EN 102 Path Builder
Identify the sentence in which modifiers are correctly placed.
*A. Injured by her fall down the steps, Sue was placed in an ambulance and rushed to the hospital. B. Injured by her fall down the steps, the ambulance rushed Sue to the hospital. C. To the hospital, injured by her fall down the steps, the ambulance rushed Sue. D. The ambulance rushed Sue to the hospital injured by her fall down the steps.
Select the answer with parallel structure.
*A. Jeff visited New York because he wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and a Broadway show. B. Jeff visited New York to see the Statue of Liberty and because he was seeing a Broadway show. C. Jeff visited New York because he wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and because there was a Broadway show to see. D. Jeff visited New York because of the Statue of Liberty and because he wanted to see a Broadway show.
Select the best version of this sentence.
*A. New tires on a car lead to better mileage. B. New tires, on a car, leads to better mileage. C. New tires, for a car, leads to better mileage. D. New tires on a car leading to better mileage.
Identify the sentence that uses numbers and/or numerals correctly.
*A. The label specifically says not to take more than six tablets a day. B. The label specifically says not to take more than 6 tablets a day. C. The lab. specifically says not to take more than 6 tablets a day. D. The label specifically says not to take more than 6 tab. a day.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. The lavatory's in the womens dorm always get crowded on Saturday afternoon. B. The lavatorie's in the womens' dorm always get crowded on Saturday afternoon. C. The lavatories in the womens' dorm always get crowded on Saturday afternoon. *D. The lavatories in the women's dorm always get crowded on Saturday afternoon.
Select the sentence that exhibits biased language.
A. If an immigrant marries a U.S. citizen, the spouse of the U.S. citizen is deemed an "immediate relative." B. Many restaurant servers state their names to customers. C. Over half of the engineering students in the entering class are non-native speakers of English. *D. A careful scientist should always test his results.
Which of the following sentences uses a dash or dashes correctly?
A. Many scientists believe a huge meteor collided with Earth--although they lack complete evidence. B. Some scientists believe that a huge meteor--one as large as a swimming pool recently collided with Earth. *C. Some scientists believe that a huge meteor--one as large as a swimming pool--recently collided with Earth. D. Although they lack complete evidence, many scientists believe a huge meteor collided--with Earth.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. The crowd was divided in its response to the speech. B. The crowd was divided in his response to the speech. C. The crowd was divided in his or her response to the speech. *D. The crowd was divided in their response to the speech.
Identify the sentence that is sexist.
A. The doctor told me she likes to play softball as she set my arm that I broke in a game. B. The doctor who set my arm after I broke it in a game told me she likes to play softball. *C. The lady doctor who set my arm after I broke it in a game told me she likes to play softball. D. While she set my arm that I broke in a game, the doctor told me she likes to play softball.
If a compound word is not listed in the dictionary, then
A. use a dash between the two words. *B. write it as two separate words. C. you may choose to hyphenate or not hyphenate the two words. D. hyphenate the two words.
Which of the following describes one use of the period?
A. with possessives B. with expressions of strong emotions *C. with abbreviations D. with direct questions
Identify the best way to fill in the blanks to achieve a tone and level of standard English appropriate for academic writing. Although I _____ made a _____ of money at that job, I chose to take a lower paying internship so that I would get better experience.
*A. could have/great deal B. could of/great deal C. could have/ton D. could of/ton
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence. According to Julio, Dr. Gibson asked the two best students, Paula and _____, to consider becoming tutors.
*A. him B. himself C. hisself D. he
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. "How can we ever know?", asked one psychologist. *B. "How can we ever know?" asked one psychologist. C. "How can we ever know" asked one psychologist? D. "How can we ever know? asked one psychologist."
Identify the sentence that includes no errors with abbreviations or numbers.
*A. Suzanne is moving to Maryland. B. Suzanne is moving to M.D. C. Suzanne is moving to MaryD. D. Suzanne is moving to MD.
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence. Teenage first loves are highly contagious _____ if someone you know has a caught a first love, try not to use the same websites, magazines, or cell phones.
A. No words or punctuation need to be inserted. *B. , so C. , D. and
Identify the sentence that has correct sentence structure.
A. With only two seats available in this course, had better choose an alternative in case it fills up. B. Because the process of finding an apartment is frustrating for many students entering the university. *C. Dorothy Parker once said that Katherine Hepburn ran the whole gamut of emotions from A to B. D. A verdict was finally reached by the jury after three days of deliberation they had been sequestered in a hotel.
Which one of the following sentences uses parentheses incorrectly?
