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

The past tense of 'lie' (to recline) is 'lay', so 'She lay on the couch' is correct.

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

A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause, as in option C.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular, so the possessive pronoun 'its' is correct.

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

Adding 'As I was' gives the participial phrase a clear subject to modify, eliminating the dangling modifier.

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

A nonrestrictive (non-essential) clause must be set off by commas on both sides.

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