Language & Writing Skills Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Answer: He was tired; however, he kept working.
A semicolon can join two independent clauses when paired with a conjunctive adverb like 'however.'
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee reached _____ decision after a long debate.'?
Answer: its
'Committee' is a singular collective noun, so the singular possessive pronoun 'its' is correct.
Identify the misplaced modifier: 'Running down the street, the rain soaked Marcus.'
Answer: 'Running down the street' should modify 'Marcus,' not 'rain.'
The participial phrase 'Running down the street' is misplaced because the rain cannot run; Marcus is the runner.
Which revision makes this sentence more concise? 'Due to the fact that it was raining, we canceled the picnic.'
Answer: Because it was raining, we canceled the picnic.
'Because' is a single word that replaces the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that.'
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Answer: Exhausted from the hike, the tent was set up quickly.
The tent cannot be exhausted; the modifier 'Exhausted from the hike' dangles without a proper subject to describe.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
Answer: The number of complaints has increased this month.
'The number' is a singular subject and correctly pairs with 'has increased.'
Which transitional phrase best signals contrast between ideas?
Answer: Nevertheless
'Nevertheless' signals that the following idea contrasts with or qualifies what was just stated.