct object is correct. Made what? Chairs. D) Subject complement E) Subject F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: Chairs is the direct object. Frankie made what? Chairs. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 14. The door, which is red, belongs to Matthew, MY OLDEST FRIEND. A) Appositive Feedback: My oldest friend is an appositive because it further describes Matthew. B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: My oldest friend is an appositive because it further describes Matthew. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 15. According to the Associated Press, Louisiana police allegedly stopped a 10-year-old BOY who authorities say was driving recklessly. A) Subject B) Appositive C) Direct object D) Indirect object Feedback: Indirect object is incorrect because boy does not answer "to whom/for whom" after the verb. E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: Boy is the direct object. Police stopped whom? The boy. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 16. Because of the snow, SCHOOL was canceled. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject Feedback: Subject is correct. Something was canceled. School. E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: What was canceled? School. School is the subject of the verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 17. According to the Associated Press, Louisiana police allegedly stopped a 10-year-old boy WHO AUTHORITIES SAY WAS DRIVING RECKLESSLY. A) Clause Feedback: Clause is correct because "who authorities say was driving recklessly" contains subjects and verbs. B) Phrase Feedback: Who authorities say was driving recklessly is a clause because it contains a subject and a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 18. One of the three BROTHERS will go to the store. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: Of is a preposition, and brother completes the prepositional phrase. Feedback: Of is a preposition. Of whom? The brothers. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): F 19. Frankie, HIS BROTHER, made his family chairs in the garage. A) Appositive Feedback: Appositive is correct because his brother further describes Frankie. The comma also indicates that his brother is an appositive. B) Direct object C) Indirect object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: His brother is an appositive because it further describes Frankie. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 20. The bus THE CITY OWNS needs new tires. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: The city owns is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 21. Bobby was preparing dinner WHILE THE BABY WAS SLEEPING. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: While the baby was sleeping cannot stand by itself. "While the baby was sleeping" ... well what happened? We are expecting something else to explain the situation. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 22. Joey and Frankie, WHO ARE BROTHERS, bought the business. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: The correct answer is nonrestrictive because the clause is not essential to the sentence, and it is set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 23. The coach threw the flag, and THE REFEREES RE-EVALUATED THEIR DECISION. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: The referees re-evaluated their decision is an independent clause because it can stand by itself. It is a complete thought. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 24. The car STEVE BOUGHT has 100,000 miles on it. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: This is a restrictive clause because it is vital to the sentence's content, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 25. The gift, WHICH WAS QUITE EXPENSIVE, was happily received. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: Which was quite expensive is a nonrestrictive clause because it is set off by commas. Which is a clue, too. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 26. The instructor told _____________ to study more. A) I B) me Feedback: We need me because we are seeking the direct object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 27. Ricky and _________ formed a great team. A) He B) Him Feedback: We are seeking a compound subject. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun. He is correct. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 28. Inside David and _________, there exists great intelligence with the capacity to improve businesses. A) He B) Him Feedback: The correct answer is him because it is the object of the preposition. We need an objective case pronoun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 29. Across from Francine and ______________, the dog was taking a nap. A) I B) me Feedback: Across is a preposition, and so we need "me" because we are seeking the object of the preposition (an objective case pronoun). Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 30. The items were taken by the duo, Bonnie and ____________. A) he B) him Feedback: Him is the correct answer because we are seeking the object of the preposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 31. Billy's mother took ______________ and Mark to the baseball game. A) He B) Him Feedback: Took whom? We are seeking the direct object here. Therefore, we need an objective case pronoun, him. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 32. Of Terry and __________, Terry is most likely to go skydiving. A) I B) Me Feedback: Of is a preposition, and so we are looking for the object of the proposition. That will be an objective case pronoun. Therefore, we need me. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 33. The athletes, Kathy and ___________, set records in the competition. A) She B) Her Feedback: She is the correct answer because we are seeking the appositive of the subject. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 34. The doctors are ______________. A) they B) them Feedback: We need they because we are seeking the subject complement. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 35. _________, an instructor, enjoy teaching. A) I B) Me Feedback: We are seeking the subject, a nominative case pronoun. Therefore, I is the correct answer. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 36. The duo, Shaq and Kobe, won half as many champions as the Bulls' legendary paring, Scottie and _________. A) He B) Him Feedback: The correct answer is he. This is a little trickier than the others. First, legendary pairing is in the nominative case because the sentence can be read: The duo, Shaq and Kobe, won half as many champions as the Bulls' legendary paring did. Legendary pairing is the subject; therefore, any appositive of that has to be in the nominative case. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 37. Sheryl, ____________, made $500,000 last season. A) Her B) She C) Herself Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 38. The parents sought to teach their children skills necessary to make __________________ successful when they become adults. A) Them B) Themselves Feedback: We are referring back to the children; so we need to use themselves. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. C) They Feedback: We are referring back to the children; so we need to use themselves. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 39. Marcie wrote a paper that earned the highest grade. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: This sentence is correct because the clause is restrictive because there are no commas, and that is used. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 40. Freddie's dinner, that was made by Keith, is in the refrigerator. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is incorrect because we need to use which to make the clause nonrestrictive. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 41. Mary rode her motorcycle while wearing a helmet, which is a safe way to ride a motorcycle. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is correct because the combination of the comma and which indicates that the clause is nonrestrictive. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 42. ______________ running a marathon next week? A) Who's B) Whose Feedback: The correct answer is who's because we are asking who is running. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 43. The dog, _____________ owner is missing, is very friendly. A) who's B) whose Feedback: We need whose because we are discussing possession. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 44. Jennifer is a person ____________ a basketball player. A) who's B) whose Feedback: Jennifer is a person who is a basketball player. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 45. Becky bought the watch for Rick, ________________ is a big Rolex fan. A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is who because it is the subject of the apposition. "He is a big Rolex fan," not "Him is a big Rolex fan." See Page 53 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 46. The band ___________ plays together stays together. A) who B) whom C) that Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and are referring to a collective noun. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. D) which Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and are referring to a collective noun. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 47. The dog, ___________ is mine, performs many tricks. A) who B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need which because we are talking about an unnamed animal, and we are using a nonrestrictive clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need which because we are talking about an unnamed animal, and we are using a nonrestrictive clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 48. The object belongs to my aunt, ______________ is 87 years old. A) who Feedback: We need who because we are describing a person and the subject of a clause. B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need who because we are describing a person and the subject of a clause. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 49. The company ______________ makes the most money wins. A) who B) whom C) that Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and businesses take that or which as pronouns. See Page 51 in Working with Words. D) which Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and businesses take that or which as pronouns. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 50. Tell me ________________ you saw in the library. A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is whom as it is essentially the direct object. We would say, "You saw me in the library," not "You saw I in the library." See Pages 53-54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 51. The question was in reference to ______________? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need whom here because we are seeking the indirect object. See Pages 53-54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 52. My parents, ________ are racecar drivers, receive many speeding tickets. A) who Feedback: We need who because we are not using a collective noun in our reference to people, and we need the subject of the clause. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need who because we are not using a collective noun in our reference to people, and we need the subject of the clause. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 53. Singular: Fox; Plural: __ __ Feedback: The correct answer is foxes. Nouns that end in x generally take "es" to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): foxes 54. Singular: C; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: The correct answer is C's because we pluralize singular letters with an 's. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C's 55. Singular: Wolf; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: Generally, nouns ending in "lf" take a "ves" ending to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Wolves 56. Singular: Hero; Plural: _ _ Feedback: Hero is one of those words that you must remember takes an "es" to become plural. Words ending in "o" are tricky. See Pages 44 and 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Heroes 57. Singular: Way; Plural: _ _ Feedback: The correct answer is ways. Generally, if a vowel precedes the y, then just add s. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Ways 58. Kelly attended a TEACHERS' college to learn how to become an educator. Feedback: Teachers college is correct because we are saying it is a college for teachers, not a college owned by teachers. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): teacher s 59. MARCUS'S car was towed yesterday. Feedback: The correct answer is Marcus' because it is a proper noun that ends in s. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Marcus' 60. This book was written in the 1990S. Feedback: Numbers do not need an apostrophe to become plural. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Correct 61. For GOODNESS'S sake, please close the door. Feedback: Because the word following goodness (a singular common noun) begins with s, then we need to use goodness'. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): goodnes s' 62. STEVE AND MARY'S cars crashed into each other; the two individuals traded insurance information after the accident. Feedback: We need Steve's and Mary's because they own cars separately, not jointly. See Page 47 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Steve's and Mary's 63. The officer confiscated three __________________ belonging to three drivers. A) BlackBerry B) BlackBerries C) BlackBerrys Feedback: BlackBerrys is correct. From Page 45 of Working with Words: "The plural of most other proper nouns is formed by adding s." Feedback: From Page 45 of Working with Words: "The plural of most other proper nouns is formed by adding s." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 64. The ____________ were extremely difficult. A) quizs B) quizzs C) quizzes Feedback: Quizzes is correct. From Page 44 in Working with Words: "... some nouns ending in z double the z before adding es to make the plural: quizzes." D) quizes Feedback: From Page 44 in Working with Words: "... some nouns ending in z double the z before adding es to make the plural: quizzes." