THEA THEA Grammar & Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither of the women forgot her umbrella.

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Each student must bring their own pencil.

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Everyone should submit his or her assignment on time.

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The team celebrated their victory enthusiastically.

Question 2

Which sentence uses verb tense correctly?

Accepted Answer

She had studied for hours before she took the test.

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By the time she arrived, he has already left.

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When I was young, I use to play outside every day.

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They will had finished the project by Friday.

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

He likes to read, to write, and to draw.

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She enjoys swimming, to hike, and biking.

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The report was accurate, well-written, and it had good organization.

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They wanted peace, prosperity, and to be free.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

I saw the man with binoculars walking downtown.

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She nearly drove all the way across the country.

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The girl in the red dress danced gracefully.

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Running through the park, he spotted a deer.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

Because she was tired after a long day at work.

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The children played in the park all afternoon.

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Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

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He finished his homework before dinner.

Question 6

Which option best corrects the following run-on sentence? 'The exam was difficult many students failed.'

Accepted Answer

The exam was difficult; many students failed.

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The exam was difficult, many students failed.

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The exam was difficult many students, failed.

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The exam, was difficult many students failed.

Question 7

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun case?

Accepted Answer

The prize was awarded to Marcus and me.

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Between you and I, this project will be difficult.

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The manager gave the report to she and her assistant.

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Him and his partner won the competition.