BA 3350 Grammar and Punctuation

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Every child, even those who aren't always well-behaved, is special. Every child, even those who aren't always well-behaved, are special. Even those children who aren't always well-behaved, is special.

Every child, even those who aren't always well-behaved, is special.

Without rewording the sentence add a comma and coordinating conjunction (if necessary) to turn the two sentence into a compound sentence. My company has offices in Japan and Germany. I will be visiting them next month My company has offices in Japan and Germany, I will be visiting them next month

My company has offices in Japan and Germany, and I will be visiting them next month

Find the pronoun. Shelby gave him a bad review

him

Which of the following sentence are punctuated correctly? "A swindle", Professor Jones explained. "Fraudulent activity from which you lost money, confidential information, or something else of value." "I once was tricked into giving $20 to a fake charity," one student offered. "What do mean by a scam"? one student asked? Professor Jones asked her students, "How many of you have ever fallen victim to a scam?"

"I once was tricked into giving $20 to a fake charity," one student offered. Professor Jones asked her students, "How many of you have ever fallen victim to a scam?"

Choose the sentence that uses parentheses correctly. As she prepared for the business trip, she 1 picked up her suit from the dry cleaners, 2 bought a new flash drive, and 3 packed. As she prepared for the business trip, she 1). picked up her suit from the dry cleaners, 2). bought a new flash drive, and 3). packed. As she prepared for the business trip, she (1) picked up her suit from the dry cleaners, (2) bought a new flash drive, and (3) packed.

As she prepared for the business trip, she (1) picked up her suit from the dry cleaners, (2) bought a new flash drive, and (3) packed.

Choose the sentence that uses italics correctly. Indeterminate and insensate share a prefix and a suffix. Indeterminate and insensate share a prefix and a suffix. Indeterminate and insensate share a prefix and a suffix.

Indeterminate and insensate share a prefix and a suffix.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronoun(s). Jordan is a country whose queen was born in the United States. Jordan is a country who's queen was born in the United States. Jordan is a country who'se queen was born in the United States.

Jordan is a country whose queen was born in the United States.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Neither lake appears to be as cold as it was last year; either is fine for an afternoon swim. Neither lake appear to be as cold as it was last year; either are fine for an afternoon swim. Neither lake appear to be as cold as it was last year; either is fine for an afternoon swim.

Neither lake appears to be as cold as it was last year; either is fine for an afternoon swim.

Find the adjective. Marie assembled a detailed report.

detailed

Identify the participle in the following sentence. Dripping wet, the puppy, jumped out of the bath and shook herself all over us. dripping shook wet

dripping

Identify the adjectives in the following sentence. As a young man, Isaac Newton showed amazing skill in the theoretical sciences. showed, theoretical, sciences as. showed, skill young, amazing, theoretical

young, amazing, theoretical

Choose the selection that correctly completes the following: Every time it rains, the basement... was filled with 10 inches of water. fills with 10 inches of water. was being filled with 10 inches of water. is filled with 10 inches of water.

fills with 10 inches of water.

Highlight any phrase or word that requires a hyphen. There were diverse economic systems in the pre Hispanic Americas.

pre Hispanic There were diverse economic systems in the pre-Hispanic Americas.

A comma should be placed after one word in this sentence. Highlight that word. Our boss is not cruel just impatient.

cruel Our boss is not cruel, just impatient.

Revise the pronouns so that it agrees with its antecedent. Jade spoke with her clients, and it agreed to sign the new contract.

Jade spoke with her clients, and they agreed to sign the new contract.

Without rewording the sentence, make any necessary changes so that all words are spelled correctly. Our boss weighed in on the situation and said that until we recieve confirmation from the client, we need to maintain a freindly, but distant tone.

Our boss weighed in on the situation and said that until we receive confirmation from the client, we need to maintain a friendly, but distant tone.

Choose the correctly abbreviated bibliographic citation excerpt below. Destine, Mark. The Debate about Ethics. Boston: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press, 2010. Amsters, Robert, "New Music for a New Age." The New York Times, New York, New York. (5/12/2001): Atlantic Region, Section 2, page 34. Jacobsen, J Michael, "Recording at Radio City Music Hall." Museum of Metropolitan Art. Volume 22, Number 1, (Spring 2011): page 221. Robinson, Ana. "Bran Flakes Help." County News (CD-ROM), Albany, NY. (Feb. 2010): pp. 12-15. SIRS, Mac. version, Winter 2010.

Robinson, Ana. "Bran Flakes Help." County News (CD-ROM), Albany, NY. (Feb. 2010): pp. 12-15. SIRS, Mac. version, Winter 2010.

Choose the sentence that uses parentheses correctly. The grant-application process requires you to do the following: 1) read all instructions carefully, 2) submit a letter of inquiry, and 3) submit a grant proposal. The grant-application process requires you to do the following: (1) read all instructions carefully, (2) submit a letter of inquiry, and (3) submit a grant proposal. The grant-application process requires you to do the following: (1 read all instructions carefully, (2 submit a letter of inquiry, and (3 submit a grant proposal.

The grant-application process requires you to do the following: (1) read all instructions carefully, (2) submit a letter of inquiry, and (3) submit a grant proposal.

Click on the sentence that contains a dangling modifier. To skate competitively, years of practice are required. You must practice for years if you want to skate competitively. If you want to skate competitively, you must practice for years.

To skate competitively, years of practice are required.

Choose the word that needs a comma after it. After the interviews we decided the best candidates were Millie and Ari.

interviews After the interviews, we decided the best candidates were Millie and Ari.

Choose the sentence that uses the verb forms correctly. Celeste suggests to write your own paper next time. Celeste suggests to writing your own paper next time. Celeste suggests writing your own paper next time.

Celeste suggests writing your own paper next time.

Without eliminating any abbreviations or otherwise rewording the sentence, add any necessary punctuation. My favorite classes in college were taught by Prof Davis, who was chair of the Economics Dept at the time, but has since taken a job with the FRB.

My favorite classes in college were taught by Prof. Davis, who was chair of the Economics Dept. at the time, but has since taken a job with the FRB.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronoun(s). One of the hoodlums threw rocks at her and us. One of the hoodlums threw rocks at her and we. One of the hoodlums threw rocks at she and us.

One of the hoodlums threw rocks at her and us.

Which of the following is a complete sentence? During the First World War. The First World War, which broke out in 1914, engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East. The First World War, which broke out in 1914 and which engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East.

The First World War, which broke out in 1914, engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East.

Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. The Greeks defeated the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. The Greeks defeated the Persians at the Battle of Marathon the Battle of Marathon.

The Greeks defeated the Persians

Choose the sentence that uses numbers correctly in nontechnical writing. There are two hundred fifty envelopes that need letters placed in them. 250 envelopes need letters placed in them. There are 250 envelopes that need letters placed in them.

There are 250 envelopes that need letters placed in them.

Choose the sentence that uses numbers correctly for nontechnical writing. We were told to read pages one hundred seventeen to 160 in the text. We were told to read pages one hundred seventeen to one hundred sixty in the text. We were told to read pages 117 to 160 in the text.

We were told to read pages 117 to 160 in the text.

Identify the adverb phase(s) in the following sentence. While in Hungary, my grandmother visited Budapest. my grandmother visited Budapest. my grandmother While in Hungary

While in Hungary

Find the noun. The business was failing.

business

Highlight the word after which a semicolon should be placed. Milton prepared an offer the clients accepted it immediately.

offer Milton prepared an offer; the clients accepted it immediately.

"Darius told me he's waiting to hear if he will be transferred to the Honolulu office." Joy said. office," Joy said. office." Joy said office" Joy said.

office," Joy said.

Identify an adjective in this sentence. At Christmas, the toy stores are packed with parents trying to buy the latest games, dolls, and robots. Christmas buy toy

toy

Matt and Cesar are opening a bookstore, and their ____________ are stopping by to fill the ____________ with books. wives; shelves wifes; shelfs wife's; shelf's wivs; shelvs

wives; shelves

Choose the item that is punctuated correctly. I would rather invest, in a small business, than risk my money in the stock market. I would rather invest in a small business, than risk my money in the stock market. I would rather invest in a small business than risk my money in the stock market.

I would rather invest in a small business than risk my money in the stock market.

Choose the sentence that contains proper capitalization. I'm not lying when I say i'd rather not report you to your manager. In case you hadn't noticed, i've been right nine times out of ten today. No matter how many times i tell him, he stills leaves his original in the copy machine. I'll let you know when I learn the new procurement software program.

I'll let you know when I learn the new procurement software program.

Without rewording the sentence, makes any changes necessary to the punctuation so that it was used correctly. I'm not sure what to do when an employee with a foot injury tells me that the A.D.A. allows him to forgo the steel-toed boots required by O.S.H.A.

I'm not sure what to do when an employee with a foot injury tells me that the ADA allows him to forgo the steel-toed boots required by OSHA.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. Both Elizabeth and Mary remembered to return her library books. Neither Elizabeth nor Mary forgot to return their library books. Neither Elizabeth nor Mary forgot to return her library books.