A. Tracie loves rock concerts (and has since childhood), and she wears band T-shirts every day. *B. I found out that Lupe has been living (in New Zealand). C. To apply for graduation, you must (1) complete this form, (2) return it to the office, and (3) pay the application fee. D. Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) is known for his poem "The Emperor of Ice-Cream."
Select the best subordinating conjunction to join the clauses in the sentence. _____ you earn a college degree, you should be able to get a good job.
A. Unless *B. After C. Although D. Before
Select the best description for the following: My grandfather couldn't find the map, he stopped and asked for directions.
A. complete sentence *B. comma splice C. fused sentence
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
*A. During shark attacks along the Jersey Shore in July 1916, four people were killed, and an additional person was injured. Your answer is correct. B. During shark attacks along the Jersey Shore in July 1916; four people were killed and an additional person was injured. C. During shark attacks, along the Jersey Shore in July 1916; four people were killed, and an additional person was injured. D. During shark attacks along the Jersey Shore in July 1916; four people were killed, and an additional person was injured.
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence. A talk with an older friend, sibling, or parent may ease the symptoms _____ first loves usually subside when rational thought returns, whether or not you take someone's advice.
A. , B. Nothing needs to be inserted. C. and *D. , but
Which of the following is a characteristic of more formal style?
*A. Use of third person point of view. B. Use of slang. C. Use of first person point of view. D. Use of contractions.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
*A. Glacial retreat slowed between 1950 and 1980, but in subsequent decades, many glaciers have disappeared. B. Glacial retreat slowed between 1950 and 1980 but, in subsequent decades, many glaciers have disappeared. C. Glacial retreat slowed between 1950 and 1980 but in subsequent decades, many glaciers have disappeared. D. Glacial retreat slowed between 1950 and 1980, but; in subsequent decades, many glaciers have disappeared.
Identify the sentence that is sexist.
*A. If we are going to finish this project in time, we need to assign more manpower. B. If we are going to finish this project in time, we need to assign more staff. C. If we are going to finish this project in time, we need to assign more personnel. D. If we are going to finish this project in time, we need to assign more employees.
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence. The _____ locker room was the only area of the gym to get decorated before the big volleyball tournament.
A. womens' B. womens's C. womens *D. women's
Select the answer that maintains pronoun-antecedent agreement and uses gender-neutral language. The ideal candidate for a pre-school position will have done some of _____ coursework in early childhood development.
A. her B. his *C. his or her D. their
Identify the sentence that has a problem in subject-verb agreement.
*A. Many musicians, including unlikely candidates such as Elvis Presley, has been influenced by gospel music. B. Handheld devices, including cell phones and tablets, are rapidly replacing personal computers for many users. C. The sales tax increase, although not favored by some business owners, was overwhelmingly voted in by the legislature. D. The most dedicated volunteers at our local homeless shelter were once homeless themselves.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
*A. The candidate screamed, "I'm not politically correct, and I don't want to be!" B. The candidate screamed "I'm not politically correct, and I don't want to be!" C. The candidate screamed "I'm not politically correct, and I don't want to be"! D. The candidate screamed; "I'm not politically correct, and I don't want to be!"
Identify the famous quote that DOES NOT use parallel structure for emphasis.
A. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."--Dr. Seuss *B. "When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."--Helen Keller C. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."--Martin Luther King Jr. D. "A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left." --Marilyn Monroe
Which of the following is a characteristic of more informal style?
*A. Use of first person point of view. B. Use of technical language. C. Use of third person point of view. D. Use of uncontracted forms.
1.1. Cherisse had not noticed anything until she went to the baseball game. 2. As usual, she and her friends sat up on the fourth deck of the stadium, where the cheap seats were. 3. The overall view of the field was familiar, except she sensed that something was different. 4. Then she realized it: the players on the fieldlong dasheven the ones nearest to herlong dashwere blurry. 5. Her vision was getting weaker; as a result, things that used to be sharp were blurry. 6. Although she had never worn glasses, she realized she needed them. 7. She mentally added to her to-do list "See an optometrist." 1.2. 8. An eye exam at her local optometrist revealed that her vision was adequate for basic life functions and even most reading, but for seeing long distances, such as baseball players from the fourth deck, and for driving, she ought to have a visual aid. 9. A week later, she returned to the optometrist, and her new glasses were there. 10. _________ putting them on, she looked through the shop window and realized that she could clearly see the faces of people across the street. That was better. Which of the following transitions would best fill in the blank in sentence 10?
