ELA Database 3

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

Read the text below and answer the following question.

WiseWear gear provides you with cutting-edge technology to enhance your performance and optimize your training. WiseWear products include sensors to track your heart rate, activity level, and calorie burn during workouts. Information is automatically uploaded to your phone and organized so you can track your improvement over time with just a tap of the screen.

Concerned about comfort? We’ve got you covered. WiseWear clothing is made with high-tech synthetic compression fabrics to promote circulation and wick away sweat while you work out.

Top-level pro athletes, like ultra-marathoner Uri Schmidt, rely on WiseWear for training and competition. Shouldn’t you do the same?

Why does the author pose an informal question at the end of the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

Reread the following sentence from the passage:

“Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.”

How could the author rewrite the sentence to best formally express the information without including personal opinion bias?

Study the graphic element and consider the summary below to answer the following question.

A high school student is presenting research on how gender affects participation in her political science class.

Summary: Following a month-long study of the participation levels in Political Science Class 201, the results indicate that males make up the majority of the time spent speaking. Throughout the course of the month, twelve in class lectures of one-hour sessions took place. Approximately half of the class was spent for the professor to lecture. The professor is male, but the total time and subsequent questions taken during his lecture were subtracted out to calculate the data. Only the time dedicated to post lecture discussion was evaluated for the creation of the graphs and conclusion.
As a result of the research, it would be recommended to host formal debate styled conversations. Although, it may be necessary to create some, if not very specific, limitations to prevent a filibuster effect. This would allow for each debate party, whoever it may consist of, to share their opinions and pose questions to the professor and class.

The summary can be best  described as:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Dear Dr. Rodriguez,

I am writing to request that you change my daughter Amelia’s chemistry grade. Amelia is a brilliant and capable girl who does not deserve an F in your class. Incidentally, I am sure you recall our family’s substantial donation to your school district last year. I was led to believe we would no longer be troubled by petty grade issues or incompetent teachers after I wrote that check. In fact, I feel compelled to forward this message to your superiors to make certain the issue is dealt with promptly, and to ensure that we have no future misunderstandings.

Sincerely,
Violetta D. Johannsen

The message of this letter is considered:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

You know what I hate? Businesses that rely on contract workers and freelancers instead of regular employees.

Don’t hit me with arguments about greater freedom for workers. Freedom isn’t free if you’re bleeding out in the street.

Sound the alarm, people! Workers are suffering! No benefits means you’re out of luck if you get sick and can’t do your job. Plus, studies show freelancers don’t make as much money as regular employees.

–From Rod’s Job Blog at rodtalksaboutjobs.com

Reread the following sentence from the passage:

“Don’t hit me with arguments about greater freedom for workers.”

Which of the following would be a more formal way to rewrite the sentence?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Adelia stood on the porch in her bathrobe. “Mr. Snuggles?” she called. “Mr. Snuggles! Come on in, you little vermin.”

She peered up and down the street. Sighing, she went back inside and, a moment later, emerged with a metal bowl and a spoon. She rapped on the bowl several times. “Mr. Snuggles? Breakfast!”

When Mr. Snuggles did not appear, Adelia reached inside and grabbed some keys off a low table. Cinching her bathrobe tightly around her waist, she climbed into the car. “It’s not like I have anything better to do than look for you again,” she said.

Towards the end of the passage, Adelia yells out “Breakfast!” Why is this acceptable?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

It is perhaps unsurprising that fad diets are so common given the level of obesity in American society. But over the long term, most fad diets are harmful both to the health and to the waistline. Many such diets advocate cutting out one major nutrient, such as fats or carbohydrates. Others suggest fasting over long periods or eating from fixed menu options that may not meet the body’s needs. Most of these diets are highly impractical, and many lead directly or indirectly to binge eating and other unhealthy behaviors.

The author finds the following information in a related article:

“Many fat adults fail their diets because cutting out nutrients during the day leads them to eat a crazy amount of gross food before bed.”