Neither Elizabeth nor Mary forgot to return her library books.

Without rewording the sentence, make any revisions necessary to the included abbreviations so that they are appropriately used for formal writing. Since Independence Day fell on a Tues. this year, Dr Klein, the company president gave employees both Mon. and Tues. off.

Since Independence Day fell on a Tuesday this year, Dr. Klein, the company president, gave employees both Monday and Tuesday off.

Choose the sentence without misplaced modifiers. Waiting for the phone to ring, Mike stood next to the phone booth wearing a gray suit all day. Wearing a gray suit, Mike stood next to the phone booth all day waiting for the phone to ring. Mike stood next to the phone booth wearing a gray suit all day waiting for the phone to ring.

Wearing a gray suit, Mike stood next to the phone booth all day waiting for the phone to ring.

A comma is needed after one word. Highlight that word. When making a claim it is important to make sure it is supported.

claim When making a claim, it is important to make sure it is supported.

Select the word which should have a colon after it. We need to hire several new employees an accountant a manager and an executive assistant.

employees We need to hire several new employees: an accountant a manager and an executive assistant.

Without rewording the sentence, add or delete commas so the sentence has proper punctuation. The employees, who read the memo, were prepared, for the vice president's resignation.

employees memo prepared The employees who read the memo were prepared for the vice president's resignation.

Revise the following words so that they are all plural. employee, report, boss, application, copy

employees, reports, bosses, applications, copies

Highlight any phases or word that requires a hyphen. Our company raised over $4,000 for the ex president's favorite charity.

ex president's Our company raised over $4,000 for the ex-president's favorite charity.

Highlight the phrase around which parentheses should be placed. Cosimo de' Medici he was the first member of his family to rule Florence made his fortune in banking.

he was the first member of his family to rule Florence Cosimo de' Medici (he was the first member of his family to rule Florence) made his fortune in banking.

Without rewording the sentence, add any necessary hyphens. The post World War II economic boom continues to shape our country's consumer habits.

post World The post-World War II economic boom continues to shape our country's consumer habits.

Highlight any phases or word that requires a hyphen. My thesis will focus on pre 2000 pro environmental business practices from a macroeconomics' perspective.

pre 2000 pro environmental My thesis will focus on pre-2000 pro-environmental business practices from a macroeconomics' perspective.

Select the adverb from the following sentence: Once the company announced the merger, its stock rose rapidly, and we began cheering loudly.

rapidly loudly

Highlight the incorrectly spelled word or words. The most productive teams routinly practice communicating effectivly.

routinly effectivly The most productive teams routinely practice communicating effectively.

Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Rich Sanford, EdD applied for the job of principal. Rich Sanford EdD applied for the job of principal. Rich Sanford, EdD, applied for the job of principal.

Rich Sanford, EdD, applied for the job of principal.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement. She and her family live in Wyoming, she rides horses six days a week. She and her family live in Wyoming, she ride horses six days a week. She and her family lives in Wyoming, she ride horses six days a week.

She and her family live in Wyoming, she rides horses six days a week.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. It's important for a dancer to know his steps. It's important for a dancers to know their steps. It's important for a dancer to know their steps.

It's important for a dancers to know their steps.

Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Lex is, the company's, best salesperson. Lex is, the company's best salesperson. Lex is the company's best salesperson.

Lex is the company's best salesperson.

The economy began to ______________ business had to cut back on expenses.

decline, and the decline, so the

Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization. Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts took the job of Senior Vice President of Apple. Senior vice president Angela Ahrendts of Apple was the former CEO of Burberry. Angela Ahrendts left Burberry to become Apple's senior vice president. Apple Senior Vice President Angela Ahrendts was the former CEO of Burberry.

Angela Ahrendts left Burberry to become Apple's senior vice president. Apple Senior Vice President Angela Ahrendts was the former CEO of Burberry.

Without rewording the sentence, repair any capitalization errors. As long as the Bank Deposits are insured by the fdic, what do we have to worry about?

As long as the bank deposits are insured by the FDIC, what do we have to worry about?

Choose the correctly written sentence for formal writing. A consumer considering a new credit card should take the APR into consideration because it can exceed the prime interest rate by 18 percent or more. A consumer considering a new credit card should take the Annual Percentage (APR) into consideration because it can exceed the prime interest rate by 18 percent or more. A consumer considering a new credit card should take the APR into consideration because it can exceed the prime interest rate by 18% or more.

A consumer considering a new credit card should take the Annual Percentage (APR) into consideration because it can exceed the prime interest rate by 18 percent or more.

Without rewording the sentence, fix any capitalization errors. At the ceremony, commodore Laura Hancock talked about her time as a seaman apprentice.

At the ceremony, Commodore Laura Hancock talked about her time as a seaman apprentice.

Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference. Ben and Josh were fighting over the remote control because he wanted to use it to change the channel. Ben and Josh were fighting because he wanted to change the channel with the remote control. Ben and Josh were fighting because Josh wanted to change the channel with the remote control.

Ben and Josh were fighting because Josh wanted to change the channel with the remote control.

Choose a sentence that uses pronouns correctly. Several of the women have written about her own family's history. Each of the women has written about their own family's history. Each of the women has written about her own family's history.

Each of the women has written about her own family's history.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly punctuated version of Eduardo and Lisa. On Friday afternoon, we plan to celebrate ______________ and _____________ transfer.

Eduardo Lisa's On Friday afternoon, we plan to celebrate Eduardo and Lisa's transfer.

Choose the sentence that uses adjectives correctly. In the nineteenth century, the Alaska Territory experienced one of the most greatest gold rushes in history. In the nineteenth century, the Alaska Territory experienced one of the greatest gold rushes in history. In the nineteenth century, the Alaska Territory experienced one of the greater gold rushes in history.

In the nineteenth century, the Alaska Territory experienced one of the greatest gold rushes in history.

Choose the sentence that contains a verb in simple present tense. The rain was beating on the roof of the old farmhouse. The rain beats on the roof of the old farmhouse. The rain beat on the roof of the old farmhouse.

The rain beats on the roof of the old farmhouse.

Choose the sentence with correct capitalization. Vice president John Snyder continued to fly World Airlines because of its excellent safety record and competitive fares. Vice President John Snyder continued to fly World Airlines because of its excellent safety record and competitive fares. John Snyder, our Vice President, continued to fly World Airlines because of its excellent safety record and competitive fares.

Vice President John Snyder continued to fly World Airlines because of its excellent safety record and competitive fares.

conjunction or not

but-conjunction yet-conjunction and-conjunction the-not conjunction lot-not conjunction an-not conjunction

Identify the the preposition(s) in the following sentence. Although the Civil War began in 1891, it wasn't until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all the slaves in the states that had seceded from the Union.

in/until/from

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun antecedent agreement and/or gender bias. Either a mole, a raccoon, or a skunk has made its home in my backyard. Moles, raccoons, and skunks have made its home in my backyard. Either a mole, a raccoon, or a skunk has made their home in my backyard.

Either a mole, a raccoon, or a skunk has made its home in my backyard.

Choose the sentence that uses adjectives correctly. That summer we were seldomly able to go to the ocean. That summer we were seldom able to go to the ocean.

That summer we were seldom able to go to the ocean.

Choose the correctly punctuated complete sentence. The Amish movement stems from the Mennonite church, it was founded by Jacob Ammon in 1698. The Amish movement stems from the Mennonite church it was founded by Jacob Ammon in 1698. The Amish movement stems from the Mennonite church; it was founded by Jacob Ammon in 1698.

The Amish movement stems from the Mennonite church; it was founded by Jacob Ammon in 1698.

One of the following Items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. Most of today's coffee is the arabica type, it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia. Most of today's coffee is the arabica type it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia. Most of today's coffee is the arabica type; it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia.

Most of today's coffee is the arabica type; it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia.

Choose the sentence that uses correct pronoun(s). Mimi is smarter than he and I. Mimi is smarter than him and I. Mimi is smarter than he and me.

Mimi is smarter than he and I.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun antecedent agreement and/or gender bias. I won't take my car to either station; both have raised its prices and fired their best mechanics. I won't take my car to either station; both have raised its prices and fired its best mechanics. I won't take my car to either station; both have raised their prices and fired their best mechanics.

I won't take my car to either station; both have raised their prices and fired their best mechanics.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement. Traffic experts and civil engineers appointed by the city is drawing up plans for bridge and highways. Traffic experts and civil engineers appointed by the city draws up plans for bridges and highways. Traffic experts and civil engineers appointed by the city draw up plans for bridges and highways.

Traffic experts and civil engineers appointed by the city draw up plans for bridges and highways.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Compound and complex sentences hasn't many similar requirements. Compound and complex sentences have some similar requirements. Compound and complex sentences has some similar requirements.

Compound and complex sentences have some similar requirements.

