Grammar for Communication

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Nouns, Pronouns, Subject verb agreement, verbs

1. Choose the item that has no problems with pronoun reference A. My great-grandfather was photographed shortly after he immigrated to this country in 1899. In thephotograph he is dressed in his best clothes.B. My great-grandfather was photographed shortly after he immigrated to this country in 1899. In it he is

dressed in his best clothes.

2. Choose the item that has no problems with pronoun reference A. The Maya are often compared to the Aztecs, another people who flourished in Mesoamerica. Somescholars believe the Maya were even more advanced than that.B. The Maya are often compared to the Aztecs, another people who flourished in Mesoamerica. Somescholars believe the Maya were even more advanced than the Aztecs.

3. Choose the item that has no problems with pronoun reference A. The Foleys spend most of their extra money on travel each year. I think travel sounds like a wonderfulinvestment.B. The Foleys spend most of their extra money on travel each year. I think that sounds like a wonderful

investment.

4. Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedentagreement and/or gender bias. A. Either a camera or an audio recorder was permitted as long as they did not interfere with theceremony.B. Cameras and audio recorders were permitted as long as it did not interfere with the ceremony.C. Either a camera or an audio recorder was permitted as long as it did not interfere with the ceremony

5. Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedentagreement and/or gender bias. A. In novels, the detective always solves his case.B. In novels, the detective always solves their case.C. In novels, the detective always solves the case.

6. Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedentagreement and/or gender bias. A. To ride downhill, the cyclist must put his or her brakes on all the way.B. To ride downhill, the cyclist must put their brakes on all the way.

C. To ride downhill, the cyclist must put his brakes on all the way.

7. Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedentagreement and/or gender bias. A. Big storms often have their worst effects in the first six hours, when it seems to be most powerful.

B. Big storms often have their worst effects in the first six hours, when they seem to be most powerful.C. A big storm often has its worst effects in the first six hours, when they seem to be most powerful.

8. Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedent

agreement and/or gender bias. A. A hot dog without mustard is l ike a cake without their frosting.B. A hot dog without mustard is like a cake without frosting.C. Hot dogs without mustard are like cakes without its frosting.

9. Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly, avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedentagreement and/or gender A. Cats hiss their displeasure at oncoming dogs.B. Cats hiss its displeasure at oncoming dogs.



C. The cat hisses their displeasure at the oncoming dog.

10. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. A. Karen usually drive from Glacier National Park to Badlands National Park, but she takes the bus onoccasion.B. Karen usually drives from Glacier National Park to Badlands National Park, but she takes the bus onoccasion.C. Karen usually drive from Glacier National Park to Badlands National Park, but she take the bus onoccasion.11. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. A. My daughter mow the lawn and my sons trim the hedges every Saturday.

B. My daughter mows the lawn and my sons trim the hedges every Saturday.C. My daughter mows the lawn and my sons trims the hedges every Saturday.

12. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. A. Robert De Niro and an international cast stars in 1900. This film depicts life in northern Italy at thebeginning of the twentieth century.B. Robert De Niro and an international cast star in 1900. This film depicts life in northern Italy at thebeginning of the twentieth century.C. Robert De Niro and an international cast star in 1900. This film depict life in northern Italy at the

beginning of the twentieth century.

13. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. A. Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major have three movements and is often recorded by famous pianists.

B. Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major has three movements and are often recorded by famous pianists.C. Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major has three movements and is often recorded by famous pianists.

14. Choose the sentence that uses a verb form or forms correctly. A. All U.S. elected officials must pledge upholding the Constitution.B. All U.S. elected officials must pledge to uphold the Constitution.

15. Click on the correct item. A. Last week, I saw Larry running in the park.

B. Last week, I have seen Larry running in the park.C. Last week, I see Larry running in the park.

16. Click on the correct item. A. After he knocked out his opponent in 10 rounds, George Foreman became the oldest heavyweightchampion in boxing history.B. After he knocks out his opponent in 10 rounds, George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight

champion in boxing history.C. After he knocked out his opponent in 10 rounds, George Foreman becomes the oldest heavyweightchampion in boxing history.

17. Choose the sentence that uses verbs more effectively. Choose one answer. A. We took a cruise around the world.

B. A cruise around the world was taken by us.

18. Choose the sentence that uses verbs more effectively. Choose one answer. A. My brother had emptied the basket of dirty laundry onto the kitchen floor.

B. The basket of dirty laundry had been emptied onto the kitchen floor by my brother.

19. Choose the words that would correctly complete the sentence. Click on the right choice. As a child,Susan did not like basketball, but . . . Choose one answer. A. she liked it now.B. she likes it now.



C. Toni Morrison, who are a premier American novelist and winner of the Nobel Prize, write fiction andnonfiction.

30. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. A. The highlights of that fascinating era appear in this book.B. The highlights of that fascinating era appears in this book.C. The highlights of that fascinating era is the subject of this book.

31. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement. A. We all know the geyser Old Faithful, but Beehive Geyser and Giant Geyser erupts to greater heights.B. We all knows the geyser Old Faithful, but Beehive Geyser and Giant Geyser erupts to greater heights.C. We all know the geyser Old Faithful, but Beehive Geyser and Giant Geyser erupt to greater heights.

32. Click on the passage where all verbs are in simple past tense. A. Peter is energetic. He never walks anywhere; he always runs.B. Peter is energetic. He never walked anywhere; he always ran.C. Peter was energetic. He never walked anywhere; he always ran.

33. Choose the passage in which all the verbs are in simple present tense. A. I worked at the mall, but I spent more money than I earned.B. I work at the mall, but I spend more money than I earn.C. I am working at the mall, but I spent more money than I earned.

34. Choose the sentence that includes a verb in simple past tense. A. Rosetta is singing the national anthem.B. Rosetta sang the national anthem.C. Rosetta has sung the national anthem.

35. Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb forms. A. If the president of the United States was considered above the law, our system of justice would beimperiled.

B. If the president of the United States were considered above the law, our system of justice would beimperiled.C. If the president of the United States is considered above the law, our system of justice would beimperiled.

36. Choose the words that would correctly complete the sentence. Click on the right choice. Jennifer andGary went to the movies, and . . . A. a love story was seen by them.

B. they saw a love story.C. they are seeing a love story.D. a love story they are seeing.

37. Choose the sentence that uses verb forms correctly. Choose one answer.

A. Accidents will occur if you do not follow plant safety procedures.B. Accidents would occur if you do not follow plant safety procedures.C. Accidents will occur if you did not follow plant safety procedures.

38. Gas prices are rising and it is a problem for all of ____. Select the correct pronoun. A. weB. us

39. ______ is going to do the laundry today? Select the correct pronoun. A. Who B. Whom



Commas, comma splices, semicolons, colons,

1. Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Choose one answer.