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 65. Three ____________________ met to discuss security issues. A) secretaries of defense B) secretary of defenses C) secretary of defense D) secretaries of defenses Feedback: Secretaries of defenses is incorrect. From Page 45 in Working with Words: "The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the first word." Defenses should not be pluralized. Feedback: From Page 45 in Working with Words: "The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the first word." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 66. The two ____________________ plan was well received. A) attorney general's B) attorneys general's Feedback: The attorneys general's plan is correct. From Page 46 in Working with Words: "Compound words add the apostrophe or 's to the word nearest the object possessed." From Page 45 in Working with Words. The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the word: attorneys general." C) attorney's general's D) attorneys' general E) attorney generals' Feedback: The attorneys general's plan is correct. From Page 46 in Working with Words: "Compound words add the apostrophe or 's to the word nearest the object possessed." From Page 45 in Working with Words. The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the word: attorneys general." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 67. _______________ cars are in the repair shop. The vehicles are jointly owned. A) Rose and Sophia's B) Rose's and Sophia's Feedback: The correct answer is Rose and Sophia's because the cars are jointly owned. You just put the 's after the final owner. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 68. Jonathan Frakes of "Star Trek" fame is an _____________ of Penn State. A) Alumnus Feedback: Alumnus is the correct answer because we are referring to one male graduate of Penn State. See Page 45 in Working with Words. B) Alumna C) Alumni Feedback: Alumnus is the correct answer because we are referring to one male graduate of Penn State. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 69. Students ___________________ many questions by the time their shifts are over. A) had answered Feedback: Had answered is incorrect because we are talking about the future perfect. The action will be completed when the shifts are done, which is some time in the future. See Page 62 in Working with Words. B) will have answered C) answered D) have answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are talking about the future perfect. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 70. Billy ___________________ at the store yesterday. A) Shopping B) Shops C) Shopped Feedback: We need shopped here because we are describing a completed action in the past. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need shopped here because we are describing a completed action in the past. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 71. Your boss in this company ___________ for this company for 20 years already. A) Worked B) Had worked C) Has worked Feedback: Has worked is correct because the boss is continuing to work in the company. See Page 62 in Working with Words. D) Will have worked Feedback: Has worked is correct because the boss is continuing to work in the company. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 72. Henrietta ____________________ a marathon right now. A) is running Feedback: Is running is correct because we are talking about an ongoing action. See Page 63 in Working with Words. B) was running C) runs D) will be running Feedback: Is running is correct because we are talking about an ongoing action. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 73. Marcy __________________ in six marathons before she sprained her ankle. A) Participated B) Will have participated C) Had participated Feedback: Had participated is correct. Marcy performed one action before completing another. See Page 62 in Working with Words. D) Has participated Feedback: Had participated is correct because we need the past perfect tense. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 74. For the previous three hours, Ricky _____________________ at the concert. A) will be singing B) is singing C) was singing Feedback: Was singing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. D) sings Feedback: Was singing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 75. When you have finished your exam, you _______________________ answered 100 questions. A) answered B) will have answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are saying, "Something will have happened when another event in the future takes place." See Page 62 in Working with Words. C) will answer D) have answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are saying, "Something will have happened when another event in the future takes place." See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 76. Hank ___________________ the gift last month. A) receives B) received Feedback: Received is correct because we are talking about a completed action in the past. C) will receive Feedback: Received is correct because we are talking about a completed action in the past. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 77. The time _______________ for the exam was sufficient. A) The time alloted for the exam was sufficient. B) The time allotted for the exam was sufficient. Feedback: Allotted takes two "t's." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 78. The levy ________________. A) Had burst Feedback: Had burst is correct. Burst is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. B) Had bursted C) Had bursten Feedback: The past particle is burst. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 79. The child __________________ the list to Santa Claus. A) bringed B) bring C) brought Feedback: The correct answer is brought because it is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: The correct answer is brought because it is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 80. Yesterday, she ___________ him to go to the store. A) Bid B) Bade Feedback: Bade is correct because we are using the past tense of bid (as in command). See Page 65 in Working with Words. C) Bids D) Bidden Feedback: Bade is correct because we are using the past tense of bid (as in command). See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 81. Pete _____________ to Thanksgiving dinner. A) had came B) had coming C) had come Feedback: Had come is correct because we are talking about an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: Had come is correct because we are talking about an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 82. They _____________ the picture on the wall. A) hung B) hanged Feedback: When we're talking about suspending an object, we need to use hung. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 83. Sally ______________ a book to the dog. A) readed B) red C) read Feedback: Read is correct because read can be the present and past tense of the verb. Feedback: Read is correct because read can be the present and past tense of the verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 84. Suzie _____________ from great guard play. A) benefited B) benefitted Feedback: Benefited is a tricky verb. You do not double up the "t" here. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 85. Billy has been questioned about the situation. A) active B) passive Feedback: Who is doing the questioning? It's not Billy who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 86. Richard had written down a few things. A) active B) passive Feedback: Richard did the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 87. The idea for the tax hike was proposed several months ago by Mayor John Smith. A) passive B) active Feedback: "Was" is a helping verb which makes the sentence passive. The mayor proposed the idea; however, the mayor is not the subject. See Page 71-76 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 88. The child received a choice from a parent. A) active B) passive Feedback: The child is doing the receiving. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 89. The contest winner was given the $10,000 prize. A) active B) passive Feedback: Who gave the $10,000 prize? Not the contest winner who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 90. Heather has been serving as the project manager. A) active B) passive Feedback: Heather is doing the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 91. If the fertilizer works, my vegetable plants _____________ grow. A) Would B) Will Feedback: We need will. We are talking about a true statement of fact. Fertilizer makes plants grow. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 92. Keith will go to the restaurant if his car _______________ run. A) will B) would Feedback: Will is correct. Generally if the independent clause is in the indicative mood, then the dependent clause is in the indicative mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 93. I pray that the chief ________________ well after surgery. A) Is B) Be Feedback: Be is correct. Prayers are in the subjunctive mood. See Page 78 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 94. I think that this ____________ true. A) is B) be Feedback: Is is correct because the indicative normally follows "think that." See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 95. Marsha leaped as if she _______________ an Olympian. A) were B) was Feedback: Were is correct. As if takes the subjunctive mood. See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 96. The speaker ___________________ be correct depending on whether certain conditions are met. A) could B) can Feedback: Since the situation is conditional, the correct answer is could. The correctness of the speaker depends on certain conditions. See Page 77 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 97. Kendra will be a superstar if she _____________ the proper coaching. A) were having B) has C) have Feedback: The correct answer is has. From Page 80 in Working with Words: "If the verb in the independent clause is in the indicative mood, the verb in the dependent clause is also usually in the indicative." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 98. Running is a healthy activity. In the previous sentence, running is a _______________ A) Regular verb B) Gerund Feedback: Running is a gerund because it serves as the subject of the sentence. See Page 82 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 99. The benefactor was believed to be __________. A) her B) she Feedback: The correct answer is she. From Page 83 in Working with Words: "When the infinitive to be is part of a linking verb, as in believed to be or thought to be, a pronoun following it should be in the nominative case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 100. The issue to be discussed is complicated. In the previous sentence, to be discussed is ______________________. A) An infinitive B) A prepositional phrase Feedback: To be discussed serves as an adverb here. See Page 83 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 1. An "XF" grade is equivalent to an academic "F." A) True B) False Feedback: From Section D of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Policy: "(2) An “XF” grade is a formal University disciplinary sanction." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): False 2. You and a friend decide to work together on a lab assignment. Because you are in two different sections of the same course, you print out two copies of the completed report, and each submit it as your own individual work. Is this plagiarism? A) Yes B) No Feedback: This is plagiarism: You are each expected to submit a report which you wrote on your own unless explicitly given permission to do otherwise by your instructor. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 전 전 Correct Answer(s): A 3. Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case. A) True B) False Feedback: From Section C of the of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Procedures: "(2) Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): True 4. The problem weighed HEAVILY on his mind. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb Feedback: Adverb is correct. Heavily describes how the problem weighed. Therefore, heavily modifies a verb. D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Heavily describes how the problem weighed. Therefore, since heavily modifies a verb, heavily is an adverb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 5. Good gracious, what HAPPENED here? A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: Verb is correct because happened is the action of the sentence. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Happened is a verb because it is the action in this sentence. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 6. The GRANDFATHER clock was quite heavy. A) Noun Feedback: Noun is incorrect. Grandfather is not a person, place or thing. Grandfather describes clock, a noun. B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Grandfather modifies clock, and so grandfather is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 7. The group smartly includes students, faculty and elite staff FROM 20 states. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition Feedback: Preposition is correct. From shows the relationship between 20 states and group, which makes from a proposition. E) Verb F) Interjection Feedback: From connects 20 states with the group, making from a proposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 8. The snake bit Joey in the RIGHT leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Right describes leg. Right, therefore, is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Right describes leg. Right, therefore, is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 9. The snake BIT Joey in the right leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: The snake did what? It bit Joey. Bit is a verb. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: The snake did what? It bit Joey. Bit is a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 10. Gladly, Sharon placed the golden trophy ABOVE the fireplace but not in the center. