IS 301 Gem
Fillers
'Um', 'Ah', 'Er' - sounds for thinking time. ex. she swore that it would never happen again. She swore it would never happen again. she just didn't know what to do she didn't know what to do above the clouds, the sun was almost blinding. above the clouds, the sun was blinding.
fused sentence
(also known as a run-on sentence) occurs when two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation or connecting word between them.
Listening to coworkers and encouraging participation help open the lines of communication; this also helps achieve success in team projects. A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice D) Fused sentence
A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference
Mary told Janice that she received a notice in the mail for jury duty. A) Faulty or vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice
A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference. * who is she?
It is the responsibility of the manager to authorize overtime pay. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies
A) Fillers
There are two managers on vacation this week. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure
A) Fillers
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. During his trip around the world, Richard stayed in Paris, France; Cape Town, South Africa; and Beijing, China. B. During his trip around the world, Richard stayed in: Paris, France, Cape Town, South Africa, and Beijing, China. C. During his trip around the world, Richard stayed in Paris, France, Cape Town, South Africa, and Beijing, China.
A. During his trip around the world, Richard stayed in Paris, France; Cape Town, South Africa; and Beijing, China.
Choose the correct sentence. A. Ford's Product Development Division announced the use of new solar-powered vehicle technology. B. Ford's product development division announced the use of new solar-powered vehicle technology. C. Ford's Product Development Division announced the use of new solar-powered Vehicle technology.
A. Ford's Product Development Division announced the use of new solar-powered vehicle technology.
Choose the correct sentence. A. I transferred the client's money into a Swiss bank account. B. I transferred the client's money into a Swiss Bank Account. C. I transferred the client's money into a swiss bank account.
A. I transferred the client's money into a Swiss bank account.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. My former English professor, Shelly Pickford, provided some helpful advice for my future college writing assignments. B. My former English Professor Shelly Pickford provided some helpful advice for my future college writing assignments. C. My former English professor Shelly Pickford, provided some helpful advice for my future college writing assignments.
A. My former English professor, Shelly Pickford, provided some helpful advice for my future college writing assignments.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. My new company has offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Boston. B. My new company has offices in: Dallas, Atlanta, and Boston. C. My new company, has offices in, Dallas, Atlanta, and Boston.
A. My new company has offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Boston.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Our business was incorporated on July 1, 1986, in Corona, California, which is still the location of our headquarters. B. Our business was incorporated on July 1, 1986 in Corona, California which is still the location of our headquarters. C. Our business was incorporated on July 1, 1986, in Corona, California which is still the location of our headquarters.
A. Our business was incorporated on July 1, 1986, in Corona, California, which is still the location of our headquarters.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Some business messages may require sensitivity, and writers may choose to use passive-voice verbs in these cases. B. Some business messages may require sensitivity and writers may choose to use passive-voice verbs in these cases. C. Some business messages may require sensitivity and writers, may choose to use passive-voice verbs, in these cases.
A. Some business messages may require sensitivity, and writers may choose to use passive-voice verbs in these cases.
Choose the sentence which is punctuated correctly. A. The test was very difficult, don't you think? B. The test was very difficult, don't you think.
A. The test was very difficult, don't you think?
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. When you prepare to write any message, you need to start by identifying your purpose. B. When you prepare to write any message you need to start by identifying your purpose. C. When you prepare to write any message you need to start by, identifying your purpose.
A. When you prepare to write any message, you need to start by identifying your purpose.
Choose the sentence which is punctuated correctly. A. Will you please clear your desk before the test begins. B. Will you please clear your desk before the test begins?
A. Will you please clear your desk before the test begins.
On Saturday we are going to a party at my ________ house. A. boss's B. bosses C. boss'
A. boss's
Even though he was a vice-president, Hubert dreaded the _______ company presentations he had to give each year. A. three B. 3
A. three
The store had a large selection of _________ shoes on sale. A. women's B. womens C. womens'
A. women's
All sections of the financial report ________ incomplete. A) Are B) Is
Are
Cameron and Kyle, despite living next door to one another, _______ unable to carpool due to schedule conflicts. A) Are B) Is
Are
The faculty committee, including the chair and all of the five members, __________ all college-related functions. A) Attends B) Attend
Attends
Even though the grapevine can be a major source of information and many companies are aware of this. A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice D) Fused sentence
B) Sentence fragment
To succeed as a knowledge worker in today's digital workplace and to develop communication skills. A) Faulty or vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice D) Fused sentence
B) Sentence fragment
An old movie was being watched by the teenagers. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies E) Dangling/misplaced modifiers
B) Use of passive voice
The first digital camera was introduced by Kodak in 1996. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies
B) Use of passive voice
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. As a matter of fact I saw my old boss last week. B. As a matter of fact, I saw my old boss last week. C. As a matter of fact I saw my old boss, last week.
