pretest quiz

Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly? 1) John made Brianna cry she; was very sad. 2) Joe is from Tyler, Texas; Mary is from Seattle, Washington; and Joyce is from Boise, Idaho. 3) Every runner dreams of winning medals at the Olympics; and in 1972, Cheryl Toussaint was no exception. 4) Maslo is very strict however; he can be very nice.

2) Joe is from Tyler, Texas; Mary is from Seattle, Washington; and Joyce is from Boise, Idaho.

In which sentence is the colon used correctly? 1) The top power foods are: broccoli, tomatoes, and beets. 2) For the class, remember to bring the following supplies: paper, pencils, and snacks. 3) There are several more tasks before the show, including: picking up the programs, the flowers, and the door prizes. 4) For the painting class, please bring: your brushes, your paints, and an apron.

2) For the class, remember to bring the following supplies: paper, pencils, and snacks.

In which sentence is the semi-colon used correctly? 1) Hoping to earn extra money for her trip; Sally went to work at the ice cream parlor. 2) We ran through the airport terminal; we still missed our flight. 3) Tyler loves vibrant colors; such as blue, red and orange. 4) At the open house were; Tim the carpenter; Jessa, the realtor; and Janna, the decorator.

2) We ran through the airport terminal; we still missed our flight.

In which sentence is the colon used correctly? 1) At the grocery store, we need to buy: milk, eggs, cereal, and ice cream. 2) The students at new high school want unexpected school colors, such as: orange, and gold. 3) Jane's comment was a delightful surprise: "I won the lottery!" 4) The price of a car includes: taxes, title, and license.

3) Jane's comment was a delightful surprise: "I won the lottery!"

In which sentence is the semi-colon used correctly? 1) all of the following 2) The boutique closes at noon on Friday; so you must come in the morning. 3) Since the weather forecasters are predicting a hard freeze; we need to bring in the plants. 4) We need to study; the test is tomorrow.

4) We need to study; the test is tomorrow.

Select the correctly written sentence. If no sentence is correct, select "none of the above." After assuring us that he was sober, Sam drove down the middle of the road, ran one red light, and two stop signs were knocked down. At Lincoln High School, vandalism can result in suspension or even being expelled from school. "Aging paints every action gray, lies heavy on every movement, [and] imprisons every thought." Sharon Curtin. None of the above.

Aging paints every action gray, lies heavy on every movement, [and] imprisons every thought." Sharon Curtin.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Avocados, blackberries, black beans, and almonds are classified as super foods. Avocados blackberries, black beans, and almonds are classified as super foods. Avocados blackberries, black beans and almonds are classified as super foods. Avocados, blackberries black beans and almonds are classified as super foods.

Avocados, blackberries, black beans, and almonds are classified as super foods.

Choose the letter of the word group that is a fragment. If there are no fragments, select "No fragment." (a) When Will stepped out of the shower, he panicked. (b) Realizing that all of his underwear was still in the washing machine. (c) Damp jockey shorts were not a good way to start his day.

B

Choose the letter of the word group that is a fragment. If there are no fragments, select "No fragment." (a) While Cynthia dressed for her sister's wedding, her dog Murphy ate the straps off the only shoes that matched Cynthia's pale blue dress. (b) She had few options. (c) Like rubber flip-flops, running shoes, fuzzy pink rabbit slippers, or brown leather pumps.

C

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Coach Williams expects her players to be on time for practice in class every day, and at home by 10:00 PM each evening. Coach Williams expects her players to be on time for practice, in class every day, and at home by 10:00 PM each evening. Coach Williams expects her players to be on time for practice in class every day and at home by 10:00 PM each evening. Coach Williams expects her players to be on time for practice, in class every day and at home by 10:00 PM each evening.

Coach Williams expects her players to be on time for practice, in class every day, and at home by 10:00 PM each evening.

Select the correctly written sentence. If no sentence is correct, select "none of the above." During basic training, I was told not only what to do but also what to think. Three reasons why steel companies kept losing money were that their plants were inefficient, high labor costs, and foreign competition was increasing. Arriving at Lake Powell in a thunderstorm, the campers found it safer to remain in their cars than setting up their tents. None of the above.

