CSM 441 Grammar Test

A) Neither Jackson nor I am playing hooky. B) Neither Jackson nor I is playing hooky. C) Neither Jackson nor I are playing hooky. D) Neither Jackson nor I were playing hooky.

A) Neither Jackson nor I am playing hooky.

A) One-third of the voters tend not to cast their ballots in national elections. B) One-third of the voters tends not to cast their ballots in national elections. C) One-third of the voters tends not to cast its ballots in national elections. D) One-third of the voters tends not to cast its ballot in national elections.

A) One-third of the voters tend not to cast their ballots in national elections.

A) Paul should have known better than to act like that. B) Paul should of known better than to act like that.

A) Paul should have known better than to act like that.

A) She and he are always fighting. B) She and him are always fighting. C) Her and him are always fighting. D) He and her are always fighting.

A) She and he are always fighting.

A) The artist used oil-based paints in a Modernist style. B) The artist used oil-based paints in a Modernist-style. C) The artist used oil based paints in a Modernist-style. D) The artist used oil based paints in a Modernist style.

A) The artist used oil-based paints in a Modernist style.

A) The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents. B) The check was written for three-hundred and forty-eight dollars and 15 cents. C) The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars, and fifteen cents. D) The check was written for three hundred, forty-eight dollars, and fifteen cents.

A) The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents.

A) We knew those rascals were all together in this. B) We knew those rascals were altogether in this.

A) We knew those rascals were all together in this.

A) When she smiled she looked happier. B) When she smiled she looked more happily. C) When she smiled she looked more happier.

A) When she smiled she looked happier.

A) Wherever we go, People recognize us. B) Wherever we go. People recognize us. C) Wherever we go; people recognize us. D) Wherever we go, people recognize us.

D) Wherever we go, people recognize us.

A) Who makes up these English rules anyway? B) Whom makes up these English rules anyway? C) Whomever makes up these English rules anyway? D) Whom make up these English rules anyway?

A) Who makes up these English rules anyway?

A) Whom are you voting for? B) Who are you voting for? C) For who are you voting?

A) Whom are you voting for?

A) Yes, Jean, you were right about that answer. B) Yes Jean, you were right about that answer. C) Yes Jean you were right about that answer. D) Yes, Jean, you were right, about that answer.

A) Yes, Jean, you were right about that answer.

A) Our two year old is starting to talk. B) Our two-year-old is starting to talk. C) Our two year-old is starting to talk. D) Our two-year old is starting to talk.

B) Our two-year-old is starting to talk.

A) Karen should of known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm. B) Karen should of known that her cheap umbrella might break in the storm. C) Karen should have known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm. D) Karen shoulda known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm.

C) Karen should have known that her cheap umbrella would break in the storm.

A) Neither Jackson nor Jenna have played hooky. B) Neither Jackson nor Jenna are playing hooky. C) Neither Jackson nor Jenna is playing hooky. D) Neither Jackson nor Jenna were playing hooky.

C) Neither Jackson nor Jenna is playing hooky.

A) The elections will be held on: the first Tuesday of November, 2018. B) The elections will be held, on the first Tuesday of November 2018. C) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday, of November 2018. D) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday of November 2018.

D) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday of November 2018.

A) Whenever Cheryl is in town. She visits her sister. B) Whenever Cheryl, is in town, she visits her sister. C) Whenever, Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister. D) Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.

D) Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.

A) How did they manage to serve cold ice cream in the middle of the vast desert? B) How did they manage to serve cold ice cream in the middle of the vast dessert?

A) How did they manage to serve cold ice cream in the middle of the vast desert?

A) I guess she did what any self-respecting dog would do by grooming herself. B) I guess she did what any selfrespecting dog would do by grooming herself. C) I guess she did what any self respecting dog would do by grooming herself. D) I guess she did what any self-respecting-dog would do by grooming herself.

A) I guess she did what any self-respecting dog would do by grooming herself.

A) Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who does whatever it takes to get his point across to his students. B) Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who does whatever it takes to get their point across to their students. C) Dr. Cresta is a professor who do whatever it takes to get his point across to his students. D) Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who do whatever it takes to get their point across to their students.

D) Dr. Cresta is one of those professors who do whatever it takes to get their point across to their students.