Identify the participial phrase(s) in the following sentence. The bicycle broke apart, scattering metal and rubber everywhere. rubber everywhere scattering metal and rubber everywhere The bicycle broke apart

scattering metal and rubber everywhere

Choose the sentence that uses adjectives correctly. After I looked for a parking space for an hour, I became frustrate. After I looked for a parking space for an hour, I became frustrating. After I looked for a parking space for an hour, I became frustrated.

After I looked for a parking space for an hour, I became frustrated.

Without rewording the sentence, add or delete commas so that it has proper punctuation. Afterwards Marco decided that his interview with the executive was deeply, disappointing.

Afterwards, Marco decided that his interview with the executive was deeply disappointing.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement. Alaska's Mount McKinley and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes are unforgettable; they entice tourists to walk endlessly amid their splendor. Alaska's Mount McKinley and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is unforgettable; they entice tourists to walk endlessly amid their splendor. Alaska's Mount McKinley and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes are unforgettable; they entices tourists to walk endlessly amid their splendor.

Alaska's Mount McKinley and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes are unforgettable; they entice tourists to walk endlessly amid their splendor.

Which of the following sentence are punctuated correctly? Carmine asked, "How is the new ad coming?" "Where is the latest report"? Maria asked. What did Kiera mean when she said, "We have one last chance."? Why did Winston say, "We need Julie"?

Carmine asked, "How is the new ad coming?" Why did Winston say, "We need Julie"?

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. For her first critical paper, Jane compared Emily Dickinson's poem "I Like to See It Lap the Miles" with Walt Whitman's "To a Locomotive in Winter". For her first critical paper, Jane compared Emily Dickinson's poem I Like to See It Lap the Miles with Walt Whitman's. To a Locomotive in Winter. For her first critical paper, Jane compared Emily Dickinson's poem "I Like to See It Lap the Miles" with Walt Whitman's "To a Locomotive in Winter."

For her first critical paper, Jane compared Emily Dickinson's poem "I Like to See It Lap the Miles" with Walt Whitman's "To a Locomotive in Winter."

Identify the absolute phrase or phrases in this sentence. Having arrived home after a 12-hour shift, Lucas was famished and decided to raid the refrigerator.

Having arrived home after a 12-hour shift

Which of the following sentence are punctuated correctly? Let me know when you are done, please. Will you be able to make our noon meeting. Don't call the investors just yet! Give me that file before you lose it?

Let me know when you are done, please. Don't call the investors just yet!

One of the following Items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. Mary Beth wants to get married, she is tired of living alone. Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone. Mary Beth wants to get married she is tired of living alone.

Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone.

Choose the correctly punctuated complete sentence. Michael missed class yesterday, for he had to take his mother to the hospital. Michael missed class yesterday he had to take his mother to the hospital. Michael missed class yesterday, he had to take his mother to the hospital.

Michael missed class yesterday, for he had to take his mother to the hospital.

Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Scientists estimate that the frozen body of the antelope was 15,000 years old. Scientists estimate that the frozen body of the antelope was 15000 years old. Scientists estimate that the frozen body of the antelope was 150,00 years old.

Scientists estimate that the frozen body of the antelope was 15,000 years old.

Choose the correctly abbreviated bibliographic citation excerpt below. The Insider, Dr. Michael Mann, Blue Lion Entertainment, 1999. Sorensen, Ron, "Photographing at the World Trade Center." Museum of Photography Magazine. Volume 47, Number 1, (Winter 1998): page 11. Salman, William A. (July-August 1197) "How to Write a Great Business Plan." Harvard Business Review 74. pages 98-108. Art Kleiner, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, 2nd ed. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), p. 101.

The Insider, Dr. Michael Mann, Blue Lion Entertainment, 1999. Art Kleiner, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, 2nd ed. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), p. 101.

Without rewording or reorganizing the sentence, make any necessary changes so that it has proper punctuation. The window manufacturer account is our's, but the sporting good's store account belongs to Jennifer's team.

The window manufacturer account is ours, but the sporting goods store account belongs to Jennifer's team.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. There are five pregnant women in this exercise class; each is in her third trimester. There are five pregnant women in this exercise class; each is in their third trimester. There are five pregnant women in this exercise class; all are in her third trimester.

There are five pregnant women in this exercise class; each is in her third trimester.

Choose the sentence that contains no errors in capitalization. Washington, D.C., can seem like the tropics in the summer. Washington, D.C., can seem like the tropics in the Summer. Washington, D.C., can seem like the Tropics in the summer.

Washington, D.C., can seem like the tropics in the summer.

In the following unpuncuated sentence, where should exclamation marks be placed? Go hollered my boss after I came in late for the third time. You're fired. boss fired Go

fired Go

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. Dan Quayle Was Right, by Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, appeared in the magazine The Atlantic Monthly in 1993. "Dan Quayle Was Right," by Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, appeared in the magazine The Atlantic Monthly in 1993. Dan Quayle Was Right, by Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, appeared in the magazine "The Atlantic Monthly" in 1993.

"Dan Quayle Was Right," by Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, appeared in the magazine The Atlantic Monthly in 1993.

Choose the sentence variations that are correctly punctuated. "Nev, this is the most thorough estimate I've ever seen." Jules said. "Mitch. Please print a copy of the general ledger so I can review this month's line items," Carlos said. Lila said that her company aims to provide, " natural, nutrient-rich products." My supervisor yelled, "You cannot lie to clients!"

"Mitch. Please print a copy of the general ledger so I can review this month's line items," Carlos said. My supervisor yelled, "You cannot lie to clients!"

Choose the correctly abbreviated footnote/endnote in Chicago style for the sources below. Justin Worland, "Fast Food Workers Strike in 270 Cities to Demand $15 Minimum Wage," Time, Nov. 10, 2015, http://time.com/4106133/fast-food-workers-strike/. Carla Johnson, "Managing Virtual Teams," HRMagazine, June 2002, 68, accessed August 14, 2010, http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=675491&login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site. William A Sahiman, "How to Write a Great Business Plan," Harvard Business Review 75 (July-August 1997), 103. Smith, Randall, "SEC Looks at How insiders Use Exchange Funds," The Wall Street Journal, July 7, 2014, p. A1.

Carla Johnson, "Managing Virtual Teams," HRMagazine, June 2002, 68, accessed August 14, 2010, http://ezproxy.umuc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=675491&login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site. William A Sahiman, "How to Write a Great Business Plan," Harvard Business Review 75 (July-August 1997), 103.

Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. The presentation included a long, dull, section that was essentially a list of numbers. Celeste spent three hours working on a fresh, interesting approach to the client's problem. My boss used a long while, rod to point to specific elements of the visual. The clients demanded that we provide them with a new, bigger, more detailed, plan.

Celeste spent three hours working on a fresh, interesting approach to the client's problem.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. In 1945, almost immediately after leading Britain to victory in the Second World War, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his party were voted out of office? In 1945, almost immediately after leading Britain to victory in the Second World War, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his party were voted out of office. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Britain during the Second World War!

In 1945, almost immediately after leading Britain to victory in the Second World War, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his party were voted out of office.

Which of the following sentences correctly use commas? Before I resigned I interviewed for a new job, and they offered me the position today. In 1989, the company opened its first European office. Unfortunately there was no way for us to save the deal. After the summer, we expect to hire three new interns.

In 1989, the company opened its first European office. After the summer, we expect to hire three new interns.

Choose the sentence that contains proper capitalization. In 2015, Kiwanis International made news when it elected its first-ever female president. Originally a business networking organization, Kiwanis International shifted to community service; in this way, it is similar to the rotary club. The name Kiwanis is taken from a native American phrase that means, "we trade our talents." Kiwanis International, founded in 1915, is a service organization that promotes high ideals for its members.

In 2015, Kiwanis International made news when it elected its first-ever female president. Kiwanis International, founded in 1915, is a service organization that promotes high ideals for its members.

Choose the item with correct the subject-verb agreement. Our clan welcomes you and is delighted to be your host. Our clan welcome you and is delighted to be your host. Our clan welcomes you and are delighted to be your host.

Our clan welcomes you and is delighted to be your host.

Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference. Our house was built in the forest, and it was very cold. Our house, which was built in the forest, was very cold. We live in a house in the forest that is very cold.

Our house, which was built in the forest, was very cold.

Choose the sentence written correctly for formal writing. Our local business leadership alliance meets on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in community hall on Alphonsus St. Our local business leadership alliance meets on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in community hall on Alphonsus Street. Our local business leadership alliance meets on the first Mon. of every month at 7 p.m. in community hall on Alphonsus Street.

Our local business leadership alliance meets on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in community hall on Alphonsus Street.

Select the sentences that contain correctly spelled plural nouns. The store owner wanted a counter that was at least six foots long. Out bakery's most popular items are loaves of bread and croissants. Would you check the stockroom to see if we have enough shoes for childs? Be sure to reviews the contract and its addenda carefully.

Out bakery's most popular items are loaves of bread and croissants. Be sure to reviews the contract and its addenda carefully.

