AnswersFL-1001340-English 2Introduction to Individuality and Conformity: "Initiation"

Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Read the sentence.With the pounding rain and blowing wind, driving to the game was an exciting adventure.

A
pounding
B
blowing
C
driving
D
exciting
2
Free Preview

Read the sentence.We voted.

A
We three, who happen to be best friends, voted.
B
We voted on the antique cars at the polling booth.
C
Considering ourselves to be antique car experts, we voted.
D
Everyone who voted was applauded.
3

affirmaffirmationaffirmativeaffirmatively

A
affirm
B
affirmation
C
affirmative
D
affirmatively
4

Which sentence contains an adverbial phrase?

A
The hopeful actors agreed to meet in the dressing room before the audition.
B
The persistent rain left large, rippling puddles and soggy front lawns.
C
The ongoing delay really infuriated the cranky, grumbling audience.
D
The oblivious pedestrian encountered loud car horns blaring at him.
5

Which sentence uses two prepositional phrases?

A
The swarm of killer bees was reportedly migrating north.
B
The helicopter landed among the cars in the parking lot.
C
The case mystified the detectives through the long winter.
D
The camera monitoring the perimeter was hidden under the ivy.
6

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase?

A
Given the economic and political unrest, the family decided to emigrate.
B
Ruling brutally, the harsh dictator caused many people to flee the country.
C
Increasing tensions required that international diplomats begin to negotiate.
D
Some editorials exposing government corruption were leaked to the public.
7

Read the sentence.The honeymooners visited the vineyard.

A
To realize their dream, the honeymooners planned to visit the beautiful vineyard to enjoy its scenic beauty.
B
To visit the vineyard, the honeymooners allowed extra time to travel the long distance and enjoy the countryside.
C
To appreciate the vineyard, the honeymooners realized that they needed to slowly explore the beautiful rolling hills.
D
To complete their trip, the honeymooners decided that they should pay a visit to the vineyard and its lovely grounds.
8

Read the sentence.The treasure covered in dust and webs waited beneath the stairs, safely hidden under the mildewing books and tattered old newspapers.

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
9

Which word is an example of a demonstrative adjective?

A
that
B
the
C
them
D
then

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez

Quiz
9 verified answers

Introduction to Individuality and Conformity: "Initiation"

Quiz
10 verified answers

Introduction to Individuality and Conformity: "Initiation"