8th LA Test 1-1

Question 1

The part of a sentence that says something about the subject is called:

Answer 1

the predicate

Question 2

A word that shows emotion is called an:

Answer 2

interjection

Question 3

The process of reducing an object to an intellectual concept is called:

Answer 3

abstraction

Question 4

A sentence that gives a command is called an:

Answer 4

imperative sentence

Question 5

The part of a sentence about which something is said is called:

Answer 5

the subject

Question 6

Sentence (S) or Not a Sentence (NS):
Her sister studies engineering at the college.

Answer 6

Sentence (S)

Question 7

Sentence (S) or Not a Sentence (NS):
When the governor was elected.

Answer 7

Not a Sentence (NS)

Question 8

The two branches of logic are called formal (minor) and __________.

Answer 8

material (major)

Question 9

The science of correct thinking is called:

Answer 9

logic

Question 10

What type of noun is a single noun made up of two or more words?

Answer 10

a compound noun

Question 11

A ___________ noun names a class or a group of persons, places, or things.

Answer 11

common

Question 12

A word that replaces a noun is called a:

Answer 12

pronoun

Question 13

A group of words expressing a complete thought is called a:

Answer 13

sentence

Question 14

A ___________ sentence makes a statement.

Answer 14

declarative

Question 15

The act by which the mind grasps the concept or general meaning of an object without affirming or denying anything about it is called:

Answer 15

simple apprehension

Question 16

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb is called an:

Answer 16

adverb

Question 17

The main word or group of words in a predicate is called the:

Answer 17

simple predicate

Question 18

A __________ noun names a group (maybe singular or plural).

Answer 18

collective

Question 19

Sense perception is:

Answer 19

the act of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching something.

Question 20

A simple predicate that has more than one word (helping verb + verb) is called a:

Answer 20

verb phrase

Question 21

The image of an object formed in the mind as a result of sense perception of that object is called:

Answer 21

mental image

Question 22

____________ logic is interested in the form or structure of reasoning.

Answer 22

Formal (minor)

Question 23

A preposition is:

Answer 23

a word that shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

Question 24

______________ logic is concerned with the content of argumentation.

Answer 24

Material (major)

Question 25

The main word in the complete subject is called the:

Answer 25

simple subject

Question 26

An understanding of an object once it has been abstracted is called the:

Answer 26

concept

Question 27

A ___________ ___________ consists of two or more connected verbs that have the same subject.

Answer 27

compound predicate

Question 28

What type of sentence asks a question?

Answer 28

interrogative

Question 29

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses is called a ______________.

Answer 29

conjunction

Question 30

What type of sentence expresses strong emotion?

Answer 30

exclamatory

Question 31

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea is called a __________.

Answer 31

noun

Question 32

A word that modifies a noun or pronoun is called an ____________.

Answer 32

adjective

Question 33

A _____________ _____________ consists of two or more connected subjects that have the same verb.

Answer 33

compound subject

Question 34

A ____________ noun names a particular person, place, or thing (must be capitalized).

Answer 34

proper

Question 35

A word that shows action or state of being is called a ___________.

Answer 35

verb

Question 36

The completely articulated sum of the intelligible aspects, or elements represented by a concept is called ___________________.

Answer 36

comprehension

Question 37

The function of a word with a sentence is called its ______________ _____ ______________.

Answer 37

part of speech

Question 38

What type of noun? committee

Answer 38

common, collective

Question 39

What type of noun? United States Senate

Answer 39

proper, compound, collective

Question 40

What type of noun? bus stop

Answer 40

common, compound

Question 41

The Basic Model of Operation: Mental Act 1. 2. 3.

Answer 41

simple apprehension, judgment, deductive inference

Question 42

The Basic Model of Operation: Verbal Expression 1. 2. 3.

Answer 42

term, proposition or statement, syllogism or argument

Question 43

List the comprehension: poison ivy

Answer 43

non-sentient, living, material substance

Question 44

List the comprehension: silver

Answer 44

non-living, material substance

Question 45

List the comprehension: soldier

Answer 45

rational, sentient, living, material substance

Question 46

List the comprehension: lion

Answer 46

non-rational, sentient, living, material substance

Question 47

Conjecture; guess

Answer 47

surmise

Question 48

to receive or obtain from a source

Answer 48

derive

Question 49

to give way to a superior force

Answer 49

succumb

Question 50

with great care or caution

Answer 50

gingerly

Question 51

to excite greatly

Answer 51

electrify

Question 52

a complete listing of merchandise

Answer 52

inventory

Question 53

causing great horror

Answer 53

gruesome

Question 54

to create a likeness

Answer 54

simulate

Question 55

to exert oneself to do or effect something

Answer 55

endeavor

Question 56

facial expression, often ugly or contorted

Answer 56

grimace

Question 57

A word or group of words that completes the meaning begun by the subject and verb is called a ____________.

Answer 57

complement

Question 58

The act of planning a document is called ______________.

Answer 58

prewriting

Question 59

The overall reason for the text is called the _______________.

Answer 59

author's purpose

Question 60

A verb that links the subject to a subject complement is called a _____________ ___________.

Answer 60

linking verb

Question 61

The person or group for whom the writer writes is called the ______________.

Answer 61

audience

Question 62

A subject complement that is an adjective is called _____________ ______________.

Answer 62

predicate adjective

Question 63

Part if the writing process in which one puts ideas into words is called ________________.

Answer 63

drafting

Question 64

The main word or group of words in a predicate is called the _____________ ________________.

Answer 64

simple predicate

Question 65

A subject complement that is a noun or pronoun is called a _____________ ______________.

Answer 65

predicate nominative

Question 66

Part of the writing process in which one corrects grammar and mechanics is called ____________.

Answer 66

editing

Question 67

The logic, the words, and the reasons one uses an argument is called ____________.

Answer 67

logos

Question 68

_____________ refers to your character, ethics, and your believability when you speak.

Answer 68

ethos

Question 69

______________ is the emotional content of your presentation.

Answer 69

pathos