Grammar

How many commas are needed in the following sentence? When you read Susan's letter Sam you will understand why it is not a great idea. A. 2 B. 1

A. 2

I ordered office supplies yesterday ___ I forgot to get staples. A. ;however, B. ,however.

A. ;however,

A. Business owners, who want to expand their markets, must consider advertising. B. Business owners who want to expand their markets, must consider advertising. C. Business owners, who want to expand their markets must consider advertising.

A. Business owners, who want to expand their markets, must consider advertising.

___ are building a new home just outside of town. A. He and I B. Him and me

A. He and I

Michael and ___ expect to be given new assignments. A. I B. me C. myself

A. I

We appreciate very much ___ writing the letter of introduction. A. Jim's B. Jim

A. Jim's

A. Kevin went to the YMCA, didn't he? B. Kevin went to the Y.M.C.A. didn't he? C. Kevin went to the YMCA didn't he?

A. Kevin went to the YMCA, didn't he?

A. We can, as a matter of fact, promise you the lowest auto insurance rates in the state. B. We can as a matter of fact, promise you the lowest auto insurance rates in the state. C. We can, as a matter of fact; promise you the lowest auto insurance rates in the state.

A. We can, as a matter of fact, promise you the lowest auto insurance rates in the state.

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. New A. adjective B. adverb C. preposition D. conjunction

A. adjective

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. Office A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. conjunction

A. adjective

The president and vice-president ___ planning to fly to Dallas. A. are B. is

A. are

The possessive form of childrens is A. children's B. childrens'

A. children's

Send for a booklet describing this comprehensive service soon A. command B. statement C. question D. fragment

A. command

At Datatech each ___ personnel record is available for him or her to inspect. A. employee's B. employee C. employees'

A. employee's

Write the exact time in ___. A. figures B. words

A. figures

Lisa ___ hardy begun to speak when she was interrupted. A. had B. hadn't

A. had

Only you and ___ will be taking the test today. A. he B. him

A. he

Each of the male clerks was given ___ own company manual describing standard procedures. A. his B. their

A. his

Use ___ to make telephone numbers easier to read. A. hyphens B. commas

A. hyphens

Statistics ___ an essential course needed for business majors. A. is B. are

A. is

The manager, as well as two sales representatives, ___ prepared to call on the customer personally. A. is B. are

A. is

Our summary of the points in this report ___ contained in our cover letter. A. is B. are

A. is (modifying summary)

No one would dispute the student task force and ___ achievements have been significant. A. its B. it's

A. its

The construction worker ___ the bricks on the pullet. A. laid B. layed

A. laid

The sleek design and the superb engineering of the latest van ___ it appealing to a wide range of customers. A. make B. makes

A. make

Did anyone call for Charles and ___? A. me B. I

A. me

The bread had ___ and was ready to be placed in the oven. A. risen B. rose

A. risen

Please be careful when you ___ the plate on the dinner table. A. set B. sit

A. set

A. some summer sports B. some Summer sports

A. some summer sports

A. the auditor from Cook County B. the auditor from Cook county

A. the auditor from Cook County

A. the room had 24 desks B. the room had twenty-four desks

A. the room had 24 desks

Because the sales letter was ___ long, it had to be rewritten. A. too B. to

A. too

Several of ___ employers find that we need additional space. A. us B. we

A. us

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. Blushed A. verb B. adverb C. adjective D. conjunction

A. verb

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. Rang A. verb B. adverb C. adjective D. conjunction

A. verb

Write approximate numbers in ___. A. words B. figures

A. words

The warranty expires after a ___ time. A. year's B. years' C. years

A. year's

Active or passive voice: Chris threw the ball to Steve.

Active

We're taking the bus to the airport ___ the plane leaves around 10. A. : B. ;

B. ;

A. Jamal lived in Dayton, Ohio before moving to Trenton, New Jersey. B. Jamal lived in Dayton, Ohio, before moving to Trenton, New Jersey. C. Jamal lived in Dayton, Ohio before moving to Trenton New Jersey.

B. Jamal lived in Dayton, Ohio, before moving to Trenton, New Jersey.

A. On June 9th B. On June 9

B. On June 9

A. Our prices are reasonable, consequently we have a large-volume business. B. Our prices are reasonable; consequently, we have a large-volume business. C. Our prices are reasonable, consequently we have a large-volume business.

B. Our prices are reasonable; consequently, we have a large-volume business.

___ is the office with carpeting. A. Our's B. Ours

B. Ours

A. We are pleased with the sample software you sent, and expect to be placing an order for several programs within the next two months. B. We are pleased with the sample software you sent and expect to be placing an order for several programs within the next two months. C. We are pleased with the sample software you sent; and expect to be placing an order for several programs within the next two months.

B. We are pleased with the sample software you sent and expect to be placing an order for several programs within the next two months.

A. We collected many signatures; then, we submitted the petition. B. We collected many signatures; then we submitted the petition. C. We collected many signatures then, we submitted the petition.

B. We collected many signatures; then we submitted the petition.

A. Will you please send your RSVP by return mail. B. Will you please send your RSVP by return mail? C. Will you please send your RSVP, by return mail.