A) It is good that a caring dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes, should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too busy. B) It is good that a caring, dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes should be appreciated by students who are usually, bored and too busy. C) It is good that a caring dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too busy. D) It is good that a caring, dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too busy.

D) It is good that a caring, dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too busy.

A) The thoughts that Ted presented, that were about shifting national priorities, were well received. B) The thoughts that Ted presented, were well received. C) The thoughts, that Ted presented, were well received. D) The thoughts that Ted presented, which were about shifting national priorities, were well received.

D) The thoughts that Ted presented, which were about shifting national priorities, were well received.

A) Isn't it amazing how long that mime can remain completely stationary? B) Isn't it amazing how long that mime can remain completely stationery?

A) Isn't it amazing how long that mime can remain completely stationary?

A) I paid the cab fair and Alejandro paid for dinner. B) I paid the cab fare and Alejandro paid for dinner.

B) I paid the cab fare and Alejandro paid for dinner.

A) Right now I want two things peace and quiet. B) Right now I want two things; peace and quiet. C) Right now I want two things ... peace and quiet. D) Right now I want two things: peace and quiet.

D) Right now I want two things: peace and quiet.

A) Some of the candies is on the table. B) Some of the candies has been on the table. C) Some of the candies was on the table. D) Some of the candies are on the table.

D) Some of the candies are on the table.

A) When Wendy re-covered, she called her ex-husband. B) When Wendy recovered, she called her exhusband. C) When Wendy recovered, she called her ex-husband. D) When Wendy re-covered, she called her exhusband.

C) When Wendy recovered, she called her ex-husband.

A) Whom do you think should win? B) Whomever do you think should win? C) Who do you think should win?

C) Who do you think should win?

A) The elections will be held on Tuesday November 6, 2018, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m. B) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m. C) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m. D) The elections will be held on: Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.

B) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.

A) The two hostess's jobs are quite different. B) The two hostesses' jobs are quite different. C) The two hostesses jobs are quite different. D) The two hostess' jobs are quite different.

B) The two hostesses' jobs are quite different.

A) They thought we were late, but my wife and I were all ready at the restaurant. B) They thought we were late, but my wife and I were already at the restaurant.

B) They thought we were late, but my wife and I were already at the restaurant.

A) We could hardly believe that the Giants could loose the game by that many runs. B) We could hardly believe that the Giants could lose the game by that many runs.

B) We could hardly believe that the Giants could lose the game by that many runs.

A) When you do a job so good, you can expect a raise. B) When you do a job so well, you can expect a raise. C) When you do so well a job, you can expect a raise.

B) When you do a job so well, you can expect a raise.

A) A well—made argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution. B) A well made argument was presented, for negotiating a peaceful resolution. C) A well-made argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution. D) A well-made-argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution.

C) A well-made argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution.

A) The friendly looking vet examined our dogs paw. B) The friendly-looking vet examined our dogs paw. C) The friendly-looking vet examined our dog's paw. D) The friendly looking vet examined our dog's paw.

C) The friendly-looking vet examined our dog's paw.

A) Ben thought he had lain my jacket on that bench. B) Ben thought he had laid my jacket on that bench. C) Ben thought he saw my jacket laying on that bench. D) Ben thought he layed my jacket on that bench.

B) Ben thought he had laid my jacket on that bench.

A) Brent Wilson expected everyone at the Wilsons' house at 4:00 o'clock. B) Brent Wilson expected everyone at the Wilsons' house at four o'clock. C) Brent Wilson expected everyone at the Wilson's house at 4:00 o'clock. D) Brent Wilson expected everyone at the Wilson's house at four o'clock.

B) Brent Wilson expected everyone at the Wilsons' house at four o'clock.

A) A liberally sprinkled dose of humor was very much appreciated. B) A liberally-sprinkled dose of humor was very much appreciated. C) A liberally-sprinkled-dose of humor was very much appreciated. D) A liberally sprinkled dose-of-humor was very much appreciated.

A) A liberally sprinkled dose of humor was very much appreciated.

A) A state-of-the-art printer is not that expensive. B) A state of the art printer is not that expensive. C) A state-of the art printer is not that expensive. D) A state-of-the art printer is not that expensive.

