Written Test Grammar and Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

I finished the report; however, the boss wanted revisions.

Answer

She loves hiking; and camping.

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He went to the store; bought milk.

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The dog barked; loudly all night.

Question 2

Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: 'Running down the street, the keys fell from her pocket.'

Accepted Answer

Running down the street

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the keys fell

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from her pocket

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There is no dangling modifier

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'She was ___ tired to finish the race.'

Accepted Answer

too

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to

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two

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tow

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the students is responsible for their homework.

Answer

The team are playing well today.

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Neither of the boys were ready.

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The group of engineers were impressed.

Question 5

What is the function of an em dash in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To set off a phrase with more emphasis than parentheses

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To indicate a pause shorter than a comma

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To join two independent clauses like a semicolon

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To separate items in a complex list

Question 6

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She nearly drove her kids to school every day.

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The hungry dog ate the leftover food.

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He quietly closed the door behind him.

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They quickly finished their homework.

Question 7

Which option correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession for a plural noun ending in 's'?

Accepted Answer

The students' projects were excellent.

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The student's projects were excellent.

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The students's projects were excellent.

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The students projects' were excellent.