During basic training, I was told not only what to do but also what to think.

Which of the following is a comma splice? Fame and fortune can lead to discontent; health and happiness can lead to peace. Fame and fortune can lead to discontent, but health and happiness can lead to peace. Fame and fortune can lead to discontent while health and happiness can lead to peace. Fame and fortune can lead to discontent, however health and happiness can lead to peace.

Fame and fortune can lead to discontent, however health and happiness can lead to peace.

Select the correctly written sentence. If no sentence is correct, select "none of the above." It is more difficult to sustain an exercise program than starting one. The athletes competed less to achieve great wealth than for gaining honor both for themselves and their cities. It is easier to speak in abstractions than grounding one's thoughts in reality. None of the above.

It is more difficult to sustain an exercise program than starting one.

Fill in the blank with the correct response. After the funeral, the attendees will all congregate at the ___________ house. Jameses' house Jameses house Jame's house

Jameses' house

Identify the comma splice in the following: Jessica found real results after taking the study skills course, when she applied the techniques she had learned, her test grades improved by at least a letter. Jessica found real results after taking the study skills course. When she applied the techniques she had learned, her test grades improved by at least a letter. Jessica found real results after taking the study skills course; when she applied the techniques she had learned, her test grades improved by at least a letter. When Jessica applied the techniques she had learned in the study skills course, she found real results, and her test grades improved by at least a letter.

Jessica found real results after taking the study skills course, when she applied the techniques she had learned, her test grades improved by at least a letter.

Which of the following is a comma splice? Julie, Michelle's roommate, can cook anything from scratch: lasagna, pot roast, chicken pot pie, and smothered steak are some of her specialties. Julie, Michelle's roommate, can cook anything from scratch. Lasagna, pot roast, chicken pot pie, and smothered steak are some of her specialties. Julie, Michelle's roommate, can cook anything from scratch. Her specialties are lasagna, pot roast, chicken pot pie, and smothered steak. Julie, Michelle's roommate, can cook anything from scratch, lasagna, pot roast, chicken pot pie, and smothered steak are some of her specialties.

Julie, Michelle's roommate, can cook anything from scratch, lasagna, pot roast, chicken pot pie, and smothered steak are some of her specialties.

Select the correctly written sentence. If no sentence is correct, select "none of the above." Hooked on romance novels, I learned that there is nothing more important than being rich, looking good, and to have a good time. Abused children commonly exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: withdrawal, rebelliousness, restlessness, and they are depressed. More digital artists in the show are from the South Shore than from the North Shore. None of the above.

More digital artists in the show are from the South Shore than from the North Shore.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? No one won the Power Ball jackpot last week, so, this week's jackpot will be over one billion dollars. No one won the Power Ball jackpot last week so, this week's jackpot will be over one billion dollars. No one won the Power Ball jackpot last week, so this week's jackpot will be over one billion dollars. No one won the Power Ball jackpot last week so this week's jackpot will be, over one billion dollars.

No one won the Power Ball jackpot last week, so this week's jackpot will be over one billion dollars.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Students who prepared for tests are likely to making passing grades. Students, who prepared for tests are likely to making passing grades. Students who prepared for tests, are likely to making passing grades. Students, who prepared for tests, are likely to making passing grades.

Students who prepared for tests are likely to making passing grades.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? The American writer, Mark Twain, was known for his sharp wit. The American writer Mark Twain, was known for his sharp wit. The American writer, Mark Twain was known for his sharp wit. The American writer Mark Twain was known for his sharp wit.

The American writer Mark Twain was known for his sharp wit.

Which of the following is a fused sentence? Though some doctors recommend eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, their advice is ill founded recent research proves that the body rests in four-hour periods, so waking in the middle of the night is natural. Though some doctors recommend eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, their advice is ill founded. Recent research proves that the body rests in four-hour periods, so waking in the middle of the night is natural. Though some doctors recommend eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, their advice is ill founded because recent research proves that the body rests in four-hour periods, so waking in the middle of the night is natural. Though some doctors recommend eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, their advice is ill founded, for recent research proves that the body rests in four-hour periods, so waking in the middle of the night is natural.