A) A state-of-the-art printer is not that expensive.

A) All of the class is willing to take part in the prank. B) All of the classes is willing to take part in the prank. C) All of the class are willing to take part in the prank. D) All of the classes has been willing to take part in the prank.

A) All of the class is willing to take part in the prank.

A) Between you and me, this class is a joke. B) Between you and I, this class is a joke. C) Between yourself and I, this class is a joke. D) Between you and myself, this class is a joke.

A) Between you and me, this class is a joke.

A) Bonnie was a good sport about losing the race. B) Bonnie was a well sport about losing the race. C) When Bonnie lost the race, she took it good. D) When Bonnie lost the race, she was a well sport.

A) Bonnie was a good sport about losing the race.

A) I need to locate four states on the map: Minnesota, Michigan, California, and Nevada. B) I need to locate four states on the map. Minnesota; Michigan; California; and Nevada. C) I need to locate four states on the map Minnesota, Michigan, California, and Nevada. D) I need to locate four states on the map; Minnesota, Michigan, California, and Nevada.

A) I need to locate four states on the map: Minnesota, Michigan, California, and Nevada.

A) It may not be the correct part, but I bet that it works. B) It may not be the correct part but, I bet that it works. C) It may not be the correct part but: I bet that it works. D) It may not be the correct part but, I bet, that it works.

A) It may not be the correct part, but I bet that it works.

A) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death. B) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher, and a pilot before his tragic death. C) John F. Kennedy Jr., became a magazine publisher and a pilot, before his tragic death. D) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine, publisher, and a pilot before his tragic death.

A) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death.

A) Just to be sure, I called three more doctors' offices. B) Just to be sure, I called three more doctors offices. C) Just to be sure, I called three more doctor's offices. D) Just to be sure, I called three more doctor offices'.

A) Just to be sure, I called three more doctors' offices.

A) Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her a success in school. B) Knowing her own strengths and working hard, made her a success in school. C) Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her, a success, in school. D) Knowing her own strengths, and working hard made her a success in school.

A) Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her a success in school.

A) Lisa did so well on the test that she, as well as Juan, was allowed to accelerate to the next level. B) Lisa did so well on the test that she, as well as Juan, were allowed to accelerate to the next level. C) Lisa did so good on the test that she, as well as Juan, were allowed to accelerate to the next level. D) Lisa did so good on the test that she, as well as Juan, was allowed to accelerate to the next level.

A) Lisa did so well on the test that she, as well as Juan, was allowed to accelerate to the next level.

A) Marta completed five fewer problems than I did in the same amount of time. B) Marta completed five less problems than I did in the same amount of time.

A) Marta completed five fewer problems than I did in the same amount of time.

A) My favorite musician, who is also my cousin, plays a mean fuzz bass. B) My favorite musician who is also my cousin plays a mean fuzz bass. C) My favorite musician who is also my cousin, plays a mean fuzz bass. D) My favorite musician, who is also my cousin plays a mean fuzz bass.

A) My favorite musician, who is also my cousin, plays a mean fuzz bass.

A) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberal minded. B) Our clergyman who united the entire congregation was liberal minded. C) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberalminded. D) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberal-minded.

A) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberal minded.

A) Our company policy will not allow me to accept a gift worth more than $50. B) Our company policy will not allow me to except a gift worth more than $50.

A) Our company policy will not allow me to accept a gift worth more than $50.

A) Our son will be two years old next week. B) Our son will be two-years-old next week. C) Our son will be two-years old next week. D) Our son will be two years-old next week.

A) Our son will be two years old next week.

A) She is the only one of the professors who does what it takes to help her students. B) She is the only one of the professors who do what it takes to help her students. C) She, along with her colleagues, are professors who do what it takes to help their students. D) She is one of many professors who does what it takes to help her students.

A) She is the only one of the professors who does what it takes to help her students.

A) Some of the dessert was left by the end of the birthday party. B) Some of the dessert were left by the end of the birthday party. C) Some of the desserts was left by the end of the birthday party. D) Some desserts was left by the end of the birthday party.

A) Some of the dessert was left by the end of the birthday party.

A) The department's principal concern is the safety of all employees. B) The department's principle concern is the safety of all employees.

