NoRedInk Grammar Rules 3

Question 1

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

We finished dinner, and then we watched a film.

Answer

Adding 'and' after the comma creates a correctly joined compound sentence.

Question 2

What is the function of an appositive?

Accepted Answer

It renames or identifies a nearby noun.

Answer

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase placed next to another noun to identify or describe it.

Question 3

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes swimming, running, and biking.

Answer

All three activities end in '-ing,' maintaining consistent parallel form.

Question 4

In which sentence is the pronoun case correct?

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, this is correct.

Answer

'Between' is a preposition requiring object pronouns; 'me' is the correct object form.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly punctuates a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

My sister, who lives in Austin, called me.

Answer

A nonrestrictive (non-essential) clause must be set off by commas.

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