MoGEA Test Writing and Grammar

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither the principal nor the teachers were available.

Answer

The students has completed their assignments.

Answer

Each of the teachers have a unique style.

Answer

The team are playing their best game.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Walking to school, the rain began to fall.

Answer

Running through the park, Maria saw a deer.

Answer

Having finished the test, the students relaxed.

Answer

After eating dinner, he washed the dishes.

Question 3

Which punctuation correctly completes: 'She bought apples__ oranges, and bananas.'?

Accepted Answer

, oranges

Answer

; oranges

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: oranges

Answer

— oranges

Question 4

Identify the sentence written in passive voice.

Accepted Answer

The award was given to the scientist.

Answer

The chef prepared a delicious meal.

Answer

The students completed the project.

Answer

The dog chased the cat.

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Occurrence

Answer

Accomodate

Answer

Neccessary

Answer

Recieve

Question 6

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She was tired; however, she finished the report.

Answer

I love reading; books, magazines, and blogs.

Answer

He bought milk; and eggs at the store.

Answer

They played soccer; after school.