Though some doctors recommend eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, their advice is ill founded recent research proves that the body rests in four-hour periods, so waking in the middle of the night is natural.

Which of the following is a fused sentence? When Mason shared his concept with the marketing team, his colleagues showered him with much praise; however, they also flooded him with many questions. When Mason shared his concept with the marketing team, his colleagues showered him with much praise. They also flooded him with many questions. When Mason shared his concept with the marketing team, his colleagues showered him with much praise they also flooded him with many questions. When Mason shared his concept with the marketing team, his colleagues showered him with much praise, but they also flooded him with many questions.

When Mason shared his concept with the marketing team, his colleagues showered him with much praise they also flooded him with many questions.

Fill in the blank with the correct response. Three _____________ can create more trouble than a score of girls. boys boy's boys'

boys

Fill in the blank with the correct response. My _______________ house is near the far side of the lake. brother-in-laws brother-in-law's brother-in-laws'

brother-in-law's

Choose the appropriate verb to complete the following sentence. Mom and Dad ______________ riding motorcycles.

enjoy

Replace each underlined noun with an appropriate pronoun. (Put only the pronoun in the box.) I am not as smart as Peter, but my grades are just as good.

he

Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun. (Put only the pronoun in the box.) The student brought ______ essay to class.

her

Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: (Put only the pronoun in the box.) Each Girl Scout brought ______ own supplies on the camping trip.

her

Replace each underlined noun with an appropriate pronoun.(Put only the pronoun in the box.) The handmade ornament was donated by Diane and me.

her

Replace each underlined noun with an appropriate pronoun. (Put only the pronoun in the box.) The committee should have appointed Kevin.

hi

Replace each underlined noun with an appropriate pronoun. (Put only the pronoun in the box.) This car belongs to Mr. Jackson.

him

Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: (Put only the pronoun in the box.) Each of the cyclists has ______ favorite meal to eat the night before a race.

his

Identify whether the following group of words is a Phrase, Independent clause, or Dependent clause. but Franklin never called

independent clause

Choose the appropriate verb to complete the following sentence. Politics ______________ a topic family does not discuss.

is

Choose the appropriate verb to complete the following sentence. The growing number of students ______________ creating a need for more residence halls.

is

Identify the underlined word(s) in the sentence below. After colliding with an iceberg, the Titanic sank.

neither

Identify the underlined word(s) in the sentence below. These suggestions are timely and stimulating.

neither

Select the correctly written sentence. If no sentence is correct, select "none of the above." Mother could not persuade me that giving is as much a joy as to receive. Many states are reducing property taxes for home owners and extend financial aid in the form of tax credits to renters. Police dogs are used for finding lost children, tracking criminals, and the detection of bombs and illegal drugs. None of the above.

none of the above

Identify whether the following group of words is a phrase, Independent clause, or Dependent clause. an object in the distance

phrase

Identify whether the following group of words is a phrase, dependent clause, or independent clause. the chores to be finished

phrase

Replace each underlined noun with an appropriate pronoun. (Put only the pronoun in the box.) Elizabeth and Karen were born on the same day.

she

Identify the underlined word(s) in the sentence below. Fighting will accomplish nothing.

subject

Identify the underlined word(s) in the sentence below. Have you ever ridden on a snowplow?

subject

Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: (Put only the pronoun in the box.) Doctors hold great responsibility for ______ patients.

their

Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: (Put only the pronoun in the box.) We should tell our guests to bring ______ favorite appetizer to the party.

their

Fill in the blank with the correct response. Everything depends on ______________ weather. tomorrows tomorrow's tomorrows'

tomorrow's

Identify the underlined word(s) in the sentence below. Self-discipline is an admirable character trait.

verb

Choose the appropriate verb to complete the following sentence. Our neighbors _____________ a new house.

want

Choose the appropriate verb to complete the following sentence. Neither of the players _____________ able to attend the game.

was

Fill in the blank with the correct response.__________ is the only house on the block that still maintains its charm. Your Yours Your's

yours