*A. After B. Ergo C. Nevertheless D. Before
Select the answer that is the best revision of the following sentence. Guests can reach the ski lodge by foot, cable car, or taking a bus.
*A. Guests can reach the ski lodge by foot, cable car, or bus. B. Guests can reach the ski lodge on foot, by cable car, or taking a bus. C. Guests can reach the ski lodge by foot or cable car or taking a bus. D. Guests can reach the ski lodge walking on foot, by cable car, or taking a bus.
Choose the sentence that uses abbreviations and numbers correctly.
*A. Of the nine students who applied for the scholarship, six had a GPA higher than 3.7. B. Of the 9 students who applied for the scholarship, 6 had a GPA higher than 3.7. C. Of the 9 students who applied for the scholarship, 6 had a GPA higher than three point seven. D. Of the nine students who applied for the scholarship, six had a GPA higher than three point seven.
Which of the following correctly uses coordination to combine these two sentences? The dog chased every squirrel it saw. There were lots of squirrels in Janine's neighborhood.
*A. The dog chased every squirrel it saw, and there were lots of squirrels in Janine's neighborhood. B. The dog chased every squirrel it saw, so there were lots of squirrels in Janine's neighborhood. C. Either the dog chased every squirrel it saw, or there were lots of squirrels in Janine's neighborhood. D. The dog chased every squirrel it saw, but there were lots of squirrels in Janine's neighborhood.
Identify the sentence that contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
A. Before these clothes are donated to the shelter, they need to be laundered. B. Having seen the movie, I decided to read the book upon which it was based. C. Having directed dozens of respected films, Steven Spielberg is a legend in Hollywood. *D. Being from a small town in Wisconsin, the subway was a new experience for Matt.
Identify the sentence that uses commas in a series correctly.
A. He bought a blue, bedspread a small, lamp and a chair. B. He bought a blue bedspread, a small lamp and, a chair. *C. He bought a blue bedspread, a small lamp, and a chair. D. He bought a blue bedspread a small lamp, and a chair.
Select the best version of the following sentence.
A. I accidentally broke the host's new phone, but Sally agrees that them asking me to leave the party was an unfair request. B. I accidentally dropped the host's new phone, but Sally agrees that their asking me to leave the party was an unfair request. *C. I accidentally dropped the host's new phone, but Sally agrees that his asking me to leave the party was an unfair request. D. I accidentally dropped the host's new phone, but Sally agrees that they asking me to leave the party was an unfair request.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. I have history 202 in the morning and psychology in the afternoon. *B. I have History 202 in the morning and psychology in the afternoon. C. I have history 202 in the Morning and psychology in the Afternoon. D. I have History 202 in the morning and Psychology in the afternoon.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. Judge Judy asked the plaintiff why he had changed his testimony? B. Judge Judy asked the plaintiff whether he had changed his testimony? C. Judge Judy asked the plaintiff, "why he had changed his testimony"? *D. Judge Judy asked the plaintiff why he had changed his testimony.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Marcos asked, "what are you doing with my Shoes?" B. Marcos asked, "what are you doing with My shoes?" *C. Marcos asked, "What are you doing with my shoes?" D. Marcos asked, "what are you doing with my shoes?"
Select the best version of this sentence.
A. Neither a convertible nor a hatchback were right for me. B. Neither a convertible nor a hatchback are right for me. C. Neither a convertible nor a hatchback are appropriate for me. *D. Neither a convertible nor a hatchback is appropriate for me.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. On Tuesday, my flight to newark was diverted to la Guardia. B. On tuesday, my flight to newark was diverted to la guardia. *C. On Tuesday, my flight to Newark was diverted to La Guardia. D. On tuesday, my flight to Newark was diverted to La guardia.
Identify the sentence that uses passive voice.
A. Over 5,000 people, many of them having driven overnight, attended the concert in New York. *B. The students are being instructed to use the side entrance to the dorm until further notice. C. Oscar Wilde once stated to a customs official that he had nothing to declare but his genius. D. This past Christmas, my nephew was hoping to receive some gift cards for his game system.
Identify the sentence that uses passive voice.
A. The recreation industry in Minnesota relies heavily on winter sports. *B. Many artists were influenced by Elvis Presley's music. C. Patrick seems to think that he doesn't need to wash the dishes. D. The dog that we adopted from the shelter has been a wonderful addition to our family.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. You are the technician whose solved the problem first. B. You are the technician whoever solved the problem first. *C. You are the technician who solved the problem first. D. You are the technician whom solved the problem first.
Which of the following choices correctly completes this sentence? Lucia decided to see her academic advisor. She really needed good __________ about her physics class.
