COOP Writing Mechanics 4

Question 1

Which sentence avoids a double negative?

Accepted Answer

He couldn't find anything.

Answer

'Anything' is the correct indefinite pronoun to use with a negative verb, avoiding a double negative.

Question 2

Which word is misspelled?

Accepted Answer

occassion

Answer

'Occasion' is spelled with one c and two s's, not two c's.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?

Accepted Answer

Mars (the red planet) is our neighbor.

Answer

Parentheses are correctly used here to add a non-essential description of Mars.

Question 4

Which contraction is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

you're

Answer

You're is the contraction for 'you are,' with the apostrophe replacing the missing letter 'a.'

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses the comparative form of an adjective?

Accepted Answer

This book is better than that one.

Answer

'Better' is the correct irregular comparative form of 'good.'

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