A) The department's principal concern is the safety of all employees.

A) The judge did not believe any of their stories. B) The judge did not believe any of there stories. C) The judge did not believe any of they're stories.

A) The judge did not believe any of their stories.

A) We had pet insurance but still owed $40 in fees. B) We had pet insurance: but still owed $40 in fees. C) We had pet insurance but, still owed $40 in fees. D) We had pet-insurance but still owed $40 in fees.

A) We had pet insurance but still owed $40 in fees.

A) You are my friend; however, I cannot afford to lend you any more money. B) You are my friend; however; I cannot afford to lend you any more money. C) You are my friend, however I cannot afford; to lend you any more money. D) You are, my friend, however. I cannot afford to lend you any more money.

A) You are my friend; however, I cannot afford to lend you any more money.

A) Howie—and that crazy friend of his—are coming. B) Howie—and that crazy friend of his—is coming. C) Howie—and that crazy friend of his are coming. D) Howie and that crazy friend of his—is coming.

B) Howie—and that crazy friend of his—is coming.

A) I saw our town's ex-Mayor in the mall. B) I saw our town's ex-mayor in the mall. C) I saw our town's ex Mayor in the mall. D) I saw our town's exMayor in the mall.

B) I saw our town's ex-mayor in the mall.

A) I want that very elegant looking watch. B) I want that very elegant-looking watch. C) I want that very-elegant-looking watch. D) I want that very-elegant looking watch.

B) I want that very elegant-looking watch.

A) Ilana said she wanted to become a FBI agent when she grew up. B) Ilana said she wanted to become an FBI agent when she grew up.

B) Ilana said she wanted to become an FBI agent when she grew up.

A) Julio, my friend from Ames, Ohio will join us. B) Julio, my friend from Ames, Ohio, will join us. C) Julio, my friend, from Ames, Ohio will join us. D) Julio my friend from Ames Ohio will join us.

B) Julio, my friend from Ames, Ohio, will join us.

A) Our liberal minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation. B) Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation. C) Our liberal-minded-clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation. D) Our-liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.

B) Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.

A) Paul Simon sang, "I am a rock, I am. An island." B) Paul Simon sang, "I am a rock; I am an island." C) Paul Simon sang I am a rock; I am an island. D) Paul Simon sang I am a rock, I am an island.

B) Paul Simon sang, "I am a rock; I am an island."

A) Irregardless of who was there first, we were all very hungry and ready to eat. B) Regardless of who was there first, we were all very hungry and ready to eat.

B) Regardless of who was there first, we were all very hungry and ready to eat.

A) She is one of those doctors which make house calls. B) She is one of those doctors who make house calls. C) She is one of those doctors who makes house calls. D) She is one of those doctors that makes house calls.

B) She is one of those doctors who make house calls.

A) The boss complemented Ari on his excellent presentation. B) The boss complimented Ari on his excellent presentation.

B) The boss complimented Ari on his excellent presentation.

A) The company who Ted represented at the meeting had big plans. B) The company that Ted represented at the meeting had big plans. C) The company whom Ted represented at the meeting had big plans.

B) The company that Ted represented at the meeting had big plans.

A) The golf course at the resort is lovely, but I prefer it's swimming pool. B) The golf course at the resort is lovely, but I prefer its swimming pool.

B) The golf course at the resort is lovely, but I prefer its swimming pool.

A) The store was further away than we thought. B) The store was farther away than we thought.

B) The store was farther away than we thought.

A) These apostrophe's main purpose is to show possession. B) These apostrophes' main purpose is to show possession. C) These apostrophes main purpose is to show possession. D) These apostrophe's main purpose are to show possession.

B) These apostrophes' main purpose is to show possession.

A) When Toni and him come over, we always have a great time. B) When Toni and he come over, we always have a great time. C) When Toni and himself come over, we always have a great time. D) When him and Toni come over, we always have a great time.

B) When Toni and he come over, we always have a great time.

A) Whom do you think you are to give me advice about dating? B) Who do you think you are to give me advice about dating? C) Whom do you think you be to give me advice about dating? D) Who do you think you be to give me advice about dating?

B) Who do you think you are to give me advice about dating?

