identify the noun in the following sentence the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen

ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7 English quizlet

1. Identify the noun in the following sentence: The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

A. filled
B. kitchen
C. aroma
D. freshly

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In the given sentence, 'aroma' is the noun as it names a specific thing, in this case, a smell. 'Filled' is a verb showing an action, 'kitchen' is a place, and 'freshly' is an adverb modifying the adjective 'baked.' Therefore, 'aroma' is the correct choice as the noun in this sentence.

2. Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?

A. The man who wore a checked tie.
B. The man with the checked tie.
C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party.
D. The man in the blue pin-striped suit looked out of place because of his checked tie.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is sentence C because it is a simple sentence containing only one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought with a subject 'The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie' and a predicate 'looked somewhat out of place at the party.' Choices A, B, and D are not simple sentences. Choice A is a dependent clause as it does not express a complete thought on its own. Choice B is a prepositional phrase and does not form a complete sentence. Choice D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('because of his checked tie') along with the independent clause.

3. Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly?

A. He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation.
B. Her comments were relevant to the class discussion.
C. His remarks were not relevant to the current situation.
D. Her suggestion has no relevance to issues discussed at the conference.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer. The word 'relevant' is spelled correctly in this sentence, and the sentence is well-constructed. In Choices B, C, and D, the word 'relevant' is misspelled as 'revelant,' 'relevent,' and 'relavance' respectively. These incorrect spellings make Choices B, C, and D grammatically incorrect, thereby making Choice A the only correct option.

4. What is the most effective way to combine the two sentences below?

A. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes but families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
B. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes, but families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
C. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes and families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.
D. German cuisine is known for its hearty meat and potato dishes, and families often enjoy a rich Sunday dinner of roast meat, potatoes, and cabbage.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. This choice effectively combines the two sentences with the use of a comma before 'and' to connect the two related but independent clauses. The comma helps to separate the contrasting information about German cuisine and the Sunday dinner, maintaining a clear and coherent structure. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either lack the necessary punctuation or use 'but' instead of 'and,' which disrupts the flow of the combined sentence and fails to convey the intended relationship between the two ideas.

5. Identify the interrogative sentence in the following options:

A. The delicious pie disappeared quickly.
B. What is your favorite color?
C. Please open the window.
D. He ran as fast as he could.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. In this case, choice B 'What is your favorite color?' is an interrogative sentence because it is asking a question and ends with a question mark. Choices A, C, and D are not interrogative sentences as they do not pose a question to elicit a response. Choice A is a declarative sentence, choice C is an imperative sentence, and choice D is also a declarative sentence.