CLEP English Composition 3

Question 1

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

I finished the test, I went home.

Answer

Two independent clauses joined by only a comma form a comma splice.

Question 2

What is the correct pronoun: 'Between you and ___, the plan is risky.'?

Accepted Answer

me

Answer

After the preposition 'between,' the objective pronoun 'me' is correct.

Question 3

Which sentence shows correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Answer

Parallel structure uses the same grammatical form for all items in a series.

Question 4

Identify the correctly punctuated quotation.

Accepted Answer

"I'll be there soon," she said.

Answer

In American usage, the comma goes inside the closing quotation mark.

Question 5

Which word choice is correct: 'The new policy will ___ everyone.'?

Accepted Answer

affect

Answer

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually a noun.

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