Grammar
What part of speech is the underlined word? The price must be under $12 a pair, OR we won't reach our sales target.
Coordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? We advertised widely for the event, YET the turnout was low.
Coordinating Conjunction
"Will you be here tomorrow as well?" he asked.
Correct
A ticket stub or coupon is required for a discount on the Super Burger.
Correct
Adam, this rosemary chicken is amazing!
Correct
After hearing the closing arguments, the jury was sequestered.
Correct
An exclamation point can be used instead of a question mark.
Correct
Are possessives being used correctly in the following sentence? My two brothers' flu shots were given at the doctor's office.
Correct
Beth, you have earned a raise.
Correct
By 5 p.m. today, all employees shall turn in their health-care forms.
Correct
Designing a resume so it has a professional appearance is not a routine matter, but is something to be planned very carefully.
Correct
Did they visit the Tower of London before returning home?
Correct
Everyone on the committee supports the thinking of the director.
Correct
I didn't answer Emma's phone call: my ringer was off.
Correct
I really enjoyed Philadelphia the last time I was there—especially seeing Independence Hall.
Correct
I want Paula to attend the morning sessions; in addition, I want you to attend the afternoon sessions.
Correct
I will, as a matter of fact, attend at least one session of the conference.
Correct
If you apply in person for a job, you will probably take a resume with you; but if you do not apply in person, your application, of course, will be completely in writing.
Correct
If you include personal information on your resume, you should probably leave out race, religion, and gender; however, you can include such information if you think it will help you get a job.
Correct
If you want to know the winner of the debate, I am he.
Correct
In Spanish, you rarely pronounce the h's.
Correct
In addition, another technician will be hired to help with the workload.
Correct
Kyler and his brothers agreed to ask their father to be a substitute referee at the February 14 intramural basketball game.
Correct
Low-calorie snacks or soft drinks are being stocked in the vending machines.
Correct
Michael Scott, a character in the sitcom The Office, made this crazy assertion: "St. Patrick's Day is the closest thing the Irish have to Christmas."
Correct
Mr. Shepherd, the new director, is certainly doing an excellent job.
Correct
Ms. Lee, in addition to several other members of the PTA, wants to schedule the carnival on Friday.
Correct
Ms. Smart, who wants to teach an introductory marketing class, currently teaches presentations courses.
Correct
My brother-in-law and sister's new house is beautiful!
Correct
My dance instructor told me, "The judge said, 'You need to be sharper in your movements.'"
Correct
My mind is made up: I am going on vacation in July.
Correct
Neither of those answers is a correct one.
Correct
New flooring or better lighting has led to increased attendance.
Correct
Only a few students qualify for a National Merit Scholarship award; at least half a dozen should qualify this year.
Correct
Oscar lives at 31 L Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84602.
Correct
Our newly hired technical writer will begin work July 1.
Correct
Reading books and watching western movies are two of Arthur's favorite pastimes.
Correct
Running to catch the bus, Brinley lost her shoe and slipped and fell.
Correct
Self-determination is one of Kyle's greatest assets.
Correct
She is a better competitor than I.
Correct
She will probably get a scholarship.
Correct
Some countries are dealing with major government corruption, e.g., Venezuela and Iraq.
Correct
Some of the presentation have been videotaped.
Correct
Tea has many health benefits: it induces relaxation, it improves digestion, and it provides antioxidants.
Correct
That TV model offers additional options that make it popular with young families.
Correct
That clauses, which are never set off with commas, are also known as essential clauses.
Correct
The club representatives accomplished their main goal; each club is preparing its own constitution.
Correct
The dance committee plans to distribute copies of its proposal during the meeting.
Correct
The door handle was too hot to touch.
Correct
The employees' letter of complaint, as well as Mr. Olsen's written comments, was read during the meeting yesterday.
Correct
The flight will take you from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Miami, Florida.
Correct
The founder and first president of the Utah Baby Care Cupboard charity is a senior this year.
Correct
The hiring committee members or the HR director makes the decision.
Correct
The lower parking level is almost completely filled.
Correct
The meeting not only started on time but also lasted only an hour.
Correct
The press were discussing the school's athletic program.
