Quick Drills: Math Drill Language Drill WordPrbm Drill Equation Drill ELA Course Practice Drills - Language 15 random questions No time limit 1 point for correct answers. 0 points for unanswered multiple choice questions Answered questions green.unread questions white Start Quiz! ©2018 TestPrepSHSAT.com. All Rights Reserved. TOP 10 LEADER BOARD User% Correct Answers <<123456789101112131415>> 1. Choose whether the following sentence is correct or a dangling modifier: While watching a movie, people who talk loudly are really annoying. A.CorrectB.Dangling Loading... Question 1 of 15 2. Indicate if the the following sentence structure is parallel.: Cute, little puppies are so fluffy, but don't let them sleep in your bed. A.ParallelB.Not Parallel Loading... Question 2 of 15 3. Indicate whether the following is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: The sun was rising over the ocean; it was a lovely sight. A.SimpleB.CompoundC.ComplexD.Compound-Complex Loading... Question 3 of 15 4. Indicate whether the following is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: When carrying his phone with GPS, Dave can hide in the city. A.SimpleB.CompoundC.ComplexD.Compound-Complex Loading... Question 4 of 15 5. Identify the following as a euphemism, synecdoche, or metonymy: Jennifer is planning to serve the dish at her wedding. A.EuphemismB.SynecdocheC.Metonymy Loading... Question 5 of 15 6. Which of the following displays better sentence variation? A.I plan to help make our team better. I am going to practice every day.B.In order to make the team better, I am practicing every day. Loading... Question 6 of 15 7. Determine the best meaning for the underlined word based on the context of the sentence: The republican filibuster lasted for days while gun control limits failed to be implemented, and the death toll from guns continued to rise.A.gun related violenceB.political wranglingC.a delay in passing legislationD.a political strategy Loading... Question 7 of 15 8. Identify the following as a paradox, equivocation, irony or oxymoron: You have a right to free speech. Your only choice is to speak favorably about the government. A.ParadoxB.EquivocationC.IronyD.Oxymoron Loading... Question 8 of 15 9. Indicate whether the underlined gerund phrase is a subject, object or complement: Hanging the photos on the wall proved easier than she thought. A.SubjectB.ObjectC.Complement Loading... Question 9 of 15 10. Which of the following punctuation marks is required for the underlined word in the sentence: John the fireman wears a blue suit after work? A.Single commaB.BracketsC.DashesD.Parentheses Loading... Question 10 of 15 11. Indicate whether the following is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence: I brushed my teeth before I went to bed. A.SimpleB.CompoundC.ComplexD.Compound-Complex Loading... Question 11 of 15 12. Indicate if the following sentence makes correct or incorrect use of commas: I ate soup and a salad. A.CorrectB.Incorrect Loading... Question 12 of 15 13. Indicate if the following sentence makes correct or incorrect use of commas: Jonathan purchased a glove, a baseball and a hat. A.CorrectB.Incorrect Loading... Question 13 of 15 14. Choose the appropriate definite or indefinite article to insert for the underlined in the sentence below: ______ Teachers are like ______ weather, one minute they’re good, ______ other they’re bad. A.Definite article - TheB.Indefinite article - AC.Indefinite article - An Loading... Question 14 of 15 15. Indicate which of the following includes a present participle: A.Studying is the best way to pass the test.B.I have broken the model airplane.C.I have run the race.D.Why are you not raking the lawn?E.Dad built that building many years ago. Loading... Question 15 of 15 Loading...