Unit 9

Choose the correct sentence: "Many people reported they "binge-watched" all 13 hours of 'House of Cards,' " the screenwriter said. "Many people reported they 'binge-watched' all 13 hours of 'House of Cards,' " the screenwriter said. "Many people reported they 'binge-watched' all 13 hours of 'House of Cards," ' the screenwriter said.

"Many people reported they 'binge-watched' all 13 hours of 'House of Cards,' " the screenwriter said.

Choose the correct sentence: Clotheslines, which were popular in the 1950s, have been banned in some neighborhoods. Clotheslines, popular in the 1950s, have been banned in some neighborhoods. Clotheslines that were popular in the 1950s have been banned in some neighborhoods. A B A and B C

A & B; Clotheslines, which were popular in the 1950s, have been banned in some neighborhoods. Clotheslines, popular in the 1950s, have been banned in some neighborhoods.

Choose the best example of parallel structure: I want a computer that is speedy, has compatibility features and at a price I can afford. I want a computer that is fast, compatible and affordable.

I want a computer that is fast, compatible and affordable.

Hurrying to class, the construction cones impeded Marina's progress. Correct as written Dangling modifier Misplaced modifier

Misplaced modifier

Election results are so close that both candidates were claiming victory. The county recorder says a recount was necessary. Parallel Not parallel

Not parallel

Choose the example of parallel structure: The day was sunny, warm and breezy. The day was warm, the sun bright and a breeze blew.

The day was sunny, warm and breezy.

Choose the correct sentence: They named the kittens; Athena, Zeus and Pandora. They named the kittens Athena, Zeus and Pandora. They named the kittens Athena, Zeus, and Pandora.

They named the kittens Athena, Zeus and Pandora.

Verbs are robbed of their power in passive voice. This is written in active voice. This sentence is written in passive voice.

This sentence is written in passive voice.

Choose the correct sentence: We're hosting a celebration after she defends her doctoral thesis. We're hosting a celebration, after she defends her doctoral thesis. Neither is correct Both are correct

We're hosting a celebration after she defends her doctoral thesis.

Choose the correct sentence: You've let me down in the past; therefore, I choose not to trust you. You've let me down in the past: Therefore I choose not to trust you. You've let me down in the past; Therefore, I choose not to trust you.

You've let me down in the past; therefore, I choose not to trust you.

Brisk winds blew dust, pollen and leaves throughout the city. Active voice Passive voice

active

The shareholders protested the Board of Director's choice for CEO. Active Passive

active

The truck passed the slow driver on the right. Passive Active

active

Because/since she never returned his email, he assumed she wasn't interested. Because Since

because

Substitute the underlined words with one word: Siri failed the course due to the fact she frequently missed class and rarely studied.

because

Hoping to excuse his tardiness, a note was written to the teacher. Correct as written Dangling modifier Misplaced modifier

dangling

I must get back to Kansas and there is nothing you can do to stop me. Correct Incorrect

incorrect

The Board of Directors began planning its/their annual retreat last summer. its their

its

Down on the ground, people in the high-rise had a birds-eye view of the arts festival. This sentence has a misplaced modifier. This sentence is written correctly. This sentence has a dangling modifier.

misplaced

Absorbed in studying, the screeching tires interrupted Junie's concentration. Correct as written Dangling modifier Misplaced modifier

misplaced modifier

Substitute the underlined words in the sentence with one word: The prosecuting attorney immediately raised his objections when the defense attorney asked for a dismissal.

objected

The book was edited by Prof. Jennifer Barnes. Active Passive

passive

Substitute one word for the underlined words in the sentence: The Arizona Diamondbacks got on the scoreboard in the first three minutes of the game.

scored

Substitute the underlined words in the sentence with one word: Marina filed a lawsuit against her former boss

sued

The City Council that/which passed the ordinance was comprised of five women and four men. that which

that

How many "garbage words" are in the following sentences: Past history teaches us that emergencies can happen without previous warning. That's why we need advance planning. Two Three Four Five

three

The group of hikers lost in the Superstitions was/were rescued this morning. was were

was

The City Council, that/which met in a special session, narrowly passed the ordinance. that which

which

Do you remember the name of the actresses who/whom received the Academy Award last year? who whom

who

Who/whom will you choose to marry? Who Whom

whom