TSIA2 Writing Conventions 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied all night; she passed the exam.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running through the park, a deer was spotted by Maria.

Answer

A dangling modifier occurs when the subject performing the action is not the subject of the main clause; here 'a deer' is not running.

Question 3

Which option corrects the comma splice: 'The report was late, the manager was furious.'?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C are correct.

Answer

A comma splice can be corrected by adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma or by using a colon when the second clause explains the first.

Question 4

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?

Accepted Answer

The students' projects were displayed in the hall.

Answer

When a plural noun already ends in -s, add only an apostrophe to show possession.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Neither the coach nor the players were ready.

Answer

With 'neither…nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; since 'players' is plural, the verb should be 'were.'

(TSIA2) Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 Practice Test