Correct
The sweet, nutty tea went really well with the caramel cheesecake.
Correct
Throughout the year, the city council have disagreed about restrictions on backyard chickens.
Correct
To get the most out of the course, you must study diligently throughout the term.
Correct
To prepare for the presentation Ms. Walker reviewed her notes and revised the introduction.
Correct
Try to avoid using underscores in business writing.
Correct
Two former employers or your current employer needs to write a recommendation.
Correct
Two of the items in the lost-and-found cupboard are Charles' basketball and water bottle.
Correct
We expect a 5 1/2 percent wage increase.
Correct
We hope, Brinley, to get this project done by June 20.
Correct
We invited whom to the banquet to speak?
Correct
We spent a lot of time on buses. Nathan and I enjoyed the opportunity to catch up on our reading and sleeping while we were riding on the buses.
Correct
When is a good time, Emmalyn, to meet for lunch?
Correct
When someone is writing a document, he or she can consult a dictionary, a writing handbook, or a person trained in writing.
Correct
When you feel stressed, try putting on some calming, quiet music.
Correct
While he was running to catch the bus, Paul's shoe came off and he slipped and fell.
Correct
Will you be here the week of Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16?
Correct
Will you please return the completed form quickly.
Correct
Your ability to write well may depend on how much you know about the content, how well you can organize your work, and whether you can apply usage principles correctly.
Correct
What important, intangible hiring factor was talked about in the text?
Cultural Fit
The following sentence correctly follows the rules of parallelism. Sarah's hobbies include reading books, hiking, and chocolate.
False
The following sentence correctly uses modifiers. Screaming uncontrollably, the babysitter tried to calm the infant.
False
Using the em dash in the following sentence is incorrect: Mel Hadley will win the election—if you give him an endorsement.
False
Your email should be more prominent than your name on your resume
False
Which sentence is written in active voice?
George donated three paintings to the national museum.
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
Hannah is already a partner at the law firm yet she is only thirty.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Have you read the article, "The You Understood"?
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
He is not usually a picky eater, but he really dislikes seafood.
Choose the correct sentence.
He said the meeting will start "precisely on time"; unfortunately, the meeting started 30 minutes late.
Choose the correct sentence.
He was attracted to her money, not her charm or personality.
Coach Reid reviewed the under-the-basket procedures with the players that would be used in Friday's game against the Delta Rabbits.
Incorrect
Cosette is this the right format?
Incorrect
Dave told Kyle that his truck had a flat tire.
Incorrect
Diana is the one whom reported that the sun was shining off the water so brightly that she was almost blinded.
Incorrect
Do everybody agree with the decision to cancel next week's meeting?
Incorrect
Do you remember how Amanda described the narrow streets of Spain to you and I?
Incorrect
Does either Ryan or his friends want to play in the racquetball tournament?
Incorrect
Each of the departments had their finances audited by the accounting office.
Incorrect
Edwin told Kennedy that Dr. Wilson suspected that he cheated on the chemistry exam.
Incorrect
Either of the officers are eligible to participate.
Incorrect
Either the club president or the vice president are expected to conduct the meeting.
Incorrect
Either the president or the vice president are expected to conduct the meeting.
Incorrect
Everyone who plans to go on the field trip must have their signed release form.
Incorrect
Filled with apprehension about assuming the role of point guard; Bob Westover soon mastered his new leadership role.
Incorrect
For some reason, I was not notified officially, however, I was informed about the change through the grapevine.
Incorrect
He has better eyesight than me.
Incorrect
Hoping to settle the argument Ms. Meldrum gave in to the preferences of the students.
Incorrect
I am in the mood for cookies, and coffee.
Incorrect
I am much taller than her.
Incorrect
I can't remember whether or not: Gail's birthday is this week.
Incorrect
I enjoy winter sports such as: skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing.
Incorrect
I need to prepare a letter of application, and an attractive resume.
Incorrect
I now have a good friendship with Ben Harris. Him and me traveled together on a student tour last summer.
Incorrect
I think everyones report has been completed.
Incorrect
If the computer or the printer cause further trouble, we'll buy a whole new system.
