ENG 105 WEEK 4 QUIZ

ENG 105 WEEK 4 QUIZ 
1	Subject-verb agreement means that:
a.   a singular subject needs a plural verb.
b.   a singular subject needs a singular verb.
c.   a plural subject needs a singular verb.
d.   All of the choices apply
	
2.	For present tense agreement, when a subject is he, she, it, or the equivalent (a person's name):
a.   add an -s or -es ending to the verb.
b.   add an -ed ending to the verb.
c.   add an -ing ending to the verb.
d.   do not add an ending to the verb.
	
3.	For present tense agreement, when the subject is I, you, we, they, or the equivalent, (two or more person's names):
a.   add an -s or -es ending to the verb.
b.   add an -ing ending to the verb.
c.   do not add an ending to the verb.
d.   add an -ed ending to the verb.
	
4.	To create the present tense question and negative forms, such as in the following sentence: Do these chickens lay eggs?
a.   add do or does and use the past tense form of the verb.
b.   add do or does and use the past perfect form of the verb.
c.   add do or does and use the base form of the verb.
d.   add does and use the present progressive form of the verb.
	
5.	The present tense forms of be are is, am, and:
a.   have.
b.   be.
c.   were.
d.   are.
	
6.	The present tense forms of do are do and:
a.   done.
b.   does.
c.   did.
d.   is doing.
	
7.	When writing in the present perfect tense, such as in the following sentence, use __________ with singular subjects. The hospital has opened a new wing.
a.   the verb has plus the past tense form of the verb
b.   the verb has plus the future tense form of the verb
c.   the verb has plus the present tense form of the verb
d.   All of the choices apply
	
8.	When two or more subjects are joined by and, use the __________ form of the verb.
a.   singular
b.   plural
c.   past tense
d.   present tense
	
9.	When two subjects are joined by or or nor, the verb:
a.   is always plural.
b.   is always singular.
c.   agrees with the first subject.
d.   agrees with the subject nearest the verb.
	
10.	Which of the following indefinite pronouns is always singular?
a.   Everybody
b.   Everyone
c.   Each
d.   All of the choices apply
	
11.	Which of the following indefinite pronouns is always plural?
a.   Many
b.   Nobody
c.   Everyone
d.   All of the choices apply
	
12.	Collective nouns, which refer to a group of people or things, are:
a.   plural when the group acts as a unit.
b.   singular when the group acts as a unit.
c.   singular when members of the group act individually.
d.   All of the choices apply
	
13.	Identify the subject of the following sentence. There are only two computers in the lab that are functioning.
a.   There
b.   two
c.   computers
d.   lab
	
14.	When a prepositional phrase comes between the subject and the verb, such as in the following sentence, the verb: One of the pine trees was struck by lightning.
a.   agrees with the object of the preposition.
b.   is always in the singular form.
c.   is always in the plural form.
d.   agrees with the subject of the sentence.
	
15.	If a sentence contains a clause beginning with who, which, or that, such as in the following sentence, the verb: Austin is one of those people who is always on time.
a.   agrees with the subject preceding who, which, or that.
b.   agrees with who, which, or that.
c.   is always singular.
d.   is always plural.
	
16.	A past participle is:
a.   a verb form.
b.   a verb tense.
c.   Both a and b
d.   Neither a nor b
	
17.	A past participle must be used with:
a.   a linking verb.
b.   a helping verb.
c.   an action verb.
d.   All of the choices above
	
18.	When a past participle is combined with have or has, such as in the following sentence, the __________ is formed. Raymond has been a tennis player for sixteen years.
a.   present tense
b.   past tense
c.   past progressive tense
d.   present perfect tense
	
19.	Time markers are words that indicate:
a.   how an action occurred.
b.   why an action occurred.
c.   when an action occurred.
d.   what type of action occurred.
	
20.	Use the present perfect tense, such as in the sentence below, to show:
a.   action that is occurring now.
b.   one or more past actions that happened before another past action.
c.   action that began in the past and continues to the present time.
d.   continuing action.
	
21.	The past perfect tense is formed with:
a.   has and the past participle.
b.   have and the past participle.
c.   had and the simple past tense.
d.   had and the past participle.
	
22.	In sentences with the passive voice, such as in the following sentence, the subject: The door prize was won by Christie.
a.   receives the action and does not perform the action.
b.   neither receives the action nor performs the action.
c.   receives the action and performs the action.
d.   does not receive the action but performs it.
	
