Grammar Skills Test Eng 101
Which of the following sentences is a run-on?
Education is an elusive idea it means different things to different people.
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
For example, the phonograph and the first practical lightbulb.
Which of the following sentences contains a modifier error?
Weighing 120 pounds, the wrestling coach argued that his wrestler should be in a different class.
Which word does the pronoun refer to in the following sentence? The superhero rushed to save his city from the evil villain.
superhero
Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb form?
A backpack, a canteen, and a rifle were issued to each recruit.
Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb form?
A vase of flowers makes a room more attractive.
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
Although he plays basketball.
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
As the Earth continued to shake.
In which of the following sentences does the pronoun and antecedent agree?
If Joe is not sure about something, he should check his textbook for clarification.
Which sentence uses correct word choice?
If we make it in time, then we can go to the movies rather than the bowling alley.
Which of the following sentences includes the correct semicolon placement?
Involvement in team sports provides more than just health benefits for young girls; it also increases their self-confidence.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice?
Leroy and Sally are going to the movies, they plan to see the new action film.
Which of the following sentences is a run-on?
Leroy is a genius he earned a perfect score on every Math test.
Which of the following sentences uses faulty parallelism?
Many teenagers enjoy listening to music, watching television, and to go shop.
Which of the following sentences includes the correct comma placement?
There was a long line at the concession stand, which is why it took her awhile.
Which sentence uses correct word choice?
They forgot where the party was being held, so they're not sure that their friends will be there.
Which of the following sentences uses the correct word choice?
To win the lottery, you have to buy a ticket.
True or False: The following sentence includes a modifier error. With the instructions in mind, the essay was written.
True
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
Which gives tourists the impression of an island paradise.
Where should the semicolon be inserted in the following sentence? Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, therefore, double-check that you're quoting, citing, and documenting your sources correctly.
after "prohibited"
