3 rd Six Weeks Grammar Test Review Subject Verb Agreement Pronoun Antecedent Idioms Passive Voice.
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3rd Six Weeks Grammar Test Review
Subject Verb AgreementPronoun Antecedent
IdiomsPassive Voice
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The success of the governor in attracting new industry to the rural area can be attributed to their low cost of living.
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It is believed that small fish cluster together when confronted by a predator in order to confuse them and thereby protect themselves from harm.
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The basketball was shot by Dirk Nowitzki.
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The professor derives great comfort in used bookstores, often spending hours at a time hovering over a dog-eared copy of some tome long forgotten.
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The professor derives great comfort from used bookstores, often spending hours at a time hovering over a dog-eared copy of some tome long forgotten.
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The paper was written by a one-armed chimp.
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One way in which orchestra bells differ with the xylophone is that the bells produce more resonant tones than the xylophone does.
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He is similar as his snot-nosed brother.
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He is similar to his snot-nosed brother.
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On the agenda of the committee were a proposal to institute a monthly newsletter and appoint an editor to oversee all aspects of its publication. No error
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The works of the innovative and reclusive sculptor Marisol Escobar attracted considerable attention during the early 1960s, a time when the public craved artistic novelty and critics focus on the personal lives of artists.
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The cookie was devoured.
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Prior to the election of Henry Cisneros as mayor of San Antonio in 1981, no major city in the United States had had a mayor from Mexican descent.
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The moldy fruit was nibbled on by the zombie bunny.
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For the tourist which must travel on a restricted budget, the publisher of the guidebook has included a list of inexpensive hotels.
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Ever since the giant panda of China was first introduced to Europeans in the 1800s, it is a favorite with zoo-goers.
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The governor favored the new laws because it would allow the state to save more than ten million dollars.
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The mustache was grown by Tom Selleck.
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In addition to having a theoretical understanding of disease, medical students must have experience in treating patients if he or she is to learn to diagnose illnesses accurately.
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They enjoyed going to the movies in the summer, especially when the weather is too hot for them to do anything strenuous outside.
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She was acquainted to the works of Nietzsche.
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She was acquainted with the works of Nietzsche.
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Although Gail was told that she possesses remarkable musical talent, she should not be oblivious from the need for constant practice.
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The woman was saved by Superman.
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After hours of futile debate, the committee has decided to postpone further discussion of the resolution until their next meeting.
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The high school underachiever did not seem capable to getting into a good undergraduate business school.
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The high school underachiever did not seem capable of getting into a good undergraduate business school.
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The text was sent by the hooded, mysterious killer.
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Originally a protest on conventional painting, the Pre-Raphaelite movement exerted great influence on the art of its time.
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Originally a protest against conventional painting, the Pre-Raphaelite movement exerted great influence on the art of its time.
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The phone was answered by the gum-smacking teenager.
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The board reviewing the courses offered by the college found that the quality of academic programs were generally good but somewhat uneven.
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All states impose severe penalties on drivers who do not stop when he or she is involved in accidents.
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I am preoccupied about my studies.
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I am preoccupied with my studies.
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The gazelle was eaten by the zombie.
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I don’t have a favorable opinion toward Beethoven’s music.
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I don’t have a favorable opinion of Beethoven’s music.
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Sponsors of the Olympic Games who bought advertising time on United States television includes at least a dozen international firms whose names are familiar to American consumers.
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If one is interested in learning even more about Zora Neale Hurston,you should read Robert Hemenway's biography.
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The class was taught by Mr. Heaton
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On her recent trip to Los Angeles, Shirley had not accounted for the inclement weather, and instead of arriving early, as she had planned, she almost missed the movie premiere.
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On her recent trip to Los Angeles, Shirley had not taken into account the inclement weather, and instead of arriving early, as she had planned, she almost missed the movie premiere.
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On her recent trip to Los Angeles, Shirley had not taken into account the inclement weather, and instead of arriving early, as she had planned, she almost missed the movie premiere.
• Subject Verb Agreement VII• Pronoun Antecedent IX• Idioms VIII• Passive Voice
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