Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement Language Mechanics and Expression 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses commas correctly in a series?

Accepted Answer

I need eggs, milk, and bread.

Answer

Items in a series are separated by commas, with a comma before the conjunction in standard usage.

Question 2

Which word is an example of a conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Because

Answer

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses; 'because' joins a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Question 3

Select the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe.

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct.

Answer

'Dogs'' shows plural possessive and 'girl's' shows singular possessive — both use apostrophes correctly.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a predicate adjective?

Accepted Answer

The soup smells delicious.

Answer

A predicate adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject; 'delicious' follows 'smells' and describes 'soup.'

Question 5

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

We played outside, and we got wet.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

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