NoRedInk Writing Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' vs. 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect your sleep patterns.

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The rain will effect our plans.

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Cold weather effects how plants grow.

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Her speech had a positive affect on voters.

Question 2

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

He was tired, he went to bed early.

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She ran to the store, and she bought milk.

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Although she was late, she finished the work.

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The dog barked, so we woke up.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in a contraction?

Accepted Answer

They haven't seen the movie yet.

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We would'nt miss the game.

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She did'nt finish her homework.

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He could'nt find his keys.

Question 4

Which word in the sentence 'my favorite author is maya angelou' must be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

maya angelou

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favorite

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author

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my

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses 'then' vs. 'than'?

Accepted Answer

The movie was better than I expected.

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She is smarter then her brother.

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First stir, than bake for 30 minutes.

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He would rather read then watch TV.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she passed the exam.

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I love hiking; and camping.

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We need: eggs; milk; and butter.

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The rain stopped; but we stayed inside.

Question 7

Which sentence is a correct run-on sentence fix?

Accepted Answer

It was hot outside; we went swimming.

Answer

It was hot outside we went swimming.

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It was hot outside, we went swimming.

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It was hot outside and we went swimming so.