FREE BCAT Writing Questions and Answers
Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
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The colon correctly introduces a list of items.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
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The semicolon correctly separates the two independent clauses, and the comma is correctly used after "however."
Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
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The adjectives "firm," "fair," and "clear" maintain parallel structure.
Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
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Each" is singular, so it requires a singular verb "is.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
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The sentence correctly uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause "who was late."