Question 1

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-In 1919, Dr. Wright he began a distinguished career by becoming the first black __________ appointed to a major New York City hospital.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to one person, Dr. Wright, so the correct noun choice should be singular. Therefore, the correct answer is "doctor" (B). "Doctors" (A) is incorrect because it is in the plural form.

Question 2

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-In this film, celebrities eloquently read letters and documents from the era, dramatically stating the writer's name __________ the end, and renowned historians like Shelby Foote relate anecdotes about the events.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "at the end" refers to the placement of the writer's name, indicating a specific location, which is why the preposition "at" is the best choice.

Question 3

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-As a matter of fact, historian Stephen Ambrose has said that "more Americans get ___________ history from Ken Burns than any other source."

Accepted Answer

"Their" is a plural pronoun and does not agree in number with "Americans." Therefore, "his or her" is a better choice because it agrees with the singular "Americans."

Question 4

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Leo Fender invented the modern amplified guitar, the instrument of choice for many of today's ____________.

Accepted Answer

The use of the plural noun "musicians" is more appropriate because it refers to many individuals, rather than just one, who use the instrument.

Question 5

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Everyone had __________ doubts, but Schultz succeeded in doing just that.

Accepted Answer

"Everyone" is singular, so the pronoun "his or her" is the correct choice to match the singular noun. "Their" is plural and would not agree with the singular subject.

Question 6

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and __________ were all performers who bought and loved their Fender guitars.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a noun as it refers to another performer like Buddy Holly, the Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix. B.B. King is a proper noun and fits the context of the sentence. "They" is a pronoun and cannot stand alone as the subject of the sentence.

Question 7

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-If you are a fan of popular music or blues, the guitar sound you have been listening_________ was created by Leo Fender.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with "listening" in this context is "to," as in "listening to music."

Question 8

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-The instrument that Fender introduced in the 1940s had an incredible ___________-- clear, crisp, and clean.

Accepted Answer

The singular noun "sound" is the correct choice to describe the quality of the instrument's output.

Question 9

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Using all of these devices, Burns, who is above all a __________ gifted storyteller, brings the information in the pages of books to life.

Accepted Answer

The sentence needs a descriptive adjective to modify the noun "storyteller". "Real" fits in this context to describe Burns as a gifted storyteller. "Really" is an adverb and doesn't make sense in this context.

Question 10

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Because of his reputation, the American College of Surgeons elected him to __________membership.

Accepted Answer

"Membership" is a singular noun, so it should be matched with the singular pronoun "its".

Question 11

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Burns revolutionized documentary filmmaking with his most admired and __________ known documentary, The Civil War, an eleven-hour miniseries created with what is now referred to as the "Ken Burns style."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following sentences form a paragraph. Select...

Question 12

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Unfortunately, by the time Fender sold his invention to CBS, the famous Fender guitars had declined in quality and were selling _____________.

Accepted Answer

The word "selling" is a verb, and it requires an adverb to describe how it's being done. "Poorly" is the correct adverb to use here to describe the decline in quality and resultant decrease in successful sales. "Poor" is an adjective and would be appropriate to describe the quality of the guitars but not how they are selling.

Question 13

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-In the background, poignant Civil War-era music beautifully evokes the period, underscoring both __________ beauty and horror while eliciting viewers' emotional responses.

Accepted Answer

The word "both" refers to "beauty and horror", which are both singular nouns. Therefore, the appropriate pronoun to use is "its", which agrees with the singular noun "period" that is being referenced.

Question 14

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-A few of his medical contributions were special treatments for knee fractures, _____________ techniques for skull fractures, and a brace for certain spinal injuries.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "better" because it is the comparative form of "good" and is used to compare the techniques for skull fractures with other techniques. "More better" is incorrect as "better" already implies comparison.

Question 15

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Working at this hospital for over thirty years, Dr. Wright gained a reputation as one of the ___________ surgeons in the country.

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, Dr. Wright is being referred to as a single surgeon, so the correct form would be the singular "best" instead of the comparative "better."

Question 16

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Dr. Wright _________deserved to be honored for his work.

Accepted Answer

"Surely" is an adverb that modifies the verb "deserved," indicating the certainty of Dr. Wright's deservingness.

Question 17

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-Since 1981, Ken Burns has been creating some of the most acclaimed historical ___________ever made.

Accepted Answer

The word "documentaries" is correct because it is the plural form, which matches the context of "some of the most acclaimed historical" indicating more than one documentary.

Question 18

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-In ___________ century, one of the greatest doctors was Louis T. Wright.

Accepted Answer

The sentence refers to a specific century and singular doctor, so the correct choice is "this" for singular, not "these" for plural.

Question 19

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-He objected ____________ prejudice in the medical profession and proved that everyone  should follow his or her dream, no matter what the odds.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with "objected" is "to," as in "objected to prejudice."

Question 20

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank.
-William Schultz, who worked for CBS at the time, felt ____________ confident that he could turn things around.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires an adverb that describes the degree to which William Schultz felt confident. "Really" is an adverb that means "to a great degree," making it the better choice over "real," which is an adjective that means "true or genuine."

Quiz 25: Prepositions

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -In 1919, Dr. Wright he began a distinguished career by becoming the first black __________ appointed to a major New York City hospital.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -As a matter of fact, historian Stephen Ambrose has said that "more Americans get ___________ history from Ken Burns than any other source."

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Leo Fender invented the modern amplified guitar, the instrument of choice for many of today's ____________.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Everyone had __________ doubts, but Schultz succeeded in doing just that.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and __________ were all performers who bought and loved their Fender guitars.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -If you are a fan of popular music or blues, the guitar sound you have been listening_________ was created by Leo Fender.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -The instrument that Fender introduced in the 1940s had an incredible ___________-- clear, crisp, and clean.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Using all of these devices, Burns, who is above all a __________ gifted storyteller, brings the information in the pages of books to life.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Because of his reputation, the American College of Surgeons elected him to __________membership.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Unfortunately, by the time Fender sold his invention to CBS, the famous Fender guitars had declined in quality and were selling _____________.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -In the background, poignant Civil War-era music beautifully evokes the period, underscoring both __________ beauty and horror while eliciting viewers' emotional responses.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -A few of his medical contributions were special treatments for knee fractures, _____________ techniques for skull fractures, and a brace for certain spinal injuries.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Working at this hospital for over thirty years, Dr. Wright gained a reputation as one of the ___________ surgeons in the country.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Dr. Wright _________deserved to be honored for his work.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -Since 1981, Ken Burns has been creating some of the most acclaimed historical ___________ever made.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -In ___________ century, one of the greatest doctors was Louis T. Wright.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -He objected ____________ prejudice in the medical profession and proved that everyone should follow his or her dream, no matter what the odds.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, or preposition for each blank. -William Schultz, who worked for CBS at the time, felt ____________ confident that he could turn things around.