A. advices *B. advice C. edvice D. advise
Which of the following choices correctly completes this sentence? The pilot was understandably worried; the fuel gauge needle had just _______ below empty.
A. diped B. dipet *C. dipped D. dipt
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence. If the talented volleyball player _______________ to accept the revised terms, she could sign the scholarship offer today.
A. is B. was C. are *D. were
Choose the best way to complete the sentence. In spite of _____ side _____, the FDA gave the drug _____ approval in 2012.
A. it's/affects/its B. its/effects/it's C. its/affects/its *D. its/effects/its
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence .Although it was _____ first called the police, my neighbors also called them moments later.
. me who *B. I who C. I whom D. myself who
Select the correct version of the following sentence.
A. According to the companies survey, it's reputation suffered after the release of their latest ad campaign. *B. According to the company's survey, its reputation suffered after the release of their latest ad campaign. C. According to the companys' survey, its reputation suffered after the release of they're latest ad campaign. D. According to the company's survey, it's reputation suffered after the release of their latest ad campaign.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. After the stock market crashed in 2008 many panicking investors sold off their stocks, because they were afraid prices would decline even more. B. After, the stock market crashed in 2008, many panicking investors sold off their stocks because, they were afraid prices would decline even more. C. After the stock market crashed in 2008, many panicking investors sold off their stocks, because, they were afraid prices would decline even more. *D. After the stock market crashed in 2008, many panicking investors sold off their stocks because they were afraid prices would decline even more.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Anyone you might chose is fine with me. B. Anyone you might choosed is fine with me. *C. Anyone you might choose is fine with me. D. Anyone you might chosen is fine with me.
Identify the sentence that uses or omits commas correctly with adjectives.
A. Good healthy living has its own rewards. B. Good, healthy, living has its own rewards. *C. Good, healthy living has its own rewards. D. Good, healthy, living, has its own rewards.
Identify the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A. The U.S. Supreme Ct. will hear our case next. B. The U. Supreme Ct. will hear our case next. *C. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear our case next. D. The U.S. Sup. Ct. will hear our case next.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.
A. The new president of the university will be formally inducted into office next week, a ceremony will be held at the campus center. B. Some music lovers actually prefer the grainy sound of vinyl records played on a stereo, however, turntables can be hard to purchase and repair. *C. When it comes to the rules of etiquette, some guidelines have remained the same for decades, while others have evolved. D. Many communities sponsor alcohol-free activities on New Year's Eve, these are a good alternative for both families and single people.
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
A. The new recruits skittered around the courtyard like birds. B. An old adage says that a dog is man's best friend. C. After getting a good night's sleep, I felt like a new person. *D. The play took us on a roller coaster of emotions.
Identify the sentence in which modifiers are correctly placed.
A. The sign instructed only people to walk on the sidewalk. B. The sign instructed people only to walk on the sidewalk. *C. The sign instructed people to walk only on the sidewalk. D. The sign only instructed people to walk on the sidewalk.
Which of the following sentences uses a question mark correctly?
A. We were hungry, the food smelled wonderful, and we couldn't wait for dinner? *B. How will you get to work every day? C. I spent all day painting? D. We visited the Air and Space Museum after our tour of the Capitol?
Identify the sentence that contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
A. Writing during the Elizabethan era, Shakespeare often dramatized the problems of royalty. B. Although the contract was difficult to understand, Elizabeth was able to interpret it. *C. Hidden under the doormat, the burglar easily found the spare key. D. After counting the ballots several times, the Election Commission sent the results to the Secretary of State.
Which of the following choices correctly completes this sentence? The loss of a beloved relative can have numerous side
A. afects. *B. effects. C. efects. D. affects.
Choose the best way to complete the sentence. Sarah has _____ moved into her new apartment.
A. allready B. all ready *C. already D. al ready
Select the best description for the following: Jack put on his jacket he liked the way it looked with his tie.
A. complete sentence *B. fused sentence C. comma splice
Choose the best word(s) to fill in the blank. Basic math skills, including multiplication and ______________, are essential for everyone.
A. dividing B. ability to divide *C. division D. division as well
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence. I've learned to get along with my brother ever since my father left the family business to
A. he and myself. *B. him and me. C. him and I. D. he and I.
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence. Fred and Kirsten complement each other well when they work on a project: He's better than _____ with writing, while she's better than _____ with numbers.
A. herself/himself B. her/him *C. she/he D. herself/hisself
Choose the best way to complete the sentence. _____ dogs are not permitted _____ in the dog park; they must be leashed at all other times.
