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Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. He was _______________________ by her kind words.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. He was _______________________ by her kind words.
- affected (correct)
- effect
- affect
- effected
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
- He performed poorly on the test.
- He performed adequately on the test.
- He performed good on the test. (correct)
- He performed well on the test.
In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner.
In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner.
- We played
- while we waited (correct)
- then we had dinner
- a game
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. He thought it was _________ than 3 miles to the hospital.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. He thought it was _________ than 3 miles to the hospital.
Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. The patient wanted to _____ down on the bed, but first she had to ______ her tray of food on the table.
Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. The patient wanted to _____ down on the bed, but first she had to ______ her tray of food on the table.
Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The bird flew across the blue sky.
Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The bird flew across the blue sky.
Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? The little girl wanted a cookie, but she didn't take one.
Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? The little girl wanted a cookie, but she didn't take one.
Which word in the following sentence is a direct object? The nurse helped the patient with the medication.
Which word in the following sentence is a direct object? The nurse helped the patient with the medication.
Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a subject? The nurses went to the conference room.
Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a subject? The nurses went to the conference room.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The student sang well, but she danced _______.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The student sang well, but she danced _______.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The college _______ he chose is in New York.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The college _______ he chose is in New York.
Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The nurses, except for Henry, _______ in the conference room.
Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The nurses, except for Henry, _______ in the conference room.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Not only the students but also the professor ________ stunned by the test results.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Not only the students but also the professor ________ stunned by the test results.
Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? The university lost power during the storm.
Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? The university lost power during the storm.
Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the predicate? Everyone who attended the concert heard the conductor's announcement.
Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the predicate? Everyone who attended the concert heard the conductor's announcement.
The following sentence contains which type of phrase? The patient was fit as a fiddle.
The following sentence contains which type of phrase? The patient was fit as a fiddle.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The pack of wolves _________ running through the forest.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The pack of wolves _________ running through the forest.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences contains a predicate adjective?
Which of the following sentences contains a predicate adjective?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. She has always been afraid of _________ to the doctor.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. She has always been afraid of _________ to the doctor.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Every morning after a shower, I shave ______.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Every morning after a shower, I shave ______.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The patient was _____ cold, so he asked the nurse for another blanket.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The patient was _____ cold, so he asked the nurse for another blanket.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. Because I want to go to the movies later, I am going ______ my homework now.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. Because I want to go to the movies later, I am going ______ my homework now.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. He sat ________ Holly and Mary on the bus.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. He sat ________ Holly and Mary on the bus.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. The professor had a huge ______ of tests to grade.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. The professor had a huge ______ of tests to grade.
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Will you learn me how to do origami?
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Will you learn me how to do origami?
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The members of the group (notice: this group of words are intervening) ______ to be seated together.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The members of the group (notice: this group of words are intervening) ______ to be seated together.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student completed the test ________.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student completed the test ________.
Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. The student thought the second test was ______ than the first test.
Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. The student thought the second test was ______ than the first test.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student thought the second test was harder ______ the first test.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student thought the second test was harder ______ the first test.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student went to his first class and ______ to see the Principal.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student went to his first class and ______ to see the Principal.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The dog wagged _______ tail when the food dish was filled.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The dog wagged _______ tail when the food dish was filled.
What word is best to substitute for 'The boy' in the following sentence? The boy watched the lights in the house go off.
What word is best to substitute for 'The boy' in the following sentence? The boy watched the lights in the house go off.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. ___________ thought the movie was very good.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. ___________ thought the movie was very good.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The hospital is located at the top ________ the hill.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The hospital is located at the top ________ the hill.
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Study Notes
Grammar Practice Key Points
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Word Selection: Understand the difference between "affect" (verb) and "effect" (noun) for correct sentence completion.
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Grammatical Errors: Identify incorrect usage in sentences such as replacing "good" with "well" or the importance of adverbs ("poorly") for accurate grammar.
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Dependent Clauses: Recognize dependent clauses in compound sentences; they provide additional information but cannot stand alone (e.g., "while we waited").
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Farther vs. Further: Differentiate between "farther" (physical distance) and "further" (figurative distance or degree).
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Lie vs. Lay: Correctly apply "lie" (to recline) and "lay" (to place) in context-sensitive situations.
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Parts of Speech: Identify nouns (e.g., "bird"), conjunctions (e.g., "but"), direct objects (e.g., "medication"), and subjects (e.g., "nurses") in sentences.
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Predicate Adjectives: Recognize sentences that link subjects to descriptions, like "The students are smart."
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Pronouns in Context: Correctly use pronouns based on their function in the sentence, e.g., "sister and me" instead of "sister and I."
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Infinitive Forms: Use proper forms after expressions of fear, e.g., "afraid of going."
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Correct Reflexive Pronouns: Apply reflexive pronouns like "myself" appropriately in sentences about actions done to oneself.
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Cliché Recognition: Identify clichés such as "fit as a fiddle" that may be overused in writing.
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Agreement in Number: Ensure subject-verb agreement, especially with collective nouns ("The pack of wolves is running").
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Adjective vs. Adverb: Understand when to use adjectives versus adverbs for accurate descriptions (e.g., "danced badly").
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Phrase Structure: Recognize prepositions (e.g., "during") and their role in connecting phrases.
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Improper Usage: Spot incorrect phrases like "learn me," demonstrating the need for correct verb forms.
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Intervening Phrases: Identify group dynamics within sentences and ensure subject-verb agreement amidst intervening phrases ("members...want").
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Comparison Forms: Use comparative and superlative forms accurately, e.g., "harder" vs. "more hard."
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Substitutes for Proper Nouns: Substitute properly for nouns in sentences based on context, e.g., using "He" for "the boy."
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Locational Prepositions: Use appropriate prepositions—in this case, "at the top of the hill."
These points offer a structured overview for improving understanding and applying grammar rules effectively in writing and communication.
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