SAEE Language Usage 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The company lost its license.

Answer

'Its' is the possessive form; 'it's' means 'it is.'

Question 2

Choose the sentence with parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Answer

All three items use the same '-ing' gerund form.

Question 3

Which word is the correct choice: 'The new policy will ___ everyone.'?

Accepted Answer

affect

Answer

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence.

Question 4

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Answer

Commas separate items in a series, including before 'and.'

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a run-on?

Accepted Answer

It was late, so we went home.

Answer

A comma plus the conjunction 'so' correctly joins two independent clauses.

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