B. As a matter of fact, I saw my old boss last week.
Choose the sentence which is punctuated correctly. A. Cameron works at Western Digital Inc.. B. Cameron works at Western Digital Inc.
B. Cameron works at Western Digital Inc.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Companies find it difficult to name new products, consequently they often hire specialists. B. Companies find it difficult to name new products; consequently, they often hire specialists. C. Companies find it difficult to name new products, consequently, they often hire specialists.
B. Companies find it difficult to name new products; consequently, they often hire specialists.
Our ___________ health benefits are very comprehensive. A. Companies B. Company's C. Companys
B. Company's
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Informal research methods include looking in company files talking with your boss and interviewing the target audience. B. Informal research methods include looking in company files, talking with your boss, and interviewing the target audience. C. Informal research methods include looking in company files, talking with your boss and interviewing the target audience.
B. Informal research methods include looking in company files, talking with your boss, and interviewing the target audience.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Jonas thought that, the meeting was tomorrow and not today. B. Jonas thought that the meeting was tomorrow and not today. C. Jonas thought that the meeting was tomorrow, and not today.
B. Jonas thought that the meeting was tomorrow and not today.
Choose the correct sentence. A. Last year I went to visit the northeast in October to see the fall foliage. B. Last year I went to visit the Northeast in October to see the fall foliage. C. Last year I went to visit the Northeast in October to see the Fall foliage.
B. Last year I went to visit the Northeast in October to see the fall foliage.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. My new cross-departmental project team consists of Myra Jones, Accounting, Kyle Bucci, Customer Service, and Petri Khosvow, Marketing. B. My new cross-departmental project team consists of Myra Jones, Accounting; Kyle Bucci, Customer Service; and Petri Khosvow, Marketing. C. My new cross-departmental project team consists of Myra Jones Accounting, Kyle Bucci Customer Service, and Petri Khosvow Marketing.
B. My new cross-departmental project team consists of Myra Jones, Accounting; Kyle Bucci, Customer Service; and Petri Khosvow, Marketing.
Choose the sentence which is punctuated correctly. A. The marketing executive said, "he was very impressed with the ad campaign." B. The marketing executive said he was very impressed with the ad campaign.
B. The marketing executive said he was very impressed with the ad campaign.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. The new office phones which have many useful features, will be installed on Tuesday. B. The new office phones, which have many useful features, will be installed on Tuesday. C. The new office phones, which have many useful features will be installed, on Tuesday.
B. The new office phones, which have many useful features, will be installed on Tuesday.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. When I was vacationing in Denver, I saw John Elway a former Denver Bronco's quarterback, and his wife at a restaurant. B. When I was vacationing in Denver, I saw John Elway, a former Denver Bronco's quarterback, and his wife at a restaurant. C. When I was vacationing in Denver, I saw John Elway a former Denver Bronco's quarterback and his wife at a restaurant.
B. When I was vacationing in Denver, I saw John Elway, a former Denver Bronco's quarterback, and his wife at a restaurant.
Knowledge workers may be distracted by multitasking, however clear communication requires shutting out interruptions. A) Faulty or vague pronoun reference B) Sentence Fragment C) Comma splice D) Fused sentence
C) Comma splice
Learning communication strategies is important, using these strategies is difficult. A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice
C) Comma splice
During our camping trip in the Sequoia National Park, we hiked, fished, and we took pictures. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies
C) Lack of parallel structure
Gina's favorite activities are dancing, swimming, and to ride her bicycle. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies
C) Lack of parallel structure
Will you be able to attend the ________ orientation session? A. eight o'clock a.m. B. 8 AM C. 8 a.m.
C. 8 a.m.
Choose the correct sentence. A. Dina plans to take Marketing, English, and Business Law in the Spring. B. Dina plans to take marketing, English, and business law in the Spring. C. Dina plans to take marketing, English, and business law in the spring.
C. Dina plans to take marketing, English, and business law in the spring.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. I drove to the mountains and I enjoyed a day, of snowboarding. B. I drove to the mountains and I enjoyed a day of snowboarding. C. I drove to the mountains, and I enjoyed a day of snowboarding.