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition Feedback: Preposition is correct because above shows the relationship between trophy and fireplace. The trophy is above the fireplace. E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Above demonstrates the relationship between trophy and fireplaces, two nouns. Therefore, above is a preposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 11. The OBVIOUS answer is to do your homework. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Obvious describes answer. Therefore, obvious is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Obvious describes answer. Therefore, obvious is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 12. Frankie, HIS BROTHER, made his family chairs in the garage. A) Appositive Feedback: Appositive is correct because his brother further describes Frankie. The comma also indicates that his brother is an appositive. B) Direct object C) Indirect object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: His brother is an appositive because it further describes Frankie. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 13. The individual the police arrested was the suspect in another major crime, ACCORDING TO MEDIA REPORTS. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: According to media reports lacks a subject, and so it is a phrase. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 14. The door, which is red, belongs to Matthew, MY OLDEST FRIEND. A) Appositive Feedback: My oldest friend is an appositive because it further describes Matthew. B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: My oldest friend is an appositive because it further describes Matthew. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 15. Scoring points is the advice THE COACH GAVE THE PLAYERS. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: The coach gave the players is a phrase because it contains a subject (coach) and a verb (gave). Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 16. One of the three BROTHERS will go to the store. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: Of is a preposition, and brother completes the prepositional phrase. Feedback: Of is a preposition. Of whom? The brothers. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): F 17. According to the Associated Press, Louisiana police allegedly stopped a 10-year-old boy WHO AUTHORITIES SAY WAS DRIVING RECKLESSLY. A) Clause Feedback: Clause is correct because "who authorities say was driving recklessly" contains subjects and verbs. B) Phrase Feedback: Who authorities say was driving recklessly is a clause because it contains a subject and a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 18. BECAUSE OF THE SNOW, school was canceled. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: Because of the snow is a phrase because it lacks a subject and a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 19. Sherry is the person who provides answers to THE CROWD. A) Appositive B) Indirect object Feedback: The answers are provided to whom? The crowd. The crowd is the indirect object. C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The answers are provided to whom? The crowd. The crowd is the indirect object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 20. The bus THE CITY OWNS needs new tires. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: The city owns is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 21. The book KERRI PURCHASED is a classic. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: Kerri purchased is a dependent clause because it cannot stand by itself. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 22. THE COACH THREW THE FLAG, and the referees re-evaluated their decision. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: The coach threw the flag is an independent clause because it can stand by itself. It is a complete thought. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 23. The family borrowed the chair THAT I BUILT. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: That I built is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. The use of "that" is clue, as well. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 24. The coach threw the flag, and THE REFEREES RE-EVALUATED THEIR DECISION. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: The referees re-evaluated their decision is an independent clause because it can stand by itself. It is a complete thought. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 25. Joey and Frankie, WHO ARE BROTHERS, bought the business. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: The correct answer is nonrestrictive because the clause is not essential to the sentence, and it is set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 26. Julie and Karen collaborated to give _________ multiple cars. A) She B) Her Feedback: Her is the correct answer because it is the indirect object. Give multiple cars to whom? Her. We need an objective case pronoun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 27. The athletes, Kathy and ___________, set records in the competition. A) She B) Her Feedback: She is the correct answer because we are seeking the appositive of the subject. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 28. Between Stevie and ___________, there sits the middle ground. A) She B) Her Feedback: We need her here because of is a preposition. Therefore, we are seeking the object of the preposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 29. Billy's mother took ______________ and Mark to the baseball game. A) He B) Him Feedback: Took whom? We are seeking the direct object here. Therefore, we need an objective case pronoun, him. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 30. Eric gave __________________, his children, new toys. A) They B) Them Feedback: Gave to whom? We are seeking an indirect object. Therefore, we need them. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 31. The duo, Shaq and Kobe, won half as many champions as the Bulls' legendary paring, Scottie and _________. A) He B) Him Feedback: The correct answer is he. This is a little trickier than the others. First, legendary pairing is in the nominative case because the sentence can be read: The duo, Shaq and Kobe, won half as many champions as the Bulls' legendary paring did. Legendary pairing is the subject; therefore, any appositive of that has to be in the nominative case. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 32. Ricky and _________ formed a great team. A) He B) Him Feedback: We are seeking a compound subject. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun. He is correct. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 33. If ___________ works hard, Terry will be successful. A) he B) him Feedback: He is the subject of the introductory clause. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 34. Of Terry and __________, Terry is most likely to go skydiving. A) I B) Me Feedback: Of is a preposition, and so we are looking for the object of the proposition. That will be an objective case pronoun. Therefore, we need me. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 35. The guard was watching Phil and ___________. A) He B) Him Feedback: The guard was watching whom? We need the direct object then. Him is necessary. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 36. The instructor told _____________ to study more. A) I B) me Feedback: We need me because we are seeking the direct object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 37. Sheryl, ____________, made $500,000 last season. A) Her B) She C) Herself Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 38. The parents sought to teach their children skills necessary to make __________________ successful when they become adults. A) Them B) Themselves Feedback: We are referring back to the children; so we need to use themselves. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. C) They Feedback: We are referring back to the children; so we need to use themselves. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 39. Mary rode her motorcycle while wearing a helmet, which is a safe way to ride a motorcycle. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is correct because the combination of the comma and which indicates that the clause is nonrestrictive. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 40. The pilot inspected the plane, which has been in use 10 years for damage. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is incorrect because there is no comma to close the nonrestrictive phrase. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 41. Marcie wrote a paper that earned the highest grade. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: This sentence is correct because the clause is restrictive because there are no commas, and that is used. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 42. The dog, _____________ owner is missing, is very friendly. A) who's B) whose Feedback: We need whose because we are discussing possession. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 43. Jennifer is a person ____________ a basketball player. A) who's B) whose Feedback: Jennifer is a person who is a basketball player. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 44. The record is ________________? A) who's B) whose Feedback: The correct answer is whose because we are asking about the ownership of the record. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 45. The dog, ___________ is mine, performs many tricks. A) who B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need which because we are talking about an unnamed animal, and we are using a nonrestrictive clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need which because we are talking about an unnamed animal, and we are using a nonrestrictive clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 46. ____________ belongs to the organization? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need who because we are seeking the subject of the sentence. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 47. ______________ wants to go can go. A) Whoever B) Whomever Feedback: The correct answer is whoever as it is the subject. We would say, "I want to go," not "Me want to go." See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 48. The question was in reference to ______________? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need whom here because we are seeking the indirect object. See Pages 53-54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 49. Becky bought the watch for Rick, ________________ is a big Rolex fan. A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is who because it is the subject of the apposition. "He is a big Rolex fan," not "Him is a big Rolex fan." See Page 53 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 50. The object belongs to my aunt, ______________ is 87 years old. A) who Feedback: We need who because we are describing a person and the subject of a clause. B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need who because we are describing a person and the subject of a clause. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 51. I don't care _____________ gets the prize A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is who because we need a subject to the secondary clause. We need a nominative case pronoun because somebody is getting the prize. See Page 53 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 52. The company ______________ makes the most money wins. A) who B) whom C) that Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and businesses take that or which as pronouns. See Page 51 in Working with Words. D) which Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and businesses take that or which as pronouns. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 53. Singular: C; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: The correct answer is C's because we pluralize singular letters with an 's. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C's 54. Singular: Way; Plural: _ _ Feedback: The correct answer is ways. Generally, if a vowel precedes the y, then just add s. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Ways 55. Singular: Hero; Plural: _ _ Feedback: Hero is one of those words that you must remember takes an "es" to become plural. Words ending in "o" are tricky. See Pages 44 and 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Heroes 56. Singular: Wolf; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: Generally, nouns ending in "lf" take a "ves" ending to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Wolves 57. Singular: Fox; Plural: __ __ Feedback: The correct answer is foxes. Nouns that end in x generally take "es" to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): foxes 58. Marcie graduated from a WOMENS college. Feedback: The correct answer is women's college because the plural form of woman does not end in s. This is a rule unique to some descriptive phrases. See Page 47 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): women' s 59. STEVE AND MARY'S cars reside in the couple's garage. Feedback: This construction is correct because Steve and Mary jointly own the cars. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Correct 60. The BEES' honey is tasty thanks to all the work the drones do. Feedback: This construction is correct because we are talking about multiple bees. We need to pluralize bee to bees. Then we add an apostrophe to form the plural possessive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Correct 61. WHOSE at the door? Feedback: The sentence needs who's or who is because we are not trying to show possession here. See Page 48 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Who's, who is 62. For GOODNESS'S sake, please close the door. Feedback: Because the word following goodness (a singular common noun) begins with s, then we need to use goodness'. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): goodnes s' 63. Three ____________________ met to discuss security issues. A) secretaries of defense B) secretary of defenses C) secretary of defense D) secretaries of defenses Feedback: Secretaries of defenses is incorrect. From Page 45 in Working with Words: "The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the first word." Defenses should not be pluralized. Feedback: From Page 45 in Working with Words: "The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the first word." