Graduation Exam Review

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Graduation Exam Review
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Nouns Objective I-1

• Choose the answer that uses plural and possessive
  nouns correctly.
• Who built the shelves on the wall?
• A herd of elephantes grazed peacefully among the
  trees
• The engine blew puffes of smoke through its
  stack.
• You cannot have both halfs of the pie.

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Examples of singular and plural nouns-possessive
forms

• Singular poss. Pl. pl-poss
• Boy boys (shirt) boys boys (shirt)
• Child childs (toy) children
  Childrens (toy)
• Lady ladys (jacket) ladies ladies
  (jacket)
• Man mans (hat) men mens (hat)
• Baby babys (toy) babies
  babies(toy)
• Parent parents(house) parents
  parents(house)
• Mosquito mosquitos (wing) mosquitoes
  mosquitoes wings
• Tomato tomatos (color) tomatoes
  tomatoes seeds
• Monkey monkeys (tail) monkeys monkeys
  tails
• Sheep sheeps(wool) sheep sheeps (hay)
• Goose gooses (eggs) geese geeses (eggs)

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Choose the answer that uses plural and possessive
nouns correctly.

1. Ten quizes will make up twenty percent of your
   final score.
2. Florida has beautiful beaches.
3. The horses ate hay, oats, and carrots.
4. All the former commander-in-chiefs will be
   honored at the ceremony.

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Choose the answer that uses plural and possessive
nouns correctly.

1. Fish and sting rays swam along the reefs.
2. The indexs in the back of the book listed key
   words and titles.
3. Taxs on sales must be submitted monthly.
4. The stereoes in all our locations are on sale.

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Choose the answer that uses plural and possessive
nouns correctly.

1. There are two Joshes and two Kyles in my class.
2. My notebooks are already filled with notes.
3. The geeses landed in our backyard.
4. Mother-in-laws in general have a bad reputation.

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Choose the sentence that contains an error in
noun usage.

1. The brightly colored boxes were on display under
   the Christmas tree.
2. Two hail storms occurred in Mobile, Alabama.
3. These types of fungi grow on trees.
4. Five womans were nominated for best actress.

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Choose the sentence that contains an error in the
forming of possessives.

1. The missing video game was found in Matts room.
2. Geralds twin boys are in fifth grade this year.
3. After a long nights sleep, I woke up refreshed.
4. The two cats and the dogs food bowls were all
   empty.

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Verbs- Objective I-2

• Choose the correct simple tense of the verb in
  parentheses.
• The basketball team ( practiced/practices/will
  practice) tomorrow afternoon.
• Yesterday, Ryan (ate/eats/will eat) in the
  cafeteria for lunch.
• Harry (visited/visits/will visit) his aunt on the
  way home from school last week.

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the
blank.

• Marcus ______to the mayor several times about it.
• Has spoke
• Spoken
• Has speaked
• Has spoken

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the
blank.

• The diners_____their menus.
• Have took
• Taken
• Took
• tooked

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the
blank.

• Cinderella______the glass slipper.
• Has worn
• Worn
• Weared
• Has wore

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.

• The designer_____her work on the house.
• Began
• Has began
• Begun
• beginned

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.

• Fatima _____ her gourd to carve.
• Brang
• Brought
• Bringed
• Brung

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.

• Jim ____ his crown in the fall.
• Break
• Broked
• Broken
• Broke

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Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.

• I _____ the list on the board.
• Writ
• Wrote
• Written
• writed

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Read the paragraph. Find the sentence that
contains an incorrect shift in tense.

• (1) Oksana and Steve had been friends for a year
  when Oksana learned she must return to the
  Ukraine.(2) They are both very upset at the
  news.(3)Since time was short, Steve began
  planning her going away party at once. (4) He
  dreaded the thought of her leaving but was
  determined to give her a grand send-off.

