Exam 8: Prepositions Conjunctions and Paragraphs

Only the first and last sentence in an effective paragraph must be related to the main idea.

A part of speech that joins words or parts of sentences.

The concluding sentence of a paragraph never restates the main idea.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Short writing summarizing a larger work. ​

Prepositional phrases can modify verbs.

Identify the italicized part of speech. Somebody in the family has to learn how to deal with a potential diabetic emergency.

The topic sentence in a paragraph presents the main idea. ​

The tickler file is a reminder file.

The test for BUN is used as a gross index of glomerular function and the production and excretion of urea.  ​

A preposition is a connective word that joins a verb or adverb to the rest of the sentence.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

A vein is a vessel that carries blood to the heart.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

A prepositional phrase is nonessential and can be removed entirely from a sentence.

Ask the patient which arm he or she prefers for the intravenous needle.

A medical doctor who treats mental illness is a psychiatrist.  ​

Pick the appropriate writing type. ​ ​ A document intended for publication.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.