Vietnam Literary Journalism Answers

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5

Why is “forgive and forget” a phrase rather than a clause?

A
It is missing a subject.
B
It is missing a verb.
6

Why is “the new cat” a phrase rather than a clause?

A
It is missing a subject.
B
It is missing a verb.
7

“High school seniors will love the theater.”

A
noun phrase
B
noun clause
C
verb phrase
12

According to Strunk, what is the correct way to punctuate this compound sentence?

A
“Tony cooked dinner and I made the salad, but Mike just ate.”
B
“Tony cooked dinner, and I made the salad, but Mike just ate.”
C
“Tony cooked dinner, and I made the salad but Mike just ate.”
13

“I tend to eat foods with a lot of spice.”

A
noun phrase
B
noun clause
C
verb phrase
14

According to Strunk, what is the correct way to place an adverbial clause in this sentence?

A
“While she walked to school, the dog kept barking at Megumi.”
B
“The dog, while she walked to school, kept barking at Megumi.”
C
“The dog kept barking at Megumi while she walked to school.”
15

“I have been awake for hours”

A
noun phrase
B
noun clause
C
verb phrase
16

“I am happy Priya accomplished so much.”

A
noun phrase
B
noun clause
C
verb phrase
17

Which of the following sentences contain a verbal phrase acting as a noun? Check all of the boxes next to correct answers.

A
“To be or not to be is a silly question.”
B
“She rose, taking the tablecloth with her.”
C
“Walking the dog is a fun chore.”
D
“You have always been a good friend.”
E
“Take time to smell the roses.”

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