Test #21
Part A (20 points): Decide which word in each list (if any) is spelled incorrectly. Spell that word correctly. If all four words in that list are correct, write no mistake.
  1. puncuation, privilege, lying, beautiful, no mistake
  2. theory, valid, temporary, impartial, no mistake
  3. wreck, wreak, temperature, sandwich, no mistake
  4. genuine, wept, criticize, secretery, no mistake
  5. treasure, treasurer, paid, restaurant, no mistake
  6. wierd, laying, behavior, obvious, no mistake
  7. presents, presence, precious, hystericle, no mistake
  8. permanent, technicle, speech, adjective, no mistake
  9. hilarious, souvenir, incredible, kindergarten, no mistake
  10. mysterious, inconsiderate, reasonible, restaurant, no mistake

Part B (14 points):Match the Part of Speech with a definition and an example.
  1. noun
  2. verb
  3. adjective
  4. adverb
  5. conjunction
  6. pronoun
  7. interjection
· a word that helps make a statement or shows action
· explains which one, what kind, how many
· substitutes for a noun
· connects words and phrases
· explains how, when, or where something is done
· an exclamation
· person, place, thing
  • noisily
  • nosy
  • or
  • was
  • I
  • d'oh
  • Johnny
Part C (9 points): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words (n, v, adj, adv, con, pro).
  1. I wonder how Vivian can afford to wear the very latest styles.
  2. A coach is often nervous just before a game.
  3. She chattered on all evening and bored everyone.


Part D(8 points): (Yes, it's a rerun, so you better get it right!)
1)(4) Identify each of the parts of the "Works Cited" entry below:

ASchefter, Jim. B"Air Traffic Training Gets Real."
    CPopular Science july 1991: D72+

2-5)(4) Find and fix the four mistakes in the above entry.