Grammarly Certified Advanced Grammar and Language Specialist Sentence Clarity and Conciseness 2

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and running.

Answer

Parallel structure requires matching grammatical forms; all three gerunds ('hiking,' 'swimming,' 'running') are consistent.

Question 2

What is the best way to fix a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

Separate them with a period or add a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

Answer

A run-on is corrected by using a period, semicolon, or a comma paired with a coordinating conjunction.

Question 3

Which sentence is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

The project is finished, we can submit it now.

Answer

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma and no coordinating conjunction.

Question 4

Which is the most concise way to express: 'In the event that it rains, the event will be cancelled'?

Accepted Answer

If it rains, the event will be cancelled.

Answer

'If' is the single-word equivalent of the wordy phrase 'in the event that.'

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

She studied all night; however, she still felt unprepared.

Answer

A semicolon correctly precedes a conjunctive adverb like 'however' when linking two independent clauses.

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