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 64. Students work hard, but __________ still need encouragement. A) He B) It C) They Feedback: They is correct because we need to use a plural pronoun to mirror the plural noun of student. Feedback: They is correct because we need to use a plural pronoun to mirror the plural noun of student. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 65. The _________ were tough to carry A) Boxes Feedback: Boxes is correct. We normally pluralize words ending in x by adding es. See Page 44 in Working with Words. B) Boxs C) Boxen Feedback: Boxes is correct. We normally pluralize words ending in x by adding es. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 66. _______________ cars are in the repair shop. The vehicles are jointly owned. A) Rose and Sophia's B) Rose's and Sophia's Feedback: The correct answer is Rose and Sophia's because the cars are jointly owned. You just put the 's after the final owner. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 67. My __________________________ book, his debut novel, is rated No. 1 on the best-seller list. A) Brother's-in-law B) Brother-in-law's Feedback: The correct answer is brother-in-law's. We are describing one individual, and in compound nouns we use the apostrophe closest to what is being owned. See Page 46 in Working with Words. C) Brothers'-in-law D) Brother-in-laws' Feedback: The correct answer is brother-in-law's. We are describing one individual, and in compound nouns we use the apostrophe closest to what is being owned. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 68. There are five ____________________ in the band: Ricky, Bobby, Mikey, Tommy and Keith Schwartz. A) Schwartz B) Schwartzs C) Schwartzzes D) Schwartzes Feedback: We need Schwartzes. See Page 45 in Working with Words: "The plural of most proper nouns ending in es, s or z is formed by adding es." Feedback: We need Schwartzes. See Page 45 in Working with Words: "The plural of most proper nouns ending in es, s or z is formed by adding es." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 69. Hank ___________________ the gift last month. A) receives B) received Feedback: Received is correct because we are talking about a completed action in the past. C) will receive Feedback: Received is correct because we are talking about a completed action in the past. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 70. When you have finished your exam, you _______________________ answered 100 questions. A) answered B) will answer C) will have answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are saying, "Something will have happened when another event in the future takes place." See Page 62 in Working with Words. D) have answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are saying, "Something will have happened when another event in the future takes place." See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 71. Faith _____________________ to Atlanta before she flew to London. A) traveled B) travels C) had traveled Feedback: Had traveled is correct because we need the past perfect tense. One event happened before another event. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Feedback: Had traveled is correct because we need the past perfect tense. One event happened before another event. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 72. Shari ___________________ her novel right now. A) writes B) is writing Feedback: Is writing is correct because Shari is in the middle of actually writing at the moment. See Pages 63 and 64 in Working with Words. C) will be writing D) was writing Feedback: Is writing is correct because Shari is in the middle of actually writing at the moment. See Pages 63 and 64 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 73. Henry __________ a kite tomorrow night. A) Flew B) Fly C) Flying D) Will fly Feedback: Will fly is correct because we are talking about an event that will happen in the future. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Feedback: Will fly is correct because we are talking about an event that will happen in the future. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 74. Fran ___________________ in town for a while. She is the town's oldest resident. A) had lived B) lived C) will have lived D) has lived Feedback: Has lived is correct because Fran continues to live in the town. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Feedback: Has lived is correct because Fran continues to live in the town. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 75. Phil __________________ for the previous three hours. A) will be editing B) was editing Feedback: Was editing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. C) is editing Feedback: Was editing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 76. Debbie _______________ a bicycle as part of her current act. A) will ride B) rode C) rides Feedback: We need ride because we are talking about the present. The key word in the sentence is current, meaning in the present. Feedback: We need ride because we are talking about the present. The key word in the sentence is current, meaning in the present. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 77. Law enforcement officials ________________ the criminal to execute the person. A) hanged B) hung Feedback: When we're talking about executing a person, we need to use hanged. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 78. Yesterday, she ___________ him to go to the store. A) Bids B) Bidden C) Bid D) Bade Feedback: Bade is correct because we are using the past tense of bid (as in command). See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: Bade is correct because we are using the past tense of bid (as in command). See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 79. They _____________ the picture on the wall. A) hung B) hanged Feedback: When we're talking about suspending an object, we need to use hung. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 80. Suzie _____________ from great guard play. A) benefitted B) benefited Feedback: Benefited is a tricky verb. You do not double up the "t" here. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 81. T.J. ______________ the answer on the screen. A) had typen B) had typed Feedback: The correct answer is had typed because we are talking about a regular verb. C) had type Feedback: The correct answer is had typed because we are talking about a regular verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 82. The hunter ____________ a trap on the rabbit. A) Sprung B) Spring C) Sprang Feedback: Sprang is correct as sprang is the past tense of spring. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Feedback: Sprang is the correct verb number, and it is the past tense form. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 83. The child ______________ on the wet floor A) Slipped Feedback: Slipped is correct. Slip takes an extra "p" in the past sense. B) Sliped C) Slipt Feedback: Slip takes an extra "p" in the past sense. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 84. The painter __________________ a fresco. A) Had drawn Feedback: Had drawn is correct. Drawn is the participle form of draw. B) Had drew C) Had drawed Feedback: Had drawn is an irregular verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 85. Billy has been questioned about the situation. A) active B) passive Feedback: Who is doing the questioning? It's not Billy who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 86. The disc was broken by the child. A) active B) passive Feedback: The child (who is not the subject) broke the disc. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 87. Richard had written down a few things. A) passive B) active Feedback: Richard did the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 88. The suspect has been seen entering the store. A) active B) passive Feedback: The subject is not doing the seeing. The suspect was seen by somebody who is not the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 89. Heather has been serving as the project manager. A) passive B) active Feedback: Heather is doing the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 90. The idea for the tax hike was proposed several months ago by Mayor John Smith. A) active B) passive Feedback: "Was" is a helping verb which makes the sentence passive. The mayor proposed the idea; however, the mayor is not the subject. See Page 71-76 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 91. Keith will go to the restaurant if his car _______________ run. A) will B) would Feedback: Will is correct. Generally if the independent clause is in the indicative mood, then the dependent clause is in the indicative mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 92. I think that this ____________ true. A) is B) be Feedback: Is is correct because the indicative normally follows "think that." See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 93. If that __________ the case, the team would be awesome. A) is B) be Feedback: The correct answer is be because we need the subjunctive mood. We are describing a hypothetical situation. The key phrase is "would be awesome" as it indicates a conditional state. See Pages 79-80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 94. Marsha leaped as if she _______________ an Olympian. A) were B) was Feedback: Were is correct. As if takes the subjunctive mood. See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 95. The game's new rule ____________ give players more money because the rule calls for wage increases for all players. A) will B) would Feedback: The correct answer is will because we are addressing certainty. The players will definitely get more money because the rule calls for it. See Page 77 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 96. If compassion _________ a crime, then judge me guilty. A) is B) be Feedback: Be is correct. This is subjunctive because the speaker does not believe compassion should be considered a crime. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 97. Harry could go to the store if he ___________________ given permission. A) Were B) Was Feedback: Were is correct. The independent clause is in the conditional mood; generally then the dependent clause is in the subjunctive mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 98. The benefactor was believed to be __________. A) she B) her Feedback: The correct answer is she. From Page 83 in Working with Words: "When the infinitive to be is part of a linking verb, as in believed to be or thought to be, a pronoun following it should be in the nominative case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 99. Mary was going to the store. In the previous sentence, to the store is ________________. A) An infinitive B) A prepositional phrase Feedback: To the store is a prepositional phrase because is does not contain a verb form. See Pages 82- 83 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 100. Darlene sought to defeat ________________. A) She B) Her Feedback: Her is essentially the direct object. Defeat whom? Defeat her. We need an objective case pronoun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 1. An "XF" grade is equivalent to an academic "F." A) True B) False Feedback: From Section D of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Policy: "(2) An “XF” grade is a formal University disciplinary sanction." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): False 2. Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case. A) True B) False Feedback: From Section C of the of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Procedures: "(2) Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): True 3. You have been asked to write a paper on Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. You copy several sentences from a variety of textbooks and reorder them into a new paragraph. You put the copied text in quotes and create a footnote or citation for each sentence. Is this plagiarism? A) Yes B) No Feedback: Because you have placed quotes around the copied text and cited each sentence, you are not plagiarizing the work, however, this is still not a good method to use when writing a paper. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 4. Good gracious, what HAPPENED here? A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: Verb is correct because happened is the action of the sentence. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Happened is a verb because it is the action in this sentence. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 5. Richard takes hot coffee to his FRIENDS but not to his enemies. A) Noun Feedback: Noun is correct because friends are people. B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Friends is a noun because they are people. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 6. MY GOODNESS! A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection Feedback: Interjection is correct. My goodness is a sudden expression of emotion. G) Conjunction Feedback: "My goodness!" is an interjection because it a complete thought that shows emotion. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): F 7. Apples taste great, BUT pears taste better. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: But connects two clauses; therefore, it is a conjunction. Feedback: But connects two clauses; therefore, it is a conjunction. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): G 8. The child loudly wailed after the toy WAS TAKEN away. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: What happened to the toy? It was taken. Was taken is a verb. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: What happened to the toy? It was taken. Was taken is a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 9. The snake bit Joey IN the right leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition Feedback: In demonstrates the relationship between two nouns, Joey and leg. Therefore, in is a preposition. E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: In connects Joey and leg to demonstrate the relationship between the two nouns. