COOP Writing Mechanics 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The rain will affect the game.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is typically a noun meaning result.

Question 2

Which is the correct plural form of 'child'?

Accepted Answer

children

Answer

'Children' is the irregular plural of 'child.'

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

It's a beautiful day.

Answer

'It's' is the contraction for 'it is,' while 'its' is the possessive pronoun.

Question 4

Which sentence has an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

The dog wagged their tail.

Answer

'The dog' is singular and should be referred to with 'its,' not 'their.'

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of an ellipsis?

Accepted Answer

She paused... and then spoke.

Answer

An ellipsis (three dots) correctly shows a pause or omission in text.

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