Choose the sentence in which all verbs are used correctly.
a. Although we could have shaken a few pears from the tree, my cousin clumb to the topand picked the best fruit.
b. Although we could have shook a few pears from the tree, my cousin climbed to the top and picked the best fruit.
c. Although we could have shaken a few pears from the tree, my cousin climbed to the top and picked the best fruit.
d. Although we could have shooken a few pears from the tree, my cousin climbed to the top and picked the best fruit.
Ques. 2Objective language is language that
a. expresses attitudes and feelings.
b. is factual.
c. expresses an author's tone.
d. is persuasive.
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Ques. 3Choose the sentence in which all verbs are used correctly.
a. When I was in grade school, I hated to go for piano lessons after school.
b. When I was in grade school, I hate to go for piano lessons after school.
c. When I am in grade school, I hated to gofor piano lessons after school.
d. When I was in grade school, I hated to went for piano lessons after school.
Ques. 4Choose the sentence that does not have any shifts in pronouns or tense.
a. Alannah sat in front of her computer for solong that her legs will cramp.
b. Alannah sat in front of her computer for so long that her legs cramped up.
c. Alannah sits in front of her computer for so long that her legs cramped up.
d. Alannah sits in front of her computer for so long that legs are cramping.
Ques. 5To imply an idea means to
a. reason out an idea based on what has been stated.
b. suggest an idea but not state it directly.
c. create connections between ideas.
d. provide support for an idea.
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Ques. 6The S step of the SQ3R system involves
a. previewing.
b. questioning.
c. studying.
d. speaking.
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Ques. 7The quarterback sustained numerous injuries: a fractured wrist, two broken ribs, and a torn ligament in his knee.
a. caused
b. experienced
c. displayed
d. noticed
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Ques. 8Choose the sentence in which the subordinate idea comes first.
a. Doctors who have good bedside manners are hard to find.
b. When I was running late for class, I accidentally ran a red light.
c. Dr. Sinclair is an excellent doctor, and she has good bedside manners.
d. I accidentally ran a red light when I was running late for class.
Ques. 9There was a consensusor unified opinionamong the students that the exam was difficult.
a. requirement
b. consequence
c. disagreement
d. agreement
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Ques. 10Choose the sentence that does not have any shifts in pronouns or tense.
a. I prefer watching movies at home because you can take breaks without missing anything.
b. Clarissa went out for dinner and then comes home late.
c. The family decorated their Christmas tree.
d. I lost my ring when it slipped off my finger while I was doing dishes.