A. Uncle Buck, for example drove all the way to California in that old car.

B. Uncle Buck, for example, drove all the way to California in that old car.

C. Uncle Buck for example, drove all the way to California in that old car.


A. After waking up at dawn, which wasn't easy I realized it was my day off.

B. After waking up at dawn, which wasn't easy, I realized it was my day off.

C. After waking up at dawn which wasn't easy, I realized, it was my day off.


A. Located on Oahu, and famous for its tropical beauty Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.

B. Located on Oahu and famous for its tropical beauty, Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.

C. Located on Oahu and famous, for its tropical beauty Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.

4. One of the following items contains a comma splice, another is a run-on (or fused) sentence, and a

third is correct. Click on the item that is correct. Choose one answer.A. Abraham Lincoln led the Union to victory in the Civil War, his untimely death prevented him from

leading the nation in peace.

B. Abraham Lincoln led the Union to victory in the Civil War, but his untimely death prevented him from


C. Abraham Lincoln led the Union to victory in the Civil War his untimely death prevented him from



third is correct. Click on the item that is correct. Choose one answer.

A. Carolyn was very disappointed, her first paycheck was much less than she had expected.

B. Carolyn was very disappointed her first paycheck was much less than she had expected.C. Carolyn was very disappointed; her first paycheck was much less than she had expected.

6. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice. Choose one answer.

A. During the era when Martin Luther began preaching, Christian doctrine was almost totally

determined by Rome because that is where the hierarchy of the Catholic Church was located.

B. During the era when Martin Luther began preaching, Christian doctrine was almost totally

determined by Rome, for that is where the hierarchy of the Catholic Church was located.

C. During the era when Martin Luther began preaching, Christian doctrine was almost totally

determined by Rome, that is where the hierarchy of the Catholic Church resided.



A. My motorcycle wouldn't start on Friday it had been hit by lightning.

B. My motorcycle wouldn't start on Friday, for it had been hit by lightning.

C. My motorcycle wouldn't start on Friday, it had been hit by lightning.





A. He looked at the lottery ticket for a second time, he still had not won.

B. He looked at the lottery ticket for a second time, but he still had not won.

C. He looked at the lottery ticket for a second time he still had not won.

9. Click on the sentence that uses punctuation correctly. Choose one answer.

A. The painter El Greco studied in Italy and did much of his work in Spain, however; as his name

indicates, he was Greek.

B. The painter El Greco studied in Italy and did much of his work in Spain; however, as his name

indicates, he was Greek.

C. The painter El Greco studied in Italy and did much of his work in Spain however, as his name

indicates; he was Greek.


A. In 1938, Britain's Neville Chamberlain believed that negotiating with Hitler would prevent war in

reality; the Nazis were after nothing less than world conquest.

B. In 1938, Britain's Neville Chamberlain believed that negotiating with Hitler would prevent war; inreality, the Nazis were after nothing less than world conquest.

C. In 1938, Britain's Neville Chamberlain believed that negotiating with Hitler would prevent war in

reality, the Nazis were after nothing less than world conquest.


A. Ukraine was once part of the Soviet Union today, it is an independent nation.

B. Ukraine was once part of the Soviet Union today; it is an independent nation.

C. Ukraine was once part of the Soviet Union; today, it is an independent nation.


A. Visitors to Beijing, China, can look forward to many impressive sights: the infamous TiananmenSquare, where a pro-democracy demonstration was brutally crushed in 1989: the Forbidden City, a huge

cluster of temples and palaces of former emperors; and the Temple of Heaven, a complex dating from

1420.

B. Visitors to Beijing, China, can look forward to many impressive sights: the infamous Tiananmen

Square, where a pro-democracy demonstration was brutally crushed in 1989, the Forbidden City, a huge


1420.

C. Visitors to Beijing, China, can look forward to many impressive sights: the infamous Tiananmen

Square, where a pro-democracy demonstration was brutally crushed in 1989; the Forbidden City, a huge


1420.


A. The elevators; were not working he had to walk up the stairs.

B. The elevators were not working; he had to walk up the stairs.

C. The elevators were not working, he had to walk up the stairs.




A. The computer was down, there was no way he could complete his work.

B. The computer was down; there was no way he could complete his work.

C. The computer was down there was no way; he could complete his work.


A. The civil rights movement had a profound effect on American education as a matter of fact; most

colleges and universities now offer courses in African American literature and history.

B. The civil rights movement had a profound effect on American education, as a matter of fact, most

colleges and universities; now offer courses in African American literature and history.

C. The civil rights movement had a profound effect on American education; as a matter of fact, most

colleges and universities now offer courses in African American literature and history.


A. John Kennedy appointed his brother Robert to be attorney general it marked the first time a

president selected a sibling; to serve in his cabinet.

B. John Kennedy appointed his brother Robert to be attorney general; it marked the first time a

president selected a sibling to serve in his cabinet.C. John Kennedy appointed his brother Robert; to be attorney general it marked the first time a

president selected a sibling to serve in his cabinet.

17. Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation. Choose one answer.

A. Roland is the French hero of the medieval: Song of Roland.

B. Roland is the French hero of the medieval Song of Roland.

C. Roland is the French hero: of the medieval Song of Roland.


A. In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune: arms, shelter, clothing, and food

were all destroyed by fire.B. In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered a great misfortune, arms, shelter, clothing, and food

were all destroyed by fire.

C. In January 1608, Jamestown Colony suffered: a great misfortune arms, shelter, clothing, and food

were all destroyed by fire.


A. William Faulkner said "In a short story . . . almost every word has got to be almost exactly right."

B. William Faulkner said: "In a short story . . . almost every word has got to be almost exactly right."

C. William Faulkner said; "In a short story . . . almost every word has got to be almost exactly right."

20. Click on the sentence that uses correct punctuation. Choose one answer.

A. John is very acrobatic, he does splits with no effort at all.

B. John is very acrobatic: he does splits with no effort at all.

C. John is very acrobatic he does splits with no effort at all.


A. The package that I sent last week, never arrived.

B. The package that I sent last week never arrived.

C. The package, that I sent last week, never arrived.




A. After waking up at dawn, which wasn't easy I realized it was my day off.

B. After waking up at dawn, which wasn't easy, I realized it was my day off.

C. After waking up at dawn which wasn't easy, I realized, it was my day off.


A. After he washes, the sink always gets plugged up.

B. After he washes the sink, always gets plugged up.

C. After he washes the sink always gets plugged up.


A. You don't have to go to Shanghai or Hong Kong to get great Chinese food for there is probably a fine,

Chinese restaurant right in your town.

B. You don't have to go to Shanghai or Hong Kong to get great Chinese food, for there is probably a fine

Chinese restaurant right in your town.

C. You don't have to go to Shanghai or Hong Kong to get great Chinese food for, there is probably a fine

Chinese restaurant right in your town



A. Fused sentences can be difficult to read, they are really two sentences in one.

B. Fused sentences can be difficult to read they are really two sentences in one.

C. Fused sentences can be difficult to read. They are really two sentences in one.



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

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

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



A. Mark told them to cut the pizza into four slices he didn't think he could eat eight.

B. Mark told them to cut the pizza into four slices, he didn't think he could eat eight.

C. Mark told them to cut the pizza into four slices; he didn't think he could eat eight.



A. My motorcycle wouldn't start on Friday it had been hit by lightning.

B. My motorcycle wouldn't start on Friday, for it had been hit by lightning.

C. My motorcycle wouldn't start on Friday, it had been hit by lightning.



A. Jasmin wants to pursue a career, Angela wants to raise a family.

B. Jasmin wants to pursue a career Angela wants to raise a family.

C. Jasmin wants to pursue a career, but Angela wants to raise a family.





A. Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk and botanist, in addition, he pioneered work in genetics and

heredity.

B. Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk and botanist in addition, he pioneered work in genetics and

heredity.

C. Gregor Mendel was an Austrian monk and botanist; in addition, he pioneered work in genetics and

heredity.


A. Most people were amazed that Calogero knew all of the lyrics to Cole Porter's songs; after all, he was

only three when the composer died.

B. Most people were amazed that Calogero knew all of the lyrics to Cole Porter's songs, after all; he was


C. Most people were amazed that Calogero knew all of the lyrics to Cole Porter's songs; after all; he was


32. Click on the sentence that uses punctuation correctly. Choose one answer.A. Some people once believed that apartheid had an iron grip on South Africa nevertheless; blacks can

vote in today's South Africa, and Nelson Mandela was its president.

B. Some people once believed that apartheid had an iron grip on South Africa, nevertheless, blacks can


C. Some people once believed that apartheid had an iron grip on South Africa; nevertheless, blacks can



A. Ringo Starr was the Beatles' drummer, he went on to star in a children's television series.

B. Ringo Starr was the Beatles' drummer he went on to star; in a children's television series

C. Ringo Starr was the Beatles' drummer; he went on to star in a children's television series.


A. Richard and John Plantagenet were medieval English kings they were the sons; of Henry II.

B. Richard and John Plantagenet were medieval English kings, they were the sons of Henry II.

C. Richard and John Plantagenet were medieval English kings; they were the sons of Henry II.


A. His boss came in and announced that the electricity would be off; most of the day; she sent

everybody home.

B. His boss came in and announced; that the electricity would be off most of the day, she sent

everybody home.

C. His boss came in and announced that the electricity would be off most of the day; she sent

everybody home.




A. Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack while he was president; Vice President Richard Nixon took

over his duties while Eisenhower recuperated.

B. Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack; while he was president Vice President Richard Nixon took

over his duties while Eisenhower recuperated.

C. Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack while he was president Vice President Richard Nixon took over

his duties; while Eisenhower recuperated.


A. When a man leaves his family: he takes his children's stability and destroys their confidence.

B. When a man leaves his family, he takes: his children's stability and destroys their confidence.

C. When a man leaves his family, he takes his children's stability and destroys their confidence.


A. Roland, the hero of the Song of Roland, is also the title character of Ariosto's: Orlando Furioso

B. Roland, the hero of the Song of Roland, is: also the title character of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso.

C. Roland, the hero of the Song of Roland, is also the title character of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso.


A. At its next meeting, the club will elect two officers a president and a treasurer.

B. At its next meeting, the club will elect two officers: a president and a treasurer.

C. At its next meeting: the club will elect two officers a president and a treasurer.


A. Sylvia had a reason for being upset: she had lost her handbag.

B. Sylvia had a reason for being upset she had lost her handbag.

C. Sylvia had a reason for being upset, she had lost her handbag.

adjectives & adverbs, articles, conjunctions, prepositions,1. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: Born of a humble English family

in 1642, Isaac Newton studied at Cambridge University. Choose one answer.

A. Born/family/Newton/University

B. Born/humble/English/Cambridge

C. humble/Newton/studied/at

2. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: Remembered today for many

discoveries in optics, astronomy, and kinetics, Isaac Newton is the father of modern science. Choose one

answer.

A. remembered/many/modern

B. today/discoveries/father

C. optics/astronomy/kinetics

3. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: A large crow landed on the

ancient stone wall. Choose one answer.

A. large/landed/wall

B. large/ancient/stone

C. crow/landed/wall



4. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: We walked along ancient creek

beds and over narrow paths overgrown with weeds. Choose one answer.

A. along/over/with/weeds

B. beds/paths/overgrown/weeds

C. ancient/creek/narrow/overgrown

5. Click on the passage that places adjectives in the correct order. Choose one answer.

A. In 1930, we learned about Pluto, a small faraway planet. Now, some astronomers theorize that Pluto

might be just an oversized moon-like rock.

B. In 1930, we learned about Pluto, a faraway small planet. Now, some astronomers theorize that Pluto

might be just an oversized moon-like rock.

C. In 1930, we learned about Pluto, a small faraway planet. Now, some astronomers theorize that Pluto

might be just a moon-like oversized rock.

6. Click on the sentence that places adjectives in the correct order. Choose one answer.

A. The young impatient bachelor tapped his foot as he waited for his beautiful, chronically late date.

B. The impatient young bachelor tapped his foot as he waited for his beautiful, chronically late date.

C. The impatient young bachelor tapped his foot as he waited for his chronically late, beautiful date.

7. Identify the participle in the sentence by clicking on the correct item in the list that follows. The

mountains towering over us were nothing but majestic. Choose one answer.

A. mountains

B. towering

C. majestic

8. Identify the participle in the sentence by clicking on the correct item in the list that follows. The man

wearing the fez is Ahmed. Choose one answer.

A. man

B. wearingC. Ahmed

9. Broken and defeated, Napoleon's army limped home. The sentence above includes two participles

used as adjectives; click on the response below that lists the correct items. Choose one answer.

A. army, limped

B. broken, defeated

C. limped, home

10. Drawn into the argument against her will, Erica listened to her yelling friends. The sentence above

includes two participles used as adjectives; click on the response below that lists the correct items.

Choose one answer.

A. Erica, friends

B. against, yelling

C. drawn, yelling



11. Philip likes to eat lobster with drawn butter and fried potatoes. The sentence above includes two

participles used as adjectives; click on the response below that lists the correct items. Choose one

answer.

A. Philip, lobster

B. likes, eat

C. drawn, fried

12. Below, click on the correct list of participles that appear in the following sentence: Bored, Frederico

pokes at his baked beans, fried zucchini, and boiled ham. Choose one answer.

A. bored/pokes/baked/fried

B. Frederico/beans/zucchini/ham

C. bored/baked/fried/boiled

13. Choose the correct sentence. Choose one answer.

A. The Civil Rights Movement in 1960s led to social change in the United States.

B. The Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s led to social change in the United States.

C. The Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s led to the social change in the United States.

D. The Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s led to social change in United States.


A. The two geese called loudly as we approached the four chicks.

B. A two geese called loudly as we approached the four chicks.

C. An two geese called loudly as we approached the four chicks.

D. The two geese called loudly as we approached a four chicks.


A. Alaska, the largest but least populous state, was once called "Seward's Folly," after the secretary of

state who arranged its purchase from Russia in 1867.

B. Alaska, the largest but least populous state, was once called "Seward's Folly," after secretary of statewho arranged its purchase from Russia in 1867.

C. Alaska, the largest but least populous state, was once called "Seward's Folly," after the secretary of

state who arranged its purchase from the Russia in 1867.

D. Alaska, a largest but least populous state, was once called "Seward's Folly," after the secretary of

state who arranged its purchase from Russia in 1867


A. A lot of a soldiers deserted after the general showed his own cowardice.

B. A lot of the soldiers deserted after general showed his own cowardice.

C. A lot of the soldiers deserted after an general showed his own cowardice.

D. A lot of the soldiers deserted after the general showed his own cowardice.




A. After graduating from the St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by a major

corporation.

