Question

Need help!!! Which describes how the pronoun is used in the sentence?

The fastest swimmer on the team is he.

A.
object of a preposition

B.
predicate nominative

C.
direct object

D.
subject

Answer 1

B?

Answer 2

Are u sure?

Answer 3

Not quite, give me a moment. *Goes to grab English notebook* :P

Answer 4

Need help @Emi248 @dan815

Answer 5

Since the pronoun comes after the predicate, I think it's being used as a predicate nominative.

Answer 6

Thank You So much :)

Answer 7

You are welcome. :)

Answer 8

Can you help me with another one?

Answer 9

Maybe, if I'm not too dumb. :P

Answer 10

Which describes how the pronoun is used in the sentence?

The hostess seated Reggie at a table near us.

A.
subject

B.
predicate nominative

C.
direct object

D.
object of a preposition

Answer 11

Need help!! @nincompoop

Answer 12

D

Answer 13

"Near" is a preposition.

Answer 14

Which pronoun best completes the sentence?

Painting the door in the storage area were Lizzie and __________ .

A.
them

B.
she

C.
me

D.
her

Answer 15

So the word after the preposition is the Object of preposition.

Answer 16

Thanks :) Which pronoun best completes the sentence?

Painting the door in the storage area were Lizzie and __________ .

A.
them

B.
she

C.
me

D.
her

Answer 17

I'm gonna go with C, because all the others don't really sound right when I say them aloud.

Answer 18

No wait, it should be A. If it was C it would have to be "I" instead of Me.

Answer 19

Which pronoun best completes the sentence?

The Kirks are traveling in __________ RV this summer.

A.
there

B.
their

C.
its

D.
they're

Answer 20

B

Answer 21

Their = Belonging to

Answer 22

They're = They are

There = Everything else

Answer 23

Their is possessive, and they posses the RV.

Answer 24

Thanks Guys Which pronoun best completes the sentence?

Each of the girls had knitted ______ own hat.

A.
she

B.
her

C.
their

D.
hers

Answer 25

B

Answer 26

Which sentence contains an antecedent that is unclear, missing, or confusing?

A.
On the cover of last month's home magazine was a photo of their house.

B.
On the news this morning, it said that there will be thunderstorms tonight.

C.
She told me she wants to take us to the zoo this weekend.

D.
Sometimes I buy flowers at the farmers' market for my grandmother.

Answer 27

Yes, her, because it has 'own' after it.

Answer 28

Which sentence contains an antecedent that is unclear, missing, or confusing?

A.
On the cover of last month's home magazine was a photo of their house.

B.
On the news this morning, it said that there will be thunderstorms tonight.

C.
She told me she wants to take us to the zoo this weekend.

D.
Sometimes I buy flowers at the farmers' market for my grandmother.

Answer 29

B

Answer 30

Which sentence contains an antecedent that is unclear, missing, or confusing?

A.
In a documentary I saw about the Titanic, it said that there was space for 1,000 more people.

B.
Uncle Roger and I enjoy fishing at the lake, but he prefers to go deep-sea fishing.

C.
When you get to Paris, you and Dante will be swept away by the view from the Eiffel Tower.

D.
On the flier distributed at the beginning of the meeting, our agenda was clearly stated.

Answer 31

D

Answer 32

hmm I think.. D

Answer 33

There isn't anything to describe the pronoun

Answer 34

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Under her bed __________ a box of pictures she had not yet put into albums.

A.
is

B.
are

C.
were

Answer 35

A

Answer 36

A

Answer 37

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Either the cats or the dog always __________ next to me on the couch.

A.
snuggle

B.
snuggles

C.
snuggling

Answer 38

A

Answer 39

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Answer 40

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Some of the students ________ applying to out-of-state colleges.

A.
had

B.
have been

C.
has been

Answer 41

B

Answer 42

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Answer 43

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Politics __________ more interesting as one grows older.

A.
get

B.
got

C.
gets

Answer 44

A

Answer 45

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Sometimes, my dog __________ come when I call him.

A.
don't

B.
do

C.
doesn't

Answer 46

C

Answer 47

C

Answer 48

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Look how that swarm of bees __________ above us.

A.
swoop

B.
swoops

C.
swooping

Answer 49

A

Answer 50

That one was easy, read the answers aloud and see if they make sense. :P

Answer 51

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Answer 52

Which verb best completes the sentence?

__________ thirty dollars a lot to pay for a pair of socks?

A.
Isn't

B.
Aren't

C.
Weren't

Answer 53

A

Answer 54

Which sentence contains an error in the use of parentheses?

A.
The CD I recorded of the songs I wrote (not that I'm bragging, by the way) came out really well.

B.
The man who designed the bridge, Silas J. Rushford, served as mayor (1915-1917).

C.
The diagram (see illustration 2.4) shows how the digestive system works.

D.
The Great Depression began with the market crash on Wall Street in 1929. (See pages 1178-1182)

Answer 55

B

Answer 56

Which sentence contains an error in the use of dashes?