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 10. The snake BIT Joey in the right leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: The snake did what? It bit Joey. Bit is a verb. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: The snake did what? It bit Joey. Bit is a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 11. The GRANDFATHER clock was quite heavy. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Grandfather modifies clock, and so grandfather is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Grandfather modifies clock, and so grandfather is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 12. One of the three brothers will go to the STORE. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object Feedback: Direct object is incorrect. Store does not answer "whom" or "what" after the verb. To is a preposition in this construction. To what? The store. D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: To is a preposition in this construction. To what? The store. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): F 13. Sherry is the person who provides answers to THE CROWD. A) Appositive B) Indirect object Feedback: The answers are provided to whom? The crowd. The crowd is the indirect object. C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The answers are provided to whom? The crowd. The crowd is the indirect object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 14. Scoring points is the advice THE COACH GAVE THE PLAYERS. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: The coach gave the players is a phrase because it contains a subject (coach) and a verb (gave). Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 15. Because of the snow, SCHOOL was canceled. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject Feedback: Subject is correct. Something was canceled. School. E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: What was canceled? School. School is the subject of the verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 16. The individual the police arrested was THE SUSPECT in another major crime, according to media reports. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement Feedback: Subject complement is correct. The first thing we have to do is break the sentence into separate clauses. 1.) The police arrested 2.) The individual was the suspect in another major crime. The suspect is the noun after a linking/helping verb that refers back to the subject. That clause can be reversed: The suspect in another major crime was the individual. F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The first thing we have to do is break the sentence into separate clauses. 1.) The police arrested 2.) The individual was the suspect in another major crime. The suspect is the noun after a linking/helping verb that refers back to the subject. That clause can be reversed: The suspect in another major crime was the individual. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 17. BECAUSE OF THE SNOW, school was canceled. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: Because of the snow is a phrase because it lacks a subject and a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 18. The individual the police arrested was the suspect in another major crime, ACCORDING TO MEDIA REPORTS. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: According to media reports lacks a subject, and so it is a phrase. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 19. Jeffrey gave the book to MELANIE. A) Appositive B) Indirect object Feedback: The book was given to whom? Melanie. Melanie, therefore, is the indirect object. C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The book was given to whom? Melanie. Melanie, therefore, is the indirect object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 20. THE COACH THREW THE FLAG, and the referees re-evaluated their decision. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: The coach threw the flag is an independent clause because it can stand by itself. It is a complete thought. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 21. Just because he is tall, IT DOES NOT MEAN HE CAN DUNK. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: Independent clause is correct. It does not mean he can dunk can stand by itself. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 22. The family borrowed the chair THAT I BUILT. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: That I built is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. The use of "that" is clue, as well. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 23. The bus THE CITY OWNS needs new tires. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: The city owns is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 24. The car STEVE BOUGHT has 100,000 miles on it. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: This is a restrictive clause because it is vital to the sentence's content, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 25. The book KERRI PURCHASED is a classic. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: Kerri purchased is a dependent clause because it cannot stand by itself. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 26. Billy's mother took ______________ and Mark to the baseball game. A) He B) Him Feedback: Took whom? We are seeking the direct object here. Therefore, we need an objective case pronoun, him. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 27. Ricky and _________ formed a great team. A) He B) Him Feedback: We are seeking a compound subject. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun. He is correct. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 28. _________, an instructor, enjoy teaching. A) I B) Me Feedback: We are seeking the subject, a nominative case pronoun. Therefore, I is the correct answer. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 29. The duo of Shaq and Kobe, Lakers legends, won half as many championships as Michael and ________. A) He B) Him Feedback: The correct answer is he because the sentence can be read: The duo of Shaq and Kobe, Lakers legends, won half as many champions as Michael and _______ (did). Therefore we need a nominative case pronoun. See Page 49 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 30. Jerry and Terry listened to ___________ explain the concepts. A) He B) Him Feedback: The correct answer is him because we are looking for the indirect object. We need an objective case pronoun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 31. The team's best players are ______________. A) We B) Us Feedback: We is the correct answer. Are is a helping/linking verb, and the noun/pronoun that follows it is the subject complement/predicate nominative. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun, we. The sentence is essentially reversible: We are the team's best players. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 32. The book belongs to ______________, the members of the library. A) We B) Us Feedback: Belongs to whom? We are seeking an indirect object. Therefore, we need us. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 33. Of Terry and __________, Terry is most likely to go skydiving. A) I B) Me Feedback: Of is a preposition, and so we are looking for the object of the proposition. That will be an objective case pronoun. Therefore, we need me. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 34. If ___________ works hard, Terry will be successful. A) he B) him Feedback: He is the subject of the introductory clause. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 35. With _____________, who are siblings, it is important to listen intently. A) They B) Them Feedback: With is a preposition, and we need the object of the preposition. Therefore, we need an objective case pronoun. Them is correct. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 36. The athletes, Kathy and ___________, set records in the competition. A) She B) Her Feedback: She is the correct answer because we are seeking the appositive of the subject. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 37. The cook gave the dinner to Glenda and _________________. A) I B) me Feedback: The correct answer is me because we are seeking the indirect object. We cannot use myself because "I" has not been referenced earlier. C) myself Feedback: The correct answer is me because we are seeking the indirect object. We cannot use myself because "I" has not been referenced earlier. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 38. Sheryl, ____________, made $500,000 last season. A) Her B) She C) Herself Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 39. Mary rode her motorcycle while wearing a helmet, which is a safe way to ride a motorcycle. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is correct because the combination of the comma and which indicates that the clause is nonrestrictive. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 40. I was reading a book which was written by James Joyce. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is incorrect because we either need a comma to make the clause nonrestrictive or use that to make the sentence restrictive. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 41. Marcie wrote a paper that earned the highest grade. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: This sentence is correct because the clause is restrictive because there are no commas, and that is used. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 42. Fred is one __________ seeking stardom. A) Who's B) Whose Feedback: The correct answer is who's because we are seeking to determine "who is" seeking stardom, not assigning possession. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 43. Jennifer is a person ____________ a basketball player. A) who's B) whose Feedback: Jennifer is a person who is a basketball player. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 44. The record is ________________? A) who's B) whose Feedback: The correct answer is whose because we are asking about the ownership of the record. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 45. ____________ belongs to the organization? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need who because we are seeking the subject of the sentence. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 46. ______________ wants to go can go. A) Whoever B) Whomever Feedback: The correct answer is whoever as it is the subject. We would say, "I want to go," not "Me want to go." See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 47. The company ______________ makes the most money wins. A) who B) whom C) that Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and businesses take that or which as pronouns. See Page 51 in Working with Words. D) which Feedback: We need that because we are using a restrictive clause and businesses take that or which as pronouns. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 48. Muffy, ____________ is Billy's turtle, sits on the bed. A) who B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: Which is incorrect because we have the proper name of an animal, and we need the subject of a clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need who because it is the proper name of an animal, and we need the subject of a clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 49. The teacher called on ____________ to answer the question? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need whom here because we can either view it as the direct object (The teacher called whom? Called them.) or the object of the preposition on. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 50. This is ________ on the phone? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need who here because we are seeking the subject complement. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 51. I don't care _____________ gets the prize A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is who because we need a subject to the secondary clause. We need a nominative case pronoun because somebody is getting the prize. See Page 53 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 52. The object belongs to my aunt, ______________ is 87 years old. A) who Feedback: We need who because we are describing a person and the subject of a clause. B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need who because we are describing a person and the subject of a clause. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 53. Singular: Woman; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: This is an irregular noun. Woman becomes women. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): women 54. Singular: Secretary of state; Plural: _ _ Feedback: We have to pluralize the main word in a compound noun. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Generally if a noun ends in y and the y is preceded by a consonant, then we create the plural form with "ies." See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): secretaries of state 55. Singular: C; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: The correct answer is C's because we pluralize singular letters with an 's. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Women Secretaries of state C's Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C's 56. Singular: Wolf; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: Generally, nouns ending in "lf" take a "ves" ending to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Wolves 57. Singular: Roof; Plural: _ _ Feedback: Some nouns that end in "f" just need "s" to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Roofs 58. Kelly attended a TEACHERS' college to learn how to become an educator. Feedback: Teachers college is correct because we are saying it is a college for teachers, not a college owned by teachers. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): teachers 59. Marcie graduated from a WOMENS college. Feedback: The correct answer is women's college because the plural form of woman does not end in s. This is a rule unique to some descriptive phrases. See Page 47 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): women's Wolves Roofs teachers w omen's 60. WHOSE at the door? Feedback: The sentence needs who's or who is because we are not trying to show possession here. See Page 48 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Who's, who is 61. STEVE AND MARY'S cars reside in the couple's garage. Feedback: This construction is correct because Steve and Mary jointly own the cars. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Correct 62. STEVE AND MARY'S cars crashed into each other; the two individuals traded insurance information after the accident. Feedback: We need Steve's and Mary's because they own cars separately, not jointly. See Page 47 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Steve's and Mary's 63. _______________ cars are in the repair shop. The vehicles are jointly owned. A) Rose and Sophia's B) Rose's and Sophia's Feedback: The correct answer is Rose and Sophia's because the cars are jointly owned. You just put the 's after the final owner. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 64. The officer confiscated three __________________ belonging to three drivers. Who is Correct Steve's and A) BlackBerry B) BlackBerries C) BlackBerrys Feedback: BlackBerrys is correct. From Page 45 of Working with Words: "The plural of most other proper nouns is formed by adding s." Feedback: From Page 45 of Working with Words: "The plural of most other proper nouns is formed by adding s." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 65. The drivers were communicating via ________________ band radio. A) citizen's B) citizens' C) citizens Feedback: We need citizens (without the apostrophe) because the phrase is descriptive, not really possessive. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need citizens (without the apostrophe) because the phrase is descriptive, not really possessive. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 66. The _________ were tough to carry A) Boxes Feedback: Boxes is correct. We normally pluralize words ending in x by adding es. See Page 44 in Working with Words. B) Boxs C) Boxen Feedback: Boxes is correct. We normally pluralize words ending in x by adding es. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 67. The ______________________ testimony was thought to be truthful. A) witness' B) witness's Feedback: From Page 46 in Working with Words: "Singular common nouns ... that end in s or an s sound normally add 's." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 68. The ____________ were extremely difficult. A) quizs B) quizzs C) quizzes Feedback: Quizzes is correct. From Page 44 in Working with Words: "... some nouns ending in z double the z before adding es to make the plural: quizzes." D) quizes Feedback: From Page 44 in Working with Words: "... some nouns ending in z double the z before adding es to make the plural: quizzes." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 69. Your boss in this company ___________ for this company for 20 years already. A) Worked B) Will have worked C) Has worked Feedback: Has worked is correct because the boss is continuing to work in the company. See Page 62 in Working with Words. D) Had worked Feedback: Has worked is correct because the boss is continuing to work in the company. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 70. When you have finished your exam, you _______________________ answered 100 questions. A) have answered B) will have answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are saying, "Something will have happened when another event in the future takes place." See Page 62 in Working with Words. C) will answer D) answered Feedback: Will have answered is correct because we are saying, "Something will have happened when another event in the future takes place." See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 71. Fran ___________________ in town for a while. She is the town's oldest resident. A) had lived B) will have lived C) has lived Feedback: Has lived is correct because Fran continues to live in the town. See Page 62 in Working with Words. D) lived Feedback: Has lived is correct because Fran continues to live in the town. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 72. Phil __________________ for the previous three hours. A) was editing Feedback: Was editing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. B) is editing C) will be editing Feedback: Was editing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 73. Henrietta ____________________ a marathon right now. A) was running B) will be running C) runs D) is running Feedback: Is running is correct because we are talking about an ongoing action. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Feedback: Is running is correct because we are talking about an ongoing action. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 74. Marcy __________________ in six marathons before she sprained her ankle. A) Had participated Feedback: Had participated is correct. Marcy performed one action before completing another. See Page 62 in Working with Words. B) Will have participated C) Has participated D) Participated Feedback: Had participated is correct because we need the past perfect tense. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 75. Hank ___________________ the gift last month. A) received Feedback: Received is correct because we are talking about a completed action in the past. B) receives C) will receive Feedback: Received is correct because we are talking about a completed action in the past. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 76. Next week, Larry _____________ to San Francisco. A) had gone B) will go Feedback: We need will go because we are talking about an action that will happen in the future. See Page 61 in Working with Words. C) goes Feedback: We need will go because we are talking about an action that will happen in the future. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 77. The painter __________________ a fresco. A) Had drawed B) Had drawn Feedback: Had drawn is correct. Drawn is the participle form of draw. C) Had drew Feedback: Had drawn is an irregular verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 78. Pete _____________ to Thanksgiving dinner. A) had come Feedback: Had come is correct because we are talking about an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. B) had came C) had coming Feedback: Had come is correct because we are talking about an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 79. The new paint scheme ________________ the room. A) The new paint scheme darken the room. B) The new paint scheme darkened the room. Feedback: This is correct. Darkened is the past tense of darken. C) The new paint scheme darked the room. Feedback: Darken is a verb, and darkened is the past tense of that, i.e., it's a regular verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 80. The hunter ____________ a trap on the rabbit. A) Spring B) Sprang Feedback: Sprang is correct as sprang is the past tense of spring. See Page 66 in Working with Words. C) Sprung Feedback: Sprang is the correct verb number, and it is the past tense form. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 81. The time _______________ for the exam was sufficient. A) The time allotted for the exam was sufficient. B) The time alloted for the exam was sufficient. Feedback: Allotted takes two "t's." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 82. They _____________ the picture on the wall. A) hanged B) hung Feedback: When we're talking about suspending an object, we need to use hung. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 83. The levy ________________. A) Had bursten B) Had burst Feedback: Had burst is correct. Burst is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. C) Had bursted Feedback: The past particle is burst. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 84. Law enforcement officials ________________ the criminal to execute the person. A) hanged B) hung Feedback: When we're talking about executing a person, we need to use hanged. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 85. The cat was being watched by its owner. A) active B) passive Feedback: The owner (who is not the subject) is doing the watching. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 86. The contest winner was given the $10,000 prize. A) passive B) active Feedback: Who gave the $10,000 prize? Not the contest winner who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 87. The family has been swimming in the lake. A) active B) passive Feedback: Who is doing the swimming? The family, who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 88. The child received a choice from a parent. A) passive B) active Feedback: The child is doing the receiving. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 89. Richard had written down a few things. A) active B) passive Feedback: Richard did the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 90. Heather has been serving as the project manager. A) passive B) active Feedback: Heather is doing the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 91. They insist that the police negotiator ________ unarmed. A) comes B) come Feedback: The correct answer is come because the subjunctive mood is used after "insist that." See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 92. Keith will go to the restaurant if his car _______________ run. A) will B) would Feedback: Will is correct. Generally if the independent clause is in the indicative mood, then the dependent clause is in the indicative mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 93. The speaker ___________________ be correct depending on whether certain conditions are met. A) could B) can Feedback: Since the situation is conditional, the correct answer is could. The correctness of the speaker depends on certain conditions. See Page 77 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 94. Harry could go to the store if he ___________________ given permission. A) Were B) Was Feedback: Were is correct. The independent clause is in the conditional mood; generally then the dependent clause is in the subjunctive mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 95. The players know that this ____________ true. A) be B) is Feedback: "Is" is correct. "Know that" does not take the subjunctive. See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 96. Kendra will be a superstar if she _____________ the proper coaching. A) has B) were having C) have Feedback: The correct answer is has. From Page 80 in Working with Words: "If the verb in the independent clause is in the indicative mood, the verb in the dependent clause is also usually in the indicative." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 97. If compassion _________ a crime, then judge me guilty. A) be B) is Feedback: Be is correct. This is subjunctive because the speaker does not believe compassion should be considered a crime. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 98. The benefactor was believed to be __________. A) she B) her Feedback: The correct answer is she. From Page 83 in Working with Words: "When the infinitive to be is part of a linking verb, as in believed to be or thought to be, a pronoun following it should be in the nominative case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 99. Running is a healthy activity. In the previous sentence, running is a _______________ A) Gerund B) Regular verb Feedback: Running is a gerund because it serves as the subject of the sentence. See Page 82 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 100. Sleeping is very important to maintaining good health. In the previous sentence, sleeping is a _______________. A) Gerund B) Regular verb Feedback: Sleeping essentially serves as the subject. Therefore, it is a gerund. See Page 82 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 1. Regarding a charge of academic dishonesty, students must be given a chance to present their explanations. A) True B) False Feedback: From Section A of the of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Procedures: "(4) The student must be provided an opportunity to explain the conduct or respond to the faculty member’s charge." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): True 2. An "XF" grade is equivalent to an academic "F." A) True B) False Feedback: From Section D of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Policy: "(2) An “XF” grade is a formal University disciplinary sanction." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): False 3. Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case. A) True B) False Feedback: From Section C of the of the College of Communications' Academic Integrity Procedures: "(2) Bringing the case is the responsibility of the instructor of record. If the charges are based in whole or in part on evidence or reports provided by a teaching assistant, the instructor must have reviewed the evidence or report and be willing to personally stand behind it, and it becomes part of his or her case." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): True 4. Fred fixed the LITTLE red wagon. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Little modifies wagon. Therefore, little is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Little modifies wagon. Therefore, little is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 5. The group smartly includes students, faculty and elite staff FROM 20 states. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition Feedback: Preposition is correct. From shows the relationship between 20 states and group, which makes from a proposition. E) Verb F) Interjection Feedback: From connects 20 states with the group, making from a proposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 6. Frank pondered whether sleeping or WORK would be more enjoyable. A) Noun Feedback: Noun is correct. Work is a thing. B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Frank pondered what would be more enjoyable? Work. Work is a thing, and therefore is a noun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 7. The snake bit Joey in the RIGHT leg to create a severe wound. A) Noun B) Adjective Feedback: Right describes leg. Right, therefore, is an adjective. C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Right describes leg. Right, therefore, is an adjective. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 8. Richard takes hot coffee to his FRIENDS but not to his enemies. A) Noun Feedback: Noun is correct because friends are people. B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Friends is a noun because they are people. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 9. Good gracious, what HAPPENED here? A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition E) Verb Feedback: Verb is correct because happened is the action of the sentence. F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Happened is a verb because it is the action in this sentence. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 10. The sun was shining BRIGHTLY this morning. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb Feedback: Brightly describes how the sun was shining. Therefore, brightly is an adverb. D) Preposition E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Brightly describes how the sun was shining. Therefore, brightly is an adverb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 11. Gladly, Sharon placed the golden trophy ABOVE the fireplace but not in the center. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Preposition Feedback: Preposition is correct because above shows the relationship between trophy and fireplace. The trophy is above the fireplace. E) Verb F) Interjection G) Conjunction Feedback: Above demonstrates the relationship between trophy and fireplaces, two nouns. Therefore, above is a preposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 12. Frankie, HIS BROTHER, made his family chairs in the garage. A) Appositive Feedback: Appositive is correct because his brother further describes Frankie. The comma also indicates that his brother is an appositive. B) Direct object C) Indirect object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: His brother is an appositive because it further describes Frankie. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 13. Frankie, his brother, made his family CHAIRS in the garage. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object Feedback: Direct object is correct. Made what? Chairs. D) Subject complement E) Subject F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: Chairs is the direct object. Frankie made what? Chairs. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 14. The individual the police arrested was the suspect in another major crime, ACCORDING TO MEDIA REPORTS. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: According to media reports lacks a subject, and so it is a phrase. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 15. One of the three BROTHERS will go to the store. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition Feedback: Of is a preposition. Of whom? The brothers. G) None of the above Feedback: Of is a preposition. Of whom? The brothers. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): F 16. Sherry is the person who provides answers to THE CROWD. A) Appositive B) Indirect object Feedback: The answers are provided to whom? The crowd. The crowd is the indirect object. C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The answers are provided to whom? The crowd. The crowd is the indirect object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 17. The individual the police arrested was THE SUSPECT in another major crime, according to media reports. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject E) Subject complement Feedback: Subject complement is correct. The first thing we have to do is break the sentence into separate clauses. 1.) The police arrested 2.) The individual was the suspect in another major crime. The suspect is the noun after a linking/helping verb that refers back to the subject. That clause can be reversed: The suspect in another major crime was the individual. F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: The first thing we have to do is break the sentence into separate clauses. 1.) The police arrested 2.) The individual was the suspect in another major crime. The suspect is the noun after a linking/helping verb that refers back to the subject. That clause can be reversed: The suspect in another major crime was the individual. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): E 18. BECAUSE OF THE SNOW, school was canceled. A) Clause B) Phrase Feedback: Because of the snow is a phrase because it lacks a subject and a verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 19. Because of the snow, SCHOOL was canceled. A) Appositive B) Indirect object C) Direct object D) Subject Feedback: Subject is correct. Something was canceled. School. E) Subject complement F) Object of the preposition G) None of the above Feedback: What was canceled? School. School is the subject of the verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 20. Just because he is tall, IT DOES NOT MEAN HE CAN DUNK. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: Independent clause is correct. It does not mean he can dunk can stand by itself. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 21. THE COACH THREW THE FLAG, and the referees re-evaluated their decision. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: The coach threw the flag is an independent clause because it can stand by itself. It is a complete thought. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 22. The car STEVE BOUGHT has 100,000 miles on it. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: This is a restrictive clause because it is vital to the sentence's content, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 23. The bus THE CITY OWNS needs new tires. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: The city owns is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 24. The coach threw the flag, and THE REFEREES RE-EVALUATED THEIR DECISION. A) Independent clause B) Dependent clause Feedback: The referees re-evaluated their decision is an independent clause because it can stand by itself. It is a complete thought. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 25. The family borrowed the chair THAT I BUILT. A) Restrictive clause B) Nonrestrictive clause Feedback: That I built is a restrictive clause. It is essential to the sentence's meaning, and it is not set off by commas. The use of "that" is clue, as well. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 26. The team's best players are ______________. A) We B) Us Feedback: We is the correct answer. Are is a helping/linking verb, and the noun/pronoun that follows it is the subject complement/predicate nominative. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun, we. The sentence is essentially reversible: We are the team's best players. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 27. Ricky and _________ formed a great team. A) He B) Him Feedback: We are seeking a compound subject. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun. He is correct. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 28. The duo, Shaq and Kobe, won half as many champions as the Bulls' legendary paring, Scottie and _________. A) He B) Him Feedback: The correct answer is he. This is a little trickier than the others. First, legendary pairing is in the nominative case because the sentence can be read: The duo, Shaq and Kobe, won half as many champions as the Bulls' legendary paring did. Legendary pairing is the subject; therefore, any appositive of that has to be in the nominative case. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 29. The instructor told _____________ to study more. A) I B) me Feedback: We need me because we are seeking the direct object. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 30. Between Stevie and ___________, there sits the middle ground. A) She B) Her Feedback: We need her here because of is a preposition. Therefore, we are seeking the object of the preposition. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 31. If ___________ works hard, Terry will be successful. A) he B) him Feedback: He is the subject of the introductory clause. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 32. Eric gave __________________, his children, new toys. A) They B) Them Feedback: Gave to whom? We are seeking an indirect object. Therefore, we need them. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 33. The doctors are ______________. A) they B) them Feedback: We need they because we are seeking the subject complement. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 34. With _____________, who are siblings, it is important to listen intently. A) They B) Them Feedback: With is a preposition, and we need the object of the preposition. Therefore, we need an objective case pronoun. Them is correct. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 35. The book belongs to ______________, the members of the library. A) We B) Us Feedback: Belongs to whom? We are seeking an indirect object. Therefore, we need us. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 36. The graduate students, Joe and ____________, won the tournament. A) She B) Her Feedback: The correct answer is she because the appositive refers to the subject. Therefore, we need a nominative case pronoun. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 37. Sheryl, ____________, made $500,000 last season. A) Her B) She C) Herself Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Feedback: We are directly referring back to Sheryl; so we need to use herself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 38. Ricky is self-taught; he was able to teach ___________________ how to play the guitar. A) him B) himself Feedback: We are directly referring back to Ricky; so we need to use himself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. C) he D) hisself Feedback: We are directly referring back to Ricky; so we need to use himself. See Pages 54-55 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 39. The pilot inspected the plane, which has been in use 10 years for damage. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is incorrect because there is no comma to close the nonrestrictive phrase. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 40. Freddie's dinner, that was made by Keith, is in the refrigerator. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The sentence is incorrect because we need to use which to make the clause nonrestrictive. See Page 52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 41. The car that ran the red light was definitely speeding. A) Correct B) Incorrect Feedback: The clause is clearly vital to the sentence, and the lack of commas combined with the use of that make the sentence correct. See Page 52 of Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 42. Fred is one __________ seeking stardom. A) Who's B) Whose Feedback: The correct answer is who's because we are seeking to determine "who is" seeking stardom, not assigning possession. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 43. ______________ foot is this? A) Whose B) Who's Feedback: The correct answer is whose because we are depicting ownership of the foot, not "Who is foot is this?". See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 44. The dog, _____________ owner is missing, is very friendly. A) who's B) whose Feedback: We need whose because we are discussing possession. See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 45. Muffy, ____________ is Billy's turtle, sits on the bed. A) who B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: Which is incorrect because we have the proper name of an animal, and we need the subject of a clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need who because it is the proper name of an animal, and we need the subject of a clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 0.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 46. This is ________ on the phone? A) who B) whom Feedback: We need who here because we are seeking the subject complement. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 47. The forest, ____________ is where many animals reside, is quite vast. A) who B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need which because we are referring to a nonperson and using a nonrestrictive clause. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need which because we are referring to a nonperson and using a nonrestrictive clause. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 48. Becky bought the watch for Rick, ________________ is a big Rolex fan. A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is who because it is the subject of the apposition. "He is a big Rolex fan," not "Him is a big Rolex fan." See Page 53 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 49. ______________ wants to go can go. A) Whoever B) Whomever Feedback: The correct answer is whoever as it is the subject. We would say, "I want to go," not "Me want to go." See Page 54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 50. The dog, ___________ is mine, performs many tricks. A) who B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need which because we are talking about an unnamed animal, and we are using a nonrestrictive clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need which because we are talking about an unnamed animal, and we are using a nonrestrictive clause. See Page 51 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 51. Tell me ________________ you saw in the library. A) Who B) Whom Feedback: The correct answer is whom as it is essentially the direct object. We would say, "You saw me in the library," not "You saw I in the library." See Pages 53-54 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 52. My parents, ________ are racecar drivers, receive many speeding tickets. A) who Feedback: We need who because we are not using a collective noun in our reference to people, and we need the subject of the clause. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. B) whom C) that D) which Feedback: We need who because we are not using a collective noun in our reference to people, and we need the subject of the clause. See Pages 51-52 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 53. Singular: Breach; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: The correct answer is breaches. Because the word ends in ch, we add es to make it plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Breaches 54. Singular: C; Plural: __ ___ Feedback: The correct answer is C's because we pluralize singular letters with an 's. