The music festival was expensive and in the middle of nowhere, therefore we didn't go.
NO CHANGE
nowhere and, therefore we
nowhere, therefore, we
nowhere; therefore, we
3. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Like a bull seeing red Barney charged at the opposing players.
NO CHANGE
bull, seeing red
bull seeing red,
bull, seeing red,
4. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
The Byzantines dominated the Mediterranean world because they possessed the secret of Greek Fire, an ancient superweapon.
NO CHANGE
Fire was an
Fire, it was an
Fire, and an
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
On the morning, of December 24, 1814 that the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
NO CHANGE
On the morning, of December 24, 1814,
On the morning of December 24, 1814 that
On the morning of December 24, 1814,
6. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
David Bowie was born, on January 8, 1947, twelve years to the day after Elvis Presley.
NO CHANGE
born on January 8, 1947,
born on, January 8 1947,
born on, January 8, 1947
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which is NOT a complete sentence?
The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30 am.
When waiting for the bus.
The businessman wore a suit every day.
When you go to sleep, remember to say your prayers.
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Because all my friends are married, I often go out by myself.
NO CHANGE
married I
married, so I
married, is the reason I
9. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Harold used to be an opera singer, sometimes, he can be persuaded to sing at parties.
NO CHANGE
singer, sometimes he
singer; sometimes, he
singer, sometimes; he
10. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Course evaluation forms are very important, for you to advance the students have to like you.
NO CHANGE
important, for you to advance, the
important; for you to advance, the
important, for you to advance; the
11. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Down the street from the college, I attend, the Save-U Laundromat is always open, and someone is always there.
NO CHANGE
college, I attend
college I attend,
college I attend
12. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Imagining all these people, it is that I know they remain there even after I have left.
NO CHANGE
It being that I imagine all these people, they
Imagining all these people, they
I imagine that all these people
13. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Even as a child, Williams loved to prepare food, and as a young adult, he refined his cooking skills at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America.
NO CHANGE
his cooking skills were refined
his skill in cooking was refined
the refinement of his cooking skills occurred
14. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
In 1989, he came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine, a time when there were no convenience foods designed for African American consumers.
NO CHANGE
He came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine in 1989,
He came up in 1989, with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine,
The idea came to him in 1989, that a line of Southern-inspired cuisine should be marketed,
15. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Not all viruses however, straighten themselves out.
NO CHANGE
viruses; however,
viruses, however
viruses, however,
16. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
During the early morning hours of October 28, 1965, engineers stationed 630 feet above the ground made careful measurements for the day's work.
NO CHANGE
1965, and engineers
1965. Engineers
1965; engineers
17. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Architect Eero Saarinen, who created the design that symbolized the memorial's theme of St. Louis as the "Gateway to the West."
NO CHANGE
Saarinen, creator of
Saarinen created
Saarinen creating
18. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
By late morning, the crowd cheered as, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.
NO CHANGE
as the crowd cheered, the final section was hoisted up and welded to the two legs of the arch.
as the crowd cheered, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.
the final section was hoisted up as the crowd cheered and welded to the two legs of the arch.
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The dog lost ______ collar.
its
it's
its'
it
20. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
We are going to ______ party.
they're
there
their
thier
21. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
We are going over______ to eat lunch.
they're
there
their
thier
22. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Correct the following: My sisters wedding is next week.
My sisters' wedding is next week.
My sister's wedding is next week.
My sisters wedding is next week.
My sisters's wedding is next week
23. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Correct this sentence: Tesss car is the craziest I've ever seen.
Tess's
Tess'
Tesss
Tess'ss
24. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When storyteller Mary Carter Smith practices her art and everybody listens.
No change
Smith, practices her art
Smith, practices her art,
Smith practices her art,
25. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
He said your going to Kim's house.
No change
yo'ure
you're
youre
26. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Today, Smith's repertoire is so vast that she could speak consecutively for twelve hours straight without running out of material.
No change
continuously nonstop
perpetually
OMIT the red portion.
27. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Who's home is this?
No change
Whos
Whose
Whos'e
28. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The next morning, using twigs, for kindling she starts a small blaze in the firebox, located directly below the main chamber.
No change
morning, using twigs for kindling,
morning, using twigs for kindling;
morning using twigs, for kindling,
29. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Soon after I arrived, my aunt said she had a gift for me.
Which of the alternatives to the red portion would NOT be acceptable?
Not long
A short time
As soon
Shortly
30. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
My aunt said that she would have checked with my parents, who each agreed that if I wanted to take responsibility for Rosie, I could take her home with me.