*A. Loose/except B. Loose/accept C. Lose/except D. Lose/accept
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence. If a person wants to adopt a pet from the local shelter, _____ must first undergo a screening interview and pay an adoption fee.
*A. he or she B. he C. they D. you
Select the correct description for the phrase that appears in bold. The segregated teams had some of the best players of their generation.
*A. prepositional phrase B. appositive phrase C. noun phrase D. gerund phrase
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence. After speaking to his mother, Jason said that _____ had reconciled their differences.
A. himself and her B. he and herself C. him and her *D. he and she
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
*A. "I don't pretend to know all the answers," James said, "but I do know a lot of the right questions." B. "I don't pretend to know all the answers", James said, "but I do know a lot of the right questions". C. "I don't pretend to know all the answers," James said "but I do know a lot of the right questions." D. "I don't pretend to know all the answers" James said "but I do know a lot of the right questions."
Identify the correct sentence.
*A. After the band performed, a number of people said that their singing was at a professional level. B. After the band performed, a number of people said that its singing was at a professional level. C. After the band performed, a number of people said that his or her singing was at a professional level. D. After the band performed, a number of people said that her singing was at a professional level.
Select the best way to revise the following sentence to achieve gender-neutral, unbiased language while avoiding problems with pronoun agreement. An elementary school teacher may need to alert her students' parents about the presence of head lice.
*A. An elementary school teacher may need alert students' parents about the presence of head lice. B. When an elementary school teacher realizes that a child has head lice, she may need to alert her students' parents to the problem. C. No change is needed; the sentence is fine as it is. D. An elementary school teacher who realizes that one of her students has head lice may need to alert students' parents to the problem.
Which of the following groups of words is a fragment?
*A. Birth order, which shapes many aspects of a child's personality. B. The last one born is "the baby of the family." C. The middle child, who may feel overshadowed by the firstborn or the youngest, often has a wide circle of friends. D. The only child, who may have weak social skills, may later become a loner.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
*A. Most credit cards allow cash advances at an automated teller machine (ATM). B. Most credit cards allow cash advances at an automated teller machine: ATM. C. Most credit cards allow cash advances at an (ATM) automated teller machine. D. Most credit cards allow cash advances at an automated teller machine [ATM].
Identify the sentence that includes no errors with numbers or numerals.
*A. My credit card charges 18.8% interest. B. My credit card charges eighteen and eight-tenths percent interest. C. My credit card charges-eighteen and eight-tenths-% interest. D. My credit card charges 18.eight percent interest.
Which option uses subordination to combine the following sentences? New York is known as the city that never sleeps. It is visited each year by millions of people from around the globe.
*A. New York, which is known as the city that never sleeps, is visited each year by millions of people from around the globe. B. New York is known as the city that never sleeps; each year, it is visited by millions of people from around the globe. C. New York is known as the city that never sleeps; moreover, it is visited each year by millions of people from around the globe. D. New York is known as the city that never sleeps, so it is visited each year by millions of people from around the globe.
Which of the following sentences uses a period or periods correctly?
*A. The tutor charges $20.00 an hour. B. Can I have a copy of your notes. C. When does the mail usually come. D. What if I picked her up at the airport first.
Which sentence uses personification?
*A. This computer keeps crashing; it must really hate me. B. After Jim finished his first marathon, he felt like he had been hit by a truck. C. My sister looked at me with daggers in her eyes. Your answer is not correct.D. At the debate last night, the candidates addressed several divisive issues.
Which sentence uses a simile?
*A. When Vanessa woke up after surgery, she felt as weak as a kitten. B. "Wow, smells great," my roommate said sarcastically, laughing at my botched chemistry experiment. C. Being rejected for three different jobs in one week greatly undermined Jake's confidence. D. Crying uncontrollably, Aunt Sophie threw her arms around my mother.
Identify the correct sentence.
*A. Will you buy a Dell, a Compaq, or an IBM computer? B. Will you buy a dell, a compaq, or an ibm computer? C. Will you buy a Dell, a compaq, or an ibm computer? D. Will you buy A Dell, A Compaq, or An IBM computer?
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. Because of the number of tourists' who ride bicycles' along this road, it's best to drive carefully. B. Because of the number of tourists who ride bicycles along this road, its best to drive carefully. *C. Because of the number of tourists who ride bicycles along this road, it's best to drive carefully. D. Because of the number of tourist's who ride bicycle's along this road, it's best to drive carefully.
Identify the correct sentence.
