Rise Placement Test Language & Writing Skills 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

He was tired; however, he kept working.

Answer

A semicolon can join two independent clauses when paired with a conjunctive adverb like 'however.'

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee reached _____ decision after a long debate.'?

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

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

Question 3

Identify the misplaced modifier: 'Running down the street, the rain soaked Marcus.'

Accepted Answer

'Running down the street' should modify 'Marcus,' not 'rain.'

Answer

The participial phrase 'Running down the street' is misplaced because the rain cannot run; Marcus is the runner.

Question 4

Which revision makes this sentence more concise? 'Due to the fact that it was raining, we canceled the picnic.'

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining, we canceled the picnic.

Answer

'Because' is a single word that replaces the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that.'

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Exhausted from the hike, the tent was set up quickly.

Answer

The tent cannot be exhausted; the modifier 'Exhausted from the hike' dangles without a proper subject to describe.

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