C. I drove to the mountains, and I enjoyed a day of snowboarding.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. I have three things left to do print a copy of the report, create a cover page, and put everything in a folder. B. I have three things left to do; print a copy of the report, create a cover page, and put everything in a folder. C. I have three things left to do: print a copy of the report, create a cover page, and put everything in a folder.
C. I have three things left to do: print a copy of the report, create a cover page, and put everything in a folder.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Karla is going to go to the bookstore, and to Staples to pick up supplies. B. Karla is going to go to the bookstore, and to Staples, to pick up supplies. C. Karla is going to go to the bookstore and to Staples to pick up supplies.
C. Karla is going to go to the bookstore and to Staples to pick up supplies.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Last fall our company implemented policies regulating the use of cell phones, instant messaging and company e-mail. B. Last fall our company implemented policies regulating the use of cell phones instant messaging and company e-mail. C. Last fall our company implemented policies regulating the use of cell phones, instant messaging, and company e-mail.
C. Last fall our company implemented policies regulating the use of cell phones, instant messaging, and company e-mail.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. Marketing research firms are expensive, a single engagement can cost over $100,000. B. Marketing research firms are expensive, furthermore a single engagement can cost over $100,000. C. Marketing research firms are expensive; a single engagement can cost over $100,000.
C. Marketing research firms are expensive; a single engagement can cost over $100,000.
Choose the correct sentence. A. The international team will arrive on flight 12 at gate 48A. B. The international team will arrive on Flight 12 at gate 48A. C. The international team will arrive on Flight 12 at Gate 48A.
C. The international team will arrive on Flight 12 at Gate 48A.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. The orientation is scheduled for Tuesday April 28, 2012 and Wednesday April 30, 2012. B. The orientation is scheduled for Tuesday April 28, 2012, and Wednesday April 30, 2012. C. The orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2012, and Wednesday, April 30, 2012.
C. The orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2012, and Wednesday, April 30, 2012.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. A. We hired Sandy Cubberston, who was the applicant with the best qualifications as our new sales associate. B. We hired Sandy Cubberston who was the applicant with the best qualifications, as our new sales associate. C. We hired Sandy Cubberston, who was the applicant with the best qualifications, as our new sales associate.
C. We hired Sandy Cubberston, who was the applicant with the best qualifications, as our new sales associate.
All _________ cars must display a valid parking permit. A. employees B. employee's C. employees'
C. employees'
Although Georgina has been dieting, yesterday she ________ to eat some cheesecake. A) Chose B) Chosen
Chose
Complex sentence
Consists of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Ex: Although Kyle works in our Information Systems Department full-time(dependent), he attends classes in the evening(independent).
lack of parallel structure
Correct: Every morning, we make our bed, eat breakfast and feed the dog. Incorrect: Every morning, we make our bed, eating breakfast and feed the dog. Correct: I will not sing a song, nor will I dance. Incorrect: I will not sing a song, nor dance.
The lion trainer was skilled at his movements around the big cats with many years of practice. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Dangling/misplaced modifiers
D) Dangling/misplaced modifiers
Communicating with peers within an organization is an example of horizontal communication communicating with upper management is an example of vertical communication. A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice D) Fused sentence
D) Fused sentence
Today's organizations are cutting costs many employees are losing their jobs. A) Faulty/vague pronoun reference B) Sentence fragment C) Comma splice D) Fused sentence
D) Fused sentence
The report is so thorough that we do not have to alter or change anything in the last and final copy that was submitted. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies
D) Redundancies
The true fact is that many citizens are unaware of the past history of some famous U.S. presidents. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies
D) Redundancies * true fact
After visiting the Louvre, the impressionists became some of my favorite artists. A) Fillers B) Use of passive voice C) Lack of parallel structure D) Redundancies E) Dangling/Misplaced modifiers
E) Dangling/Misplaced modifiers
Better decisions and faster response time _________ why many companies are using teams. A) Explain B) Explains
Explain
Either the instructor or one of the assistants _______ the online assignments. A) Grades B) Grade
Grades
The appearance of letters, memos, and e-mail messages _________ either a positive or negative effect on the receivers. A) Have B) Has
Has
Neither Scott nor his brothers _______ blue eyes like their mother. A) Has B) Have
Have
We hope that _________ will give an outstanding presentation. A) He and she B) Him and her
He and she
Each of the female vocalists will have ___________ bio printed in the program. A) Their B) Her
Her
I am going to the party with Carlos and ______. A) She B) Her
Her
Every employee should see ________ performance review in a timely manner. A) His/her B) Their
His or her
David and ____ presented the material to the committee. A) Myself B) I C) me
I
Everything in the board's meeting minutes and the company financial records ________ open to public view. A) Are B) Is
Is
One of the most frequently requested employment skills _________ writing proficiency. A) Are B) Is
Is
The new online system and _________ documentation are very easy to follow. A) Its B) It's
Its
The manager questioned ________ traveling first class on a recent business trip. A) John B) John's
John's
_____________ fruits and vegetables are usually fresher than those shipped from other locations. A) Locally grown B) Locally-grown
Locally grown
Use of the passive voice
Sue changed the flat tire. (active) The flat tire was changed by Sue. (passive) We are going to watch a movie tonight. (active) A movie is going to be watched by us tonight. (passive) I ran the obstacle course in record time. (active) The obstacle course was run by me in record time. (passive)
To get the best view of the area, we went into the ________ of the two nearby buildings. A) Tallest B) Taller
Taller
The men's golf team, even though the members live in different cities, _________ to all tournaments together. A) Travel B) Travels
Travels
Compound sentence
Two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction (and, or, but, etc.) or a semicolon Ex: Kyle works in our Information Services Department, and he attends college classes in the evening.
