CHSPE Language - Grammar and Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The meal was prepared by the chef.

Answer

The chef prepared the meal.

Answer

The chef prepared and served the meal.

Answer

A new chef prepared the meal today.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee reached ___ decision unanimously.'?

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

it's

Answer

their

Answer

they're

Question 3

What type of sentence is: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework.'?

Accepted Answer

Complex

Answer

Simple

Answer

Compound

Answer

Compound-complex

Question 4

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her kids to school every day.

Answer

Almost every day she drove her kids to school.

Answer

She drove her kids to school almost every day.

Answer

Every day, she drove almost all of her kids to school.

Question 5

Select the correctly punctuated sentence with a semicolon:

Accepted Answer

The movie was long; however, it was entertaining.

Answer

I love hiking; but I prefer swimming.

Answer

She studied hard; and passed the test.

Answer

He ran fast; although he was tired.

Question 6

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and reading.

Answer

She likes hiking, to swim, and reading.

Answer

She likes to hike, swimming, and to read.

Answer

She likes hike, swim, and reading.