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C's 55. Singular: Roof; Plural: _ _ Feedback: Some nouns that end in "f" just need "s" to become plural. See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Roofs Breaches C's Roofs 56. Singular: Secretary of state; Plural: _ _ Feedback: We have to pluralize the main word in a compound noun. See Page 45 in Working with Words. Generally if a noun ends in y and the y is preceded by a consonant, then we create the plural form with "ies." See Page 44 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): secretaries of state 57. Singular: Hero; Plural: _ _ Feedback: Hero is one of those words that you must remember takes an "es" to become plural. Words ending in "o" are tricky. See Pages 44 and 45 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Heroes 58. WHOSE at the door? Feedback: The sentence needs who's or who is because we are not trying to show possession here. See Page 48 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Who's, who is 59. STEVE AND MARY'S cars crashed into each other; the two individuals traded insurance information after the accident. Feedback: We need Steve's and Mary's because they own cars separately, not jointly. See Page 47 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Steve's and Mary's 60. MARCUS'S car was towed yesterday. Secretaries of state Heroes Who is Steve's and Marcus' Feedback: The correct answer is Marcus' because it is a proper noun that ends in s. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Marcus' 61. For GOODNESS'S sake, please close the door. Feedback: Because the word following goodness (a singular common noun) begins with s, then we need to use goodness'. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): goodness' 62. STEVE AND MARY'S cars reside in the couple's garage. Feedback: This construction is correct because Steve and Mary jointly own the cars. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): Correct 63. The officer confiscated three __________________ belonging to three drivers. A) BlackBerry B) BlackBerries C) BlackBerrys Feedback: BlackBerrys is correct. From Page 45 of Working with Words: "The plural of most other proper nouns is formed by adding s." Feedback: From Page 45 of Working with Words: "The plural of most other proper nouns is formed by adding s." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 64. The ____________ were extremely difficult. goodness' Correct A) quizs B) quizzs C) quizzes Feedback: Quizzes is correct. From Page 44 in Working with Words: "... some nouns ending in z double the z before adding es to make the plural: quizzes." D) quizes Feedback: From Page 44 in Working with Words: "... some nouns ending in z double the z before adding es to make the plural: quizzes." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 65. My __________________________ book, his debut novel, is rated No. 1 on the best-seller list. A) Brother's-in-law B) Brother-in-law's Feedback: The correct answer is brother-in-law's. We are describing one individual, and in compound nouns we use the apostrophe closest to what is being owned. See Page 46 in Working with Words. C) Brothers'-in-law D) Brother-in-laws' Feedback: The correct answer is brother-in-law's. We are describing one individual, and in compound nouns we use the apostrophe closest to what is being owned. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 66. The ______________________ testimony was thought to be truthful. A) witness' B) witness's Feedback: From Page 46 in Working with Words: "Singular common nouns ... that end in s or an s sound normally add 's." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 67. The two ____________________ plan was well received. A) attorney general's B) attorneys general's Feedback: The attorneys general's plan is correct. From Page 46 in Working with Words: "Compound words add the apostrophe or 's to the word nearest the object possessed." From Page 45 in Working with Words. The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the word: attorneys general." C) attorney's general's D) attorneys' general E) attorney generals' Feedback: The attorneys general's plan is correct. From Page 46 in Working with Words: "Compound words add the apostrophe or 's to the word nearest the object possessed." From Page 45 in Working with Words. The plural of compound words where the main sense is carried by the first word in the compound is formed by adding s to the end of the word: attorneys general." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 68. The drivers were communicating via ________________ band radio. A) citizen's B) citizens' C) citizens Feedback: We need citizens (without the apostrophe) because the phrase is descriptive, not really possessive. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need citizens (without the apostrophe) because the phrase is descriptive, not really possessive. See Page 46 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 69. Kacey currently ____________ at the shop. A) Will work B) Work C) Worked D) Works Feedback: Works is correct because we are talking about a current condition. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Feedback: Works is correct because we are talking about a current condition. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 70. Next week, Larry _____________ to San Francisco. A) had gone B) goes C) will go Feedback: We need will go because we are talking about an action that will happen in the future. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Feedback: We need will go because we are talking about an action that will happen in the future. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 71. Marcy __________________ in six marathons before she sprained her ankle. A) Participated B) Will have participated C) Has participated D) Had participated Feedback: Had participated is correct. Marcy performed one action before completing another. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Feedback: Had participated is correct because we need the past perfect tense. See Page 62 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 72. Debbie _______________ a bicycle as part of her current act. A) rides Feedback: We need ride because we are talking about the present. The key word in the sentence is current, meaning in the present. B) will ride C) rode Feedback: We need ride because we are talking about the present. The key word in the sentence is current, meaning in the present. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 73. For the previous three hours, Ricky _____________________ at the concert. A) will be singing B) sings C) is singing D) was singing Feedback: Was singing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Feedback: Was singing is correct because we are talking about the past progressive. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 74. Shari ___________________ her novel right now. A) will be writing B) was writing C) writes D) is writing Feedback: Is writing is correct because Shari is in the middle of actually writing at the moment. See Pages 63 and 64 in Working with Words. Feedback: Is writing is correct because Shari is in the middle of actually writing at the moment. See Pages 63 and 64 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 75. Billy ___________________ at the store yesterday. A) Shops B) Shopped Feedback: We need shopped here because we are describing a completed action in the past. See Page 61 in Working with Words. C) Shopping Feedback: We need shopped here because we are describing a completed action in the past. See Page 61 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 76. Henrietta ____________________ a marathon right now. A) will be running B) is running Feedback: Is running is correct because we are talking about an ongoing action. See Page 63 in Working with Words. C) runs D) was running Feedback: Is running is correct because we are talking about an ongoing action. See Page 63 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 77. The levy ________________. A) Had bursten B) Had bursted C) Had burst Feedback: Had burst is correct. Burst is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: The past particle is burst. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 78. Suzie _____________ from great guard play. A) benefitted B) benefited Feedback: Benefited is a tricky verb. You do not double up the "t" here. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 79. Law enforcement officials ________________ the criminal to execute the person. A) hung B) hanged Feedback: When we're talking about executing a person, we need to use hanged. See Page 66 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 80. The new paint scheme ________________ the room. A) The new paint scheme darkened the room. Feedback: This is correct. Darkened is the past tense of darken. B) The new paint scheme darken the room. C) The new paint scheme darked the room. Feedback: Darken is a verb, and darkened is the past tense of that, i.e., it's a regular verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 81. The levy ________________. A) Had bursten B) Had bursted C) Had burst Feedback: Had burst is correct. Burst is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: The past particle is burst. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 82. The painter __________________ a fresco. A) Had drawn Feedback: Had drawn is correct. Drawn is the participle form of draw. B) Had drawed C) Had drew Feedback: Had drawn is an irregular verb. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 83. Yesterday, she ___________ him to go to the store. A) Bid B) Bidden C) Bids D) Bade Feedback: Bade is correct because we are using the past tense of bid (as in command). See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: Bade is correct because we are using the past tense of bid (as in command). See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): D 84. The child __________________ the list to Santa Claus. A) bring B) bringed C) brought Feedback: The correct answer is brought because it is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Feedback: The correct answer is brought because it is an irregular verb. See Page 65 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 85. The cat was being watched by its owner. A) active B) passive Feedback: The owner (who is not the subject) is doing the watching. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 86. Billy has been questioned about the situation. A) passive B) active Feedback: Who is doing the questioning? It's not Billy who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 87. Richard had written down a few things. A) passive B) active Feedback: Richard did the action. The verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 88. The family has been swimming in the lake. A) passive B) active Feedback: Who is doing the swimming? The family, who is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is active. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 89. The suspect has been seen entering the store. A) active B) passive Feedback: The subject is not doing the seeing. The suspect was seen by somebody who is not the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 90. The disc was broken by the child. A) passive B) active Feedback: The child (who is not the subject) broke the disc. Therefore, the verb is passive. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 91. Marsha leaped as if she _______________ an Olympian. A) were B) was Feedback: Were is correct. As if takes the subjunctive mood. See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 92. I think that this ____________ true. A) be B) is Feedback: Is is correct because the indicative normally follows "think that." See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 93. Kendra will be a superstar if she _____________ the proper coaching. A) have B) were having C) has Feedback: The correct answer is has. From Page 80 in Working with Words: "If the verb in the independent clause is in the indicative mood, the verb in the dependent clause is also usually in the indicative." Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): C 94. Keith will go to the restaurant if his car _______________ run. A) will B) would Feedback: Will is correct. Generally if the independent clause is in the indicative mood, then the dependent clause is in the indicative mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 95. The players know that this ____________ true. A) be B) is Feedback: "Is" is correct. "Know that" does not take the subjunctive. See Page 81 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 96. Harry could go to the store if he ___________________ given permission. A) Was B) Were Feedback: Were is correct. The independent clause is in the conditional mood; generally then the dependent clause is in the subjunctive mood. See Page 80 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 97. The game's new rule ____________ give players more money because the rule calls for wage increases for all players. A) will B) would Feedback: The correct answer is will because we are addressing certainty. The players will definitely get more money because the rule calls for it. See Page 77 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 98. Running is a healthy activity. In the previous sentence, running is a _______________ A) Regular verb B) Gerund Feedback: Running is a gerund because it serves as the subject of the sentence. See Page 82 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B 99. Sleeping is very important to maintaining good health. In the previous sentence, sleeping is a _______________. A) Gerund B) Regular verb Feedback: Sleeping essentially serves as the subject. Therefore, it is a gerund. See Page 82 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): A 100. Mary was going to the store. In the previous sentence, to the store is ________________. A) An infinitive B) A prepositional phrase Feedback: To the store is a prepositional phrase because is does not contain a verb form. See Pages 82-83 in Working with Words. Table for Individual Question Feedback Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B [Show More]

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