A. Brandy has lied to me so many times that you just can't trust her. B. Brandy has lied to me so many times that someone just can't trust her. C. Brandy has lied to me so many times that one just can't trust her. *D. Brandy has lied to me so many times that I just can't trust her.
Identity the correct sentence.
A. C. S. Lewis' wildly popular children's book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, was made into a feature film, The Chronicles of Narnia. B. C. S. Lewis' wildly popular children's book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, was made into a feature film, The Chronicles of Narnia. C. C. S. Lewis' wildly popular children's book, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", was made into a feature film, The Chronicles of Narnia. *D. C. S. Lewis' wildly popular children's book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, was made into a feature film, The Chronicles of Narnia.
Choose the sentence that best expresses the relationship between the two clauses.
A. Dave twisted his ankle during the second mile of the marathon; therefore, he finished the race. B. Dave twisted his ankle during the second mile of the marathon; consequently, he finished the race. *C. Dave twisted his ankle during the second mile of the marathon; nevertheless, he finished the race. D. Dave twisted his ankle during the second mile of the marathon; likewise, he finished the race.
Select the best version of this sentence.
A. Having sold the stock two days earlier, I made more profit than himself. B. I made more profit than him because I sold the stock two days earlier. C. Having sold the stock two days earlier, I made more profit than him. *D. I sold the stock two days earlier, so I made more profit than he did.
Identify the sentence that has consistent verb tenses.
A. He had a long commute, so he passes the time by listening to audio books. B. He will have a long commute, so he passes the time by listening to audio books. C. He's going to have a long commute, so he passes the time by listening to audio books. *D. He has a long commute, so he passes the time by listening to audio books.
Select the answer that is the best version of the following sentence.
A. I am thinking of taking out a two-year CD giving us a high interest rate. B. I am thinking of taking out a two-year CD, you can get a high interest rate on it. C. I am thinking of taking out a two-year CD giving you a high interest rate. *D. I am thinking of taking out a two-year CD because I can get a high interest rate on it.
Which option uses subordination to combine the following sentences? I downloaded the new software on Thursday. I spent Friday reviewing the basic features.
A. I downloaded the new software on Thursday, and I spent Friday reviewing the basic features. *B. After I downloaded the new software on Thursday, I spent Friday reviewing the basic features. C. I downloaded the new software on Thursday; moreover, I spent Friday reviewing the basic features. D. I downloaded the new software on Thursday; I spent Friday reviewing the basic features.
Select the best version of this sentence.
A. I will be swimming laps at noon today nonetheless I will be available for a meeting after one o'clock. B. I will be swimming laps at noon today I will be available for a meeting after one o'clock. *C. I will be swimming laps at noon today; however, I will be available for a meeting after one o'clock. D. I will be swimming laps at noon today, I will be available for a meeting after one o'clock.
Identify the sentence that uses pronouns to maintain a consistent point of view.
A. If drivers did not send text messages while driving, we would have fewer traffic accidents. B. If drivers did not send text messages while driving, you would have fewer traffic accidents. *C. If drivers did not send text messages while driving, they would have fewer traffic accidents. D. If drivers did not send text messages while driving, he or she would have fewer traffic accidents.
Select the best version of the following sentence.
A. Is the best solution expanding the building, to set up temporary offices in a trailer, or renting office space elsewhere? B. Is the best solution to expand the building, to set up temporary offices in a trailer, or renting office space elsewhere? C. Is the best solution expanding the building, setting up temporary offices in a trailer, or to rent office space elsewhere? *D. Is the best solution to expand the building, to set up temporary offices in a trailer, or to rent office space elsewhere?
Identify the passage that contains a sentence fragment.
A. John Hughes was a popular director in the 1980s. Reflecting his upbringing in the Midwest, many of his movies are set there. B. Following President Kennedy's assassination, Idlewild Airport in New York was renamed John F. Kennedy Airport. The new name became official on December 24, 1963. C. Many people believe that Rottweilers are dangerous. However, some are being trained as guide dogs. *D. A child of the fifties who grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey. Spielberg was part of a group known as the "film school generation."
Select the best version of this sentence.
A. Ludmilla had completed her first set of movements, on the balance beam, when a sharp pain was felt in her ankle. B. Ludmilla had completed her first set of movements on the balance beam, when a sharp pain felt in her ankle. C. Ludmilla had completed her first set of movements, on the balance beam, when a sharp pain felted in her ankle. *D. Ludmilla had completed her first set of movements on the balance beam when she felt a sharp pain in her ankle.
Identify the sentence in which modifiers are correctly placed.