A.
The puppy—poor little thing—whimpered most of the night.

B.
Trees rustling, crickets chirping, and thunder in the distance—everything scared me.

C.
We couldn't believe that the actress—the one in that movie, was Becky's aunt.

D.
If you get lost—heaven forbid!—please call me, and I'll give you directions.

Answer 57

No, I think it's D.

Answer 58

Hm..

Answer 59

I think that one is A.

Answer 60

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Answer 61

Which sentence contains an error in the use of hyphens?

A.
The statuette I carved is three-inches high.

B.
Don't be so self-conscious about your art; it's really good.

C.
The 1950s-style furniture is often referred to as mid-century modern design.

D.
Does the company have a toll-free number you can call?

Answer 62

A

Answer 63

Nevermind :l

Answer 64

For the parenthesis one, I think it's either A or C.

Answer 65

There shouldn't be a hyphen in between tree and inches, right? :P

Answer 66

three*

Answer 67

Which sentence does not use colons correctly?

A.
The following materials will be provided at the class: bead mats, cutters, and small pliers.

B.
We have to be finished no later than 5:15 P.M.

C.
Mr. Chapman suggested we read Genghis: Birth of an Empire over the winter break.

D.
Flowers I have planted in my garden include: roses, daffodils, and tulips.

Answer 68

C

Answer 69

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

A.
I can see from your passport that you have been to Madrid, Spain; Rome, Italy; and Athens, Greece.

B.
Several kinds of oranges sat on the table, however, tangerines are my favorite.

C.
My grandparents have always wanted to travel; now, they are always visiting faraway places.

D.
Mr. Giles, an avid collector of Civil War memorabilia, was there; he didn't bring his slides.

Answer 70

I'm not sure on this one..

Answer 71

It's not A because it's stating cities with in states I think. So the form "Rome, Italy;" is correct.

Answer 72

C I guess

Answer 73

So do you have idea of what it could be?

Answer 74

Where did ya go :( @iGreen

Answer 75

Which sentence contains no errors in the use of apostrophes?

A.
If these skates are her's, what happened to yours?

B.
You couldn't have put that report of there's in the shredder!

C.
If you're right, then I, horror of horrors, must be wrong.

D.
Haven't they met all of they're applications and prerequisites?

Answer 76

Sorry, I was doing something else.

Answer 77

Oh its ok..

Answer 78

Sorry, no. That's an error..

Answer 79

C

Answer 80

Which sentence contains an error in the use of apostrophes?

A.
I've done all that I can to get the stain off his shirt.

B.
The dark maroon sedan is theirs.

C.
It's a dog's life.

D.
Whose singing the first song in the recital?

Answer 81

D.

Should be 'Who's'.

Answer 82

Which sentence contains an error in the use of apostrophes?

A.
Don't you have a job at your sister-in-law's business?

B.
Anybody's jokes would be funnier than mine.

C.
Be sure to give Beth Garner and Michelle Taylor's suitcases extra-special care.

D.
Yes, I'm afraid that the mice's wheel creaks all night long.

Answer 83

Which sentence contains an error in the use of apostrophes?

A.
Don't you have a job at your sister-in-law's business?

B.
Anybody's jokes would be funnier than mine.

C.
Be sure to give Beth Garner and Michelle Taylor's suitcases extra-special care.

D.
Yes, I'm afraid that the mice's wheel creaks all night long.

Answer 84

C..but i'm not too sure.

Answer 85

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

A.
"Ever since I was little, my family has called me 'Penny' instead of Penelope," she said.

B.
"My piano teacher," Anna said, "gave me sheet music for 'Over the Rainbow,' sung by Judy Garland."

C.
"Now, don't say, "I can't," because I know you can do it," Dad coaxed.

D.
"Are you sure she said, 'Come by any time'?" Amy asked.

Answer 86

@Greenicus HELP!!!

Answer 87

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

A.
"Ever since I was little, my family has called me 'Penny' instead of Penelope," she said.

B.
"My piano teacher," Anna said, "gave me sheet music for 'Over the Rainbow,' sung by Judy Garland."

C.
"Now, don't say, "I can't," because I know you can do it," Dad coaxed.

D.
"Are you sure she said, 'Come by any time'?" Amy asked.

Answer 88

U there?

Answer 89

A

Answer 90

I think C..

Answer 91

Me to

Answer 92

Yea

Answer 93

Which statement tells where a paragraph break should be in this dialogue?

"Hi Monica. How are you?" Ellen asked. "I'm doing well, thanks," Monica replied. "How are you feeling?" "I’m fine, and I'm glad you stopped by. I have something to show you," Ellen said. “I found these old photographs of us when we were little. Look at them. They’re just too precious.”

A.
A paragraph break should come after Monica replied.

B.
Paragraph breaks should come after Ellen asked and "How are you feeling?" and Ellen said.

C.
No paragraph breaks are needed.

D.
Paragraph breaks should come after Ellen asked and "How are you feeling?"

Answer 94

B

Answer 95

Which sentence has no errors in the use of quotation marks?

A.
He said, "That solution will be acceptable to me."

B.
Ms. Zoller said "our display was fine and we could put it out tomorrow."

C.
I told him "we only needed to cut down the stand-up display."

D.
Are you telling me that "we need to do the science display over?"

Answer 96

A

Answer 97

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