Choose the sentence that includes a verb in simple past tense. The governor's wife is throwing out the first pitch. The governor's wife throws out the first pitch. The governor's wife threw out the first pitch.

The governor's wife threw out the first pitch.

Which of the following sentences contain correct punctuation? After having lunch with the new clients, Aria rushed back to the office to completely revise their marketing campaign; print new pamphlets and postcards; and update the website. Miche collected the new flyers from the printers; put them into envelopes; and took them to the post office. The marketing team assembled a package that included a spec sheet, a sample of the product, and information on potential profits. Trudy called marketing to find out when the new brochures would be ready; what was being done about the material with the old logo, including the letterhead envelopes; and which companies were being sent the first product samples.

The marketing team assembled a package that included a spec sheet, a sample of the product, and information on potential profits. Trudy called marketing to find out when the new brochures would be ready; what was being done about the material with the old logo, including the letterhead envelopes; and which companies were being sent the first product samples.

Without rewording the sentence, make any necessary corrections so that it follows the rules of formal writing. The new insurance co.'s office tower rises ninety-eight stories above Second Ave.

The new insurance company's office tower rises ninety-eight stories above Second Avenue.

Without rewording the sentence, use parentheses to set off the words that specify. The paperwork inventory lists, vacation-approval forms, and employee performance reviews has grown to a frightening stack on my overburdened desk.

The paperwork (inventory lists, vacation-approval forms, and employee performance reviews) has grown to a frightening stack on my overburdened desk.

Choose the sentences that contain no errors in capitalization. Traders are currently dealing with low liquidity, which means large buy or sell orders are hard to fill. To promote the dark pool, the trading company, Liquidnet, ran a television ad. a dark pool allows people to buy and sell without being seen. one way to deal with low liquidity, according to some trading companies, is a fixed income dark pool.

Traders are currently dealing with low liquidity, which means large buy or sell orders are hard to fill. To promote the dark pool, the trading company, Liquidnet, ran a television ad.

Choose the sentence that uses numbers correctly in nontechnical writing. Antonio's 2 favorite clients are coming in to discuss a joint project. 2 of Antonio's favorite clients are coming in to discuss a joint project. Two of Antonio's favorite clients are coming in to discuss a joint project.

Two of Antonio's favorite clients are coming in to discuss a joint project.

Without rewording the sentence, revise to use an em dash (two connected hyphens) to emphasize information. Two years after being told by her boss that she did not have "what it takes," Sonia had become a stockbroker, and a millionaire.

Two years after being told by her boss that she did not have "what it takes," Sonia had become a stockbroker -- and a millionaire.

Choose the sentence with correct capitalization. The University I attended is in Orem. I went to Utah Valley university in Orem. Utah Valley University is located in Orem.

Utah Valley University is located in Orem.

Highlight the word that comes before where a comma should be placed. Make sure your presentation contains a clear organized strategic message.

clear organized Make sure your presentation contains a clear, organized, strategic message.

Identify the prepositional phrase(s) in the following sentence. Tooting loudly and trailing a white smoke cloud, the old steam engine was a throwback from earlier times. from earlier times trailing a white smoke cloud old steam engine

from earlier times

Identify the absolute phrase or phrases in this sentence. The astronaut, his lecture concluding, realized that the audience members were giving him a standing ovation. were giving him his lecture concluding The astronaut

his lecture concluding

Identify the appositive phrase(s) in the following sentence When John Jacob Astor left Germany, the country of his birth, he immigrated to the United States and became very rich. he immigrated to the United States When John Jacob Astor left Germany the country of his birth

the country of his birth

Identify the infinitive phrase(s) in the following sentence. Although James had been to Thailand before, he was uncertain if he would need to bargain at the marketplaces. to Thailand at the marketplaces to bargain

to bargain

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. After the meeting: Clara said "Well, I think that presentation went well." After the meeting, Clara said: "Well, I think that presentation went well." After the meeting, Clara said "Well, I think that presentation went well."

After the meeting, Clara said: "Well, I think that presentation went well."

Choose the sentences that demonstrate the correct use of parentheses. After I lost another dispatch note (a document detailing the goods dispatched or ready to be dispatched to a customer), I got fired. Our company distributed its greatest payout ratio the percentage of (a company's net earnings paid to shareholders in dividends) in its history. I watched the stock ticker (a display that updates and displays current stock prices and volumes of traded shares) with trepidation. My professor said that governments should handle a duopoly (a situation in which two companies control a particular industry) in the same way they would handle a monopoly.

After I lost another dispatch note (a document detailing the goods dispatched or ready to be dispatched to a customer), I got fired. I watched the stock ticker (a display that updates and displays current stock prices and volumes of traded shares) with trepidation. My professor said that governments should handle a duopoly (a situation in which two companies control a particular industry) in the same way they would handle a monopoly.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. After speaking with the father and son, I knew that neither would take me into his confidence; both held on to their secret. After speaking with the father and son, I knew that neither would take me into their confidence; both held on to their secret. After speaking with the father and son, I knew that neither would take me into his confidence; both held on to his secret.

After speaking with the father and son, I knew that neither would take me into his confidence; both held on to their secret.

Choose the sentence with no spelling errors. After wrapping up the conference call, Sam grabbed a pen and compiled a list of tasks. After wrapping up the conference call, Sam grabed a pen and compilled a list of tasks. After wraping up the conference call, Sam grabbed a pen and compiled a list of tasks.

After wrapping up the conference call, Sam grabbed a pen and compiled a list of tasks.

Without rewording the sentence, makes any changes necessary to the punctuation so that it was used correctly. After you finished that report, please print copies for all five partners

After you finished that report, please print copies for all five partners.

Choose the sentence that uses capitalization correctly. All college freshmen must enroll in English composition I during their first semester. All College freshmen must enroll in English Composition I during their first semester. All college freshmen must enroll in English Composition I during their first semester.

All college freshmen must enroll in English Composition I during their first semester.

Choose the correctly abbreviated footnote/endnote for the listed below. Art Kleiner, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, 2nd ed. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), 101. Art Kleiner, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, second edition. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), 101. Kleiner, Art, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, 2nd ed. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), p. 101. Art Kleiner, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, 2nd edition. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), page 101.

Art Kleiner, The Age of Heretics: A History of Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management, 2nd ed. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008), 101.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Look closely; there is more than one verb in each sentence. At the southern end of the city stand two large pillars, which is thought to have been built by the Romans. At the southern end of the city stands two large pillars, which is thought to have been built by the Romans. At the southern end of the city stand two large pillars, which are thought to have been built by the Romans.

At the southern end of the city stand two large pillars, which are thought to have been built by the Romans.

One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. Jim's car broke down this morning, he had to $75 to have it towed to his garage. Because Jim's car broke down this morning, he had to $75 to have it towed to his garage. Jim's car broke down this morning he had to $75 to have it towed to his garage.

Because Jim's car broke down this morning, he had to $75 to have it towed to his garage.

Choose the sentence whose main verb is past progressive tense. Believing they were members of the master race, the Nazis attempted to eradicate people they considered inferior. Believing they were members of the master race, the Nazis were attempting to eradicate people they considered inferior. Believing they were members of the master race, the Nazis are attempting to eradicate people they considered inferior.

Believing they were members of the master race, the Nazis were attempting to eradicate people they considered inferior.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement. Bob's closest adviser and best friend is his wife, while his strongest supporter and greatest advocate are his son, James. Bob's closest adviser and best friend is his wife, while his strongest supporter and greatest advocate is his son, James. Bob's closest adviser and best friend are his wife, while his strongest supporter and greatest advocate is his son, James.

Bob's closest adviser and best friend is his wife, while his strongest supporter and greatest advocate is his son, James.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement. Dancing for the musical theater are just challenging as ballet dancing. Ballet dancing are not as challenging as dancing for the musical theater. Dancing for the musical theater is just as challenging as ballet dancing.

Dancing for the musical theater is just as challenging as ballet dancing.

Astrid is writing a letter to Ms. Roarke, an important client. How should she punctuate her salutation? Dear, Ms. Roarke Dear Ms. Roarke: Dear Ms. Roarke; Dear Ms. Roarke,

Dear Ms. Roarke:

Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference. Doctors recommend exercise for you at every age. For example, a brisk walk every morning helps keep people in shape. Doctors recommend exercise for every age group. For example, a brisk walk every morning helps keep people in shape. Doctors recommend exercise for every age group. For example, a brisk walk every morning helps keep you in shape.

Doctors recommend exercise for every age group. For example, a brisk walk every morning helps keep people in shape.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Either the workmanship or the plans is at fault and have to be corrected. Either the workmanship or the plans are at fault and have to be corrected. Either the workmanship or the plans is at fault and has to be corrected.

Either the workmanship or the plans are at fault and have to be corrected.

Without rewording the sentence, add or delete commas so that it has proper punctuation. Elias worked, on the fall budget for, the investors all day.

Elias worked on the fall budget for the investors all day.