B. After graduating from St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by a major

corporation.

C. After graduating from St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by the major

corporation.

D. After graduating from a St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by major

corporation.


A. Medical science has conquered such diseases as the small pox and polio.

B. Medical science has conquered such diseases as small pox and polio.

C. The medical science has conquered such diseases as small pox and polio.

D. Medical science has conquered such diseases as the small pox and the polio.

19. Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence. Although the Civil War began in 1861, it wasn't

until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all the slavesin the states that had seceded from the Union. Choose one answer.

A. issued/had seceded

B. until/from

C. slaves/states

D. in/that

20. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: According to Norman Mailer,

Benny Paret was a "proud club fighter who had become welterweight champion because of his unusual

ability to take a punch." Choose one answer.

A. proud/club/welterweight/unusual

B. fighter/champion/ability/punchC. according/become/because

21. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: The respected old senator

announced her impending retirement. Choose one answer.

A. announced/senator/retirement

B. respected/old/impending

C. respected/senator/announced

22. Identify the participle in the sentence by clicking on the correct item in the list that follows. Evicted

from his apartment, Arnold found himself homeless. Choose one answer.

A. evicted

B. apartment

C. found


A. In 1938, the United States got the work forty-hour week, a boon to many factory workers.

B. In 1938, the United States got the forty-hour work week, a boon to factory many workers.

C. In 1938, the United States got the forty-hour work week, a boon to many factory workers.




A. The prewar last Chevrolet came off the assembly line on January 30, 1941; after that, Detroit began

making heavy military equipment.

B. The last prewar Chevrolet came off the assembly line on January 30, 1941; after that, Detroit began

making military heavy equipment.

C. The last prewar Chevrolet came off the assembly line on January 30, 1941; after that, Detroit began

making heavy military equipment.

25. Identify the participles in the sentence by clicking on the correct item in the list that follows. Badly

beaten, the victim ran to the telephone and, trying to catch his breath, called the police Choose one

answer.

A. beaten/trying

B. catch/called

C. badly/ran

26. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the following sentence. As a young man, Isaac Newton

showed amazing skill in the theoretical sciences. Choose one answer.

A. as/showed/skill/B. showed/theoretical/sciences

C. young/amazing/theoretical

27. Identify the participle in the sentence by clicking on the correct item in the list that follows. Caught

in the act, the thief gave up easily. Choose one answer.

A. caught

B. act

C. thief

28. Identify the participle in the sentence by clicking on the correct item in the list that follows. I stayed

home, having nowhere else to go. Choose one answer.A. stayed

B. having

C. to go

29. Below, click on the correct list of participles that appear in the following sentence: Their parents

warned them about buying a home in a town governed by people associated with organized crime.

A. parents/home/people

B. warned/about/buying

C. governed/associated/organized

30. Below, click on the correct list of participles that appear in the following sentence: Fearing for his life

and burdened with a heavy pack, the soldier crawled across the mine-filled valley. Choose one answer.

A. fearing/burdened/mine-filled

B. life/pack/valley

C. heavy/crawled/across




A. A soldier in this regiment must carry sixty pounds of an equipment.

B. A soldier in this regiment must carry sixty pounds of the equipment.

C. An soldier in this regiment must carry sixty pounds of equipment.

D. A soldier in this regiment must carry sixty pounds of equipment.


A. Miriam is the kind of woman who appreciates the expensive furniture.

B. Miriam is a kind of woman who appreciates expensive furniture.

C. Miriam is the kind of the woman who appreciates expensive furniture.

D. Miriam is the kind of woman who appreciates expensive furniture.


A. Angry about poor accommodations, we complained that the rooms were dirty and cold.

B. Angry about a poor accommodations, we complained that the rooms were dirty and cold.

C. Angry about the poor accommodations, we complained that the rooms were dirty and cold.

D. Angry about the poor accommodations, we complained that rooms were dirty and cold.


A. After graduating from the St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by a major

corporation.

B. After graduating from St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by a major

corporation.

C. After graduating from St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by the major

corporation.

D. After graduating from a St. Louis University in just three years, Sharon was quickly hired by major

corporation.

35. Choose the correct sentence. Choose one answer.A. Picasso was one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, but Dali and Braque are my

favorites.

B. Picasso was one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, but the Dali and Braque are

my favorites.

C. Picasso was one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, but a Dali and a Braque are

my favorites.

D. Picasso was the one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, but Dali and Braque are

my favorites.

Capitalization, Abbreviation, Numbers, Plurals and Possessives, Singular and plural possessives,

Italics,

1. Click on the sentence that follows the rules related to abbreviations (remember abbreviations may

not be appropriate for all sentences).

A. Our church council meets on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the parish hall on

Alphonsus Street.

B. Our church council meets on the first Mon. of every month at 7 pm. in the parish hall on Alphonsus

Street.

C. Our church council meets on the first Monday of every month at 7 pm. in the parish hall on

Alphonsus St.





A. We paid over $140 dollars for an encyclopedia of classical mythology and a copy of Homer's Iliad.

B. We paid over $140 for an encyclopedia of classical mythology & a copy of Homer's Iliad.

C. We paid over $140 for an encyclopedia of classical mythology and a copy of Homer's Iliad.

3. Click on the item that uses numbers or numerals correctly.

A. The quotation you need is on page 301.

B. The quotation you need is on page three hundred one.

C. 301 is the page on which you will find the quotation you need.


A. On a normal day I spend four hours on my computer and 3 hours in class.

B. On a normal day I spend four hours on my computer and three hours in class.

C. On a normal day I spend 4 hours on my computer and three hours in class.


A. She was born on August 4, 1950, and lived at 37 Gesner Street until she was sixteen.B. She was born on August fourth, nineteen hundred and fifty, and lived at 37 Gesner Street until she

was sixteen.

C. She was born on August 4, 1950, and lived at thirty seven Gesner Street until she was sixteen.

6. Choose the sentence that contains no errors in capitalization.

A. Trying to pick a favorite book is like trying to pick a favorite child, but if I were pressed, I would have

to say The Catcher in the Rye.

B. Trying to pick a favorite book is like trying to pick a favorite child, but if I were pressed, I would have

to say The Catcher In The Rye.

C. Trying to pick a favorite book is like trying to pick a favorite child, but if I were pressed, I would have

to say The Catcher In the Rye.


A. So far in February we've had snow every Wednesday.

B. So far in February we've had snow every wednesday.

C. So far in february we've had snow every Wednesday.


A. Whenever I hear the name scarlett, I think of the antebellum South.

B. Whenever I hear the name Scarlett, I think of the antebellum south.

C. Whenever I hear the name Scarlett, I think of the antebellum South.


A. The last time I went to a drive-in movie, I saw The Sting, and it cost only a Dollar.

B. The last time I went to a drive-in movie, I saw The Sting, and it cost only a dollar.

C. The last time I went to a drive-in movie, I saw the sting, and it cost only a dollar.




A. Because of the hockey strike, the nhl had to cancel its entire schedule.

B. Because of the hockey strike, the NHL had to cancel its entire schedule.

C. Because of the Hockey strike, the NHL had to cancel its entire schedule.


A. First published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's the scarlet letter is a timeless study of sin and

redemption in seventeenth-century America.

