CPW Advanced Grammar and Punctuation 5

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'that' vs. 'which'?

Accepted Answer

The style guide that we follow prohibits passive voice.

Answer

Restrictive clauses (essential to meaning) use 'that' without commas; nonrestrictive clauses use 'which' with commas.

Question 2

What is the grammatical term for 'however' in: 'The draft was long; however, it was engaging'?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctive adverb

Answer

Words like 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'moreover' are conjunctive adverbs that connect independent clauses.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly avoids the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The senior editor wrote the report.

Answer

Active voice places the doer (senior editor) as the grammatical subject, making the sentence direct and clear.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'lie' and 'lay' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The documents have been lying in the drawer since Monday.

Answer

'Lying' (present participle of 'lie') is correct for resting in place; 'lay' requires a direct object.

Question 5

Which correctly punctuates a direct quotation within a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The editor said, "Revisions are necessary before publication."

Answer

In US style, direct quotations use double quotation marks, and the comma precedes the opening quote.

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