RLA Sentence Structure and Punctuation 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'who' and 'whom' correctly?

Accepted Answer

To whom should I address the letter?

Answer

'Whom' is used as the object of a preposition, so 'To whom' is correct.

Question 2

Which sentence avoids a double negative?

Accepted Answer

He barely said anything.

Answer

'Barely' combined with 'anything' is a standard construction that avoids a double negative.

Question 3

Which sentence uses an ellipsis correctly?

Accepted Answer

She paused... and then spoke.

Answer

An ellipsis of three dots with spaces on each side indicates a pause or omission.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a restrictive clause without commas?

Accepted Answer

Students who study daily tend to score higher.

Answer

A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning and is not set off by commas.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' versus 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

The dog wagged its tail.

Answer

'Its' is the possessive pronoun; 'it's' is the contraction of 'it is.'

RLA - Reasoning through Language Arts Practice Test