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Active/Passive Voice

• A verb is active if the subject is doing what the
  verb says.
• A verb is passive if the subject is acted upon.
• Ask your self-Is the subject doing what the verb
  says- Yes-ACTIVE NO--PASSIVE

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• John gave the book to Sarah.
• The book was given to Sarah by John.
• The stars can be seen in the night sky.
• Jess saw the stars in the night sky.

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Tell whether the following verbs are active or
passive.

1. The poem about autumn leaves was written by Pam.
2. Robert sang a sad song.
3. One electrician wired the room quickly.
4. The yarn was tangled by the kitten.
5. The water had been muddied by all the rain.

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Choose the sentence written in the active voice.

1. Josh fixed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
2. We were punished by the teacher.
3. Two lizards had been caught.
4. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail.

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Choose the sentence written in the passive voice.

1. He wrote the thank-you note.
2. Mrs. Johnson called the members.
3. The cans are being crushed.
4. The child was making a funny face.

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Choose the sentence written in active voice.

1. Houdini was sealed in the box.
2. The fruit had been pealed and sliced.
3. The painting was done by Monet.
4. She was building a tower.

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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
subject verb agreement I-3

• 1. Everything on the racks were on sale.
• 2. Neither the radio nor the television are
  working.
• 3. A few of the nails in the can are rusted.
• 4. Your term paper on the importance of insects
  were very interesting.

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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

• One of the players was disqualified.
• The mob of fans cheer the rock star.
• His talent for multiple sports amaze many.
• The days of summer goes by too quickly.
• STOP

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Choose the sentence that contains an error.

1. Either the pickles or the mustard give this dish
   a distinct flavor.
2. The collection of baseball cards was worth a
   small fortune.
3. The pep band and our float are in the parade.
4. The quilts on the bed keep me warm.

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Choose the sentence that contains an error.

1. The number of bacteria increases rapidly.
2. Five minus two is three.
3. The jury agrees on the verdict.
4. The bunch of grapes are in the refrigerator.

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Choose the sentence in which the underlined word
is an error.

• None of the fingerprints were complete.
• One of the tires is flat.
• Few of the cans contain paint.
• All of the pepper spill to the floor.
• STOP

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Choose the sentence in which the underlined word
is an error.

1. All of her children take piano lessons.
2. Some of the ketchup remains in the pouch.
3. Not one of the kittens look like the mother.
4. Either Vicki or J.R. enters the data.

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Choose the sentence in which the underlined word
is correct.

1. A hamster and a rabbit is sold to one family.
2. There are nine pieces of candy left.
3. Jack and Jill were always my favorite nursery
   rhyme.
4. Few of the fans gets autographs.

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Choose the sentence in which the underlined word
is correct.

1. The number of participants are decreasing.
2. Two thirds of the cake are chocolate.
3. Ham and eggs is the most popular menu item.
4. The keys that has broken must be replaced.

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Pronouns I-4,6Choose the word to complete the
sentence.

• Chester and __ have always been friends.
• Me
• I
• Them
• myself

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

• She will give the money to ___ tomorrow.
• They
• Themselves
• Them
• theirselves.

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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

1. The male cheerleader lost its flag.
2. Either the coach or the parent can drive their
   car to the game.
3. Both Kyle and James voted for himself.
4. Did the dog bury its bone outside?

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Choose the sentence in which the underlined word
is correct.

1. After graduating from high school, everyone went
   their own separate ways.
2. Several businessmen gave their thoughts at the
   meeting.
3. Neither of the winners claimed his prize.
4. Nobody wanted to give away their turn at playing
   the video game.

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Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

• How many members at the meeting expressed ___
  thoughts on the matter?
• Its
• His
• They
• Their

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

• My pencils and pen have ___ own designated place
  in this drawer.
• It
• Its
• They
• their

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Choose the sentence that contains the error.

1. Mario and myself were planning the party.
2. Give Jane and him the new plans.
3. The defendants were Jason and she.
4. He gave the money to whom?