B. First published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is a timeless study of sin and

redemption in seventeenth-century America.

C. First published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is a timeless study of sin and

redemption in seventeenth-Century America.

12. Click on the sentence that uses italics correctly.

A. Even though it lasted only three seasons, the original Star Trek television series became a

phenomenal success in syndication.

B. Even though it lasted only three seasons, the original Star Trek television series became a

phenomenal success in syndication.C. Even though it lasted only three seasons, the original Star Trek television series became a

phenomenal success in syndication.


A. Stellar is derived from the Latin stella (star..

B. Stellar is derived from the Latin stella (star..

C. Stellar is derived from the Latin stella (star..


A. I will spend spring break relaxing on a Caribbean beach reading Anne Rice's novel Interview with the

Vampire.B. I will spend spring break relaxing on a Caribbean beach reading Anne Rice's novel Interview with the

Vampire.

C. I will spend spring break relaxing on a Caribbean beach reading Anne Rice's novel Interview with the

Vampire.


A. My cousin Tom recently had a story published in Reader's Digest.

B. My cousin Tom recently had a story published in Reader's Digest.

C. My cousin Tom recently had a story published in Reader's Digest.

16. I don't think that _______ too late to start studying for the history test. Choose the answer that

correctly completes the sentence.

A. it's

B. its

C. its'



17. Did you make sure the ______ received the quarterly report? Choose the answer that correctly

completes the sentence.

A. supervisors

B. supervisor's

C. supervisors'

18. Choose the sentence that is using the plurals and possessives.

A. The Jones' and Bass' were feuding.

B. The Jones and Bass' were feuding.

C. The Joneses and Basses were feuding.

19. Choose the correct word for the following. The new ___________ attitude needs to improve.

A. clerk

B. clerk's

C. clerks

20. Choose the correct word for the following. The ___________ desk is on wheels.

A. dentistB. dentists

C. dentist's


not be appropriate for all sentences). Choose one answer.

A. Since Independence Day fell on a Tuesday this year, the company gave employees both Monday and

Tuesday off.

B. Since Independence Day fell on a Tuesday this year, the co. gave employees both Monday and

Tuesday off.

C. Since Independence Day fell on a Tues. this year, the company gave employees both Mon. and Tues.

off.



A. William the Conqueror led the Norman invasion of Britain in A.D. 1066; since then, the United

Kingdom has never been successfully invaded.

B. William the Conqueror led the Norman invasion of Britain in A.D. 1066; since then, the U.K. has never

been successfully invaded.

C. Wm. the Conqueror led the Norman invasion of Britain in A.D. 1066; since then, the United Kingdom

has never been successfully invaded.



A. The vice pres. of the City Council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of Severe Acute

Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

B. The vice president of the City Council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of Severe Acute

Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

C. The vice president of the City Council convened a meeting to discuss an outbreak of SARS (Severe

Acute Respiratory Syndrome).





A. A consumer considering a new credit card should take the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) into

consideration because it can exceed the prime interest rate by 18 percent or more.

B. 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.

C. 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. Please turn to page 9 in your textbook and 22 in your workbook.

B. Please turn to page nine your textbook and 22 in your workbook.

C. Please turn to page nine in your textbook and twenty-two in your workbook.


A. Sandy's term paper was twenty-five pages long; her research showed that in the next decade India's

population will rise to one billion.

B. Sandy's term paper was 25 pages long; her research showed that in the next decade India'spopulation will rise to one billion.

C. Sandy's term paper was 25 pages long; her research showed that in the next decade India's

population will rise to 1,000,000,000.


A. On a normal day I spend four hours on my computer and 3 hours in class.

B. On a normal day I spend four hours on my computer and three hours in class.

C. On a normal day I spend 4 hours on my computer and three hours in class.


A. When the Bank downsized, Jennifer was asked to transfer to another branch.B. When the bank downsized, Jennifer was asked to transfer to another branch.

C. When the Bank downsized, jennifer was asked to transfer to another Branch.


A. Traditionally held on the last Thursday in November, thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday.

B. Traditionally held on the last Thursday in november, Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday.

C. Traditionally held on the last Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday.


A. In the fall, when the leaves turn, the hudson valley becomes an enchanting collage of red and gold

and shades of brown.

B. In the fall, when the leaves turn, the Hudson Valley becomes an enchanting collage of red and gold


C. In the fall, when the leaves turn, the Hudson valley becomes an enchanting collage of red and gold





A. Colleen went to College in Bowling Green, Ohio for her undergraduate work.

B. Colleen went to college in Bowling Green, Ohio for her undergraduate work.

C. Colleen went to college in bowling green, Ohio for her undergraduate work.


A. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been is the Grand Canyon, which is located in Northern

Arizona.

B. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been is the Grand canyon, which is located in northern

Arizona.

C. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been is the Grand Canyon, which is located in northern

Arizona.


A. The English word domicile derives from the Latin domus.

B The English word domicile derives from the Latin domus.

C. The English word domicile derives from the Latin domus.


A. My English teacher deducted points from my essay The Death Penalty, Pro or Con? because she said

it wasn’t very original.

B. My English teacher deducted points from my essay The Death Penalty, Pro or Con? because she said


C. My English teacher deducted points from my essay The Death Penalty, Pro or Con? because she said



A. I will spend spring break relaxing on a Caribbean beach reading Anne Rice's novel Interview with the

Vampire.B. I will spend spring break relaxing on a Caribbean beach reading Anne Rice's novel Interview with the

Vampire.

C. I will spend spring break relaxing on a Caribbean beach reading Anne Rice's novel Interview with the

Vampire.


A. My cousin Tom recently had a story published in Reader's Digest.

B. My cousin Tom recently had a story published in Reader's Digest.

C. My cousin Tom recently had a story published in Reader's Digest.

37. ______ clothes always seem to represent the latest fashion. Choose the answer that correctly

completes the sentence.

A. Jim's and Amy's

B. Jim's and Amy

C. Jim and Amy's



38. ______ rooms are always neat and clean. Choose the answer that correctly completes the sentence.

A. The childrens

B. The children's

C. The childrens'

39. Poor grades can ruin ________ chance for getting into a good college. Choose the answer that


A. anyone's

B. anyones

C. anyones'

Apostrophes, Quotation marks, Parentheses, Hyphens, Dashes


A. The ministers read from Dr. King's speeches at the Lincoln Memorial and at Villanova University.

B. The minister's read from Dr. King's speeches at the Lincoln Memorial and at Villanova University.

C. The minister's read from Dr. Kings speeches at the Lincoln Memorial and at Villanova University.


A. We've had three accountants working here, and theyve all quit.

B. We've had three accountants working here, and they've all quit.

C. Weve had three accountants working here, and theyve all quit.

3. Paying attention to the correct use of dashes, choose the best written item. Choose one answer.

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

stockbroker -- and a millionaire.

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

stockbroker and a millionaire.

