OC Grammar and Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

Before leaving, she checked her bag.

Answer

A comma is correctly placed after an introductory phrase or clause ('Before leaving').

Question 2

What type of word is 'quickly' in the sentence 'She ran quickly'?

Accepted Answer

Adverb

Answer

'Quickly' modifies the verb 'ran', making it an adverb.

Question 3

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.

Answer

In passive voice, the subject receives the action; 'A meal was prepared' shows the meal receiving the action.

Question 4

Which option correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

I love swimming; I hate the cold.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

Question 5

Identify the adjective in: 'The tall girl carried a heavy backpack.'

Accepted Answer

tall

Answer

'Tall' is an adjective because it describes the noun 'girl'.

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