comma splice
Two sentences joined incorrectly by a comma instead of a conjunction (and, or, but, so), period, or semicolon
Alphonso had ___________ carpeting installed in his new office. A) Wall-to-wall B) Wall to wall
Wall-to-wall
If I _______ responsible for misunderstanding the assignment, I accept the consequences. A) Were B) Was
Was
Anita expected to do ________ on the grammar quiz because she had studied. A) Good B) Well
Well
Sometimes I wish I _______ the CSU Chancellor for a day. A) Were B) Was
Were
Margaret asked that _________ leaves last close the door on the way out. A) Whoever B) Whomever
Whoever
From _________ did you receive the directions? A) Who B) Whom
Whom
Just between __________, a new vacation policy will be announced next week. A) You and me B) You and I
You and me
Bob appreciates _______ taking the time to proofread his paper. A) Your B) You
Your
Most of the reports were submitted incorrectly, but ___________ were submitted correctly. A) Your's and her's B) Yours and hers
Yours and hers
Dangling/misplaced modifier
a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word. ex. On her way home, Jan found a gold man's watch. On her way home, Jan found a man's gold watch.
sentence fragment
a sentence missing a subject or verb or complete thought
Last night I read over ______ pages of the assigned reading material. a. 30 b. thirty
a. 30
Choose the correct sentence. a. My father likes eating Jif peanut butter and banana sandwiches. b. My Father likes eating Jif Peanut Butter and banana sandwiches. c. My Father likes eating Jif peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
a. My father likes eating Jif peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
Choose the correct sentence. a. Although the manager recommended the purchase of a Dell Computer, the director purchased a Toshiba Notebook. b. Although the manager recommended the purchase of a Dell computer, the director purchased a Toshiba notebook. c. Although the Manager recommended the purchase of a Dell computer, the Director purchased a Toshiba notebook.
b. Although the manager recommended the purchase of a Dell computer, the director purchased a Toshiba notebook.
Choose the correct sentence. a. When I was in europe, I enjoyed drinking exquisite french wines and eating delicious italian dishes. b. When I was in Europe, I enjoyed drinking exquisite French wines and eating delicious Italian dishes. c. When I was in Europe, I enjoyed drinking exquisite French Wines and eating delicious Italian Dishes.
b. When I was in Europe, I enjoyed drinking exquisite French wines and eating delicious Italian dishes.
Classes begin on January ______. a. 30th b. thirtieth c. 30
c. 30
Choose the correct sentence. a. My manager recommended that I read the article "Creative leadership" published in yesterday's OC Register. b. My Manager recommended that I read the article "creative leadership" published in yesterday's OC Register. c. My manager recommended that I read the article "Creative Leadership" published in yesterday's OC Register.
c. My manager recommended that I read the article "Creative Leadership" published in yesterday's OC Register.
faulty or vague pronoun reference
correct: After buying some disks, Mabel put them in the cabinet. Incorrect: After putting the disk in the cabinet, Mabel sold it. (this has two antecedents; disk and cabinet).
We wanted to go to an 8 p.m. movie, but the movie playing at that time Kendall had __________ already. A) Saw B) Seen
Seen
Simple sentence
One subject and one verb and makes sense to the reader. Ex: Kyle works in our Information Services Department.
