RLA Grammar and Word Usage 3

Question 1

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her children to school every day.

Answer

'Almost' is misplaced—it should be 'She drove her children to school almost every day' to modify 'every day.'

Question 2

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the coach nor the players ______ satisfied with the result.'

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

With 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'players' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

Question 3

Which option correctly uses 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

Accepted Answer

I have fewer apples than you.

Answer

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'apples'; 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

Question 4

Identify the appositive phrase in: 'My neighbor, an accomplished pianist, plays every evening.'

Accepted Answer

an accomplished pianist

Answer

An appositive phrase renames or describes the noun it follows; 'an accomplished pianist' renames 'My neighbor.'

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

She brought the following items: her bag, her notebook, and her pen.

Answer

A colon follows a complete independent clause and introduces a list, quotation, or explanation.

RLA - Reasoning through Language Arts Practice Test