Q. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.
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A.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
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B.
She loves reading; and writing.
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C.
He is tall; and very athletic.
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D.
We went to the beach; it was sunny.
Solution
The semicolon correctly connects two independent clauses without a conjunction.
Correct Answer:
A
— I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
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Q. Choose the sentence that is correctly structured.
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A.
Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.
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B.
Although it was raining we decided to go hiking.
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C.
We decided to go hiking although it was raining.
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D.
We decided to go hiking, although it was raining.
Solution
The first option correctly uses a comma after the introductory clause.
Correct Answer:
A
— Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.
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Q. Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
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A.
My favorite fruits are apples oranges and bananas.
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B.
My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas.
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C.
My favorite fruits are apples oranges, and bananas.
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D.
My favorite fruits are, apples, oranges and bananas.
Solution
The correct sentence uses commas to separate items in a list.
Correct Answer:
B
— My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas.
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Q. Identify the sentence that is incorrectly punctuated.
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A.
The book, which was on the table, is mine.
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B.
My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.
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C.
I need to buy milk eggs and bread.
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D.
She loves to swim, run, and bike.
Solution
The correct sentence should include commas: 'I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.'
Correct Answer:
C
— I need to buy milk eggs and bread.
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Q. Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.
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A.
She almost drove her kids to school every day.
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B.
She drove her kids to school almost every day.
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C.
Almost every day, she drove her kids to school.
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D.
She drove almost every day her kids to school.
Solution
The last option incorrectly places 'almost every day' in a way that confuses the meaning.
Correct Answer:
D
— She drove almost every day her kids to school.
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Q. Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error.
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A.
The team are winning the game.
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B.
The group of students is studying.
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C.
Neither of the answers is correct.
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D.
Each of the players has a uniform.
Solution
The subject 'team' is singular, so the verb should be 'is' instead of 'are'.
Correct Answer:
A
— The team are winning the game.
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Q. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
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A.
I need to buy eggs milk and bread.
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B.
He said he would come, but he didn't.
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C.
The movie was great, I loved it.
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D.
She likes to read, and to write.
Solution
The sentence correctly uses a comma before 'but' to separate two independent clauses.
Correct Answer:
B
— He said he would come, but he didn't.
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Q. Select the sentence that uses a colon correctly.
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A.
She has three pets: a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.
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B.
She has three pets; a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.
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C.
She has three pets: a dog; a cat; and a rabbit.
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D.
She has three pets a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.
Solution
A colon is used to introduce a list after an independent clause.
Correct Answer:
A
— She has three pets: a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.
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Q. Which of the following sentences contains a punctuation error?
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A.
She said, 'I will be late.'
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B.
He asked, 'Are you coming?'
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C.
I can't believe it's already Friday.
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D.
Lets eat, Grandma!
Solution
The correct phrase should be 'Let's eat, Grandma!' with an apostrophe.
Correct Answer:
D
— Lets eat, Grandma!
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Q. Which sentence is an example of a run-on sentence?
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A.
I love to read I have many books.
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B.
I love to read, and I have many books.
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C.
I love to read; I have many books.
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D.
I love to read. I have many books.
Solution
The first option is a run-on sentence because it lacks proper punctuation.
Correct Answer:
A
— I love to read I have many books.
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Q. Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
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A.
Its a great day for a picnic.
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B.
The cat chased it's tail.
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C.
She found the dog's toy.
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D.
They went to the friends house.
Solution
The apostrophe correctly indicates possession in 'dog's'.
Correct Answer:
C
— She found the dog's toy.
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