Grammar

=Submit your grammar questions here.= CU: 3002.1.1 It was Monday morning in 2006, and I __am__ Kyle Tucker the politician and intellectual, the defiant liberal embarking on his first day of what would be an illustrious political career. 1. A. NO CHANGE C. were D. have been
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 * B.** **was**

CU 3002.1.3 I found my __department, and I was__ immediately given a list of mundane tasks.

2. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable? B. department; I was C. department and was D. department. I was
 * A. department: and I was**

CU 3002.1.5 "The Assistant's __office, its__ right downstairs," I thought. 3. A. NO CHANGE B. office; its D. office
 * C. office, it's**

CU: 3002.1.1 Which of the following sentences contains correct pronoun usage? 1. A. The argument was between my boyfriend and I. B. Send either the principal or I an email. C. She gave her excuse to he and her teachers. 2. A. Those are the musicians whom were playing. C. I wonder just whom she thinks she is. D. You may sit with whoever you like.
 * D. The winners of the contest were two freshmen and I.**
 * B. Nan can invite whomever she wants.**

CU: 3002.1.1???? Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a misplaced modifier? A. Madison saw a horse driving over the bridge. B. Barking wildly and straining at the chain, the postal worker was forced to retreat from the dog. C. I gave four cucumbers to my friend that I had stabbed with a fork. CU: 3002.1.5 Punctuation Read the following sentences. Then choose the answer with the correct punctuation. 1. Leona has seen several film adaptations of __Pride and Prejudice__ but she has decided that none of them are as good as the book. A. NO CHANGE B. Leona has seen several film adaptations of __Pride and Prejudice__, but, she has decided that none of them are as good as the book. D. Leona has seen several, film adaptations of __Pride and Prejudice__, but she has decided that none of them are as good as the book.
 * D. The picture that we bought in Europe was hanging on the bedroom wall.**
 * C.** **Leona has seen several film adaptations of __Pride and Prejudice__, but she has decided that none of them are as good as the book.**

2. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Naturalism had become a popular literary movement. B. By the beginning, of the twentieth century, Naturalism had become a popular literary movement. C. By the beginning of the twentieth century Naturalism had become a popular literary movement. D. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Naturalism, had become a popular literary movement.
 * A. NO CHANGE**

3. Mark Twain wrote __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__ which we read in class last year. A. NO CHANGE B. Mark Twain wrote __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__, which we read, in class last year. C. Mark Twain wrote, __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__, which we read in class last year. // CU: 3002.1.1 //** What is the best way to correct this sentence? What is the best way to correct this sentence?  What is the best way to correct this sentence? A. Attorney Elias Moxley, a famous trial lawyer will represent Ms.Tishman in court. C. Attorney Elias Moxley a famous trial lawyer, will represent Ms.Tishman in court. D. Attorney Elias Moxley, a famous trial lawyer will represent, Ms.Tishman in court. E. CORRECT as written
 * D. Mark Twain wrote __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__, which we read in class last year.
 * // mastery of 8 parts of speech //**
 * Scientists predict that the sun dies in the distant future. **
 * 1) Scientists predicts that the sun will die in the distant future.
 * 2) Scientists predicts that the sun died in the distant future.
 * 3) ** Scientists predict that the sun will die in the distant future. **
 * 4) Scientists predicted that the sun will have died in the distant future.
 * 5) CORRECT as written
 * Thousands of people have seen the art exhibit by the time it closes forever. **
 * 1) Thousands of people will see the art exhibit by the time it closes forever.
 * 2) ** Thousands of people will have seen the art exhibit by the time it closes forever. **
 * 3) Thousands of people had saw the art exhibit by the time it closed forever.
 * 4) Thousands of people seen the art exhibit by the time it closed forever.
 * 5) CORRECT as written
 * //CU: 3002.1.5 //**
 * //Conventions for punctuation //**
 * Attorney Elias Moxley a famous trial lawyer will represent Ms.Tishman in court. **
 * B. **** Attorney Elias Moxley, a famous trial lawyer, will represent Ms.Tishman in court. **

CU 3002.1.8 Choose the correct spelling of the word for each sentence.

Unless it's tied to the dock, the boat isn't very ___. A) stationery C) stashonery D) stationiry
 * B) stationary**

The movie we watched last weekend had exciting special__ _(s)! A) effexs B) affects D) iffects
 * C) effects**

The kitten ran after _ __toy. B) it's C) itis D) it is
 * A) its**

CU 3002.1.2 Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

B) The robins usually arrive in the spring; and they start building nests. C) Darla ran the hurdles in record time Shawna placed second. D) Jim isn't here now, hasn't been here all day.
 * A) I don't know where the oil paints are, but they were over by the easel.**

CU 3002.1.1 “While Sir Launcelot still slept beneath the apple tree, four queens started across the plain. They are riding white mules and accompanied by four knights.”
 * Read the following passage: **

A. point of view **B. verb tense** C. pronoun usage D. none of the above
 * This passage shows a shift in... **

CU 3002.8.18 He was a lion in battle.
 * Read the following sentence. **

**This is an example of** A. a simile B. a metaphor C. personification D. onomatopoeia

CU 3002.1.8 Which sentence uses principal or principal correctly?

A. The Ten Commandments are principals that many live by. B. Mr. Bush is one of our assistant principles. C. The principal reason why I failed is because I did not study. D. I paid extra money on the principle that I owe on my car.

In // Letters from the Revolutions //, two cousins __who __exchange letters provide a unique perspective on the American and French revolutions. ** A ** that   __The two cousins exchange letters with news about the American Revolution and its effects on their lives these__ letters comprise the format of the novel. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;"> **<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">How should the underlined part be revised to correct this run-on sentence? ** ** A ** lives, these <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;">DeShawn will describe the author’s writing style. ** A ** Subject – Verb <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;"> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;">At this time, I would like to introduce Jonathan. He will review the acting in the drama. ** A **** At this time, I would like to introduce Jonathan, who will review the acting in ** ** the drama. ** ** B ** At this time, so that he can review the acting in the drama, I would like to <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;">introduce Jonathan. ** C ** At this time, Jonathan will review the acting in the drama after I introduce him.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">3002.1.1 **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Read this sentence. **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Which word would best replace "who" in the sentence above? **
 * B ** which
 * C ** whom
 * D **** no change **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;">3002.1.7 **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Read this sentence. **
 * B **** lives; these **
 * C ** lives. While these
 * D ** lives, and while these
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">3002.1.2 **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Read this excerpt from the draft. **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Which sentence pattern is used in the excerpt above? **
 * B **** Subject – Action verb – Direct object **
 * C ** Subject – Action verb – Indirect object – Direct object
 * D ** Subject – Action verb – Direct object – Object complement
 * 3002.1.3**
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Read this excerpt from the draft. **
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Bold; msobidifontfamily: Times-Bold;">Which sentence best combines these two sentences? **
 * D** At this time, I will introduce the one, Jonathan, he will review the acting in <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; msobidifontfamily: Times-Roman;">the drama.