BSEP Grammar and Writing Mechanics 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

They planned to eat, sleep, and exercise.

Answer

All three verbs (eat, sleep, exercise) are in the same infinitive form, creating correct parallel structure.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' vs. 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

Whom do you trust most?

Answer

'Whom' is correct here because it functions as the object of the verb 'trust' (you trust whom?).

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' vs. 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

The noise affected his concentration.

Answer

'Affected' is the verb form meaning to influence or have an impact on something.

Question 4

Which sentence avoids a double negative?

Accepted Answer

He didn't do anything wrong.

Answer

'Didn't do anything' uses a single negative, which is grammatically correct in standard English.

Question 5

Identify the correct use of a colon in the following sentences.

Accepted Answer

She had one goal: to finish the race.

Answer

A colon is correctly used after a complete independent clause to introduce what follows.

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