A. Morris ate a hamburger at a diner, full of grease and fat. B. Full of grease and fat, Morris ate a hamburger at a diner. *C. Morris ate a hamburger, which was full of grease and fat, at a diner. D. Morris ate, being full of grease and fat, a hamburger at a diner.
Identify the sentence that has correct sentence structure.
A. Most Mets fans dislike the Yankees have been rivals for many years. B. Some students arrange an informational interview with someone who works in the field and helping them establish a network of contacts for future employment. C. The resident adviser told the students would have to keep the noise down because some of the neighbors were complaining. *D. Before we were able to get financing, we had to have the house appraised by an independent appraiser.
Which sentence does not have faulty parallelism?
A. Previously registered voters either can vote by mail-in ballot now or in person on the day of the election. B. Using the Design ribbon, you can change paragraph spacing, page color, and borders can also be added. *C. The baby boomer generation consists of people born between 1946 and 1964, who grew up in an era of unprecedented prosperity. D. Many organizations now save time by creating their own newsletters, and also enabling them to save money on production costs.
Select the group of words that contains one or more complete sentences and no fragments.
A. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience. On the Grand Old Opry in the early 1960s, country music has, of course, undergone many changes. B. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience on the Grand Old Opry. In the early 1960s, country music has, of course, undergone many changes. *C. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience on the Grand Old Opry in the early 1960s, country music has, of course, undergone many changes. D. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience on the Grand Old Opry in the early 1960s. Country music has, of course, undergone many changes.
Identify the sentence fragment.
A. Some students stay near campus during winter break; as a result, most local businesses stay open. B. Although tea can be used to sooth bites or sunburn, it should not be used on a serious burn. C. Costa Rica is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Caribbean on the east. *D. Just inside the lobby of the Air and Space Museum, the Wright brothers' plane and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
Identify the sentence that has a problem in subject-verb agreement.
A. The application from Charles, although not delivered with the others, was received within the deadline. B. Several of our electronic devices, including our television remote, are powered by rechargeable batteries. C. Although the company's new theme is "Excellence Above All," their best-selling product was just recalled. *D. The last lines of the book reveals the true identity of the criminal.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. The author and his future wife met at Princeton in the mid-1980s: subsequently, they had three children together. *B. The author and his future wife met at Princeton in the mid-1980s; subsequently, they had three children together. C. The author and his future wife met at Princeton in the mid-1980s, subsequently, they had three children together. D. The author and his future wife met at Princeton in the mid-1980s, subsequently: they had three children together.
Which of the following sentences uses punctuation correctly?
A. The controversy over whether to teach children phonics or whole language should not be an either[or] proposition. B. The controversy over whether to teach children phonics or whole language should not be an either(or) proposition. *C. The controversy over whether to teach children phonics or whole language should not be an either/or proposition. D. The controversy over whether to teach children phonics or whole language should not be an either, or proposition.
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
A. The food served in the cafeteria often has a weird odor and an even weirder appearance. *B. The new quarterback is a scoring machine. C. Our accountant is like a junkyard dog when it comes to comes to finding deductions. D. After staying awake for nearly two days, John felt like he had been hit by a truck.
Identify the sentence that has a problem in subject-verb agreement.
A. The interest rates on credit cards add up quickly. *B. The use of credit cards have been cited as a major contributor to personal bankruptcy. C. Cardholders, especially those on a limited income, often fall into a pattern of making only the minimum payment. D. A credit card that offers cash-back rewards for purchases like airline tickets is tempting.
1. To quote the British novelist Jane Austen, "it is a truth universally acknowledged" that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment. 2. For example, Austen's best-known novel, Pride and Prejudice, has been made into three feature films and at least seven television miniseries. 3. Even a lesser work such as Sense and Sensibility has been adapted four times, including one film version in Tamil and one, From Prada to Nada, set among Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles. 4. The novel considered to be Austen's greatest work, Emma, has been adapted at least six times, including a film version starring Gwyneth Paltrow. 5. In a looser adaptation, Emma was successfully turned into a hit comedy, Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone and directed by Amy Heckerling, and set in a Beverly Hills high school among a set of pampered, super-rich teens. Which version of sentence 1 is correct?
A. To quote the British novelist Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment. B. To quote the British novelist Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment. *C. To quote the British novelist Jane Austen, "it is a truth universally acknowledged" that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment. D. To quote the British novelist Jane Austen, 'it is a truth universally acknowledged' that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment.
Which audience is best suited for this topic sentence? I've just seen one of those super-sized barbecue grills, and I think we should consider getting one!