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


A. The car burst into flames when it's gas tank was struck by a truck.

B. The car burst into flames when its' gas tank was struck by a truck.

C. The car burst into flames when its gas tank was struck by a truck.


A. They've traced the Granville's family tree back to well before the Revolutionary War.

B. They've traced the Granvilles' family tree back to well before the Revolutionary War.

C. Theyve traced the Granvilles' family tree back to well before the Revolutionary War.


A. Shoes like these aren't always the most comfortable, but they look nice.

B. Shoe's like these aren't always the most comfortable, but they look nice.

C. Shoes like these arent always the most comfortable, but they look nice.



7. Click on the sentence that uses hyphens correctly. Choose one answer.

A. After Joe retired, there was an opening for editor - in - chief of the magazine.

B. After Joe retired, there was an opening for editor in - chief of the magazine.

C. After Joe retired, there was an opening for editor in chief of the magazine.


A. There are only two ways to avoid paying taxes -- try to cheat the IRS, which is very dangerous -- or

die.

B. There are only two ways to avoid paying taxes, try to cheat the IRS, which is very dangerous, or die.

C. There are only two ways to avoid paying taxes -- try to cheat the IRS, which is very dangerous, or die


A. Daryl received two 3's as scores on his paper from the readers, but Sheila received two 6's.

B. Daryl received two 3s as scores on his paper from the readers', but Sheila received two 6s.

C. Daryl received two 3's as scores on his paper from the reader's, but Sheila received two 6's.


A. Mr. Lalor hired a computer-savvy-assistant to reorganize his finances.B. Mr. Lalor hired a computer-savvy assistant to re-organize his finances.

C. Mr. Lalor hired a computer-savvy assistant to reorganize his finances.


A. The father to - be paced nervously in the hospital's waiting room.

B. The father to be paced nervously in the hospital's waiting room.

C. The father - to - be paced nervously in the hospital's waiting room.


A. The new surgical procedure -- is highly effective -- especially among victims of heart attacks.

B. The new surgical procedure is highly effective -- especially among victims of heart attacks.C. The new surgical procedure -- is highly effective especially among victims of heart attacks.


A. Grasping for an explanation -- Sergei only managed to say, "I'm really sorry, but."

B. Grasping for an explanation, Sergei only managed to say, "I'm really sorry, but --,"

C. Grasping for an explanation, Sergei only managed -- to say, "I'm really sorry, but . . ."


A. Barry likes to eat ice cream coated with a hard shell - topping.

B. Barry likes to eat ice cream coated with a hard - shell - topping.

C. Barry likes to eat ice cream coated with a hard - shell topping.


A. The Patras Restaurant is one of the best - kept - secrets in town.

B. The Patras Restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in town.

C. The Patras Restaurant is one of the best - kept secrets in town.




A. It's time to stand up for what you believe, because if you dont, youll be left behind.

B. It's time to stand up for what you believe, because if you don't, you'll be left behind.

C. Its time to stand up for what you believe, because if you don't, you'll be left behind.


A. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are not well understood; it's symptoms include severe memory

loss and a decrease in mental capacity.

B. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are not well understood; its' symptoms include severe memory

loss and a decrease in mental capacity.

C. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are not well understood; its symptoms include severe memory loss

and a decrease in mental capacity.

18. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses. Choose one answer.

A. Among his twelve labors, Hercules 1) killed the Nemean lion, 2) slew the multi-headed Hydra, 3)

captured the Cretan bull, and 4) captured Cerberus, the watchdog of the underworld.

B. Among his twelve labors, Hercules (1 killed the Nemean lion, (2 slew the multi-headed Hydra, (3

captured the Cretan bull, and (4 captured Cerberus, the watchdog of the underworld.C. Among his twelve labors, Hercules (1) killed the Nemean lion, (2) slew the multi-headed Hydra, (3)

captured the Cretan bull, and (4) captured Cerberus, the watchdog of the underworld


A. Before leaving, she (1) canceled the newspaper, (2) set the timer on the front light, and (3) told the

post office to hold her mail.

B. Before leaving, she 1. canceled the newspaper, 2. set the timer on the front light, and 3. told the post

office to hold her mail.

C. Before leaving, she 1) canceled the newspaper, 2) set the timer on the front light, and 3) told the post

office to hold her mail.


A. Zen Buddhism (it is a combination of Chinese Taoism and Indian Mahayana Buddhism) has become

popular among many Western intellectuals.

B. Zen Buddhism (it is a combination) of Chinese Taoism and Indian Mahayana Buddhism) has become

popular among many Western intellectuals.

C. Zen Buddhism it is a combination of Chinese Taoism and Indian Mahayana Buddhism) has become

popular (among many Western intellectuals).


A. Rick and Susan bought a Victorian-era-house in Quinton-Township right after they got married.

B. Rick and Susan bought a Victorian-era house in Quinton Township right after they got married.

C. Rick and Susan bought a Victorian era house in Quinton Township right after they got married.


A. Gordo got his name after winning the local - hamburger - eating contest three years in a row.

B. Gordo got his name after winning the local hamburger - eating contest three years in a row.

C. Gordo got his name after winning the local hamburger eating contest three years in a row.




A. Television commercials are getting more sophisticated every day.

B. Television commercial's are getting more sophisticated every day.

C. Television commercials' are getting more sophisticated every day.


A. Hes taken the course twice now.

B. He's taken the course twice now.

C. Hes' taken the course twice now.


A. There were only two men -- who could match his strength and skill Hercules and Achilles.

B. There were only two men -- who could match his strength and skill -- Hercules and Achilles.

C. There were only two men who could match his strength and skill -- Hercules and Achilles.


A. His parents' anger was not allayed by the quasi-believable explanation the teenager offered for his

post-curfew arrival.B. His parents' anger was not allayed by the quasibelievable explanation the teenager offered for his

postcurfew arrival.

C. His parents' anger was not allayed by the quasi-believable explanation the teenager offered for his

postcurfew arrival.


A. Darcey's and Howard's letters both arrived in the mail yesterday.

B. Darceys and Howard's letters both arrived in the mail yesterday.

C. Darceys and Howards letters both arrived in the mail yesterday.

28. Click on the sentence that uses hyphens correctly. Choose one answer.A. Lewis and Clark explored the newly-acquired territory of the Louisiana-Purchase.

B. Lewis and Clark explored the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.

C. Lewis and Clark explored the newly-acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.


A. My lawn mower broke-down cutting the waist-high grass.

B. My lawn mower broke down cutting the waist-high grass.

C. My lawn-mower broke down cutting the waist high grass.


A. Agatha can be very generous. When she feels like it.

B. Agatha can be very generous -- when she feels like it.

C. Agatha -- can be very generous, when she feels like it.


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

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

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




A. Shanika completed the writing - skills section of the placement - test with no difficulty.

B. Shanika completed the writing - skills section of the placement test with no difficulty.

C. Shanika completed the writing skills - section of the placement test with no difficulty.


A. Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, and The Outer Limits he used to watch these shows -- into the early

morning hours.

B. Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, and The Outer Limits -- he used to watch these shows into the early

morning hours.

C. Star, Trek, The Twilight Zone, and The Outer Limits he used to watch these shows into the early

morning hours.


