English Language

Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The stunning beaches, rolling hills, and charming medieval towns of Tuscany explain its popularity with tourists.
A
explains its popularity

B
explain their popularity

C
are the reasons for their popularity

D
None of these—the original sentence has no error

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Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. When Crenshaw finally appeared on stage and saved the day, the audience roared _____ approval.
A
their

B
its

C
his

D
one's

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Question: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. _____ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and ______for Bertha _____ with delight at his poetic prowess.
A
Having compared, waited, to swoon

B
Comparing, was waiting, swooning

C
To compare, waited, to swoon

D
Having compared, was waiting, to swoon

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Question: Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction?
A
He had a large amount of ammunition left, but only a small amount of bullets.

B
Being that I hadn't eaten since breakfast, I started to feel lightheaded.

C
Did you get a discount on that scarf or did you get it for free?

D
Though I'm loathe to admit it, I rather liked his performance art piece.

E
All of these

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Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure.
A
Did you notice that completing the math questions was much easier than the essay questions?

B
My dad's barbecued steaks were always tastier than Uncle Dave.

C
Melanie dances as well if not better than most of the girls in the ballet corps.

D
None of these

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Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement.
A
These solar panels and that potted plant make the studio seem so much airier.

B
Amanda is one of those people who loves afternoon football games.

C
Either Cassandra or her children is going to Hawaii for the holidays.

D
Jack was the only one of the climbers who were injured.

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Question: Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. Terrified, the key dropped from the pale maiden's hand. Bluebeard advanced slowly, a diabolical grin stretching across his face. "I told you not to open that door," he growled. "Please, sir," begged the maiden, "if you'll forgive me I promise never to reveal what I saw when I opened that door. Oh, how I wish I never did it!"
A
Comma splice

B
Pronoun-antecedent agreement

C
Misplaced modifier

D
Passive voice

E
Verb tense

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Question: Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Although Merlin was renowned for his superb wizardry and general sagacity, Mingo, his unheralded apprentice, was every bit accomplished and intelligent like Merlin.
A
accomplished and intelligent as Merlin

B
as accomplished and intelligent like Merlin

C
as accomplished and intelligent as Merlin

D
accomplished and intelligent than Merlin

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Question: Identify the underlined part of the sentence below. Although she pretends otherwise, Martha can't stand the haughty people at her country club.
A
Simple subject

B
Simple predicate

C
Predicate

D
Direct object

E
Object complement

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Question: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
A
Celine lives on Arthur Street; however, she works on Beatrice Boulevard.

B
I would eat a peach every day if I could, nor the doctor told me I couldn't.

C
Will Gertrude play the piano or an harp at the concert?

D
Although she is angry at them, neither her son and her father will be at the party.

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Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The stunning beaches, rolling hills, and charming medieval towns of Tuscany explain its popularity with tourists.

Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. When Crenshaw finally appeared on stage and saved the day, the audience roared _____ approval.

Question: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. _ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and for Bertha ___ with delight at his poetic prowess.

Question: Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction?

Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure.

Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement.

Question: Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Although Merlin was renowned for his superb wizardry and general sagacity, Mingo, his unheralded apprentice, was every bit accomplished and intelligent like Merlin.

Question: Identify the underlined part of the sentence below. Although she pretends otherwise, Martha can't stand the haughty people at her country club.

Question: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The stunning beaches, rolling hills, and charming medieval towns of Tuscany explain its popularity with tourists.

Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. When Crenshaw finally appeared on stage and saved the day, the audience roared _____ approval.

Question: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. _____ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and ______for Bertha _____ with delight at his poetic prowess.

Question: Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction?

Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure.

Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement.

Question: Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Although Merlin was renowned for his superb wizardry and general sagacity, Mingo, his unheralded apprentice, was every bit accomplished and intelligent like Merlin.

Question: Identify the underlined part of the sentence below. Although she pretends otherwise, Martha can't stand the haughty people at her country club.

Question: Which of the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?

Question: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. _ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and for Bertha ___ with delight at his poetic prowess.