ERB Writing Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'Neither the students nor the teacher ___ ready'?

Accepted Answer

was

Answer

were

Answer

are

Answer

is

Question 2

What is a dangling modifier in writing, as assessed on ERB tests?

Accepted Answer

A word that modifies the wrong noun due to incorrect placement

Answer

A sentence with too many adjectives

Answer

A paragraph with no topic sentence

Answer

An essay with no conclusion

Question 3

Which transition word signals contrast in an ERB essay?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

Furthermore

Answer

Therefore

Answer

Similarly

Question 4

When should an apostrophe be used to show possession for a singular noun?

Accepted Answer

Add 's after the noun

Answer

Add s' after the noun

Answer

Add only an apostrophe

Answer

No apostrophe is needed

Question 5

In ERB writing, what is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

'Affect' is usually a verb; 'effect' is usually a noun

Answer

They mean the same thing

Answer

'Effect' is a verb; 'affect' is a noun

Answer

Both are always verbs

Question 6

What is parallel structure in writing?

Accepted Answer

Using the same grammatical form for items in a list or series

Answer

Writing two paragraphs of equal length

Answer

Avoiding the use of pronouns

Answer

Starting every sentence with a verb