Business english mcq-which of the following combine with main verbs

Question 1 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following combine with main verbs to indicate time, possibility, and other kinds of meaning?

 

[removed]

A. conjunctions

 

[removed]

B. modifiers

 

[removed]

C. pronouns

 

[removed]

D. helping verbs

 

 

Question 2 of 20

5.0 Points

Other than examples, a good way to provide detail in your paragraphs would be to __________.

 

[removed]

A. restate the topic sentence

 

[removed]

B. restate the thesis

 

[removed]

C. use transitional words

 

[removed]

D. use comparisons

 

 

Question 3 of 20

5.0 Points

The main purpose of a transition is to __________.

 

[removed]

A. conclude a thought

 

[removed]

B. indicate doubt

 

[removed]

C. add emphasis

 

[removed]

D. link ideas

 

 

Question 4 of 20

5.0 Points

The word run is what part of speech?

 

[removed]

A. verb

 

[removed]

B. adjective

 

[removed]

C. noun

 

[removed]

D. all of the above

 

 

Question 5 of 20

5.0 Points

Identify the part of speech or the form of a part of speech in the underlined portion of the sentence. Hurricane Katrina was the costliesthurricane in US history.

 

[removed]

A. noun

 

[removed]

B. verb

 

[removed]

C. adjective

 

[removed]

D. adverb

 

 

Question 6 of 20

5.0 Points

Choose the correct ending for the sentence, considering verb tense and avoiding passive voice: Kareem is so good at word games that he __________.

 

[removed]

A. wins every time he plays

 

[removed]

B. won every time he plays

 

[removed]

C. used to win every time

 

[removed]

D. never wins

 

 

Question 7 of 20

5.0 Points

Have, has, and had are examples of what?

 

[removed]

A. helping verbs

 

[removed]

B. being verbs

 

[removed]

C. adverbs

 

[removed]

D. action verbs

 

 

Question 8 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

 

[removed]

A. She was invited to the party, but she had already made other plans.

 

[removed]

B. He wasn’t hungry because he had a late lunch.

 

[removed]

C. The dog followed her around the apartment all day long.

 

[removed]

D. Initially, the conference seemed unimportant, but he was glad he attended.

 

 

 

Question 9 of 20

5.0 Points

The etymology of a word tells you its __________.

 

[removed]

A. origins and history

 

[removed]

B. part of speech

 

[removed]

C. pronunciation

 

[removed]

D. usage label

 

 

 

Question 10 of 20

5.0 Points

An effective body paragraph contains __________.

 

[removed]

A. charts, graphs, tables and footnotes

 

[removed]

B. a thesis statement, topics, examples and references

 

[removed]

C. an introduction, thesis, support and conclusion

 

[removed]

D. direction, unity, coherence and support

 

 

Question 11 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

 

[removed]

A. After it began to rain, he could not find his umbrella.

 

[removed]

B. They met after work for a game of tennis.

 

[removed]

C. She liked her neighbors, but she rarely saw them.

 

[removed]

D. The afternoon meeting extended into the evening hours.

 

 

Question 12 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

 

[removed]

A. The store opened early and closed late to celebrate its annual sale.

 

[removed]

B. She left home on time, but she still arrived late due to traffic.

 

[removed]

C. After he compared the prices and features, he purchased the less expensive model.

 

[removed]

D. She could not attend the wedding, but she sent the bride and groom a gift.

 

 

 

 

Question 13 of 20

5.0 Points

Choose the version of the sentence below that has correctly placed modifiers.

 

[removed]

A. Coughing and sputtering, Alan steered the old car to the side of the road.

 

[removed]

B. The old car was coughing and sputtering as Alan steered it to the side of the road.

 

[removed]

C. The car Alan was driving coughed and sputtered as he steering it down the road.

 

[removed]

D. The coughing and sputtering car Alan was driving steered down the road.

 

 

 

Question 14 of 20

5.0 Points

A detailed, paragraph-long example is called a/an __________.

 

[removed]

A. extended example

 

[removed]

B. transitional example

 

[removed]

C. vague example

 

[removed]

D. direct example

 

 

Question 15 of 20

5.0 Points

Two sentences joined together with a coordinating conjunction and a comma form a __________.

 

[removed]

A. compound sentence

 

[removed]

B. complex sentence

 

[removed]

C. comma splice

 

[removed]

D. run-on

 

 

Question 16 of 20

5.0 Points

A body paragraph in an essay is one that ________.

 

[removed]

A. expounds upon the thesis of the essay

 

[removed]

B. brings closure to the piece

 

[removed]

C. features footnoted information

 

[removed]

D. introduces the ideas that will be covered in the essay

 

 

Question 17 of 20

5.0 Points

A(n) __________ names a person, place, thing, or idea.

 

[removed]

A. noun

 

[removed]

B. verb

 

[removed]

C. adjective

 

[removed]

D. pronoun

 

 

Question 18 of 20

5.0 Points

In order to have a complete sentence, you need a __________.

 

[removed]

A. subject and verb

 

[removed]

B. subject, verb, and a complete thought

 

[removed]

C. subject, verb, and a prepositional phrase

 

[removed]

D. subject, verb, and a dependent clause

 

 

Question 19 of 20

5.0 Points

A sentence that consists of two or more main clauses and no subordinate clause is a __________.

 

[removed]

A. compound sentence

 

[removed]

B. compound-complex sentence

 

[removed]

C. complex sentence

 

[removed]

D. simple sentence

 

 

 

 

Question 20 of 20

5.0 Points

If a thesis statement lists multiple supporting points, topic sentences __________.

 

[removed]

A. are not used

 

[removed]

B. follow the same order

 

[removed]

C. do not offer direction

 

[removed]

D. only address the first point

Calculate Your Essay Price
(550 words)

Approximate price: $22

Calculate the price of your order

550 words
We'll send you the first draft for approval by September 11, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Total price:
$26
The price is based on these factors:
Academic level
Number of pages
Urgency
Basic features
  • Free title page and bibliography
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Plagiarism-free guarantee
  • Money-back guarantee
  • 24/7 support
On-demand options
  • Writer’s samples
  • Part-by-part delivery
  • Overnight delivery
  • Copies of used sources
  • Expert Proofreading
Paper format
  • 275 words per page
  • 12 pt Arial/Times New Roman
  • Double line spacing
  • Any citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, Harvard)

Our guarantees

Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.

Money-back guarantee

You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.

Read more

Zero-plagiarism guarantee

Each paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.

Read more

Free-revision policy

Thanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.

Read more

Privacy policy

Your email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.

Read more

Fair-cooperation guarantee

By sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.

Read more