Question 1

A sentence reads "Angela could hardly never remember to check her incoming e-mail." In this sentence, "hardly never" is a double negative.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A sentence reads "Alex believed that Mr. Phelps was the most greatest mentor in the college." In this sentence, "most greatest" correctly illustrates the superlative degree of the word "great."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The italicized words in which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the use of a proper adjective?

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A)   TheCEO reluctantly signed the contract from Germany.
B)   Paul's favorite vacation spot is in Venice.
C)   Mark and his wife are proud to beNew Yorkers.
D)   Susan could never forget the experience she had inEgypt.

Question 4

A sentence reads "The family that lives in the apartment above ours is friendly." In this sentence, "above ours" is the prepositional phrase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following sentences uses the prepositions "of" and "off" correctly?

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A)   Louisa told her dog to get off the couch immediately.
B)   David couldn't think off another idea.
C)   Lee and Scott were tired off their schedules.
D)   Walker wanted to get of the steep slope but couldn't do it.

Question 6

With the help of examples, differentiate between possessive adjectives and limiting adjectives.

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Question 7

Which of the following sentences uses the adverbs "some" and "somewhat" correctly?

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A)   Dr. Hahn was some surprised with the results of the study.
B)   The group listed somewhat of its demands on paper.
C)   She was somewhat critical of the architect's plan.
D)   Mrs. Arnold felt some bad about the way she acted.

Question 8

A sentence reads "Even if she is qualified for the job, we cannot hire her because she is asking for too much money." In this sentence, "even if" is the coordinating conjunction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Two or more words used together to modify one noun or pronoun form a(n) _____ adjective.

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Question 10

The words "although", "because", "how", and "whenever" are examples of:

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A)   Coordinating conjunctions.
B)   Adjectives.
C)   Subordinating conjunctions.
D)   Correlative conjunctions. C

Question 11

What is the significance of idiomatic usage in the English language? Mention the idiomatic expressions that are often misused.

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Question 12

Explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

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Students' answers will vary. An adjective is a word used to describe a noun or pronoun. An adjective answers one of the following questions: "What kind?" "How many?" "How much?" "Which one?" or "In what order?" An adjective can be a single word, a phrase, or a clause. An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. An adverb answers one of the following phrases: "When?" Where?" "Why?" "In what manner?" or "To what extent?"

Question 13

The word "furthermore" is an example of a(n) _____ adverb.

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Question 14

Explain how parallel structure in writing can be followed with coordinating conjunctions and with correlative conjunctions. Illustrate each one with an example.

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Question 15

A sentence reads "The report must be finished by Monday; therefore, we must work on a Saturday." In this sentence, the word "therefore" is a:

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A)   simple adverb.
B)   conjunctive adverb.
C)   correlative adverb.
D)   subjunctive adverb.

Question 16

The four coordinating conjunctions are "for," "on," "off," and "so."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With regard to adjectives, the comparative degree compares three or more persons or things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following sentences uses the adjectives "each other" and "one another" correctly?

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A)   Allen and Tim are good to each other.
B)   Helen and Ruth are always in disagreement with one another.
C)   The four friends could not see eye-to-eye with each other.
D)   The two sisters looked exactly like one another.

Question 19

A sentence reads "Jonathan hasn't never traveled to another country." In this sentence, the phrase "hasn't never" is a(n) _____.

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The answer of A sentence reads "Jonathan hasn't never traveled...

Question 20

What are the two major conjunction pitfalls?

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Students' answers will vary. There are two major conjunction pitfalls:
a) Choosing a conjunction that does not accurately convey the meaning intended. Common errors within this pitfall are with regard to using "but" or "and"; using "who," "which," or "that"; using "since" or "because" instead of "being that"; and using "the reason is that" or "pretend that."
b) Choosing a preposition when a conjunction is needed. Common errors within this pitfall are with regard to using "without," "except," and "unless"; or "as," "as if," "as though," and not "like."

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A sentence reads "Angela could hardly never remember to check her incoming e-mail." In this sentence, "hardly never" is a double negative.

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A sentence reads "Alex believed that Mr. Phelps was the most greatest mentor in the college." In this sentence, "most greatest" correctly illustrates the superlative degree of the word "great."

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The italicized words in which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the use of a proper adjective?

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A sentence reads "The family that lives in the apartment above ours is friendly." In this sentence, "above ours" is the prepositional phrase.

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Which of the following sentences uses the prepositions "of" and "off" correctly?

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With the help of examples, differentiate between possessive adjectives and limiting adjectives.

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Which of the following sentences uses the adverbs "some" and "somewhat" correctly?

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A sentence reads "Even if she is qualified for the job, we cannot hire her because she is asking for too much money." In this sentence, "even if" is the coordinating conjunction.

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Two or more words used together to modify one noun or pronoun form a(n) _____ adjective.

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The words "although", "because", "how", and "whenever" are examples of:

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What is the significance of idiomatic usage in the English language? Mention the idiomatic expressions that are often misused.

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Explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

The word "furthermore" is an example of a(n) _____ adverb.

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Explain how parallel structure in writing can be followed with coordinating conjunctions and with correlative conjunctions. Illustrate each one with an example.

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A sentence reads "The report must be finished by Monday; therefore, we must work on a Saturday." In this sentence, the word "therefore" is a:

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The four coordinating conjunctions are "for," "on," "off," and "so."

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With regard to adjectives, the comparative degree compares three or more persons or things.

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Which of the following sentences uses the adjectives "each other" and "one another" correctly?

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A sentence reads "Jonathan hasn't never traveled to another country." In this sentence, the phrase "hasn't never" is a(n) _____.

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What are the two major conjunction pitfalls?

Exam 6: Expanding Language Skills

A sentence reads "Angela could hardly never remember to check her incoming e-mail." In this sentence, "hardly never" is a double negative.

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A sentence reads "Alex believed that Mr. Phelps was the most greatest mentor in the college." In this sentence, "most greatest" correctly illustrates the superlative degree of the word "great."

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The italicized words in which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the use of a proper adjective?

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A sentence reads "The family that lives in the apartment above ours is friendly." In this sentence, "above ours" is the prepositional phrase.

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Which of the following sentences uses the prepositions "of" and "off" correctly?

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With the help of examples, differentiate between possessive adjectives and limiting adjectives.

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Which of the following sentences uses the adverbs "some" and "somewhat" correctly?

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A sentence reads "Even if she is qualified for the job, we cannot hire her because she is asking for too much money." In this sentence, "even if" is the coordinating conjunction.

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Two or more words used together to modify one noun or pronoun form a(n) _____ adjective.

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The words "although", "because", "how", and "whenever" are examples of:

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What is the significance of idiomatic usage in the English language? Mention the idiomatic expressions that are often misused.

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Explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

The word "furthermore" is an example of a(n) _____ adverb.

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Explain how parallel structure in writing can be followed with coordinating conjunctions and with correlative conjunctions. Illustrate each one with an example.

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A sentence reads "The report must be finished by Monday; therefore, we must work on a Saturday." In this sentence, the word "therefore" is a:

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The four coordinating conjunctions are "for," "on," "off," and "so."

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With regard to adjectives, the comparative degree compares three or more persons or things.

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Which of the following sentences uses the adjectives "each other" and "one another" correctly?

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A sentence reads "Jonathan hasn't never traveled to another country." In this sentence, the phrase "hasn't never" is a(n) _____.

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What are the two major conjunction pitfalls?

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