Without revisiting the wording of the sentence, insert a comma or commas to set off the nonrestrictive modifier. Erin my boss has worked in marketing for 20 years.

Erin, my boss, has worked in marketing for 20 years.,

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. Even though he had the most sales in the company for the year, the wheeler-dealer's tactics were responsible for his dismissal. Increasing numbers of stores have opened that are designed strictly for do-it-yourselfer's. It was days before we discovered that it was my sister-in-laws car that was found at the bottom of the lake.

Even though he had the most sales in the company for the year, the wheeler-dealer's tactics were responsible for his dismissal.

Choose the best revision for this sentence, or choose No mistake if it is correctly written. For two years, he sailed around the world with no company or to talk to. For two years, he sailed around the world without company or to talk to. For two years, he sailed around the world with no company or to talk. No mistake. For two years, he sailed around the world with no company or anyone to talk to.

For two years, he sailed around the world with no company or anyone to talk to.

Choose the sentence without misplaced modifiers. From his seat in the grandstand, Jim watched the runners approach the finish line. Jim watched the runners approach the finish line from his seat in the grandstand. Jim watched from his seat in the grandstand the runners approach the finish line.

From his seat in the grandstand, Jim watched the runners approach the finish line.

Choose the sentence written correctly for formal writing. Gap's product development office is located at 55 Thomas Street, New York, New York. Gap's product development office is located at 55 Thomas Street, NY, NY. Gap's product development office is located at 55 Thomas St., New York, New York.

Gap's product development office is located at 55 Thomas Street, New York, New York.

Choose the sentence that uses em dashes correctly. Gerald had to decide between three careers sales--marketing and finance. Gerald had to decide between three careers--sales, marketing, and finance. Gerald had to decide--between three careers--sales, marketing, and finance.

Gerald had to decide between three careers--sales, marketing, and finance.

Which sentence uses adjectives and adverbs correctly? Giuseppe Mazzini's political popular writings gave him immediate recognition amount 19th-century revolutionaries. Giuseppe Mazzini's popular political writings gave him immediate recognition amount 19th-century revolutionaries. Giuseppe Mazzini's popular political writings gave him immediately recognition amount 19th-century revolutionaries.

Giuseppe Mazzini's popular political writings gave him immediate recognition amount 19th-century revolutionaries.

Without rewording the sentence, add or delete commas so the sentence has proper punctuation. Graciela, spent several, long hours working, on the company's proposal.

Graciela spent several long hours working on the company's proposal.

Choose the sentences that are correctly capitalized. Grandfather Ellis used to take us fishing, even in the rain. My brother Marlo always remembers my birthday with a nice card and a telephone call. I call my Mother-in-law "mother Calloway" rather than calling her by her first name. My Godmother was aunt Liz.

Grandfather Ellis used to take us fishing, even in the rain. My brother Marlo always remembers my birthday with a nice card and a telephone call.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. Look out below? Look out below. Look out below!

Look out below!

Choose the sentence that use numbers correctly for nontechnical writing. I lost almost thirty percent of my pension funds when the stock market dropped steeply last year. Zero percent of those I polled said they would want to adopt a flat tax. I'm looking for an office space of around 1,000 square feet. The box weighed 80 pounds and was too heavy for me to pick up and carry into the office.

I lost almost thirty percent of my pension funds when the stock market dropped steeply last year. Zero percent of those I polled said they would want to adopt a flat tax.

Choose the sentence that accurately displays the plural form of a letter. I never remember whether the word occasion has two c's and one s, or one c and two s's. I never remember whether the word occasion has two cs and one s, or one c and two ses. I never remember whether the word occasion has two cs and one s, or one c and two ss'.

I never remember whether the word occasion has two c's and one s, or one c and two s's.

Choose the sentence that uses verb forms correctly. I should have finished the letter yesterday. I should finished the letter yesterday. I should had finished the letter yesterday.

I should have finished the letter yesterday.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. I started a small business, but I did not realize how much it would cost. I started a small business, but I did not realize how much them would cost. I started a small business, but I did not realize how much they would cost.

I started a small business, but I did not realize how much it would cost.

One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. I tried to get in touch with my lawyer, she was on vacation. I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation. I tried to get in touch with my lawyer she was on vacation.

I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation.

Choose the sentences that demonstrate the correct use of hyphens. The café I work for is family-owned. I work for a very-lively family-owned café. I work for a family-owned café. I work for a very lively family-owned café.

I work for a family-owned café. I work for a very lively family-owned café.

Choose the sentences that are formatted and punctuated correctly. The Wall Street Journal was first published in the 1880s. In 1939, daily circulation of the Wall Street Journal was 29,780 copies, which was much less than the daily circulation of the New York Times, which was 482,000 copies in 1939. In 1951, the Dow Jones Company purchased the Chicago Journal Commerce. By the end of the twentieth century, the Wall Street Journal was the largest circulation newspaper in the country.

In 1939, daily circulation of the Wall Street Journal was 29,780 copies, which was much less than the daily circulation of the New York Times, which was 482,000 copies in 1939. By the end of the twentieth century, the Wall Street Journal was the largest circulation newspaper in the country.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement. In Grand Teton National Park, Jill and Noah rows in Jackson Lake and hikes up Mount Nez Perce. In Grand Teton National Park, Jill and Noah row in Jackson Lake and hikes up Mount Nez Perce. In Grand Teton National Park, Jill and Noah row in Jackson Lake and hike up Mount Nez Perce.

In Grand Teton National Park, Jill and Noah row in Jackson Lake and hike up Mount Nez Perce.

Choose the sentence that uses punctuation correctly. Is the Knights of Columbus a fraternal organization. Is the Knights of Columbus a fraternal organization! Is the Knights of Columbus a fraternal organization?

Is the Knights of Columbus a fraternal organization?

Highlight the word that comes before where a comma should be placed. Chapter 9 bankruptcy was declared in Detroit on July 18 2013.

July 18 Chapter 9 bankruptcy was declared in Detroit on July 18, 2013

Which of the following sentences are punctuated correctly? After conducting the interview, Julio called his first choice, however, she turned down the job offer. Luz lost her copy of the meeting notes; however, her assistant was able to print a new copy. Katrina thought she had lost the client's attention, however they contacted her the next day signed the contract. The Clients hated the new campaign; however, Mark was able to rewrite it quickly.

Luz lost her copy of the meeting notes; however, her assistant was able to print a new copy. The Clients hated the new campaign; however, Mark was able to rewrite it quickly.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb forms. Magellan, the explorer who first sailed around the world, gave his name to the Straits of Magellan, in South America. Magellan, the explorer who first sailed around the world, is giving his name to the Straits of Magellan, in South America. Magellan, the explorer who first sails around the world, gave his name to the Straits of Magellan, in South America.

Magellan, the explorer who first sailed around the world, gave his name to the Straits of Magellan, in South America.

Choose the sentence that contains no errors in capitalization. Many Pacific Rim countries do a significant amount of business with Motorola. Many Pacific Rim countries do a significant amount of business with motorola. Many pacific rim countries do a significant amount of business with Motorola.

Many Pacific Rim countries do a significant amount of business with Motorola.

Choose the sentence that uses numbers correctly for nontechnical writing. Margie was careful to get 100 percent of her daily water intake, which doctors say is about forty-eight ounces. Margie was careful to get one hundred percent of her daily water intake, which doctors say is about forty-eight ounces. Margie was careful to get 100 percent of her daily water intake, which doctors say is about 48 ounces.

Margie was careful to get 100 percent of her daily water intake, which doctors say is about forty-eight ounces.

Choose the sentence that uses hyphens correctly. Marina was very fortunate to get a full time job right after she graduated from college. Marina was very fortunate to get a full-time-job right after she graduated from college. Marina was very fortunate to get a full-time job right after she graduated from college.

Marina was very fortunate to get a full-time job right after she graduated from college.

Choose the sentences that correctly follow the rules of formal writing. Mthr. Teresa is described as a devoted nun with a mind for business. Mother Teresa, CEO: Unexpected Principles for Practical Leadership discusses the success of the Missionaries of Charity. Str. Mary Melone became the first female head of a pontifical university. Sister Mary Melone became the first female head of a pontifical university.

Mother Teresa, CEO: Unexpected Principles for Practical Leadership discusses the success of the Missionaries of Charity. Sister Mary Melone became the first female head of a pontifical university.

Choose the sentence that uses italics correctly. My business instructor will not let me use the article Are You a Millennial Living at Home with Your Parents? from "Glamour" magazine as a source for my research paper. My business instructor will not let me use the article Are You a Millennial Living at Home with Your Parents? from Glamour magazine as a source for my research paper. My business instructor will not let me use the article "Are You a Millennial Living at Home with Your Parents?" from Glamour magazine as a source for my research paper.

My business instructor will not let me use the article "Are You a Millennial Living at Home with Your Parents?" from Glamour magazine as a source for my research paper.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. My coworker claims that the company president once said, "Money is always the final goal". My coworker claims that the company president once said, "Money is always the final goal.' My coworker claims that the company president once said, "Money is always the final goal."

