1Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: "One very popular hobby" is rock collecting. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 2 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Some people "find their own rocks". a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 3 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Others "buy" their rocks in stores or at rock shows. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 4 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Rock collecting "can be" a lifelong hobby. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 5 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Rock "hounds" collect for profit and for pleasure. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 6 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: "Many rock hounds" collect fossils as well as minerals. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 7 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: "Some" of the most interesting fossils are the remains of animals called trilobites. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 8 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Trilobites "lived on the earth about 500 million years ago". a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 9 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Rock hounds "treasure rocks called geodes". a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 10 Answer: Select the letter of the choice that identifies the function of the word or phrase in quotes in the following sentence: Minerals in the hollow part of a geode "can include" quartz, gypsum, or even amethyst. a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate 11 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Here is the equipment you need for rock collecting. a. normal b. inverted c. command 12 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Wear safety goggles when chipping away at rocks. a. normal b. inverted c. command 13 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: You need four other tools for collecting. a. normal b. inverted c. command 14 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Use a hand lens for close examination of the rocks. a. normal b. inverted c. command 15 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: In your pocket carry a paper bag for saving rocks. a. normal b. inverted c. command 16 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Under the ground is a vast storehouse waiting for your discovery. a. normal b. inverted c. command 17 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Among the most common rocks is granite. a. normal b. inverted c. command 18 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Every specimen you find should be labeled with the location, the date, and type of rock. a. normal b. inverted c. command 19 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Polish your rocks with a rock tumbler. a. normal b. inverted c. command 20 Answer: Select the letter of the term that identifies the order in which the following sentence is written: Then stand back and admire your collection. a. normal b. inverted c. command 21 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Most collectors consider fossils (priceless). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 22 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: They collect (fossils) wherever they go. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 23 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: A study of living plants is (essential) to understanding fossils. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 24 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Fossils are the (remains) of plants or animals that once lived. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 25 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Some rock hounds collect mineral (specimens) in abandoned mines. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 26 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Some collectors give (friends) their surplus mineral specimens. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjectiv 27 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Some people buy (themselves) additional mineral specimens. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 28 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Many collectors find geodes fascinating (rocks) for study. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 29 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Geodes are (rocks) with crystal-lined cavities. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 30 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: On the outside, geodes look (rough) and drab. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 31 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: A rock hound often shares his or her (excitement) in finding an unusual geode. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 32 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Rock collecting gives (collectors) much pleasure. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 33 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Many large cities host rock and mineral (shows) where collectors can purchase rocks of all sizes and prices. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 34 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Novice collectors may find small rocks (inexpensive). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 35 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Mineral shows give the (novice) a place to see thousands of different rocks and minerals. a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 36 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Some exhibitors at the rock shows are professional (geologists). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 37 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Other exhibitors are industrial (chemists). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 38 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: Everyone considers rock shows fun and (educational). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 39 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: But rock lovers must be (responsible). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective 40 Answer: Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies the function of the word or phrase in parentheses in the following sentence: The world's supply of fossils and rocks is (limited). a. direct object b. indirect object c. object complement d. predicate nominative e. predicate adjective