PARCC Advanced Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

Accepted Answer

If I were rich, I would travel.

Answer

The subjunctive uses 'were' for hypothetical conditions contrary to fact.

Question 2

Identify the dangling modifier: 'Walking to school, the rain soaked my clothes.'

Accepted Answer

Walking to school

Answer

'Walking to school' illogically modifies 'the rain' instead of a person.

Question 3

Which sentence uses 'whom' correctly?

Accepted Answer

To whom should I address the letter?

Answer

'Whom' is the object of the preposition 'to' in this sentence.

Question 4

Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Answer

All three items use the same -ing gerund form for parallelism.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

I studied hard; therefore, I passed.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses linked by 'therefore'.

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