Incorrect
In 1849 gold was discovered in California.
Incorrect
In the middle of the baseball game, Roger desperately wanted a cold glass of water.
Incorrect
In the rewriting stage, I recommend that you proofread carefully, and check your spelling with a spell checker.
Incorrect
Incidentally the auto shop needs a new arc welder.
Incorrect
It is Ms. Williams' intention to offer better technical support than our competitors do.
Incorrect
It will be difficult to repair the damage by this evening.
Incorrect
Ivory Homes has homes for sale in Lehi starting in the 300's.
Incorrect
James definitely wants to attend a fully-accredited college.
Incorrect
Job seekers often think that the primary objective of a letter of application and a resume is to get a job, however, the primary objective is to get an interview.
Incorrect
Learning to write professional business documents requires understanding effective writing principles, and practicing applying them.
Incorrect
Loaded with toppings, Brinley put the pizza in the oven.
Incorrect
Mr. Harvey is one of the managers that appreciates the opportunity to mentor new employees.
Incorrect
Mr. Henrie, accompanied by his wife, were the guests of honor at the banquet.
Incorrect
Mr. Hobbs assured Ken that he had permission to give an Internet demonstration on genealogical research.
Incorrect
Mr. Holmes promised to consider our tactfully, presented alternative.
Incorrect
Mrs. Wilkins agreed to meet Friday to discuss whether to hire a replacement. This excited everybody.
Incorrect
Ms. Walker wants us to know how important it is to laugh at our mistakes.
Incorrect
Ms. Willey not only called UPS but she checked with her neighbors to see if her package had been delivered.
Incorrect
My brothers and sister's children love to play with each other.
Incorrect
My international colleagues are from Jakarta, Indonesia, Perth, Australia, and Faridabad, India.
Incorrect
No one should be forced to pay for dental insurance if they do not want it.
Incorrect
Not only new desks but also a new scanner are going to be added to the budget.
Incorrect
One of the many benefits appealing to customers are the availability of excellent technical support.
Incorrect
One of the things to do during vacations are to water ski at Lake Powell.
Incorrect
One trombone, as well as the carrying cases for the other trombones, were missing when Ms. Wixom arrived this morning.
Incorrect
Organizing the content, and using an appropriate format are essential in writing an effective message.
Incorrect
Prepositions indicate the relationship of a verb to some other word in a sentence.
Incorrect
Prewriting involves such activities as brainstorming for ideas, gathering appropriate information, planning the sequence of the ideas and preparing an outline.
Incorrect
Recognizing the needs of Paul and Ralph and hoping to avoid further conflict; Mr. Ramos changed the schedules of both students.
Incorrect
She is better at pool than me.
Incorrect
She scored well on the exam: although she missed two questions.
Incorrect
Stacy and me told Robert about the meat markets in Spain. She and I could hardly believe the lack of refrigeration facilities.
Incorrect
Students who will miss classes to participate in the charity marathon must have written approval ahead of time from their instructors. They must submit the approval forms by February 12.
Incorrect
The Provo Daily Herald had a picture of the moon landing in its July 21, 1969, edition
Incorrect
The announcement indicated that 26 miles are the length of the marathon.
Incorrect
The dash, a punctuation mark which is not used enough by most novice writers, is very effective for attaching a fragment to an independent clause.
Incorrect
The file was sent to the Denver office on October 11, 2018 at 9:13 a.m.
Incorrect
The frequency of the diagnostic examinations provide good feedback for the patients.
Incorrect
The new procedures, that Ben rebelled against, are satisfactory to the other employees.
Incorrect
The new ruling which takes effect March 1 will not be popular with the voters.
Incorrect
The only one of the books that are required is The Old Man and the Sea.
Incorrect
The report was easy to read because of the clear concise writing used.
Incorrect
The secretary asked, "Is now a good time to talk"?
Incorrect
The three stages for effective writing are prewriting, writing and rewriting.
Incorrect
The worker used a strong bottle of disinfectant to clean up after the animals.
Incorrect
These shoes are cute but uncomfortable!
Incorrect
Use a period at the end of independent and dependent clauses.
Incorrect
We did better than them.