How could the author rewrite the quote to formalize it for the passage and properly support their argument?

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.

The theater was packed. The audience watched with rapt attention as the characters lost their homes, their jobs, their sense of security, even their most basic beliefs. A few characters managed to save a family member. Most kept small keepsakes in their pockets. But by the end, they had almost nothing left of the world before disaster struck. When the show was over, the audience filed out smiling. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the end of the world—as long as it’s fictional.

This passage is best described as:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Manny looked out the window.
“Not yet,” he mumbled to himself.
He walked into the kitchen to try to distract himself. He was about to open the cookie jar when he heard a car motor.
“Now?” he ran to the window.
“Ugh,” he sighed, “it is just Mr. Mendez.”
Suddenly he saw it. The small, white truck he was searching for.
He burst through the door and breathlessly greeted Stanley.
Stanley smiled as he handed a stack of envelopes to Manny.
“Is this what you’re looking for, son?” Stanley said with a smile.
Manny looked at the return address. Michigan State University.
“Yes! Thank you!” Manny cried as he bolted into his house.
“Good luck, Manny!” Stanley yelled after him.

Stanley’s use of the word son  shows:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Dear Mr. O’Hara,

I am writing to let you know how much of a positive impact you have made on our daughter. Before being in your algebra class, Violet was math phobic. She would shut down when new concepts would not come to her easily. As a result, she did not pass many tests. Despite this past struggle, she has blossomed in your class! Your patience and dedication have made all the difference in the world. Above all, your one-on-one sessions with her have truly helped her in ways you cannot imagine. She is a more confident and capable math student, thanks to you. We cannot thank you enough.

Fondly,
Bridgette Foster

This passage is best  described as:

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Select a more formal rewrite for the following sentence:

“It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount.”

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Why does the author end the passage with a question?

Mary attends Northern Heights High School. Sally attends the same school as Mary. Sally attends Northern Heights High School. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Every child in Miss Smith’s class has read a book written by Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. Every child in Miss Smith’s class has read The Cat in the Hat. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Principal Gonzalez always wears a blue suit to work on Monday. There is no school on Monday this week. Principal Gonzalez will wear his blue suit to work on Tuesday. If the first two statements are true, the third is

There are four swings on the swing set at a school playground. Twenty kids go outside for recess at a time. All of the swings will be taken during the recess time. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Today is Saturday. Halloween is one week away from today. Halloween will be on a Saturday. If the first two statements are true, the third is

The spider crawling on the wall next to Ben scared him. Children are scared of spiders. Ben is a child. If the first two statements are true, the third is

The county fair holds a contest for the best witch costume on Halloween. Taylor dressed as a mummy for the county fair. Taylor could win the costume contest. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Katy has never handed out candy on Halloween. Jillian convinces Katy to hand out candy this year. This will be Katy’s first time handing out candy on Halloween. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Oak trees can grow to be over one hundred feet tall. There is a tree in Sam’s yard that stands over one hundred feet tall. The tree in Sam’s yard is an oak tree. If the first two statements are true, the third is

A cat gives birth to a litter of five boy kittens. Two kittens are orange. Three kittens are white. If the first two statements are true, the third is

A weather man predicts the temperature will reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature scale reads 100 degrees. The temperature is going to increase 10 more degrees. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Caterpillars go into cocoons and develop into a different bug. Caterpillars become either a butterfly or moth. All butterflies were once a caterpillar. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Lady bugs have spots on their wings. Susan finds a lady bug with ten spots on its wings. Lady bugs always have ten spots on their wings. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Connor has three best friends who are boys. Connor has two best friends who are girls. Connor has five best friends. If the first two statements are true, the third is

David has a red backpack. David has a red water bottle. David’s favorite color is red. If the first two statements are true, the third is

