NCDAP English Grammar & Writing Mechanics 4

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

Accepted Answer

We need fewer ingredients for this recipe.

Answer

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'ingredients,' while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

Question 2

Identify the type of error in this sentence: 'Running to catch the bus, my backpack fell off my shoulder.'

Accepted Answer

Dangling modifier

Answer

The participial phrase 'Running to catch the bus' dangles because the subject implied is a person, not 'my backpack.'

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' vs. 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

To whom should I address the letter?

Answer

'Whom' is the object form and correctly follows the preposition 'to' in 'to whom.'

Question 4

Which sentence uses the correct form of the adjective?

Accepted Answer

Of the three candidates, she is the most qualified.

Answer

Superlative forms like 'most qualified' are used when comparing three or more items.

Question 5

Which option is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

The store was closed we had to go home.

Answer

'The store was closed we had to go home' incorrectly joins two independent clauses without punctuation or a conjunction.

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