language practice

Which part of speech is the word 'happy'?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adverb

• Adjective

What is the correct grammar rule for using a comma?

• To separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, and to set off introductory elements.

• To separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, and to set off dependent elements.

• To separate items in a list, to separate dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, and to set off introductory elements.

• To separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction, and to set off introductory elements.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• I went to the store and bought some clothes.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

Which of the following is a language convention?

• Grammar

• Syntax

• Punctuation

• Vocabulary

Identify the correct subject-verb agreement in the sentence: 'The dog __ barking loudly.'

• was barking

• is barking

• have been barking

• are barking

What is the purpose of a simile in writing?

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand.

• To create a sense of suspense and mystery in the writing.

• To provide factual information and support the main idea of the writing.

• To make descriptions more vivid and create a stronger impact on the reader.

Which of the following is an example of a preposition?

• in

• on

• with

• and

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• The dog barked loudly and the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.

Long hours and unsociable shifts _____ take their toll on health, relationships and family life.

• must

• can

• are able to

• shouldn't

A: How is the new project going?
B: Good. It is finally _____ .

• getting the cold shoulder
• getting in my blood
• getting off the ground
• give it away