All of Tiffany’s clothes are blue. A relative gives Tiffany a shirt for her birthday. Tiffany’s new shirt is blue. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Tracy opens a box of envelopes. Tracy takes out every envelope to mail her letters. The box has no more envelopes inside. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Stan only buys vanilla and strawberry ice cream. Stan’s favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla. Stan has never had chocolate ice cream. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Julie has a pet named Kota. Julie has never had a pet dog. Kota is not a dog. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Miss Brooks baked cookies for her class. She has twenty students. Each student ate a cookie. If the first two statements are true, the third is

The science fair selects one student in each class for an award. Kayla received an award for her science project. Her classmate Ted also received an award. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Carly and Sam have identical collections. Carly collects rocks. Sam collects spoons. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Gracie won her gymnastics competition. Gracie received the highest possible score in the event. The highest score of the event was a 9.5 out of 10. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Harry’s doctor appointment was scheduled for three o’clock. Harry is late for his doctor’s appointment. It is past three o’clock. If the first two statements are true, the third is

There are twenty-four hours in the day. Sally slept for half of the day. Sally was awake for half of the day. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Penguins must live in areas with cold weather. Penguins live in Antarctica. Antarctica has a cold weather environment. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Bananas grow in tropical climates. The Philippines sell bananas to other countries. Other countries cannot grow bananas. If the first two statements are true, the third is

A room can hold all the guests Max invites to a party. The party fills the room. Everyone that Max invited to the party attended. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Taylor and Jacob leave the house at the same time. It takes each of them twenty minutes to arrive to their destination. Taylor and Jacob went to the same destination. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Oliver finished taking his science test before Sarah. Sarah finished taking the test before Ally. Oliver finished his test before Ally. If the first two statements are true, the third is

An orange cat is seen wandering around the neighborhood. A brown cat is seen wandering around the same neighborhood. The owners of the cats live in the same neighborhood. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Lauren and her mother go to the mall. Lauren bought clothes for herself and her mother bought items for their home. Neither one of them spent money. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Henry attends the afternoon portion of a golf tournament. The golf tournament began in the morning and ended in the early evening. Henry attended the entire golf tournament. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Ross is Rachel’s brother. Rachel has a daughter named Sophie. Ross and Sophie are not related. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Zach lives in Manhattan. Daniel lives with Zach. Daniel lives in Boston. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Gina has the biggest sticker collection out of all of her friends. Rachel and Gina are best friends. Rachel has more stickers than Gina. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Garfield always finishes his dinner. Garfield eats lasagna for dinner one night. Garfield doesn’t finish the lasagna. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Vince and Amanda verse each other in the final round of a chess tournament. The tournament awards the top two players. Vince was the champion of the tournament. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Julian went to Parker’s house to watch the football game with him. Parker and Julian watched the football game together. Parker had to go back home after the football game was over. If the first two statements are true, the third is

Leo and his sister play a game of catch. Leo throws a baseball and Nina catches it. Leo is Nina’s brother. If the first two statements are true, the third is

What is the main idea of a text?

Supporting details must:

A(n) ________ main idea is suggested, not stated outright.

A topic sentence always expresses:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

It is perhaps unsurprising that fad diets are so common given the level of obesity in American society. But over the long term, most fad diets are harmful both to the health and to the waistline. Many such diets advocate cutting out one major nutrient, such as fats or carbohydrates. Others suggest fasting over long periods or eating from fixed menu options that may not meet the body’s needs. Most of these diets are highly impractical, and many lead directly or indirectly to binge eating and other unhealthy behaviors.

Read the following description of the paragraph:

The author argues unfairly against fad diets without taking their good qualities into account.

Why is this not  a valid description of the main idea?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

It is perhaps unsurprising that fad diets are so common given the level of obesity in American society. But over the long term, most fad diets are harmful both to the health and to the waistline. Many such diets advocate cutting out one major nutrient, such as fats or carbohydrates. Others suggest fasting over long periods or eating from fixed menu options that may not meet the body’s needs. Most of these diets are highly impractical, and many lead directly or indirectly to binge eating and other unhealthy behaviors.