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Correct the following sentences.

1. The children walks to the playground.
2. My friend give me his potato chips.
3. You reads well.
4. He take pride in his work.
5. We is tired and hungry.
6. The watermelons was sitting in the truck bed.
7. She go to bed at 830 every night.

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Find the subject! Is it active or passive?

• Across the moon walked a weary astronaut.
• Just beneath the bridge was a tiny frog that
  jumped into the water.
• The most artistic person I know stands beside me
  in the hall on Fridays.
• 4. Running along beside me, my kids and I jumped
  onto the bus that was screeching by.

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Appropriate word choice

• Choose the most effective sentence that would be
  used in a formal report.
• We should consider the decreasing profit.
• Another aspect that needs to be considered is the
  decreasing profit.
• To be considered is the profit, which is
  decreasing.
• Undoubtedly, the aspect of the decreasing profit
  should be considered.

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Clear and precise language Choose the best way
to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence.

• The ___ wind damaged the houses and the trees.
• Powerful
• Strong
• 85 mph
• extreme

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Clear and precise language Choose the best way
to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence.

• When Thanksgiving Day arrives, we will have the
  whole family together again.
• In November
• On Thanksgiving Day
• As soon as it is Thanksgiving
• When the holiday comes

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Choose the sentence that expresses the idea in a
clear way.

1. Did you ascertain how to commence the memo in the
   optimum way?
2. Did you learn how to begin the memo in a more
   effective way?
3. Did you demonstrate your expertise in the memo?
4. Did you prioritize the factors and their
   interrelationship in the memo?

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p. 14 Pronoun Case--Example

• Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
• A. Both Jim and me noticed the mistake.
• B. When are you and him coming to see me?
• C. Marilyn and me were elected to the student
  council.
• D. Our family and they have known each other for
  years.

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p.28- Parallel Structure (remember to look for a
pattern)

• Choose the sentence that has parallel structure.
• He came, he saw, and he received.
• He came to get information and conducting
  interviews.
• He came he started to ask he was not sure what
  he needed.
• He came, he inspected, and he receives
  information.

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Choose the correct words to complete the
sentence.

• The service club was recognized for working with
  the citys youth, cleaning up the city parks,
  and_____.
• To visit nursing homes
• Visiting nursing homes
• For visiting nursing homes
• They visited nursing homes

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IV-5- ApostrophesOnly used for POSSESSION and
CONTRACTIONS

• Choose the sentence in which the apostrophes are
  used correctly.
• The lost books turned up in Bessies locker.
• After a hard days work, we decided to go to bed
  early.
• The effect of the stormson the town could be
  felt for years.
• Henrys car handled the curves easily as we
  climbed higher into the mountains.

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4. Choose the sentence in which the apostrophe is
used correctly.

1. One of the tires on the bikes was low on air.
2. Today in science we studied the rings around
   Saturn.
3. The glow of the lights could be seen for several
   miles outside the city.
4. When the quarterback returned to the huddle, he
   outlined the teams next play.

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5. Read the paragraph. Choose the line in which
an apostrophe is needed.

• Line 1- Many farmers use huge diesel tractors
• Line 2- to pull breaking plows and disks.
• Line 3- The tractors engines can deliver
• Line 4- in excess of 500 horsepower.
• Line 1
• Line 2
• Line 3
• Line 4

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Paragraph progression and completeness- Obj. V-1

• Read the four sentences. Then choose the answer
  that shows the BEST order for the sentences.
• 1. After all, he was a world-class athlete, and
  all his awards seemed to prove that he was in
  perfect health.
• 2. Armstrong almost put off seeing a doctor until
  it was too late.
• 3. He kept telling himself he would visit a
  doctor after the next race.
• 4. Armstrong had been ignoring symptoms related
  to his disease for some time.
• 1-2-3-4
• 3-2-4-1
• 4-3-1-2
• 1-2-4-3