Incorrect
We plan to entertain from 10-15 executives at this week's luncheon.
Incorrect
We will give the assignment to whomever has no class that hour.
Incorrect
We will have a meeting this afternoon in the conference room on budgets.
Incorrect
When Tamara began the internship; she had just finished the first half of her senior year.
Incorrect
When you left the meeting, were either my books or my laptop on the table?
Incorrect
Will made a beautiful chair in his woodworking class. It cost him only $25.
Incorrect
Will the audience please stand?
Incorrect
Will you be able to go to Lagoon with Alicia and I?
Incorrect
Xanthe can we close the office early today?
Incorrect
Yes we plan to offer an advanced digital marketing course next fall.
Incorrect
Your hobbies and athletic participation reflect your balance of interests, such information can be quite useful to some employers.
Incorrect
Which sentence contains a nominalization?
Internalization of one's feelings is not always a healthy behavior.
Which of the following sentences is the best choice for avoiding gender bias in language?
It is illegal to consider sexual orientation when hiring employees.
Choose the correct sentence.
June 2019 was the coldest on record.
Choose the correct sentence.
Justin left his hot chocolate sitting on my new coffee table; by the time I came home, the cup had left a stain.
You will find only ________ meats in this grocery display.
Lean
Does the following sentence contain an extraneous that? The university is a diverse place that welcomes every person who walks through the doors.
No
You can improve your racquetball game if you master the fundamentals and by practicing daily.
Not parallel
Although the competition between him and Jodi continued for the entire semester, neither student was angry with the other.
Object case
For some reason, Ms. Fenley gave the homework assignment to only you and me.
Object case
Ms. Dillon is the person who prepared the recommendation for Gregory and me.
Object case
Yesterday, I reviewed the registration procedures with both them and Ms. Rogers.
Object case
Choose the correct sentence.
Our class begins at three o'clock.
Choose the correct sentence.
Our customers' reactions will be studied carefully.
Choose the correct sentence.
Our peaches range in price from $1.20 to $3.54.
Choose the correct sentence.
P. T. Barnum has been quoted as saying, "There's a sucker born every minute."
The house was flooded by the rushing water.
Passive Voice
The report was prepared by the accountant.
Passive Voice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Phillip asked, "Do you need this book?"
What part of speech is the underlined word? A word such as AROUND that shows the relationship of a noun, pronoun, or other noun substitute to some other word in the sentence.
Preposition
What part of speech is the underlined word? For many reasons, the number of computers IN the resource center must be increased.
Preposition
What part of speech is the underlined word? I want you to select the pictures FOR the article on our web page.
Preposition
What part of speech is the underlined word? In the back of my mind, I vaguely remember talking to Ms. Wilson ABOUT the need for new books for our library.
Preposition
What part of speech is the underlined word? The Internet was down FOR only a short while.
Preposition
What part of speech is the underlined word? The student leaders went TO the meeting without any hope of changing the minds of the football players.
Preposition
The father and mother of Ron Alder agree with Ron's analysis of the election results.
correct
The Utah County ________ began on August 12; the monster truck show was the highlight.
fair
The nouns are bolded and verbs are underlined in the following sentence. I try not to waste too much time surfing the Internet.
false
My house is ___________ away than your house.
farther
This semester ___________ students attended convocation than ever before.
fewer
What is the main verb in the following sentence? Citizens have many reasons to be thankful for freedom of speech.
have
Did you hear about Michelle's ___________ activities? She's in jail now.
illicit
Forward this information to our Seattle office promptly.
imperative mood
Let us help you learn to use your Internet browser.
imperative mood
Please return the enclosed questionnaire by October 15.
imperative mood
A check or tuition wavier are needed by September 15.
incorrect
A hard copy of the textbook or an online copy are required for the course.
incorrect
A new wood lathe or a new scroll saw are going to be purchased for the shop.
incorrect
A number of responses to the online survey was received.
incorrect
Doug's family enjoy its family traditions.
incorrect
Each of the microphones in the auditorium have been tested for quality.
incorrect
Each of the students have permission to go on the field trip.
incorrect
High levels of anxiety causes some students to do poorly on exams.