Why doesn’t a statistic about early childhood obesity rates belong in this paragraph?

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.

The theater was packed. The audience watched with rapt attention as the characters lost their homes, their jobs, their sense of security, even their most basic beliefs. A few characters managed to save a family member. Most kept small keepsakes in their pockets. But by the end, they had almost nothing left of the world before disaster struck. When the show was over, the audience filed out smiling. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the end of the world—as long as it’s fictional.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of this paragraph?

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.

The theater was packed. The audience watched with rapt attention as the characters lost their homes, their jobs, their sense of security, even their most basic beliefs. A few characters managed to save a family member. Most kept small keepsakes in their pockets. But by the end, they had almost nothing left of the world before disaster struck. When the show was over, the audience filed out smiling. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the end of the world—as long as it’s fictional.

Which term best describes the role of the final sentence in this paragraph?

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.

The theater was packed. The audience watched with rapt attention as the characters lost their homes, their jobs, their sense of security, even their most basic beliefs. A few characters managed to save a family member. Most kept small keepsakes in their pockets. But by the end, they had almost nothing left of the world before disaster struck. When the show was over, the audience filed out smiling. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the end of the world—as long as it’s fictional.

If the author wanted to expand this paragraph into a longer essay claiming that human beings are naturally violent, what supporting detail should appear in further paragraphs?

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.

The theater was packed. The audience watched with rapt attention as the characters lost their homes, their jobs, their sense of security, even their most basic beliefs. A few characters managed to save a family member. Most kept small keepsakes in their pockets. But by the end, they had almost nothing left of the world before disaster struck. When the show was over, the audience filed out smiling. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the end of the world—as long as it’s fictional.

Which sentence states the most important effect of the author’s decision to save the topic sentence for last?

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.

The theater was packed. The audience watched with rapt attention as the characters lost their homes, their jobs, their sense of security, even their most basic beliefs. A few characters managed to save a family member. Most kept small keepsakes in their pockets. But by the end, they had almost nothing left of the world before disaster struck. When the show was over, the audience filed out smiling. After all, there’s nothing more fun than the end of the world—as long as it’s fictional.

If the author wanted to expand this paragraph into a longer essay claiming that disaster movies serve a positive function, what supporting detail should appear in further paragraphs?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

It is challenging to grow tomatoes in a cool, wet climate with a short growing season. In this kind of marginal area, it is rarely successful to sow seeds directly in the garden. It is better to plant seeds in pots indoors, or to buy plant starts at a nursery. If possible, select seed varieties from local seed companies. These are more likely than national brands to carry tomato varieties that fruit quickly. Plant your starts outdoors only after your warm season begins in earnest. Water the plants regularly all summer, and watch the fall forecasts and harvest as many tomatoes as possible before the cool and rain return to spoil the crop.

Which phrase most accurately states the topic of this paragraph?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

It is challenging to grow tomatoes in a cool, wet climate with a short growing season. In this kind of marginal area, it is rarely successful to sow seeds directly in the garden. It is better to plant seeds in pots indoors, or to buy plant starts at a nursery. If possible, select seed varieties from local seed companies. These are more likely than national brands to carry tomato varieties that fruit quickly. Plant your starts outdoors only after your warm season begins in earnest. Water the plants regularly all summer, and watch the fall forecasts and harvest as many tomatoes as possible before the cool and rain return to spoil the crop.

How does the supporting detail about local seed companies help develop the main idea?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed a broad pattern of unconscious bias against minority students on majority-white college campuses. First, a startlingly high proportion of minority respondents, 83%, reported that they often or sometimes felt marginalized or overlooked by members of their broader campus communities.

