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

Passive voice places the recipient of the action as the subject: 'The meal was prepared.'

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

'Its' is the possessive form of 'it'; 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is.'

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Complex

Answer

A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses; 'although I was tired' is the dependent clause.

Question 4

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her kids to school every day.

Answer

'Almost' should be placed next to 'every day,' not 'drove'; 'almost drove' implies she nearly drove but didn't.

Question 5

Select the correctly punctuated sentence with a semicolon:

Accepted Answer

The movie was long; however, it was entertaining.

Answer

A semicolon followed by a conjunctive adverb (however) and a comma is correct punctuation.

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