A. Even though Ludwig van Beethoven lost his hearing he started going deaf at age twenty-nine, he

continued to write many musical masterpieces.

B. Even though Ludwig van Beethoven lost his hearing (he started going deaf at age twenty-nine), he

continued to write many musical masterpieces.C. Even though Ludwig van Beethoven (lost his hearing) he started going deaf at age twenty-nine, he

continued to write many musical masterpieces.


A. Jerry owned sports equipment (golf clubs, a fishing pole, and two tennis rackets) that he never used.

B. Jerry owned sports equipment golf clubs, a fishing pole, and two tennis rackets that he never used.

C. Jerry owned sports equipment (golf clubs, a fishing pole, and two tennis rackets that he never used).


A. We placed an anemometer (an instrument for measuring wind speed) on the roof.

B. We placed an anemometer an instrument for measuring wind speed on the roof.C. We placed an anemometer-an instrument for measuring wind speed on the roof.

Dangling modifiers, Misplaced modifiers, phrases and clauses,

1. Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence. Elizabeth Bishop, whose

poetry we studied, once lived in Brazil. Choose one answer.

A. whose poetry we studied

B Elizabeth Bishop . . . once lived in Brazil.

C. once lived in Brazil

2. 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.

Choose one answer.

A. that Professor Lee's grandparents emigrated from China

B. located in south central California

C. Fresno was founded



3. 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. Choose one answer.

A. When John Jacob Astor left Germany

B. the country of his birth

C. he immigrated to the United States

4. Identify the participial phrase(s) in the following sentence. Encouraged by good economic news,

investors drove stock prices higher. Choose one answer.

A. investors drove stock prices higher

B. Encouraged by good economic news

C. stock prices

5. Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence. If you do not have a ticket,

you will not be admitted. Choose one answer.

A. If you do not have a ticket

B. you will not be admitted

C. will not be admitted

6. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. Looking into the mirror, the cat

scared itself. Choose one answer.

A. Looking into the mirror

B. into the mirror

C. the cat scared itself

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

Budapest. Choose one answer.

A. While in Hungary

B. my grandmother visited Budapest.

C. my grandmother

8. Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence. Although we had little to

spend, we ate well. Choose one answer.

A. we ate well

B. Although we had little to spend

C. little to spend

9. Click on the sentence that contains a dangling modifier. Choose one answer.

A. She heard a scream as she approached the house.

B. A scream was heard approaching the house.

C. Approaching the house, she heard a scream.


A. To reach the river, this path must be followed.

B. To reach the river, you must follow this path.

C. Follow this path to reach the river.




A. Dreaming of the delectable movie star, my pulse began to race.

B. My pulse began to race while I was dreaming of the delectable movie star.

C. While I dreamed of the delectable movie star, my pulse began to race.

12. Choose the item that has no misplaced modifiers. Choose one answer.

A. Because there was a delay on the tracks, the train didn't get us to the ballpark until after the seventh

inning.

B. Not until after the seventh inning did the train get us to the ballpark because there was a delay on

the tracks.

C. The train didn't get us to the ballpark because there was a delay on the tracks until after the seventh

inning.


A. The prisoner's desire to attend his daughter's wedding by one of the guards was communicated to

the warden.

B. The prisoner's desire to attend his daughter's wedding was communicated to the warden by one of

the guards.C. The prisoner's desire by one of the guards to attend his daughter's wedding was communicated to

the warden.


A. Flipping through the channels, the television viewer can see violence, sex, mayhem, romance, and

comedy all within the space of 20 seconds.

B. The television viewer can see violence, sex, mayhem, romance, and comedy all within the space of 20

seconds flipping through the channels.

C. Flipping through the channels, violence, sex, mayhem, romance, and comedy can be seen by the

television viewer all within the space of 20 seconds.


A. During the Second World War, gasoline only could be purchased by people with ration cards.

B. During the Second World War, only people with ration cards could purchase gasoline.

C. During the Second World War, people only with ration cards could purchase gasoline.


A. People living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

B. People shouldn't throw stones living in glass houses.


A. Visiting Rome, we saw Saint Peter's Basilica.

B. We saw Saint Peter's Basilica visiting Rome.


A. Bryan cooked the salmon steaks standing in the pouring rain on the grill in his backyard.

B. Bryan cooked the salmon steaks while standing in the pouring rain on the grill in his backyard.

C. While standing in the pouring rain, Bryan cooked the salmon steaks on the grill in his backyard.




A. Bob found two empty coolers walking across the parking lot into the stadium to watch the football

game.

B. On his way into the stadium to watch the football game, Bob found two empty coolers walking across

the parking lot.

C. Walking across the parking lot into the stadium to watch the football game, Bob found two empty

coolers.


A. With her usual combination of skill, speed, efficiency, and unflappable calm, the surgeon completed

the operation in record time.

B. The surgeon completed with her usual combination of skill, speed, efficiency, and unflappable calm

the operation in record time.

C. With her usual combination of skill, speed, efficiency, and unflappable calm, the surgeon in record

time completed the operation.

21. Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence. Barbara Kingsolver, who

wrote Pigs in Heaven, is also the author of The Bean Trees. Choose one answer.A. Barbara Kingsolver is also the author of The Bean Trees

B. who wrote Pigs in Heaven

C. the author of The Bean Trees

22. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. Born Malcolm Little, Malcolm X

founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity after he split with the Black Muslims. Choose one

answer.

A. Born Malcolm Little

B. Malcolm X founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity

C. after he split with the Black Muslims

23. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. Meditation is an activity that is

practiced in many religions. Choose one answer.

A. Meditation is an activity

B. that is practiced in many religions

C. in many religions

24. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. Although the desert looks dead,

it contains much life if you look closely. Choose one answer.

A. Although the desert looks dead

B. it contains much life

C. if you look closely

25. Identify the participial phrase(s) in the following sentence. Encouraged by good economic news,

investors drove stock prices higher. Choose one answer.

A. investors drove stock prices higher

B. Encouraged by good economic news

C. stock prices



26. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. The Greeks defeated the

Persians at the Battle of Marathon. Choose one answer.

A. The Greeks defeated the Persians

B. at the Battle of Marathon

C. the Battle of Marathon

27. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. The battleship Maine was sunk

in Havana Harbor in 1898. Choose one answer.

A. in Havana Harbor

B. The battleship Maine was sunk

C. in Havana Harbor in 1898

28. Identify the independent (main) clause(s) in the following sentence. In an attempt to surprise the

Nazis, the Allies landed troops in Normandy. Choose one answer.

A. the Allies landed troops in Normandy

B. in Normandy

C. In an attempt to surprise the Nazis


A. Chasing one criminal, the other got away.

B. Chasing one criminal, the police let the other get away.

C. The police, while chasing one criminal, let the other get away.


A. Touching Anna's hand, Enrique's heart pounded.

B. Touching Anna's hand, Enrique felt his heart pounding.

C. Enrique's heart pounded as he touched Anna's hand.

31. Choose the item that has no misplaced modifiers. Choose one answer.A. The plate fell to the floor and broke into hundreds of pieces with a loud crash.