incorrect
If any one of you needs a ride to the game, they should contact Mr. Emerson.
incorrect
In a meeting with employees, the managers noted their excellent work preparing for the on-site review.
incorrect
Neither new textbooks nor a copy machine are currently on order.
incorrect
Someone in the woodworking classes are making table lamps.
incorrect
The board of directors are meeting on the 15th of next month. Group of answer choices
incorrect
The company is hoping there will be several qualified people who apply for the position.
incorrect
The couple has different ideas about which apartment to rent.
incorrect
The men's chorus is writing their own music.
incorrect
The winners of the ballroom-dance routine are the two best dancers, you and me.
incorrect
While preparing to graduate, a part-time job will help you save money for your college tuition.
incorrect
Did Ms. Evans consult you during the reorganization?
indicative mood
Evans has completely reorganized the time-off-request procedures.
indicative mood
I demand that the damage be reported immediately.
indicative mood
The Fall Semester for UVU starts at the end of August.
indicative mood
What is the verb in the sentence? Karla is definitely the best presenter on our team.
is
What is the main verb in the following sentence? Do you know the new director of the accounting office?
know
Hopefully this year's holiday party will help improve everyone's _________
morale
What is the main verb in the following sentence? A swimming class for beginners is being offered on Tuesday evenings.
offered
Sentences containing nominalizations are often written in _____ voice.
passive
The decision was made.
passive voice
The doctor's efforts to examine the patient were completely blocked.
passive voice
The examination was completed in less than an hour.
passive voice
The house was flooded by the rushing water.
passive voice
The teacher's better judgment was overruled by his wounded pride.
passive voice
Mark the following as either a phrase or a clause. Before taking my dog to the vet
phrase
'My brother's hat' flew away in the windstorm. The underlined portion of this sentence is the _____.
subject
Mr. Williams should be at the Thursday meeting.
subjunctive mood
We would appreciate your forwarding this information promptly
subjunctive mood
You should forward this information promptly.
subjunctive mood
Dependent clauses contain _____ conjunctions.
subordinating
Which sentence uses passive voice incorrectly?
I was given the report by Sue.
Choose the correct sentence.
I will be missing fall and spring semesters because I will be traveling in Europe.
Choose the correct sentence.
I will bring the 3 1/2 pages that I have finished.
Mark the following as either a phrase or a clause. After I took my dog to the vet
clause
Luella is one who agrees with my decision.
correct
Choose the correct sentence.
"Even [thoug] sic he was tired."
Choose the correct sentence.
"I have no more money," her dad said.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
"Writing is an important skill." (Johnson, 2018, p.3)
Choose the correct APA in-text citation.
(Arnulf, Tegner, & Oyunn, 2010, p.227)
Which of the following suffixes often turns verbs into nominalizations?
-ion
Many resumes are judged in under ______?
10 seconds
On average, how many jobs can one expect to have in a lifetime?
12
Neither of the reports is ready for publication.
correct
The accountant prepared the report.
Active Voice
Which of the following is a good way to find career opportunities?
All of the above
Choose the correct sentence.
Although President Tuminez attended the panel discussion, the vice president conducted.
Choose the correct sentence.
Ankor Wat is a popular tourist destination; it is several miles outside Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Choose the correct sentence.
Are you from the East Coast?
What is one way to appear more confident in a phone interview?
B&C
What part of speech is the underlined word? Randall has good grades, YET he has no interest in going to college.
Coordinating Conjunction
Choose the correct sentence. (Audience is familiar with the abbreviations.)
BYU is a great school, but it is not as good as UVU.
Which sentence is concise?
Because of the thunderstorm, classes are canceled.
Which is the best fix for the following sentence? (You don't know the child's gender.) If your child is allergic to the medication, they will need to return to the doctor's office.
Children who are allergic to the medication will need to return to their doctor's office.
Which quality did the text say will help improve your performance in an interview?
Confidence
Which of the following sentences is the best choice for avoiding gender bias in language?
Considerable energy should be spent on convincing employees to exercise regularly
We advertised widely for the event, YET the turnout was low.
Coordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? A top-level manager AND her assistant met with us this morning.
Coordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? A top-level manager met with us this morning, AND she outlined the company's long-term plans.
Coordinating Conjunction
Which of the following punctuation choices is considered correct for use in a formal business letter written with mixed punctuation?
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Which sentence contains a nominalization?
Determination of hiring policy takes place at the CEO-level of management.
Choose the correct sentence.
Did you earn your bachelor's degree at Utah Valley University?
Choose the correct sentence.
Did you mention to the director of the board that lunch will be served at noon?
Choose the correct sentence.
Did you tell Grandpa that we are coming for Christmas?
An em dash should not be used to indicate an abrupt change of thought or direction.
False
If the writer did not want to emphasize that he or she won a prize, the writer could replace the dash in the following sentence with a comma: The games at the company party were fun—I even won a prize!
False
If you write a cover letter, it should focus on you.
False
Phone interviews are good because it doesn't matter where you are or what you are wearing.
False
The diagonal (or forward slash) can only be used in fractions.
False
Choose the correct sentence.
How many students earned A's in your English classes?
What does he refer to in the following sentence? Samuel stepped on Jeffrey's hand, and he was upset about it.
I dont know
Choose the correct sentence.
I drink hot tea, never iced tea.
Choose the correct sentence.
I have lived in Paris, Idaho, and Moscow, Idaho.
Choose the correct sentence.
I have purchased seven bottles of soda, six cupcakes, and three bags of chips for the party.
Choose the correct sentence.
I have to go to the doctor on Monday, September 15.
Choose the correct sentence.
I look forward to summer, but not because of the heat; I like eating the cherries that ripen in June.
Choose the correct sentence.
I mentioned how to apply this comma rule nine times.
Which of the following uses the best subject-verb positioning?
I realized too late that I was on the wrong train.
Choose the correct sentence.
I saw the answer to this question on page 20 .
Which sentence is correct?
I want only lettuce, ham, and cheese on my sandwich.
Choose the correct sentence.
In 1886, three brothers created the company, Johnson & Johnson.
"All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others," is a perfect example of a paradox, eg, a self-contradictory statement.
Incorrect
A general resume covers a variety of jobs, a job-specific resume is written for one company and one job.
Incorrect
A tablet or smartphone are often used in planning meetings.
Incorrect
After graduation, Maria will travel to: the Cayman Islands, Cancun, and Jamaica.
Incorrect
Although Victor won the race; he hurt his ankle just as he crossed the finish line.
Incorrect
Although the Club Council did not get a great deal of support; the club representatives accomplished their main goal.
Incorrect
An appositive is a noun or noun substitute which renames a nearby noun.
Incorrect
Are possessives being used correctly in the following sentence? My two brother's houses were both blue.
Incorrect
As I mentioned verbs are the strongest of all words and as you can see from the examples I showed you job descriptions are strengthened by the use of action verbs.
Incorrect
Because my alarm clock just went off: it is time to wake up.
Incorrect
Begin your job search by analyzing yourself look at yourself much as you would look at a product or service that is for sale.
Incorrect
Brandon's new car, that you'll find in the east parking lot, is the Honda with a broken headlight.
Incorrect
Which sentence is incorrect?
Management only decided to lay off three people instead of five.
Which of the following uses incorrect subject-verb positioning?
Management, expecting an increase in demand for zebra-striped socks, hired several temporary knitters.
Choose the correct sentence.
Mark and John's project is almost complete.
Choose the correct sentence.
Mr. Bartol shouted, "Everyone needs to get in line," and then handed out tickets.
Choose the correct sentence.
My ballot included a stamped addressed envelope.
Choose the correct sentence.
My birthday is on Wednesday, May 28.
Choose the correct sentence.
My final grades (that I worked very hard for) were posted last night.
Choose the correct sentence.
She yelled across the room, "Don't forget to wash the dishes," and left for work.
Choose the correct sentence.
Sixty-seven people read the manuscript before publication.
Choose the correct sentence.
Sixty-two new models will be on the shelves in time for holiday shopping.
What are "key words" in reference to career development?
Skills listed in a job description
The coaches eagerly shared their ideas with the team captains, who asked many perceptive questions.
correct
According to the text, one way to incorporate ethos into your strategy is to...
