Proofreading & Editing Grammar & Punctuation 3

Question 1

Which is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

The editor reviewed the carefully draft.

Answer

The editor carefully reviewed the draft.

Answer

Carefully, the editor reviewed the draft.

Answer

The editor reviewed the draft carefully.

Question 2

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

Answer

To join two independent clauses of equal importance

Answer

To introduce a list of items

Answer

To show contrast between two nouns

Question 3

Which sentence uses the Oxford comma?

Accepted Answer

I edit books, articles, and reports.

Answer

I edit books, articles and reports.

Answer

I edit books articles, and reports.

Answer

I edit, books, articles and reports.

Question 4

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

accomodate

Answer

acommodate

Answer

acomodate

Question 5

What is the subject in the sentence: 'Behind the curtain stood the nervous editor'?

Accepted Answer

editor

Answer

curtain

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stood

Answer

nervous

Question 6

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Neither the editor nor the writers were satisfied.

Answer

Neither the editor nor the writers was satisfied.

Answer

Neither the editor nor the writers are satisfied.

Answer

Neither the editor or the writers were satisfied.