THEA THEA Writing 4

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of the pronoun?

Accepted Answer

The award was given to Maria and him.

Answer

After a preposition like 'to,' use object pronouns; 'him' is correct, not 'he.'

Question 2

A thesis statement should NOT:

Accepted Answer

Simply announce the topic without making a claim

Answer

A thesis must make a specific, arguable claim — merely naming a topic is not a thesis.

Question 3

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

I stayed home, I watched a movie.

Answer

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma and no coordinating conjunction.

Question 4

The word 'however' used at the start of a sentence should be followed by:

Accepted Answer

A comma

Answer

When a conjunctive adverb like 'however' begins a sentence, it is followed by a comma.

Question 5

Which revision eliminates the passive voice in 'The report was written by the manager'?

Accepted Answer

The manager wrote the report.

Answer

Moving the agent (manager) to subject position and using an active verb eliminates passive voice.

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