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.

Answer

'They're' is a contraction of 'they are,' which fits the meaning of the sentence correctly.

Question 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A non-restrictive relative clause ('who approved the plan') should be set off by commas on both sides.

Question 3

Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronoun case.

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the project needs more work.

Answer

After the preposition 'between,' the objective case 'me' — not the nominative 'I' — is required.

Question 4

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she still failed.

Answer

A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction; using one before 'but' or 'and' is incorrect.

Question 5

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Answer

All three items in the list use the gerund (-ing) form, maintaining consistent parallel structure.

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