Proofreading & Editing Grammar & Punctuation 3

Question 1

Which is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

The editor reviewed the carefully draft.

Answer

A misplaced modifier is positioned too far from the word it modifies, creating confusion — 'carefully' should not go between 'the' and 'draft'.

Question 2

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

Answer

A subordinating conjunction (e.g., 'because', 'although') connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the Oxford comma?

Accepted Answer

I edit books, articles, and reports.

Answer

The Oxford comma is the serial comma placed before the final 'and' in a list of three or more items.

Question 4

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

'Accommodate' is spelled with double 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

editor

Answer

Even in inverted sentences, the subject is who or what the sentence is about — 'the nervous editor' is performing the action.

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