OSSLT Using Correct Grammar 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

Accepted Answer

The children's toys were scattered on the floor.

Answer

For irregular plurals like 'children' that don't end in 's', add apostrophe + s to show possession.

Question 2

Identify the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Accepted Answer

Everyone must bring his or her own lunch.

Answer

The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is singular, so it should agree with the singular pronoun 'his or her' in formal writing.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form?

Accepted Answer

This essay is better than your last one.

Answer

'Better' is the correct comparative form of 'good'; 'more better' and 'more good' are double comparatives and incorrect.

Question 4

Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

I drove my kids to school almost every day last year.

Answer

Placing 'almost' before 'every day' correctly modifies how frequently the action occurred.

Question 5

Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon.

Accepted Answer

She had one dream: to become a doctor.

Answer

A colon should follow a complete independent clause before introducing a list, explanation, or appositive.

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test