ParaPro Writing 4

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb 'lie' (to recline)?

Accepted Answer

She lay on the couch all afternoon.

Answer

She laid on the couch all afternoon.

Answer

She lied on the couch all afternoon.

Answer

She has laid on the couch all afternoon.

Question 2

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Maria studied hard, and she passed the exam because she was prepared.

Answer

The dog barked loudly.

Answer

After the rain stopped, we went outside.

Answer

Running through the park, the children laughed.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee reached _____ decision after hours of debate.'

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

it's

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their

Answer

there

Question 4

Which revision best eliminates the dangling modifier in: 'Walking to school, the rain began to fall.'?

Accepted Answer

As I was walking to school, the rain began to fall.

Answer

Walking to school, and the rain began to fall.

Answer

Walking to school, it rained.

Answer

The rain began to fall, walking to school.

Question 5

In which sentence are commas used correctly with a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Texas, is a teacher.

Answer

My brother who lives in Texas is a teacher.

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My brother who, lives in Texas, is a teacher.

Answer

My brother, who lives in Texas is a teacher.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The store was closed; we decided to go home.

Answer

I enjoy hiking; but I don't like camping.

Answer

She loves music; playing the piano every day.

Answer

He wanted to leave; early in the morning.

Question 7

Which option corrects the error in: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were ready for the test.'?

Accepted Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher was ready for the test.

Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher are ready for the test.

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Neither the students nor the teacher have been ready for the test.

Answer

The sentence is correct as written.