Written Test Grammar and Mechanics 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

There is one thing he feared: failure.

Answer

A colon should follow a complete independent clause before introducing a list, example, or explanation.

Question 2

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The chef prepared a five-course meal.

Answer

In an active voice sentence, the subject performs the action; 'the chef' is the subject performing 'prepared.'

Question 3

Which sentence correctly punctuates a nonrestrictive (nonessential) clause?

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Texas, called me yesterday.

Answer

A nonrestrictive clause provides extra information and must be set off by commas on both sides.

Question 4

What grammatical error appears in this sentence? 'Between you and I, the project is overdue.'

Accepted Answer

Pronoun case error

Answer

Prepositions like 'between' require objective case pronouns; the correct form is 'between you and me.'

Question 5

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes swimming, running, and hiking.

Answer

Parallel structure requires matching grammatical forms; all three activities should be in gerund (-ing) form.

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