B. The plate with a loud crash fell to the floor and broke into hundreds of pieces.

C. With a loud crash, the plate fell to the floor and broke into hundreds of pieces


A. Catherine the Great of Russia, who was born Princess Sophie, married Czar Peter III.

B. Catherine the Great of Russia married Czar Peter III, who was born Princess Sophie.

C. Born Princess Sophie, Czar Peter III married Catherine the Great of Russia.


A. With a ruler, the teacher pointed to the rivers on a map of the United States.

B. The teacher pointed to the rivers with a ruler on a map of the United States.

C. The teacher pointed to the rivers on a map of the United States with a ruler.


A. Jake read the sign written in Spanish on the side of the Mexican highway.

B. Jake read the sign on the side of the Mexican highway written in Spanish.

C. Jake read the sign that was on the side of the Mexican highway and written in Spanish.




A. Traveling on the wrong side of the street and speeding, the police pulled over the red sports car.

B. The red sports car was pulled over by the police traveling on the wrong side of the street and

speeding.

C. The police pulled over the red sports car, which had been traveling on the wrong side of the street

and speeding.


A. They climbed the high mountains wearing hiking boots

B. Wearing hiking boots, they climbed the high mountains.

C. They climbed wearing hiking boots the high mountains


A. The patient paced up and down the hall waiting for the results of his x-ray.

B. Waiting for the results of his x-ray, the patient paced up and down the hall.

1. Paying attention to the correct dashes. Choose the best written item

B. The baseball strike has caused all of us—especially the die-hard fans—to re-examine our priorities.

2. Comma or commas used correctly

C) Nicholas checks his hair constantly, for he thinks all the women in his office are looking at him.

3. Independent (main) clause. Hoping to reach the lake by noon, we left early.

A. We left early

4. verb in simple past tense

A. Dina rose to shake the president’s hand.

5. No problems with pronoun reference

B. Peter is the only man whom Matilida has ever been in love with. He has never acknowledged her

feelings.

6. Run on, fused, comma splice, and correct. Find correct

C. while living in New York for the past two years, Anetta has missed her family desperately.

7. Run on, fused, comma splice, and correct. Find correct

B. The mob wanted to storm the palace; the czar’s soldiers were ready to shoot them down.

8. correct use of parentheses

C. His shyness (it was only a mild case) disappeared soon after Lorraine smiled at him.

9. Did you ever speak with___? Select the correct pronoun

B.Her

10. Do you always listen___ stereo loudly when___ driving down main street?



B. Your, you’re

11. A. Flipping through the channels, the television viewer can see violence, sex, mayhem, romance,

and comedy all within the space of 20 seconds.

12. Click on sentence that uses punctuation correctly

B. As secretary of state, Henry Kissinger had effect on American foreign policy; for example, it was he

who arranged President Nixon’s trip to China.

13. Verb in simple present tense

B. Mosquitoes bite the Unsuspecting victims.

14. Click on the correct list of adjectives from the sentence that follows: We walked along ancient creek

beds and over narrow paths overgrown with weeds. Choose one answer.

C. ancient/creek/narrow/overgrown


C. The last prewar Chevrolet came off the assembly line on January 30, 1941; after that, Detroit beganmaking heavy military equipment.

16. Avoiding faulty parallelism, choose the best version of the three sentences

B. She remembered not only her maps but also her tire repair kit.

17. __ college students seem interested in environmental issues. Choose the answer to complete

A. Today’s

18. Rainee loves to read. Rainee enjoys going up the stairs. Combine the sentences. Choose the correct

answer.

A. Rainee loves to read and enjoys going up the stairs.

19. Select the sentence below that focuses best on the subject and verb

B. Society sets certain standards that everyone is urged to follow

20. Choose the correct sentence. Choose one answer

A. On Thanksgiving Day, Many Americans feast on turkey and all the trimmings, and they watch football

on television.

21. Make sure ___ clear from clutter. Select the correct pronoun

Make sure they stay clear from clutter. Make sure it stays clear from clutter.

22. 18. Choose the sentence that is using the plurals and possessives.

C. The Joneses and Basses were feuding.

23. Avoiding problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement and/or gender bias

A. Everyone sometimes loses his or her way along life’s confusing path.

24. No errors in capitalization



C. I really don’t mind the snow in the northeast, but just the same, I wish I lived farther south.

25. Choose one answer.

A. A mission to Mars would be one of humanity’s greatest journeys

26. Identify the Infinitive phrase(s) in the following sentence. He refused to call an attorney.

B. To call an attorney

27. Choose the item that has no problems with pronoun reference

A. In some communities, they caution local residents not to drink the water.

B. some communities caution local residents not to drink the water. Think is this one instead

28. Click on the item that is correct. Choose one answer

B. My seats for the musical Les Miserables were wonderful; they were in the fourth row.

29. With all the ___ attention on energy crisis, many families are conserving energy this winter by

turning off unnecessary lights. Choose the answer that correctly completes the sentence.

A. Media’s

30. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement.

A. Fiona and Myrtle has the key Juan leaves in the house

31. Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Choose one answer

C. Everyone who attended, including me, fell asleep before the movie ended.

32. Choose the item that uses a comma or commas correctly. Choose one answer

A. The luxury cars that stop in front of Broadway theaters make performance nights even more exciting.

33. Choose on the sentence that used hyphens correctly. Choose one answer.A. Many Fast-food chains are trying to reduce the amount of saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol in

their food.


B. We’ve decided to paint the children’s room this weekend if we can find the time.

35. Identify the appositive phrase(s) in the following sentence. Margaret Atwood, a Canadian poet and

novelist, has written several best-sellers.

A. A Canadian poet and novelist


B. The engineers were due two years’ pay.

37. Choose on the sentence that used hyphens correctly. Choose one answer.

B. Twenty-one children sat around the table and ate ice cream.


A. These firefighters deserve medals because they showed much courage

39. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice. Choose one answer



A. Professor Robert Redling lectured on the evolution of Mennonite doctrine when he visited St.

Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure is located in Olean, New York.

40. Click on the correct item. Choose one answer.

A. You’re on the list of candidates


A. The transcendentalist (a group of New England writers) Included Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David

Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller.

42. Choose the word or phrase that uses correct English to complete the following sentence. The child -

__ who had was soon revived.

C. passed out

43. Poor grades can ruin ________ chance for getting into a good college. Choose the answer that


A. anyone's

B. anyonesC. anyones'

44. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

A. Gwendolyn Brooks was a great poet.

45. Choose the item with correct subject-verb agreement

C. The book says that a few movers and shakers lead everybody else.

46. Click on the sentence that contains a dangling modifier. Choose one answer

C. Before entering the contest, all waivers must be signed.

47. Choose on the sentence that used hyphens correctly. Choose one answer.

A. The Maginot Line was an ill-conceived fortification designed prior to world war 2 to protect France

from Invasion.


D. Madame Curie was one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century.

49. Choose the item that has no problem with pronoun reference. Choose one answer.

B. I always pay for dinner despite earning less money than he does. I think he resents me for my

generosity.

50. Why don’t you crack that bottle of wine so we can start celebrating your promotion? Crack that

bottle means?

C. Open that bottle

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