In a follow-up telephone interview, Aida Green, an African American sophomore at Standmore University in Iowa, said that students in campus common areas often asked her questions like, “Where are you visiting from?” Although these encounters typically take a friendly tone, Green said the underlying message is clear: her community fails to recognize her as a member. When asked why this matters, Green sounded frustrated. “I see people’s eyes pass over me when they’re forming study groups. White kids get asked; I have to put myself forward.” She sighed. “And that’s if I know an opportunity exists. I’m always wondering what I could be doing to get ahead that I’m not doing because nobody thought to tell me I can.”

Similar patterns existed in other minority students’ survey comments and interviews. The most common type of statement was a sentiment of fatigue; students feel exhausted by the effort to insert themselves into groups that unconsciously exclude them. And many students echoed Green’s worry that they may be missing out on opportunities. Clarity Ferrer, a black Puerto Rican senior at Northeastern College of Vermont, was certain she had been overlooked: “My own sorority sisters started holding informal lunches with alumni to talk about jobs and internships, and they didn’t invite me the whole first quarter. All the other seniors got told about it. But me? They forgot.”

In the second paragraph of the passage, the author describes, “She sighed.” What does this detail reveal?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

What happens when you walk barefoot from the swimming pool onto a section of sun-baked pavement? Ouch! The soles of your feet burn, and you might start to hop up and down and then quickly scamper away to a cooler, shaded spot of ground. What happened?

Thank specialized cells . . . . Networks of connected cells called neurons make up your body’s electrical, or nervous, system. This system works to communicate messages, such as, “”Quick, move off the hot pavement!”” Cells of the nervous system (specifically neurons) possess special features and a unique shape, both of which suit them for their job in communication. Or, as scientists like to put it, structure determines function.

Neurons have long, spindly extensions called axons that carry electrical and chemical messages. These messages convey information to your brain—””The ground is burning hot!””—and responses back from the brain—””Pick up your foot!””

To transmit these messages, charged particles (primarily sodium ions), jet across a nerve cell membrane, creating an electrical impulse that speeds down the axon. When the electrical impulse reaches the end of the axon, it triggers the neuron to release a chemical messenger (called a neurotransmitter) that passes the signal to a neighboring nerve cell. This continues until the message reaches its destination, usually in the brain, spinal cord, or muscle.

Most neurons can convey messages very fast because they are electrically insulated with a fatty covering called myelin. Myelin is formed by Schwann cells—one of the many types of glial cells that supply support and nutrition to nerve cells.

Nerves coated with myelin transmit messages at a speed of about 250 miles per hour, plenty of time for the message to get to your brain to warn you to lift your foot before it burns.

One reason young children are at a higher risk for burning themselves is because the neurons in children’s bodies do not become fully coated with myelin until they are about 10 years old. That means it takes dangerously long for a message like, “”The stove is hot!”” to reach a young children’s brains to tell them to pull their hands away.

Myelin formation (and consequently the conduction of nervous system messages) can be disrupted by certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Symptoms such as numbness, double vision, and muscle paralysis all result from faulty nerve conduction that ultimately impairs muscle cell function.

The text is from the U.S. National Institute of General Medical Sciences.“

What is the main idea of the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

What happens when you walk barefoot from the swimming pool onto a section of sun-baked pavement? Ouch! The soles of your feet burn, and you might start to hop up and down and then quickly scamper away to a cooler, shaded spot of ground. What happened?

Thank specialized cells . . . . Networks of connected cells called neurons make up your body’s electrical, or nervous, system. This system works to communicate messages, such as, “”Quick, move off the hot pavement!”” Cells of the nervous system (specifically neurons) possess special features and a unique shape, both of which suit them for their job in communication. Or, as scientists like to put it, structure determines function.

Neurons have long, spindly extensions called axons that carry electrical and chemical messages. These messages convey information to your brain—””The ground is burning hot!””—and responses back from the brain—””Pick up your foot!””

