AST English Grammar and Usage

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate an introductory clause?

Accepted Answer

After the storm ended, the roads were cleared.

Answer

After the storm ended the roads were cleared.

Answer

After, the storm ended the roads were cleared.

Answer

After the storm, ended the roads were cleared.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The team celebrated ___ victory'?

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

it's

Answer

their's

Answer

its'

Question 3

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher was late.

Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher were late.

Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher are late.

Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher be late.

Question 4

Which option correctly punctuates a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

My sister, who lives in Austin, is a nurse.

Answer

My sister who lives in Austin is a nurse.

Answer

My sister; who lives in Austin, is a nurse.

Answer

My sister who lives in Austin, is a nurse.

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'There are fewer/less students enrolled this semester.'

Accepted Answer

fewer

Answer

less

Answer

lesser

Answer

least

Question 6

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to catch the bus, Maria dropped her bag.

Answer

Running to catch the bus, the bag was dropped.

Answer

Running to catch the bus, the driver saw Maria.

Answer

Running to catch the bus, a bag was dropped by Maria.