My coworker claims that the company president once said, "Money is always the final goal."

Which of the following sentences correctly use a colon? My manager has strong feelings about response times: "Letting an e-mail sit for longer that 24 hours signals that you have no respect for the sender." The speaker at the convention: said "The first step to growing your business is to create a solid goal." The memo told us how to deal with the press: "In light of recent events, employees are advised to refer all journalists to our attorney." In an email to the team: Jan wrote "I would prefer to contact the client after we have a plan in place."

My manager has strong feelings about response times: "Letting an e-mail sit for longer that 24 hours signals that you have no respect for the sender." The memo told us how to deal with the press: "In light of recent events, employees are advised to refer all journalists to our attorney."

Choose the imperative sentence that uses the correct punctuation for the sentence type. Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is an excellent place for camping. Can you find directions to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado? Please look up directions for how to get to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

Please look up directions for how to get to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

Choose the sentence that uses em dashes correctly. Rose--ought to get the top sales award she persistently advocates for her clients and, as a result, they regularly refer her to new clients. Rose ought to get the top sales award she persistently--advocates for her clients and, as a result, they regularly refer her to new clients. Rose ought to get the top sales award--she persistently advocates for her clients and, as a result, they regularly refer her to new clients.

Rose ought to get the top sales award--she persistently advocates for her clients and, as a result, they regularly refer her to new clients.

Choose the sentence without misplaced modifiers. The student's book was torn on the desk. The torn student's book lay on the desk. The student's torn book lay on the desk.

The student's torn book lay on the desk.

Choose the sentences that do not have any capitalization errors. Bill Gates has named J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the rye as his favorite book. Salinger's book tells the tale of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who rebels against the norms of his society. It is not hard to understand why Gates, who dropped out of Harvard to pursue his own path, could relate to Caulfield. Regardless of his love for fictions, Gates has plenty of non-fiction on his list of favorites, including Alfred Sloan's My Years with General Motors and John Brook's Business Adventures: twelve classic tales from the world of wall street.

Salinger's book tells the tale of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who rebels against the norms of his society. It is not hard to understand why Gates, who dropped out of Harvard to pursue his own path, could relate to Caulfield.

Without rewording the sentence, makes any changes necessary to the punctuation so that it was used correctly. Sergei stood and said. "Assuming our forecast for next quarter is correct, all of you expect a sizable bonus?"

Sergei stood and said, "Assuming our forecast for next quarter is correct, all of you expect a sizable bonus."

Without rewording the sentence, make any revisions necessary to the included abbreviations so that they are appropriately used for formal writing. Since Independence Day fell on a Tues. this year, Dr Klein, the company president gave employees both Mon. and Tues. off.

Since Independence Day fell on a Tuesday this year, Dr. Klein, the company president gave employees both Monday and Tuesday off.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. The battery of tests is difficult and proves nothing about a student's potential. The battery of tests is difficult and prove nothing about a student's potential. The battery of tests are difficult and proves nothing about a student's potential.

The battery of tests is difficult and proves nothing about a student's potential.

Choose the sentences that include time in the correct form. The conference this weekend means I'll get off work at three o'clock on Friday. Damien and Berto will begin their presentation at a quarter to 11 on Wednesday morning. LaDonna expects to land in Tokyo at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. I expect the clients to arrive at half past ten tomorrow morning.

The conference this weekend means I'll get off work at three o'clock on Friday. I expect the clients to arrive at half past ten tomorrow morning.

Choose the sentences written correctly in an informal piece of writing addressed to business professionals. The marketing department's extra efforts have earned the company an exceptionally high return on investment (ROI). The country's GNP rose to $16.99 trillion. My article on phylogeny reconstruction was accepted for publications by AMB (Algorithms for Molecular Biology) As a B2C company, a large portion of our marketing budget is spent on advertising.

The country's GNP rose to $16.99 trillion. My article on phylogeny reconstruction was accepted for publications by AMB (Algorithms for Molecular Biology) As a B2C company, a large portion of our marketing budget is spent on advertising.

Identify the noun phrase or phrases in the following sentence. The creamy vegetable lasagna only took my father an hour to put together.

The creamy vegetable lasagna

Choose the sentence that uses em dashes correctly. The office manager--can be surly especially when she's pestered. The office manager can be surly--especially when she's pestered. The office manager can be surly especially--when she's pestered.

The office manager can be surly--especially when she's pestered.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. I was born in 1949 common era. The party did not start until 11:00 PM, which was well past my bedtime. My alarm clock was set for 3:00 Ante Meridiem. That building dates back to 9 before common era.

The party did not start until 11:00 PM, which was well past my bedtime.

Choose the sentence that includes a verb or verb phrase in simple future tense. The picture hangs in the hallway. The picture will hang in the hallway. The picture hung in the hallway

The picture will hang in the hallway.

Choose the sentence in which both verbs are in past perfect tense. The poet had written that he had seen the New Jerusalem. The poet wrote that he saw the New Jerusalem. The poet wrote that he had seen the New Jerusalem.

The poet had written that he had seen the New Jerusalem.

Choose the sentence that is INCORRECT because it contains a mixed or illogical construction. I got into trouble because I was caught red-handed. I was caught red-handed and so I got in trouble. The reason I got into trouble is, because I got caught red-handed.

The reason I got into trouble is, because I got caught red-handed.

Choose the sentence written correctly for formal writing. The vice president of the city council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). The vice president of the city council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The vice pres. of the city council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

The vice president of the city council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronoun(s). The wounded animal had lost its' way in the forest. The wounded animal had lost its way in the forest. The wounded animal had lost it's way in the forest.

The wounded animal had lost its way in the forest.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. They said they'd meet us at 2;00 P.M., but they didn't come until 2;30 P.M. They said they'd meet us at 2:00 P.M., but they didn't come until 2:30 P.M. They said they'd meet us at 2.00 P.M., but they didn't come until 2.30 P.M.

They said they'd meet us at 2:00 P.M., but they didn't come until 2:30 P.M.

Highlight any word that should be capitalized. as you prepare for your trip to brazil, be aware that portuguese, not spanish, is spoken in the country.

as brazil portuguese spanish As you prepare for your trip to Brazil, be aware that Portuguese, not Spanish, is spoken in the country.

Identify the type of pronoun included in this sentence: Andy blamed herself for the problems in the family.

reflexive

Determine which of the following items are adverbs and which are not.

largely-adverbs now-adverbs somewhere-adverbs completed-not adverbs supervisor-not adverbs is-not adverbs

Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence. Located in south central California, Fresno was founded in the year that Professor Lee's grandparents emigrated from China.

that Professor Lee's grandparents emigrated from China

Choose the selection that correctly completes the following: The sky is light blue, and the ocean had been aqua green. the ocean is aqua green. the ocean was aqua green. the ocean will be aqua green.

the ocean is aqua green.

Choose the selection that correctly completes the following: The children fell in love with the helium balloons;... their mother buys one for each of them. their mother will buy one for each of them. their mother had bought one for each of them. one for each of them was bought by their mother.

their mother had bought one for each of them.

Select the word which should have a comma after it. It is important to take an unbiased inclusive approach to conducting business with people from other cultures.

unbiased It is important to take an unbiased, inclusive approach to conducting business with people from other cultures.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. County medical authorities fear that mumps, of which there have been two reported cases, is going to spread rapidly. There has been two reported cases of mumps, and county medical authorities fear that the disease will spread rapidly. County medical authorities fear that mumps, of which there has been two reported cases, is going to spread rapidly.

County medical authorities fear that mumps, of which there have been two reported cases, is going to spread rapidly.

Without rewording the sentence, makes any changes necessary to the punctuation so that it was used correctly. Dont you think wed be better off if we were allowed to leave the conference after the next presentation?

Don't you think we'd be better off if we were allowed to leave the conference after the next presentation?

Choose the sentence that uses verb forms correctly. During the 1970s, platform shoes and polyester leisure suits were in style. During the 1970s, platform shoes and polyester leisure suits have been in style. During the 1970s, platform shoes and polyester leisure suits are in style.

During the 1970s, platform shoes and polyester leisure suits were in style.

Choose the sentence written correctly. Even though the United States still uses the Fahrenheit system, the boiling point is more often explained in Centigrade terms as 100° C (212°F). Unfortunately, my workday begins at 7:00 Ante Meridiem, which is much too early for me. Employees were supposed to meet in the board room at 6:00 Post Meridiem if they wanted to discuss the merger. Even during the midnight news, the temperature on the outdoor thermometer registered 98°f.

Even though the United States still uses the Fahrenheit system, the boiling point is more often explained in Centigrade terms as 100° C (212°F).

Choose the sentences that use numbers correctly for nontechnical writing. 50,000 tickets to the concert were sold on the first day, with prices ranging from thirty-five to sixty dollars. Fifty thousand tickets to the concert were sold on the first day, with prices ranging from $35 to sixty dollars. Fifty thousand tickets to the concert were sold on the first day, with prices ranging from $35 to $60. On the first day, 50,000 tickets to the concert were sold at prices ranging from $35 to $60.