B. Will you please send your RSVP by return mail?

A. a charge of 50c B. a charge of 50 cents

B. a charge of 50 cents

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. Loudly A. verb B. adverb C. adjective D. conjunction

B. adverb

General Motors and its employees reached ___ understanding regarding employee benefits. A. a B. an

B. an

The engineer recommended that the building ___ totally rebuilt. A. is B. be

B. be

Two ___ speeches were exceptionally long. A. candidate's B. candidates' C. candidates

B. candidates'

Use ___ in numbers of four or more digits. A. decimals B. commas

B. commas

The words and,or,but,for,nor are A. conjunctive adverbs B. coordinating conjunctions

B. coordinating conjunctions

A. courses in Psychology and Spanish B. courses in psychology and spanish

B. courses in psychology and spanish

Mr. Salazer said I could ___ worked last weekend. A. of B. have

B. have

They all agree that the team and ___ accomplishments have been great. A. it's B. its

B. its

The mail had ___ untouched for a number of days. A. laid B. lain

B. lain

This is the first year in which profits exceeded ___. A. loss B. losses C. loss's

B. losses

This information must be kept strictly between you and ___. A. I B. me

B. me

We saw several ___ near the trash can. A. mousse B. mice C. meece

B. mice

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. She A. noun B. pronoun C. adverb D. adjective

B. pronoun

The desks of two ___ were replaced with new furniture. A. secretarys B. secretaries C. secretary's

B. secretaries

What grammatical error has occurred? Where is the meeting at? A. incorrect punctuation B. sentences ends in a proposition

B. sentences ends in a proposition

Was John hired before Cindy and ___? A. her B. she

B. she

Charges for each user are based on actual network time A. command B. statement C. question D. fragment

B. statement

Mr. Rodman asked if anyone else was interested in tickets for the afternoon sports event A. command B. statement C. question D. fragment

B. statement

All investors expect a share of the profits to be returned to ___. A. him or her B. them

B. them

Can you try ___ see if the figures will be available later this month? A. and B. to

B. to

A. to visit the City of Sacramento B. to visit the city of Sacramento

B. to visit the city of Sacramento

If I ___ you, I would take a vacation. A. was B. were

B. were

If Mr. Murray ___ in the office today, he did not make any calls. A. was B. were

B. were

The small business Administrator, ___ provides disaster loans, is a federal agency. A. who B. which

B. which

Do you know of anyone ___ would work for me this weekend? A. which B. who

B. who

We're seeking a bright young person ___ we can train. A. which B. whom

B. whom

Last year was undoubtedly the ___ year for profits that our company has ever experienced. A. worse B. worst

B. worst

A. Educators wonder if T.V. has had an effect upon children's I.Q. B. Educators wonder if TV has had an effect upon children's I.Q. C. Educators wonder if TV has had an effect upon children's IQ.

C. Educators wonder if TV has had an effect upon children's IQ.

The possessive form of Jones and Smith is ___ A. Jones' and Smiths' B. Jones and Smith's C. Jones' and Smith's

C. Jones' and Smith's

A. Read the contract, and sign it. B. Read the contract; and sign it. C. Read the contract and sign it.

C. Read the contract and sign it.

A. Some real estate buyers pay early but take occupancy up to three months later. B. Some real estate buyers pay early; but take occupancy up to three months later. C. Some real estate buyers pay early, but take occupancy up to three months later.

C. Some real estate buyers pay early, but take occupancy up to three months later.

A. You may be offered a position in our Tampa branch; or you may be assigned to our Atlanta office. B. You may be offered a position in our Tampa branch or you may be assigned to our Atlanta office. C. You may be offered a position in our Tampa branch, or you may be assigned to our Atlanta office.

C. You may be offered a position in our Tampa branch, or you may be assigned to our Atlanta office.

A. Your order was received today, your parts will be shipped tomorrow. B. Your order was received today your parts will be shipped tomorrow. C. Your order was received today; your parts will be shipped tomorrow.

C. Your order was received today; your parts will be shipped tomorrow.

Only one of the ___ was included in the summer camp. A. child B. childs C. children

C. children

Employees at the ___ main office were being transferred. A. companies' B. companys' C. company's

C. company's

All of the ___ on the bus were wearing suits. A. man B. mans C. men

C. men

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. Meeting A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. conjunction

C. noun

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. Phone A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. conjunction

C. noun

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. During A. adjective B. adverb C. preposition D. conjunction

C. preposition

All of the investors complained about their high ___. A. tax's B. tax C. taxes

C. taxes

During the office meeting Susan's new cell phone rang loudly, and she blushed. And A. verb B. adverb C. adjective D. conjunction

D. conjunction

Before the error could be detected in any of the output copies A. command B. statement C. question D. fragment

D. fragment

Which explains why some users had greater changes than other users in distant locations A. command B. statement C. question D. fragment

D. fragment

T/F Never use the passive voice in business writing.

False

Active or passive voice: The ball was thrown by Chris.

Passive

T/F Use a variety of sentences to keep your audience interested.

True

The lawn was seldom mowed. - The verb is in the ___ voice

passive

The architect draws the plans. - The object is ___

plans

Here are the reports. - The simple subject is ___

reports

Identify the following groups of words: The investor of a newly issued bond must be given a prospectus.

statement

He should have been walking. - The principal verb is ___

walking

Lee moved the lawn. - The verb is in the ___ voice

active