Nokea
Which of the following sentences contains proper capitalization?
- A. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
- B. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
- C. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
- D. Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct sentence follows proper capitalization rules where the words 'summer,' 'Niagara Falls,' and 'New York' are capitalized appropriately. In options A, B, and D, there are inconsistencies in capitalization where either 'summer,' 'Niagara Falls,' or 'New York' are not capitalized correctly. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.
You may also like to solve these questions
Leaping to the saddle, his horse bolted.
- A. His horse bolted as he leaped to the saddle.
- B. When he leaped to the saddle, his horse bolted.
- C. His horse bolted, he leaped to the saddle.
- D. He leaped to the saddle, his horse bolted.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Option B, 'When he leaped to the saddle, his horse bolted,' effectively removes the dangling modifier by clearly connecting the action of the subject ('he leaped to the saddle') with the consequence ('his horse bolted'). This restructuring ensures that the sentence is stylistically and logically clear. Choice A changes the order of the actions, which alters the original meaning. Choice C incorrectly places 'he leaped to the saddle' after 'His horse bolted,' leading to confusion. Choice D does not address the dangling modifier issue and maintains the original error in sentence structure.
"I would like to go with you; however, I won't have time." In this sentence, what part of speech is the word "however"?
- A. Preposition
- B. Conjunction
- C. Conjunctive adverb
- D. Subordinating conjunction
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word "however" in the given sentence functions as a conjunctive adverb. Conjunctive adverbs are used to connect clauses or sentences and show relationships between them. In this case, "however" introduces a contrast between the speaker's desire to go and the lack of time, indicating a shift in the information provided.
What type of sentence is the sentence above?
- A. Simple
- B. Complex
- C. Compound
- D. Compound-complex
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sentence above is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause 'You are a helpful assistant' and a dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?'. A complex sentence is formed by joining an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses. In this case, the dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?' cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the sentence does not contain multiple independent clauses (compound) or a combination of independent and dependent clauses (compound-complex).
What does the underlined word in the following sentence mean? 'The students' excitement about the beginning of summer vacation pervaded the whole classroom.'
- A. stood at attention
- B. spread throughout
- C. explained
- D. took note
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The underlined word 'pervaded' in the sentence means 'spread throughout.' In this context, it conveys that the excitement of the students was felt and noticed everywhere in the classroom. Choice A, 'stood at attention,' does not align with the meaning of 'pervaded.' Choice C, 'explained,' and choice D, 'took note,' are also unrelated to the concept of the excitement spreading throughout the entire classroom.
What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences?
1. The colonists refused to buy stamps.
2. They were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- A. The colonists refused to buy stamps and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- B. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- C. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
- D. The colonists refused to buy stamps, were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect the two independent clauses in the most effective and grammatically correct way. This choice maintains the clarity of the sentence and the relationship between the two ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks the necessary conjunction to properly connect the two independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect as it misses the subject 'they' before 'were determined.' Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the necessary coordinating conjunction 'and' before 'were determined,' resulting in a run-on sentence.