COOP Writing Mechanics 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

She bought the following: apples, pears, and grapes.

Answer

A colon is used after a complete sentence to introduce a list.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'There are ___ apples in the basket.'?

Accepted Answer

two

Answer

Two is the number word meaning 2, which makes sense before a noun.

Question 3

Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the students has a textbook.

Answer

'Each' is singular and requires the singular verb 'has.'

Question 4

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

Accepted Answer

She said, "I will be there soon."

Answer

Quotation marks enclose the spoken words, and the period goes inside the closing quotation mark.

Question 5

Which is NOT a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

Running through the park.

Answer

'Running through the park' is a phrase lacking a subject and predicate, making it a sentence fragment.

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