State an expert's credentials
The winners of the sales competition that Mr. Jeffries sponsored are Karl Jorgensen and I.
Subject Case
Kristina and Emily came, ALTHOUGH Jen did not.
Subordinating Conjunction
Make sure both parties have signed the agreement BEFORE the merger is announced.
Subordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? Kristina and Emily came, ALTHOUGH Jen did not.
Subordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? Please let us know a week in advance IF you plan to attend the conference.
Subordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? Swimming lessons were canceled BECAUSE the water was too cold.
Subordinating Conjunction
What part of speech is the underlined word? The driver was not ticketed ALTHOUGH he was texting when the accident happened.
Subordinating Conjunction
Choose the correct sentence.
Summerfest is typically held in Orem, Utah, during the first week of June.
Choose the correct sentence. (Audience is not familiar with the abbreviations.)
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is an educational program at Utah Valley University (UVU).
Choose the correct sentence.
The best time for boating at Lake Powell is mid-September.
Choose the correct sentence.
The new Performing and Visual Arts Building will cost $15.4 million.
Choose the correct sentence.
The next meeting will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Which sentence uses incorrect subject-verb positioning?
The road that goes over the river and through the woods is the one where my grandmother lives.
Which of the following sentences is the best choice for avoiding gender bias in language?
The server who took our dinner order entered it into an iPad.
Which sentence does not contain a weak subject?
The shipment of gel pens has arrived. It must be unloaded by tonight.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The supervisor asked, "Will we make progress?"
Choose the correct sentence.
The supervisor said, "We will make progress."
Which sentence is incorrect?
There are three different data plans to choose from.
_________ sure they put ____________ coats ___________.
They're/their/there
Which of the following sentences is the best choice for avoiding disability bias in language?
This job applicant is hearing-impaired.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
This team has no prior experience with web marketing, but they have done a great job on the new campaign so far.
Choose the correct sentence.
Those quick-witted, intelligent girls could be successful as comedians.
Passive voice should be used in which of the following situations?
To minimize a negative situation
An em dash cannot be used in the following sentence to join the two independent clauses: The building site has been reviewed by the planning commission—and the site has been approved.
True
An em dash could be used to replace the semicolon in the following sentence: The result is what I predicted; I got an invitation to attend the conference.
True
Em dashes could be used to replace the commas in the following sentence if the writer wanted to emphasize the information between the commas: Rob Dawson and Mia Ramos, who are friends of mine, are working for Vivint.
True
If and would make sense between two adjectives that modify the same noun, a comma is necessary between the adjectives.
True
The following sentence illustrates the use of dashes to emphasize information: Mistakes that are red flags of illiteracy—such as comma splices, run-on sentences, and sentence fragments—significantly distract readers from the content of the message.
True
Use a comma when a coordinating conjunctions connects two independent clauses.
True
You should not use periods for geographical abbreviations; however, the abbreviated form of United States is the exception.
True
What is the verb in the sentence? Two of the athletes want to play both football and basketball.
Want
Choose the correct sentence.
We have found the cookies, not the brownies, to be the best sellers.
Choose the correct sentence.
We must hire qualified, capable employees.
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When you feel like a failure, tell yourself, "There's always tomorrow."
Which sentence is correct?
Which restaurant has the best hamburgers—Burger King, In-N-Out, or Wendy's?
Which sentence contains a nominalization?
Which sentence contains a nominalization?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
Will you be available for a meeting on 4, July, 2020?
Choose the correct sentence.
You need to return home by April 4.
Martha has decided to return to school.
active voice
The cook smelled the soup.
active voice
What is the verb in the sentence? The sales department has been asked to report at next week's meeting.
asked
Use passive voice to highlight the .
b. and c. action and recipient of action
What part of speech is the underlined word? A word such as FEEL that shows action or state of being.
verb
"There" and "it" are usually _____ subjects.
weak
He should tell us ___________ or not he can make it.
whether
Use _____ for the subject of a clause; use _____ for the object of a clause.
who; whom
Jared will give a raise to _____ makes the most sales this quarter.
whoever