Fifty thousand tickets to the concert were sold on the first day, with prices ranging from $35 to $60. On the first day, 50,000 tickets to the concert were sold at prices ranging from $35 to $60.

Select the sentence that are correctly punctuated. Following the merger, Isla and Jim were let go. Although, Chaitanya had ten years of experience he was not given the promotion. Latisha was a hard and skilled worker. Rueben assembled a detailed pitch but the clients preferred Bill's idea.

Following the merger, Isla and Jim were let go. Latisha was a hard and skilled worker.

Choose the sentence that is INCORRECT because it contains a mixed or illogical construction. "La ci darem la mano," from Mozart's opera Don Giavanni, is a duet, or a piece for two singers. For two singers in Don Giavanni, an opera by Mozart, contains the famous duet "La ci darem la mano." The opera Don Giavanni by Mozart contains the famous duet "La ci darem la manto."

For two singers in Don Giavanni, an opera by Mozart, contains the famous duet "La ci darem la mano."

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Ham with eggs are my favorite breakfast (except for waffles and ice cream). I like ham with eggs for breakfast, but waffles with ice cream are my favorite. Ham with eggs is my favorite breakfast (except for waffles and ice cream).

Ham with eggs is my favorite breakfast (except for waffles and ice cream).

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Henry James's The Ambassadors, which is still studied in some American literature classes, was made into a movie. Henry James's The Ambassadors, which are still studied in some American literature classes, were made into a movie. Henry James's The Ambassadors, which are still studied in some American literature classes, was made into a movie.

Henry James's The Ambassadors, which is still studied in some American literature classes, was made into a movie.

Of the following sentences, which are punctuated correctly? Home Depot is the do-it-yourselfer's go-to place for almost any project you can imagine. It was hard for any of us to ignore the governor-elects promise to eliminate the unions in our state. My father-in-laws lawn mower business is nearly bankrupt. Both full- and part-time employees' benefit packages will be reduced this year.

Home Depot is the do-it-yourselfer's go-to place for almost any project you can imagine. Both full- and part-time employees' benefit packages will be reduced this year.

Choose the sentences that use correct capitalization. I began my studies at Hudson Valley Community College, where I earned an associate degree. At this point, I wanted to transfer to a four-year College. I got into the University of Albany, sunny, where I earned a degree in Communication. After I graduated from the university, I found a job at an advertising agency.

I began my studies at Hudson Valley Community College, where I earned an associate degree. After I graduated from the university, I found a job at an advertising agency.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun antecedent agreement and/or gender bias. I just heard the news broadcast over the radio, and it is all good. I just heard the news broadcast over the radio, and these were all good. I just heard the news broadcast over the radio, and they were all good.

I just heard the news broadcast over the radio, and it is all good.

One of the following Items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. I went to my mother's house for the holiday. I'm glad Christmas comes once a year. I went to my mother's house for the holiday I'm glad Christmas comes once a year. I went to my mother's house for the holiday, I'm glad Christmas comes once a year.

I went to my mother's house for the holiday. I'm glad Christmas comes once a year.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct abbreviation for technical writing. I work in a skyscraper over 1,000 ft. tall. I work in a skyscraper over 1,000ft. tall. I work in a skyscraper over 1,000 ft tall.

I work in a skyscraper over 1,000 ft. tall.

Which of the following sentences are correct? I expect I'll need twenty-three copies of the report for the meeting. Leslie made sure that the new temp knew where the 4 printers were. I've already called three clients to let them know about the special offer. There were 51 name tags still waiting for conference attendees.

I've already called three clients to let them know about the special offer. There were 51 name tags still waiting for conference attendees.

Choose the sentence that uses the verb forms correctly. If I had known the directions to their house, I could have cut an hour off the trip. If I knew the directions to their house, I could had cut an hour off the trip. If I had known the directions to their house, I could had cut an hour off the trip.

If I had known the directions to their house, I could have cut an hour off the trip.

Choose the sentence that is INCORRECT because it contains a mixed or illogical construction. In a democracy such as the United States, where the people voted for Franklin Roosevelt 1932 to 1944, rather than a dictatorship such as Germany under the Nazis, which was ruled by Adolf Hitler, who seized in 1933 and kept it until Germany lost the war in 1945. Franklin Roosevelt was democratically elected in four elections from 1932 to 1944; Adolf Hitler, on the other hand, seized power in 1933, instituting a dictatorship, and he retained power until Germany lost the war in 1945. In the United States, which is a democracy, the people voted for Franklin Roosevelt in four elections from 1932 to 1944; in Germany, which was a dictatorship, Adolf Hitler seized power in 1933 and kept it until 1945, when Germany lost the war.

In a democracy such as the United States, where the people voted for Franklin Roosevelt 1932 to 1944, rather than a dictatorship such as Germany under the Nazis, which was ruled by Adolf Hitler, who seized in 1933 and kept it until Germany lost the war in 1945.

Choose the correct capitalization. Jane's grandfather can remember growing up during the Great Depression. Water collects in the Depression next to Robert's house. After failing her test, Angela said "I'm going into a Depression!"

Jane's grandfather can remember growing up during the Great Depression.

Which of the following sentences contain proper punctuation? Jasper is a talented manager: his team consistently produces quality work. Until recently, the walnut version was our best seller: but the oak version is now more popular. The contract was fair: the clients thought its terms were equitable. After the success of the downtown project: Verity hoped to be promoted to manager.

Jasper is a talented manager: his team consistently produces quality work. The contract was fair: the clients thought its terms were equitable.

Choose the sentence that uses adjectives correctly. Jim carried the more heaviest suitcase down the stairs. Jim carried the heaviest suitcase down the stairs. Jim carried the most heaviest suitcase down the stairs.

Jim carried the heaviest suitcase down the stairs.

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation. Kaleb serves as the manager for the Paris office and as the liaison: between our European and American offices. Kaleb serves as the manager for the Paris office; and as the liaison between our European and American offices. Kaleb serves as the manager for the Paris office and as the liaison between our European and American offices.

Kaleb serves as the manager for the Paris office and as the liaison between our European and American offices.

One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. Kasia is a wonderful woman; she always goes out of her way to help others. Kasia is a wonderful woman she always goes out of her way to help others. Kasia is a wonderful woman, she always goes out of her way to help others.

Kasia is a wonderful woman; she always goes out of her way to help others.

Choose the sentence that uses numbers correctly for nontechnical writing. Larry leaves work exactly at six-forty P.M. every day and catches the six-fifty-four P.M. bus home. Larry leaves work exactly at 6:40 P.M. every day and catches the 6:54 P.M. bus home. Larry leaves work exactly at six-forty P.M. every day and catches the 6:54 P.M. bus home.

Larry leaves work exactly at 6:40 P.M. every day and catches the 6:54 P.M. bus home.

Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Last year, our store's most popular items were organic bread, green tea, and wild mushrooms. Last year our store's most popular items were organic bread green tea and wild mushrooms. Last year, our store's most popular items were organic bread green tea, and wild mushrooms.

Last year, our store's most popular items were organic bread, green tea, and wild mushrooms.

Choose the sentence with the correctly punctuated title. Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point, How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference describes the conditions that surround a momentous change. Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference describes the conditions that surround a momentous change. Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point; How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference describes the conditions that surround a momentous change.

Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference describes the conditions that surround a momentous change.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Many was called but few was chosen. Many were called but few were chosen. Many were called but few was chosen.

Many were called but few were chosen.

Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference. Mona told Marvin she had spent their last dime on bingo. That's what finally brought on their divorce. Mona told Marvin she had spent their last dime on bingo. I think her confession was what finally brought on their divorce. Mona told Marvin she had spent their last dime on bingo. I think was what finally brought on their divorce.

Mona told Marvin she had spent their last dime on bingo. I think her confession was what finally brought on their divorce.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Most of the time, 40 percent of respondents to the survey answers the question "yes," and 60 percent of them answers "no." Most of the time, 40 percent of respondents to the survey answer the question "yes," and 60 percent of them answer "no." Most of the time, 40 percent of respondents to the survey answers the question "yes," and 60 percent of them answer "no."

Most of the time, 40 percent of respondents to the survey answer the question "yes," and 60 percent of them answer "no."

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Some media critics charge that network news is controlled by people who uses it to advance their own political ideas. Some media critics charge that network news are controlled by people who use it to advance their own political ideas. Some media critics charge that network news is controlled by people who use it to advance their own political ideas.

Some media critics charge that network news is controlled by people who use it to advance their own political ideas.

Choose the sentence that uses parentheses correctly. Tameka owns office equipment a fax machine, a 20-line phone, and a projector (that she never uses). Tameka owns office equipment (a fax machine, a 20-line phone, and a projector) that she never uses. Tameka owns (office equipment) a fax machine, a 20-line phone, and a projector that she never uses.

