TerraNova Language Mechanics 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

Accepted Answer

The teacher said, "Please open your books."

Answer

The teacher said, Please "open your books."

Answer

"The teacher said, Please open your books."

Answer

The teacher "said," Please open your books.

Question 2

What is the correct way to write the possessive form of a plural noun ending in 's,' such as 'the teachers'?

Accepted Answer

the teachers'

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the teacher's

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the teachers's

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the teachers

Question 3

Which revision best combines these two sentences? 'The cat sat on the mat. The cat was fluffy and orange.'

Accepted Answer

The fluffy, orange cat sat on the mat.

Answer

The cat sat on the mat and the cat was fluffy and orange.

Answer

The cat sat on the mat, the cat was fluffy and orange.

Answer

Fluffy and orange, the mat had a cat sitting on it.

Question 4

In the sentence 'Before the game started, the players stretched and warmed up,' which part is the dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Before the game started

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the players stretched

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and warmed up

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the players stretched and warmed up

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

achieve

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recieve

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beleive

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decieve

Question 6

Which sentence uses a conjunction to show contrast?

Accepted Answer

I like swimming, but I don't enjoy running.

Answer

I like swimming and hiking.

Answer

I like swimming because it is fun.

Answer

I like swimming, so I joined the swim team.