To transmit these messages, charged particles (primarily sodium ions), jet across a nerve cell membrane, creating an electrical impulse that speeds down the axon. When the electrical impulse reaches the end of the axon, it triggers the neuron to release a chemical messenger (called a neurotransmitter) that passes the signal to a neighboring nerve cell. This continues until the message reaches its destination, usually in the brain, spinal cord, or muscle.

Most neurons can convey messages very fast because they are electrically insulated with a fatty covering called myelin. Myelin is formed by Schwann cells—one of the many types of glial cells that supply support and nutrition to nerve cells.

Nerves coated with myelin transmit messages at a speed of about 250 miles per hour, plenty of time for the message to get to your brain to warn you to lift your foot before it burns.

One reason young children are at a higher risk for burning themselves is because the neurons in children’s bodies do not become fully coated with myelin until they are about 10 years old. That means it takes dangerously long for a message like, “”The stove is hot!”” to reach a young children’s brains to tell them to pull their hands away.

Myelin formation (and consequently the conduction of nervous system messages) can be disrupted by certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Symptoms such as numbness, double vision, and muscle paralysis all result from faulty nerve conduction that ultimately impairs muscle cell function.

The text is from the U.S. National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

Why does the author mention multiple sclerosis at the end of the text?

Which word in the following sentence is not a modifier?

That young woman arrived late yesterday.

What type of error can be found in the following sentence?

The report earned an A that I wrote on the Korean War.

Which modifier, if any, modifies the underlined word in the following sentence?

We always visit the bakery on the corner when we are in town.

How many modifiers are in the following sentence?

They carried sleeping bags, tents, and backpacks.

What type of error can be found in the following sentence?

Spinning their webs, I saw two spiders.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is not a modifier?

The woman found her lost earring yesterday.

How many modifiers describe the underlined word in the following sentence?

Pass that large silver bowl.

Which modifier could not be added after the underlined word?

The boy went home.

Which modifier could not be added before the underlined word?

The workers ate lunch.

Identify the likely misplaced modifier in the following sentence.

The man in blue wore a large, gaudy hat on his head, which was ugly.

Which ending does not create a sentence with a dangling modifier?

Trying to earn some extra money, ___.

Which word or phrase does the underlined modifier describe?

A great time was had by all.

Which word does the underlined modifier describe?

Everyone in the group worked together to make the best of the situation.

Identify the likely misplaced modifier in the following sentence.

Earlier this week, the young fishermen caught twenty fish, who were out all day.

Identify the dangling or misplaced modifier, if there is one.

Hoping for sun, we went to the beach.

Which word or phrase is not a modifier?

Relieved that the grueling trial was over, the lawyer took a much-needed vacation.

Which word or phrase does the underlined modifier describe?

Despite their talent and hard work, the band had trouble selling records.

Which word does the underlined modifier describe?

The puppy, who hadn’t eaten all day, whined until we fed him.

Which word is a modifier in the following sentence?

The black dog was barking.

Which word is a modifier in the following sentence?

I am following the news story closely.

Identify the dangling or misplaced modifier, if there is one.

Having been repaired, we can drive the car again.

Which ending does not create a sentence with a dangling modifier?

After eating, ___.

Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence.

After reading the book, the movie that just came out must be pretty bad.

Identify the dangling or misplaced modifier in the following sentence.

When six years old, our family was transferred overseas by my father’s company.

How many modifiers describe the underlined word in the following sentence?

The royal wedding was beautiful and meaningful.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is not a modifier?

Several tigers escaped from the zoo last night.

Select the correct words to complete the following sentence.

I have ____ due tomorrow.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?

Professor Allen estimated that his research could be completed in two weeks, but he soon realized that his estimate was incorrect.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?

Lincoln was elected president in 1860.

What part of speech are theory and relativity in the following sentence?

We studied the theory of relativity.

Which type of noun is the underlined word?

One thing I cannot tolerate is dishonesty.

Which words in the following sentence are common nouns?

The crowd cheered as Dr. King gave an inspiring speech.

How many plural nouns are in the following sentence?

