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Which of these sentences effectively changes this sentence from first person to third person point of view?

Amber sighed heavily, allowing her head to fall forward, against the rain-spattered window. (correct)

He sighed heavily, letting his head fall against the window.

I sighed heavily, letting my head fall against the window.

We sighed heavily, letting our heads fall against the window.

Read the paragraph and select the phrase that would be considered informal.

They were very helpful

My friends offered their assistance

I appreciate their support

My friends were good sports (correct)

What is the best definition for the word circumnavigate?

to sail around something

Identify the article and the complement in the sentence 'I looked at every zoo animal, but the elephant was the most entertaining.'

the (in the elephant); entertaining Signup and view all the answers

Primacy most closely means which of the following?

Being first Signup and view all the answers

A compound-complex sentence contains only one dependent clause.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

I saw the movie last night. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the third-person singular present-tense of the verb 'to sit'?

sits Signup and view all the answers

Identify the error in the sentence: 'If we choose to go to africa for our vacation, we can no longer go to Argentina as planned.'

Africa is a proper noun and should be capitalized. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following parts of speech is 'sultry' as used in the sentence 'Sweat poured down Landon's face on a sultry day in Brazil.'?

Adjective Signup and view all the answers

Identify the error in the sentence: 'Tony follows the same routine everyday: wake up, stretch and make coffee.'

'Everyday' is improperly used. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is structurally correct?

Both wind and water are enduring sources of power. Signup and view all the answers

What is the synonym for 'impartial' as used in the sentence about the sports broadcaster?

fair Signup and view all the answers

What describes both 'agenda' and 'synagogue'?

They are unrelated. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a predicate nominative?

Used with irregular verbs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences shows mastery of sentence structure and style?

He dropped out of school to help support his family. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Alexandra's student teaching experience was both exhausting and rewarding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'aggregate' as used in the sentence about polling experts?

widespread Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is parallel?

He jumped, he laughed, and he ran. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

It was a cold autumn evening in New Jersey, and everyone in the crowd outside the police station gathered close together for heat as they waited impatiently for the press conference to begin. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct statement: 'The Brothers Grimm are famous for writing fairy tales.'

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate synonym for 'contemplative'?

Thoughtful Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'engenders' mean in relation to the red card?

Causes Signup and view all the answers

What is an imperative sentence?

A sentence that gives a command. Signup and view all the answers

Which word is most appropriate to complete the sentence: 'There were _____ than twenty people in the classroom.'?

Fewer Signup and view all the answers

What is the best synonym for 'insinuate'?

Assume Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper way to use quotation marks?

To signify someone's exact words. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a compound sentence?

I almost got the scholarship, but my grades weren't quite good enough. Signup and view all the answers

What is a subordinate clause?

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adjective clause?

The lady who lives across the street is my aunt. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an adverbial clause?

To tell how, when, where, and to what extent an action is performed. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a sentence with parallel structure?

While we were on vacation we wanted to hike, to camp, and to bike. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is structurally correct?

The lack of rainfall has caused a severe water shortage. Signup and view all the answers

What is another example of a parallel structure sentence?

Stella watched TV, finished her homework, walked the dogs, and cooked dinner. Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'in-' commonly imply?

Not Signup and view all the answers

Which objective pronoun is correct in the sentence: 'Please turn in the waiver forms to Mandy or _____.'?

Me Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The girl, who teaches swimming at the neighborhood pool, has a great deal of patience. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'insinuate' in the sentence about context clues?

Assume Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a compound sentence?

Carolyn went to the grocery store, but Annie decided to go to the market instead. Signup and view all the answers

How is the active voice sentence 'We made many mistakes over the course of the year' formed?

The subject performs the action directly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the past perfect tense used in the sentence 'Brian ____ to Montreal only two times before.'?

has driven Signup and view all the answers

What is a comma splice?

A sentence error involving the use of a comma to connect two sentences. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

Loretta attended school regularly; however, she failed to take notes, resulting in low test scores. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is not an example of subject-verb agreement?

The students was driving the teacher crazy. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'egregious' mean in the sentence, 'The man was harshly punished for his egregious mistake.'?

Terrible, exceedingly bad. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of mouse?

Mice Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a compound sentence?

Anna finished reading her book for school, and then she began reading an entertainment magazine. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is an example of active voice?

Adam chased the dog that had stolen his paper. Signup and view all the answers

What function does the word 'in' serve in the sentence, 'Ousley waited in his car for work to begin.'?

Preposition Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is the word sticky in the sentence, 'Taryn devoured her food with gusto. Her sticky fingers seemed to fly across her plate.'?

Adjective Signup and view all the answers

What verb tense is used in the sentence, 'Emmett had given his sister loans many times before.'?

Past perfect Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word tacit in, 'her friend's silence could be interpreted as tacit compliance'?

Being expressed or conveyed without words. Signup and view all the answers

What is the closest meaning of firm in the sentence, 'Eyeing the large firm with trepidation, Erin decided against seeking a job interview.'?

A collection of men or women who make up a business. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase requires a hyphen?

First-rate Signup and view all the answers

What type of sentence is, 'After Leo completed his Bachelor of Arts degree, he struggled to find a position as an art consultant.'?

Complex sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses capitalization?

My family, originally from the South, moved to the Southwest as they grew older. Signup and view all the answers

Which answer option effectively changes 'The trombone was played beautifully' from passive to active voice?