23.	The passive voice, such as in the following sentence, is formed by: On Friday, employees were notified of the layoffs.
a.   using the appropriate tense of the verb be plus the present tense.
b.   using the appropriate tense of the verb be plus the present participle.
c.   using the appropriate tense of the verb be plus the past participle.
d.   using the appropriate tense of the verb be plus the future tense.
	
24.	In the active voice, such as in the following sentence: Christie won the door prize.
a.   the subject receives the action.
b.   the subject performs the action.
c.   Both a and b
d.   Neither a nor b
	
25.	In general, use the active voice instead of the passive voice because:
a.   the active voice is less direct and less wordy than the passive voice.
b.   the active voice is more direct and more wordy than the passive voice.
c.   the active voice is less direct and more wordy than the passive voice.
d.   the active voice is more direct and less wordy than the passive voice.
	
26.	Which sentence uses the past perfect tense?
a.   Bettina's car broke down again.
b.   Johnny has been a Jewel fan for several years.
c.   The fireworks display was cancelled because of heavy rain.
d.   By the time the fire department arrived, the house had already been completely engulfed in flames.
	
27.	Which sentence uses the present perfect tense?
a.   The Klondike Café has been open since 1953.
b.   The Klondike Café opened in 1953.
c.   The Klondike Café had opened in 1953.
d.   The Klondike Café had been open since 1953.
	
28.	Which sentence uses the past perfect tense?
a.   All the cookies in the coffee break room are disappearing.
b.   By noon, all the cookies in the coffee break room had disappeared.
c.   By noon, all the cookies in the coffee break room were disappearing.
d.   All the cookies in the coffee break room disappeared by noon.
	
29.	Which sentence uses the present perfect tense?
a.   Our family visited the Grand Canyon last summer.
b.   We have visited the Grand Canyon six times.
c.   Scott has already seen the Grand Canyon.
d.   Scott had already seen the Grand Canyon.
	
30.	Which sentence uses the present perfect tense?
a.   Julia has practiced yoga for over ten years.
b.   Julia practiced yoga for over ten years.
c.   Julia had practiced yoga for over ten years.
d.   Julia had been practicing yoga for over ten years.
	
31.	When you write a description paragraph, you:
a.   support your point by using facts or examples.
b.   make a point by comparing or contrasting two things.
c.   make a point by creating vivid images in the reader's mind.
d.   make a point by telling a story.
	
32.	When you write a description paragraph, you consider which of these elements?
a.   Creating a dominant impression
b.   Expressing your attitude toward the subject
c.   Including concrete details
d.   All of the choices apply
	
33.	The overall atmosphere that you wish to convey is known as:
a.   the topic sentence.
b.   the dominant impression.
c.   the supporting details.
d.   imagery.
	
34.	When you include your positive or negative feelings about a subject, you are expressing your:
a.   attitude toward the subject.
b.   topic sentence.
c.   transitions.
d.   coherence.
	
35.	To help a reader visualize what you are describing, you can use:
a.   effective transitions.
b.   concrete details.
c.   a controlling idea.
d.   narration.
	
36.	Imagery means description that uses:
a.   effective transitions.
b.   extended examples.
c.   the five senses.
d.   supplemental photographs.
	
37.	Your attitude toward a subject can be:
a.   positive.
b.   negative.
c.   neutral.
d.   All of the choices apply
	
38.	The topic sentence of a descriptive paragraph should convey:
a.   all the examples that you wish to include.
b.   the first example.
c.   supporting details.
d.   a dominant impression about the subject.
	
39.	To use vivid language to create a clear picture of what you are describing, use:
a.   specific action verbs and adjectives.
b.   general nouns.
c.   transitions and conjunctions.
d.   a controlling idea.
	
40.	Which of the following words is more specific than the underlined word in the following sentence? An elderly man walked along the jogging path.
a.   traveled
b.   strolled
c.   went
d.   moved
	
41.	Which of the following words is more specific than the underlined word in the following sentence? The resentful employees talked among themselves when the CEO announced the policy changes.
a.   spoke
b.   verbalized
c.   muttered
d.   conversed
	
42.	Of the following descriptive words, which is the most specific?
a.   Looked
b.   Watched
c.   Observed
d.   glared
	
43.	Of the following descriptive words, which is the most specific?
a.   Station wagon
b.   Automobile
c.   Car
d.   Vehicle
	
44.	Details about sights, sounds, and smells are known as:
a.   sensory details.
b.   generalizations.
c.   controlling ideas.
d.   topics.
	
45.	The transition you would most likely use in a description paragraph would show:
a.   when something occurred.
b.   place or position.
c.   which examples are the most important.
d.   comparison or contrast.