NoRedInk Writing Mechanics 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect your sleep patterns.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, which correctly describes how stress acts on sleep.

Question 2

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

He was tired, he went to bed early.

Answer

A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma and no coordinating conjunction.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in a contraction?

Accepted Answer

They haven't seen the movie yet.

Answer

'Haven't' correctly places the apostrophe where the letter 'o' has been removed from 'have not.'

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

maya angelou

Answer

'Maya Angelou' is a specific person's name and therefore a proper noun requiring capitalization.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The movie was better than I expected.

Answer

'Than' is used for comparisons, correctly showing that the movie exceeded expectations.

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