A) Whomever has the keys get to be in the driver's seat. B) Whoever has the keys gets to be in the driver's seat. C) Whoever has the keys get to be in the driver's seat.

B) Whoever has the keys gets to be in the driver's seat.

A) Your brilliant excuses almost makes up for your tardiness. B) Your brilliant excuses almost make up for your tardiness. C) Your brilliant excuses makes up for your tardiness. D) Your brilliant excuses has made up for your tardiness.

B) Your brilliant excuses almost make up for your tardiness.

A) Harry smells well. What aftershave is he wearing? B) Harry smells good even though his nose is broken. C) Harry smells good. What aftershave is he wearing?

C) Harry smells good. What aftershave is he wearing?

A) Here is the paper clips you requested. B) Here's the paper clips you requested. C) Here are the paper clips you requested. D) Here are the box of paper clips you requested.

C) Here are the paper clips you requested.

A) I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow? B) I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow"? C) I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow. D) I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow."

C) I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.

A) I asked Ella, "Did he ask for his ring back"? B) I asked Ella did he ask for his ring back. C) I asked Ella, "Did he ask for his ring back?" D) I asked Ella, "did he ask for his ring back?"

C) I asked Ella, "Did he ask for his ring back?"

A) It is us who must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending. B) It is us whom must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending. C) It is we who must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending. D) It is we whom must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending.

C) It is we who must decide whether to tax ourselves or cut spending.

A) Jan asked; "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later.' " B) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later?' " C) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later'?" D) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later' "?

C) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later'?"

A) Many people dread the 15 of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. B) Many people dread the 15st of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. C) Many people dread the 15th of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. D) Many people dread day 15 of April in the U.S. because taxes are due.

C) Many people dread the 15th of April in the U.S. because taxes are due.

A) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed: that we cannot stop war by waging war. B) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that, we cannot stop war by waging war. C) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we cannot stop war by waging war. D) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed, that we cannot stop war by waging war.

C) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we cannot stop war by waging war.

A) Our puppy is much more sweeter than her brother. B) Our puppy is definitely more sweeter than her brother. C) Our puppy is definitely sweeter than her brother.

C) Our puppy is definitely sweeter than her brother.

A) Sometimes the affects of our generosity make a difference. B) Sometimes our generosity effects others and makes a difference. C) Sometimes the effects of our generosity affect others. D) Sometimes the affects of our generosity effect others.

C) Sometimes the effects of our generosity affect others.

A) We are willing to work with whoever you recommend. B) We are willing to work with who you recommend. C) We are willing to work with whomever you recommend. D) We are willing to work with whoever yourself recommend.

C) We are willing to work with whomever you recommend.

A) When I noticed that our dog cut it's paw, I called the veterinarian right away. B) When I noticed that our dog cut it's paw. I called the veterinarian right away. C) When I noticed that our dog cut its paw, I called the veterinarian right away. D) When I noticed that our dog cut its paw; I called the veterinarian right away.

C) When I noticed that our dog cut its paw, I called the veterinarian right away.

A) "Do you understand her need for privacy," Wendy asked her husband? B) "Do you understand her need for privacy," Wendy asked her husband. C) "Do you understand her need for privacy"? Wendy asked her husband. D) "Do you understand her need for privacy?" Wendy asked her husband.

D) "Do you understand her need for privacy?" Wendy asked her husband.

A) "Your right to be concerned," said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog." B) "Your right to be concerned," said one veterinarian, "I would like to take a look at your dog." C) "You're right to be concerned." said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog." D) "You're right to be concerned," said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog."

D) "You're right to be concerned," said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog."

A) Either of us were capable of winning. B) Either of us are capable of winning. C) Either of us have been capable of winning. D) Either of us is capable of winning.

D) Either of us is capable of winning.

A) The check was written for $13348.15. B) The check was written for 13,348.15. C) The check was written for $13,348,15. D) The check was written for $13,348.15.

D) The check was written for $13,348.15.

A)The papa bear thought that all of his porridge were missing. B)The papa bear thought that none of his porridge were missing. C) The papa bear thought that some of his porridge were missing. D) The papa bear thought that some of his porridge was missing.

D) The papa bear thought that some of his porridge was missing.