LLN Grammar and Punctuation 1

Question 1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

After the storm passed, the streets were flooded.

Answer

A comma follows an introductory adverbial clause before the main clause begins.

Question 2

Which word is a conjunction in the sentence: 'She studied hard, yet she still failed the test.'?

Accepted Answer

yet

Answer

'Yet' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two contrasting independent clauses.

Question 3

Select the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly.

Accepted Answer

The dog's bowl was empty.

Answer

An apostrophe followed by 's' shows possession for a singular noun, so 'dog's' is correct.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?

Accepted Answer

Each of the students were absent.

Answer

'Each' is singular and requires the singular verb 'was', not 'were'.

Question 5

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list after a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

Colon

Answer

A colon is used after a complete independent clause to introduce a list or explanation.

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