CPW Advanced Grammar and Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The report was thorough; however, it lacked a conclusion.

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She loves writing; and she practices daily.

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He finished early; because he worked efficiently.

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They met on Monday; to discuss the project.

Question 2

Which of the following is a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Walking to the office, the rain began to fall.

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Running through the park, the dog chased the ball.

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Having finished the draft, the editor reviewed it.

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After completing the form, she submitted it online.

Question 3

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?

Accepted Answer

All the manager's reports were submitted on time.

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The company revised it's policy last quarter.

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The teams' coach resigned after the season.

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Her's was the only proposal accepted.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

Accepted Answer

The committee has reached a unanimous decision.

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The committee have reached a unanimous decision.

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The committee were disagreeing among themselves.

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Both A and C are correct in American English.

Question 5

What is the correct punctuation for a restrictive relative clause?

Accepted Answer

The book that she recommended was excellent.

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The book, that she recommended, was excellent.

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The book; that she recommended, was excellent.

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The book — that she recommended — was excellent.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly places a colon?

Accepted Answer

He had one goal: to publish the novel before year's end.

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The ingredients include: flour, sugar, and eggs.

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She needed: to finish the report by noon.

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The meeting will cover: budgets, timelines, and staffing.

Question 7

Which option correctly identifies a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her children to school every day.

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He quickly ran to catch the bus.

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The editor carefully reviewed all submitted drafts.

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They nearly finished the entire manuscript.