Allison played the trombone beautifully. Signup and view all the answers

How can you improve clarity in the sentence, 'Adelaide and Maddie were eager to go to the party, sisters and best friends.'?

Adelaide and Maddie, sisters and best friends, were eager to go to the party. Signup and view all the answers

Which words are examples of pronouns in the sentence, 'The backpack in the chair is his, but the lunchbox on the floor is hers.'?

His and hers Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

Joshua worked in sales for many years, so he applied for the management position. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is not a compound-complex sentence?

The librarian began planning after-school events for kids because she realized her community was lacking this type of program. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a narrative given through the third person point of view?

Wayne and Ryan sang beautifully. Sarah, Wayne's wife, sighed wistfully as she watched him accept his award. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sentence with correct use of quotation marks?

Sarah encouraged everyone to join in during the party, saying, 'Come on everyone! Let’s sing 'Happy Birthday' to Anna!' Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator of the second person point of view?

Use of the word 'you'. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Contemplative: Synonym is thoughtful.
Engenders: Means to cause.
Imperative Sentence: A sentence that gives a command, e.g., "Go now!".
Fewer: Correct word to indicate a smaller number than twenty students.
Insinuate: Best synonym is assume.

Sentence Structure and Punctuation

Quotation Marks Usage: Indicate someone's exact words, separate independent clauses with commas, and use commas after introductory phrases.
Compound Sentence: Features at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, e.g., “I almost got the scholarship, but my grades weren't quite good enough.”
Subordinate Clause: Cannot stand alone and functions within a complex sentence.
Adjective Clause Example: Identified in the sentence "The lady who lives across the street is my aunt."

Clauses and Function

Adverbial Clause: Modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, expressing how, when, where, and to what extent actions are performed.
Parallel Structure: Ensures all elements in a list maintain the same grammatical format, e.g., "to hike, to camp, and to bike."
Active vs. Passive Voice: Passive voice emphasizes the action's receiver, while active voice emphasizes the doer.

Verb Tenses

Past Perfect Tense: Formed by "had" + past participle (e.g., "had offered").
Example of Active Voice: “Adam chased the dog that had stolen his paper.”

Pronouns and Agreement

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: The antecedent (e.g., Johnny Depp) must match with its pronoun (e.g., he).
Subject-Verb Agreement: Important for grammatical accuracy, e.g., "The students were driving" not "The students was driving."

Sentence Types

Simple Sentence: Contains a single independent clause, e.g., "Why did you bring me both the towel and the dryer?"
Compound Sentence: Formed by joining two independent clauses with a conjunction, e.g., “Joshua worked in sales for many years, so he applied for the management position.”

Common Errors

Comma Splice: Incorrectly joining two independent clauses with a comma without a conjunction.
Hyphen Usage: Use a hyphen in compound adjectives, e.g., "first-rate."

Contextual Meanings

Egregious: Means terrible, exceedingly bad.
Tacit: Implies being expressed without words, as indicated in context.

Literary Elements

Narrative Point of View: Differentiates between first person ("I") and third person ("he," "she").
Juxtaposition: Refers to placing two objects together for comparison or contrast.

Formatting Conventions

Book Titles: Should be capitalized and italicized.
Correct Capitalization: Geographical locations like "South" and "Southwest" need capitalization.

Additional Vocabulary

Circumnavigate: To sail around something.
Primacy: Closely means being first.

Word Usage and Definitions

"Tawdry" means cheap; it describes Michael's embarrassing outfit compared to his wealthy classmates.
"Africa" is a proper noun and requires capitalization in writing.
"Sultry" functions as an adjective to describe Landon's sweaty experience on a hot Brazilian day.

Sentence Structure and Punctuation

Correct punctuation example: Parker proclaimed, "I fell asleep last night while studying."
"Everyday" is a misused adjective; "every day" should describe the frequency of an action.
The third-person singular present tense of "to sit" is "sits."

Parts of Speech

"Already" is classified as an adverb, providing additional information about time in a sentence.
The word "discounts" contains the prefix "dis," indicating a financial reduction.
"My" is the appropriate possessive pronoun to complete the sentence regarding quitting football.

Types of Sentences

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause, exemplified by, "Because she likes pasta, my toddler loves to eat macaroni and cheese."
A compound sentence combines two independent clauses, as in: "I almost got the scholarship, but my grades weren't good enough."
A compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Grammar FAQs

Misplaced modifiers can confuse meaning, as shown in "Sleeping at my desk," which wrongly suggests the teacher was asleep.
"Impartial" is synonymous with "fair," describing the expected neutrality of a broadcaster.
The correct use of quotation marks is demonstrated with the phrase: Robert claimed he was "too tired" to help.

Miscellaneous Definitions

"Aggregate" refers to something widespread, illustrating its usage in analyzing voter trends based on broader data.
Primacy relates to the concept of being first, highlighting its importance in discussions.
"Agenda" and "synagogue" are categorized as unrelated terms in vocabulary.

Writing Style Tips

A parallel structure must maintain equal grammatical forms within lists, ensuring consistency in style, as seen in the sentence about activities in Lake Placid.
Combining sentences for clarity and readability can enhance writing flow, demonstrated by: "I walked my dog and went to the store."
Structurally correct sentence example: "Both wind and water are enduring sources of power."

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