TerraNova Language Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

I like pizza; however, I don't like mushrooms on it.

Answer

I like pizza; and pasta.

Answer

I like; pizza and pasta very much.

Answer

I like pizza however; I don't like mushrooms.

Question 2

Which revision correctly fixes the run-on sentence? 'The rain started falling we ran inside quickly.'

Accepted Answer

The rain started falling, so we ran inside quickly.

Answer

The rain started falling, we ran inside quickly.

Answer

The rain started falling we, ran inside quickly.

Answer

The rain, started falling we ran inside quickly.

Question 3

In the sentence 'The children played happily in the park,' which word is an adverb?

Accepted Answer

happily

Answer

children

Answer

played

Answer

park

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

Please bring the following items: pencils, paper, and erasers.

Answer

Please bring: pencils, paper, and erasers.

Answer

Please: bring pencils, paper, and erasers.

Answer

Please bring the following items pencils: paper, and erasers.

Question 5

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete this sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students _____ ready for the fire drill.'

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

was

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is

Answer

has been

Question 6

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Walking to school, the birds sang in the trees.

Answer

The tall boy walked quickly to the store.

Answer

She carefully placed the vase on the shelf.

Answer

The excited children opened their presents.