the author of “ the high school step team “ reveals karla’s character to readers by describing a. what karla says, does, and thinks b. how jade and other students react to karla c. what karla’s teachers tell her d. why karla is embarrassed in the gym
According to transformational grammarians, a ______________ {A. transform, B. negative. C. connotation} is created by adding to, negating, or otherwise changing the wording of a ______________ {A. contextual, B. semantical, C. kernel} sentence.
Name if each one is a noun clause, adjective clause, or adverb clause. The mayor is the person to whom you should write the letter. The man whose neck was broken has recovered completely. The scientist said that the ozone levels were dangerous. The city council objected when the mayor changed his mind. It is unfortunate that Mr.Jones will not return. Why you don't do your work is ridiculous to me. This cemetery is where your Grandfather is buried. The report that the island is under water is very misleading. We offered whoever told the truth clemency. Answer the most you can! You don't have to answer all of them.
Which words in the sentence make up the adverb phrase? Which word does it modify? During the winter, he plays tennis indoors. A. plays tennis; modifies indoors B. he plays tennis; modifies winter C. tennis indoors; modifies winter D. during the winter; modifies plays
What is an interpretation? a. The written way the author intended his or her story to be b. The way a person might understand a story or bring it to life c. The most popular way a story has been recorded on the screen d. The process of writing a story and then getting it published
Which words in the sentence are the adverb clause? Wherever Rover roams, he always comes home afterward to sit by the back door. A: by the back door B: he always comes home C: afterward to sit by the back door D: wherever Rover roams
Which reference materials would probably not be helpful for the following assignment? Select all that apply. Linda needs to write a research paper about the state of Iowa. b. dictionary encyclopedia card catalog music index librarian gazetteer telephone directory vertical file thesaurus
Which sentence best describes the chief characteristics of blank verse? -It is always made up of eight syllables and never rhymes. -It is in iambic pentameter and doesn't rhyme. -It can be in any kind of meter but must never rhyme. -It is in iambic pentameter and must always rhyme.
A run-on sentence a. fails to express a complete thought and lacks proper punctuation b. is a dependent clause and lacks proper punctuation c. combines two or more complete thoughts without proper punctuation d. combines two or more dependent clauses without proper punctuation
Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase? A. My cousin from Arkansas is coming to visit later this month. B. Those plants grow in special soil with purple leaves. C. The stew in the pot needs some more seasoning. D. The movie about race cars thrilled me.
Which sentence has a misplaced adjective phrase? A. French is the language of France. B. Mr. Sargent bought a sweater for his dog with purple and pink spots. C. The new roof on that house is gray. D. The daisies and snapdragons in the garden look glorious.
What is the purpose of finding a central idea in writing? a. It shows the reader the author's publication information. b. It shows the reader how to write a new piece of literature. c. It shows the reader the focus of the whole piece. d. It shows the reader why the piece is so popular already.
