CBST Grammar and Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'their,' 'there,' or 'they're'?

Accepted Answer

They're planning to arrive early.

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Their going to the concert tonight.

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The books are over their.

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I left my keys over they're.

Question 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

The manager, who approved the plan, is in the meeting.

Answer

The manager, who approved the plan is in the meeting.

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The manager who approved the plan, is in the meeting.

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The manager who, approved the plan is in the meeting.

Question 3

Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronoun case.

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the project needs more work.

Answer

Between you and I, the project needs more work.

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Between you and myself, the project needs more work.

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Between I and you, the project needs more work.

Question 4

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she still failed.

Answer

She studied hard; but she still failed.

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She studied hard; and she still failed.

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She studied; hard she still failed.

Question 5

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Answer

She likes hiking, to swim, and biking.

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She likes to hike, swimming, and bike.

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She likes hiking, swim, and to bike.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

Accepted Answer

There are fewer students in the class today.

Answer

There is less students in the class today.

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There are less students in the class today.

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There is fewer students in the class today.

Question 7

Which punctuation mark correctly ends this sentence: 'Please submit your report by Friday'?

Accepted Answer

.

Answer

?

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!

Answer

;