Tameka owns office equipment (a fax machine, a 20-line phone, and a projector) that she never uses.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun antecedent agreement and/or gender bias. That car is perfect for a person who likes their transportation fast and flashy. That car is perfect for anyone who likes their transportation fast and flashy. That car is perfect for people who like their transportation fast and flashy.

That car is perfect for people who like their transportation fast and flashy.

Highlight the word that should be italicized to add appropriate emphasis. That was a much better presentation than the one she gave last month.

That was a much better presentation than the one she gave last month.

Choose the sentence written correctly for formal writing. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, has roots that go back to 1785. The BLM (Bureau of Land Management), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, has roots that go back to 1785. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the United States Department of the Interior, has roots that go back to 1785.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, has roots that go back to 1785.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. The client asked impatiently, "Is this the whole proposal for the building redesign?" The client asked impatiently, "Is this the whole proposal for the building redesign"? The client asked impatiently, "Is this the whole proposal for the building redesign?".

The client asked impatiently, "Is this the whole proposal for the building redesign?"

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. The current administration knows its days are numbered, so each cabinet member is polishing their resume. The current administration knows their days are numbered, so each cabinet member is polishing his or her resume. The current administration knows its days are numbered, so the cabinet member are polishing their resume.

The current administration knows its days are numbered, so the cabinet member are polishing their resume.

Choose the sentence that uses parentheses correctly. The days, Philip who would have thought it? shows signs (of actually being able) to cooperate with others. The days, (Philip who would have thought it?) shows signs of actually being able to cooperate with others. The days, Philip (who would have thought it?) shows signs of actually being able to cooperate with others.

The days, Philip (who would have thought it?) shows signs of actually being able to cooperate with others.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. The firms' headquarters is located in Danbury, Connecticut. The firms headquarters is located in Danbury, Connecticut. The firm's headquarters is located in Danbury, Connecticut.

The firm's headquarters is located in Danbury, Connecticut.

Choose the best revision for this sentence, or choose No mistake if it is correctly written. The kitchen counter was so cluttered that my mother got frustrated and not being able to cook. No mistake. The kitchen counter was so cluttered that my mother got frustrated and not able to cook. The kitchen counter was so cluttered that my mother got frustrated and cooking for us. The kitchen counter was so cluttered that my mother got frustrated and was not able to cook.

The kitchen counter was so cluttered that my mother got frustrated and was not able to cook.

Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization. Once finished, the Zayed crystal spark will be Egypt's tallest building. The new pyramid will become a center for administrative, commercial, and entertainment activity. Soon, there will be a whole new Egyptian pyramid: a 650-foot tall pyramid skyscraper that will be called the Zayed Crystal Spark. Some argue that the new structure will degrade the mystery surrounding the Ancient Egyptian pyramids.

The new pyramid will become a center for administrative, commercial, and entertainment activity. Soon, there will be a whole new Egyptian pyramid: a 650-foot tall pyramid skyscraper that will be called the Zayed Crystal Spark.

Without rewording the sentences, make any necessary changes so that the numbers used correctly. The office is around sixty km past the big farm. Once you get there, be prepared to put in around 12 hours of work.

The office is around 60 km past the big farm. Once you get there, be prepared to put in around twelve hours of work.

Choose the incorrectly punctuated sentence(s). Washington Roebling, the son of John Roebling: completed the Brooklyn Bridge. Washington Roebling, the son of John Roebling, completed the Brooklyn Bridge. Washington Roebling, the son of John Roebling, completed; the Brooklyn Bridge.

Washington Roebling, the son of John Roebling: completed the Brooklyn Bridge. Washington Roebling, the son of John Roebling, completed; the Brooklyn Bridge.

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Read carefully, as the answer choices are very similar. The original inhabitants of Cuba were the Arawak and Coboney peoples, who were nearly wiped out by diseases brought to the New World by Europeans. Today, the island's population is multicultural and includes the descendants of Europeans, Africans, and indigenous peoples. The original inhabitants of Cuba were the Arawak and Coboney peoples, who was nearly wiped out by diseases brought to the New World by Europeans. Today, the island's population is multicultural and includes the descendants of Europeans, Africans, and indigenous peoples. The original inhabitants of Cuba were the Arawak and Coboney peoples, who were nearly wiped out by diseases brought to the New World by Europeans. Today, the island's population is multicultural and include the descendants of Europeans, Africans, and indigenous peoples.

The original inhabitants of Cuba were the Arawak and Coboney peoples, who were nearly wiped out by diseases brought to the New World by Europeans. Today, the island's population is multicultural and includes the descendants of Europeans, Africans, and indigenous peoples.

Which of the following sentences uses the correct plural or possessive form? The restaurant owner was upset when she learned that the rice she had served her guests contained insects' legs. The restaurant owner was upset when she learned that the rice she had served her guest's contained tiny insects' legs. The restaurant owner was upset when she learned that the rice she had served her guests' contained insects' legs. The restaurant owner was upset when she learned that the rice she had served her guests contained tiny insects.

The restaurant owner was upset when she learned that the rice she had served her guests contained insects' legs. The restaurant owner was upset when she learned that the rice she had served her guests contained tiny insects.

Choose the sentence that uses numbers correctly for nontechnical writing. The stack of paper weighed 10 pounds, but the work was only 5 percent done. The stack of paper weighed 10 pounds, but the work was only five percent done. The stack of paper weighed ten pounds, but the work was only 5 percent done.

The stack of paper weighed ten pounds, but the work was only 5 percent done.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronouns. Their planning to reach Denver by Tuesday night. They're planning to reach Denver by Tuesday night. There planning to reach Denver by Tuesday night.

They're planning to reach Denver by Tuesday night.

Choose the sentence that uses hyphens correctly. Thirty five employees were honored at the company's annual awards banquet. Thirty five employees were honored at the company's annual-awards banquet. Thirty-five employees were honored at the company's annual awards banquet.

Thirty-five employees were honored at the company's annual awards banquet.

Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference. In this book, they say that the winter will be harsh if squirrels get abnormally fat in the fall. This book predicts that winter will be harsh if squirrels get abnormally fat in the fall. In this book, it says that the winter will be harsh if squirrels get abnormally fat in the fall.

This book predicts that winter will be harsh if squirrels get abnormally fat in the fall.

Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. This merger has been surprisingly, smooth. This merger has been surprisingly smooth. This merger has been, surprisingly, smooth.

This merger has been surprisingly smooth.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. When I returned from vacation, I wondered if I had really been in Hawaii for a week? Was I dreaming, or did I see someone walk through the office dressed like Napoleon Bonaparte? It was ridiculous of her to ask you if you wanted to drive twenty miles out of your way to pick her up before your 7:00 AM meeting.

Was I dreaming, or did I see someone walk through the office dressed like Napoleon Bonaparte?

Choose the sentence written correctly for formal writing. We attended a marketing & sales conference in Key West, Florida. We attended a marketing and sales conference in Key West, Florida. We attended a marketing and sales conference in Key West, FL.

We attended a marketing and sales conference in Key West, Florida.

Choose the sentence that uses verbs more effectively. While watching television, a huge tub of popcorn was devoured by my children. A huge tub of popcorn was devoured by my children while they were watching television. While watching television, my children devoured a huge tub of popcorn.

While watching television, my children devoured a huge tub of popcorn.

Select the sentences that are properly punctuated. Alfie was seldom, quiet during networking events. While writing the incredibly thorough budget, Jacob drank an entire pot of coffee. Chandi's truly, impressive presentation may have made all the difference. Korrina thought her new job was ridiculously easy.

While writing the incredibly thorough budget, Jacob drank an entire pot of coffee. Korrina thought her new job was ridiculously easy.

Select the sentences that utilize correct punctuation. Who's going to the meeting with Juan tomorrow? Whose files are in the conference room? Who's review is this afternoon? Whose' account is that?

Who's going to the meeting with Juan tomorrow? Whose files are in the conference room?

Choose the item with the correct subject-verb agreement. Within the Tower of London lives several ravens, which are permanent residents. Within the Tower of London live several ravens, which is permanent residents. Within the Tower of London live several ravens, which are permanent residents.

Within the Tower of London live several ravens, which are permanent residents.

Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun antecedent agreement and/or gender bias. You should have seen Harriet and Hazel making her way through the mud; they didn't make a pretty picture. You should have seen Harriet and Hazel making her way through the mud; she didn't make a pretty picture. You should have seen Harriet and Hazel making their way through the mud; they didn't make a pretty picture.

You should have seen Harriet and Hazel making their way through the mud; they didn't make a pretty picture.

Identify the verb in the following sentence: After our biggest client agreed to extend their contract, my boss took my team out to dinner.

agreed took

Identify a noun which serves as an adjective in this sentence. The baseball player deftly moved to his left and caught the screaming line drive. deftly caught baseball

baseball

Megan ran into the reception area and yelled, "Leonard is in the building, so get ready, people!" people." people"! people,"!

people!"