CHSPE Language - Grammar and Usage

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither of the boys was late.

Answer

'Neither' is singular and takes the singular verb 'was.'

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

Accepted Answer

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

Answer

A comma is correctly placed before a coordinating conjunction (and) joining two independent clauses.

Question 3

Identify the pronoun case error: 'Between you and I, the test was difficult.'

Accepted Answer

'I' should be 'me'

Answer

After a preposition like 'between,' use objective case: 'between you and me.'

Question 4

Which word is an adverb in this sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'?

Accepted Answer

quickly

Answer

'Quickly' modifies the verb 'finished' and answers the question 'how?'—making it an adverb.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to class, the bell rang.

Answer

In 'Running to class, the bell rang,' the modifier 'running to class' has no logical subject in the sentence.

CHSPE - California High School Proficiency Examination Practice Test