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- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined phrase.
The Statue of Liberty has stood ___for more than 100 years___ in New York Harbor. (1 point)
adverb phrase
adjective
appositive phrase
adverb
- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.
Frédéric Bartholdi, ___the sculptor___, came up with the concept of a “mighty woman with a torch” as he sailed into the harbor. (1 point)
infinitive
appositive phrase
adverb phrase
adjective phrase
- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined phrase.
The huge statue was shipped ___in 214 separate cases___, then assembled in New York. (1 point)
adverb phrase
adjective
adjective phrase
appositive phrase
- Choose the sentence that is a simile. (1 point)
The water shimmered like gold in the morning sunlight.
The gentleman carefully guided the horse into the arena.
The sun rays gleamed on the newly fallen snow.
The little girl behaved poorly during class.
- Choose the sentence that is a simile. (1 point)
The mouse ran frantically through the forest.
His voice is like a lion’s mighty roar.
The mud slid down the slippery and rugged mountainside.
The diamond ring sparkled in the sunshine.
- Identify the sentence that is the fragment. (1 point)
Going riding tomorrow night.
The boys are going out tomorrow night.
The girls are tired tonight.
The family is leaving for vacation.
- Identify the grammar problem.
A cool, pine-scented breeze. (1 point)
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
phrase fragment
none of the above
- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined clause.
Throughout history, ___birds have been considered important symbols and omens.___ (1 point)
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined clause.
In Europe, ___where winters are long and hard___, cuckoos are considered a sign of spring. (1 point)
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined clause.
Many people believe ___that storks symbolize good luck___ and welcome stork nests on their chimneys. (1 point)
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
- Identify the choice that best describes the underlined clause.
Doves, ___which are considered symbols of peace and beauty___, are related to plain old pigeons. (1 point)
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
- Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
Were you aware, that Daylight Savings Time begins tomorrow?
What most people do, is change their clocks in the morning, not the night before.
How you choose to wake up tomorrow, is up to you.
I hope that you do not oversleep, or we will be late for school.
- Identify the choice that best describes the sentence.
Even before telescopes were invented, humans were interested in astronomy. (1 point)
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
- Identify the choice that best describes the sentence.
Halley’s comet should return in the year 2061. (1 point)
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
adverb phrase
adjective
appositive phrase
adverb
infinitive
appositive phrase
adverb phrase
adjective phrase
adverb phrase
adjective
adjective phrase
appositive phrase
The gentleman carefully guided the horse into the arena.
The sun rays gleamed on the newly fallen snow.
The little girl behaved poorly during class.
His voice is like a lion’s mighty roar.
The mud slid down the slippery and rugged mountainside.
The diamond ring sparkled in the sunshine.
The boys are going out tomorrow night.
The girls are tired tonight.
The family is leaving for vacation.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
phrase fragment
none of the above
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
independent clause
adjective clause
adverb clause
noun clause
What most people do, is change their clocks in the morning, not the night before.
How you choose to wake up tomorrow, is up to you.
I hope that you do not oversleep, or we will be late for school.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