Marie’s father’s appendix was taken out.

How many nouns are in the following sentence?

I don’t know her.

Which of the following sentences includes a noun?

Identify the nouns in the following sentence.

Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in 1911.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?

Douglas served on the Supreme Court for 36 years.

Choose a proper noun to complete the following sentence.

____ walked to work.

Select the correct nouns for the blanks in the following sentence.

We can use these ____ to cut these fillets of ____.

Which of the following words is an abstract noun?

Which proper noun is the subject of the following sentence?

Pearl S. Buck is the author of some of my favorite books, including The Good Earth and The Living Reed.

What type of error can be found in the following sentence?

Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are alumnuses of Georgetown University.

Select the sentence that contains three nouns.

Which word is a correct plural form?

Choose the common noun that correctly completes the following sentence.

Someone was there to greet the students when they arrived at ____.

Select the sentence that has a noun as its subject.

Choose the correct plural noun to complete the following sentence.

It was surprising to suddenly see some ____ as we drove along the deserted road.

How many nouns are in the following sentence?

The team of scientists presented the results of their research at the conference.

Which words in the following sentence are proper nouns?

Matthew had a meeting with his supervisor on Tuesday.

How many nouns in the following sentence have incorrect capitalization?

The Patel Family moved to the United States, and now they live in the Boston Area.

What is the plural form for the noun crisis?

Which sentence contains a plural noun?

Select the pronoun that could be used in the following sentence.

I recognized two people, one of ___ I had worked with before.

How many pronouns are in the following sentence?

She and I used to be friends until I dated her brother and it didn’t end well.

Which subject correctly completes the following sentence?

___ have tickets to see Hamilton next week.

Select the word that is a possessive pronoun.

How many pronouns are in the following sentence?

I wanted to call you last night, but I couldn’t find my phone.

Which word in the following sentence is a possessive pronoun?

Are you sure that it’s yours?

What is the role of the pronoun him  in a sentence?

How many pronouns are in the following sentence?

Suri and Marc asked about you.

How many pronouns are in the following sentence?

We asked for his opinion, which he was happy to give.

Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun?

Maria washed Pavel’s car for him.

Select the noun to which the underlined pronoun refers.

The fishermen caught three fish and fried them over the fire.

Which pronoun would not work in the following sentence?

I asked ___ colleague to bring it to you.

How many pronouns are in the following sentence?

I called her, but she didn’t return my call.

Which of the following movie titles contains a pronoun?

Which word in following sentence is a pronoun?

The three executives met to discuss a possible merger of their companies.

Which word is a subject pronoun?

Select the noun to which the underlined pronoun refers.

Greta Garbo, who performed in both silent and talking pictures, is my favorite actress.

Select the noun to which the underlined pronoun refers.

Leon and Josiah took their entrance exams on Saturday, and I took mine on Sunday.

Select the noun or nouns to which the underlined pronoun refers.

When Kelly and Jacob were on vacation, Meryl and Susannah fed their dog.

Select the pronoun that could be used in the following sentence.

Mrs. Sato, ___ lives down the street, is 99 years old.

What part of speech are the underlined words?

My boss asked me to work late tonight, so I won’t be able to go to your party.

Select the correct word to complete the sentence.

It’s exciting to watch the nation rebuild ___ economy.

Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun?

To whom should the applicant address the letter?

Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun?

The driver checked her side mirror.

Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun?

Alexi’s grandfather was a well-known lawyer who won many cases.

Select the pronoun that cannot be used in the following sentence.

___ coat is so warm!

Which word in the following sentence is a possessive pronoun?

That’s our new house.

What is missing from the following sentence?

Classical music helps with studying, I always listen to it before a test.

What is the mistake in the following sentence?

The video game was intense; I needed state of the art weapons and armor to slay a dragon.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

What is the mistake in the following sentence?

This weekend I need to do laundry, go grocery shopping, and walk my dog

Which is the sentence with the correct use of punctuation?