A. an academic instructor *B. family members C. a general audience D. salespeople who sell barbecue grills
What type of punctuation should appear in the blanks in the following sentence? Science majors must all take physics, the study of matter and energy______ biology, the study of living organisms______ and chemistry, the study of the composition and properties of substances.
A. colons *B. semicolons C. dashes D. commas
Which of the following punctuation should appear in the blank in the following sentence? A college application typically requests the following information ___ grade point average, extracurricular activities, and life goals.
A. comma B. semicolon *C. colon D. period
Identify the correct choice to complete this sentence. After texting Sarah, Mark said that _____ would be able to go to the movies.
A. himself and her B. him and her *C. he and she D. he and herself
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence. We should serve dinner before 2:00 p.m.; __________, we'll not be able to make the show.
A. however B. furthermore C. thus *D. otherwise
Select the correct description for the words that appear in bold. Modern English contains words that are borrowed from many sources.
A. independent clause *B. dependent clause C. noun clause D. elliptical clause
Which of the following choices correctly completes this sentence? Indian history is long and fascinating, and in recent centuries, _______ has been dominated by _____ rule and by attempts to found an independent democratic state.
A. india/british B. none of the above C. India/british *D. India/British
Select the correct description for the words that appear in bold. Although English may seem to be largely a borrowed language, its most frequently repeated words--the pronouns, articles, conjunctions, and prepositions--are largely Old English in derivation.
A. noun clause B. dependent clause *C. independent clause D. elliptical clause
Identify the word in the sentence below that shows that the writer has a negative view about politics. Every political party does much more harm than good.
A. political B. than C. more *D. harm
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank. At the international conference, the scientists had to defend the __________ points of their research.
A. principle B. princepal C. principel *D. principal
1. The first thing we should note about rock 'n' roll is that it sprung upon the world from deep roots. 2. Secondly, these roots are surprisingly diverse. 3. Many elements from the blues can be found in early rock 'n' roll. 4. But before making claims of any exclusive origins of rock 'n' roll in the blues, we need to look at the other interwoven threads from other musical genres. 5. Strains from country music can be heard by some of us. 6. To a lesser extent, dynamics from the English music hall are present. 7. We should examine gospel music's contribution, as well. 8. Finally, considering all these sources should make it clear that many races and cultures can claim some parentage of America's famous youth music. Identify the transition in sentence 1.
A. sprung upon B. from deep roots *C. The first thing D. we should note
Select the answer that maintains pronoun-antecedent agreement and uses gender-neutral language. In a bind, a musician might sell _____ instruments to make a little extra money.
A. their B. her C. his *D. his or her
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. The Parkers told my neighbors that _____ leaving for Kansas City in the morning.
A. there B. their C. they *D. they're
Choose the best way to complete the sentence. Some students sign up for _____ many credit hours and then wait _____ long to drop one of _____ classes.
A. to/to/their B. too/to/there C. too/too/they're *D. too/too/their
1.The first thing we should note about rock 'n' roll is that it sprung upon the world from deep roots. 2. Secondly, these roots are surprisingly diverse. 3. Many elements from the blues can be found in early rock 'n' roll. 4. But before making claims of any exclusive origins of rock 'n' roll in the blues, we need to look at the other interwoven threads from other musical genres. 5. Strains from country music can be heard by some of us. 6. To a lesser extent, dynamics from the English music hall are present. 7. We should examine gospel music's contribution, as well. 8. Finally, considering all these sources should make it clear that many races and cultures can claim some parentage of America's famous youth music. Identify the transition in sentence 7 and its purpose.
A. we should--Its purpose is to show the relative emphasis between ideas. *B. as well--Its purpose is to signal a shift from one idea to another. C. contribution--Its purpose is to show the pattern of organization being used. D. examine--Its purpose is to show how ideas are connected.
Identify the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.
A. That's your opinion, and your entitled to it. B. That's your opinion, and youre entitled to it. *C. That's your opinion, and you're entitled to it. D. Thats your opinion, and your entitled to it.
Complete each sentence by selecting the option that is punctuated correctly. After a long period of silence, the teacher asked if anyone had read the
A. assignment? B. assignment.? *C. assignment. D. assignment
Which of the following types of punctuation is missing from this sentence? Wireless communication is convenient however, it can be costly for some people.
A. costly, B. convenient, C. none of these *D. convenient;
Select the answer that correctly completes the sentence. My roommates, Miranda and Blanche, had dreamed of starting _____ own online cupcake business since _____ were kids.
A. their/she *B. their/they C. her/she D. her/they
