Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the pronoun and verb to maintain proper subject-verb agreement?

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Neither of the students has finished the assignment.

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Neither of the students have finished the assignment.

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Both of my brothers is coming to the game.

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Each of the girls are going to the dance.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated and avoids a comma splice or run-on sentence.

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The storm was growing stronger; consequently, the flight was canceled.

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The storm was growing stronger, the flight was canceled.

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The storm was growing stronger consequently the flight was canceled.

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The storm was growing stronger, consequently, the flight was canceled.

Question 3

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a subordinate conjunction to create a complex sentence.

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Since the library was closed, we decided to study at the park.

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The library was closed we decided to study at the park anyway.

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Since the library was closed; we decided to study at the park.

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The library was closed, so we decided to study at the park.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an intensive pronoun to emphasize its antecedent.

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The principal himself presented the award to the winner.

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The principal gave the award to the student herself.

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The principal presented the award to him and myself.

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The principal him presented the award to the winner.

Question 5

Choose the sentence that correctly identifies and punctuates the appositive phrase.

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My favorite teacher, Mr. Henderson, organized the field trip.

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My favorite teacher Mr. Henderson organized the field trip.

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My favorite teacher, Mr. Henderson organized the field trip.

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My favorite teacher Mr. Henderson, organized the field trip.

Question 6

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the 'indicative mood' to state a factual piece of information.

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The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in the world.

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If I were you, I would study for the spelling test.

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I suggest that she arrive at the meeting on time.

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Go to the office and turn in your permission slip immediately.

Question 7

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a participle phrase to modify the subject.

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Walking home from school, Sarah found a shiny new quarter on the sidewalk.

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Sarah found a quarter on the sidewalk walking home from school.

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Walking home from school, a shiny quarter Sarah found on the sidewalk.

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Walking home from school, the quarter was found by Sarah on the sidewalk.

Question 8

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the comparative or superlative form of an adjective.

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Of the three sisters, Jamie is the most athletic.

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This is the most tallest building in the entire city.

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Of the three sisters, Jamie is the more athletic.

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The weather today is much more better than it was yesterday.

Question 9

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses.

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The students finished their projects early, so they were allowed to read quietly.

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Because the students finished their projects early, so they were allowed to read quietly.

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The students finished their projects early so they were allowed to read quietly.

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The students finished their projects early, because they were allowed to read quietly.

Question 10

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

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The scout leader told us to pack the following items: a flashlight, a sleeping bag, and a compass.

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We will need to bring: a flashlight, a sleeping bag and a compass.

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The scout leader told us to pack: a flashlight, a sleeping bag, and a compass.

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The items we need are: a flashlight, a sleeping bag, and a compass.

Question 11

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: Following the performance, the director thanked the cast and ________ for their hard work.

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me

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I

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they

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myself

Question 12

Identify the type of sentence structure used here: Although the rain was heavy, the soccer match continued, and the fans stayed until the very end.

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compound-complex

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complex

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simple

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compound

Question 13

Which of the following sentences uses a dangling modifier?

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Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful.

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While I was walking down the street, the trees were beautiful.

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The trees looked beautiful as I walked down the street.

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Walking down the street, I noticed the beautiful trees.

Question 14

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

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The final goal was scored by the youngest player on the team.

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Our coach gave a victory speech to the players.

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The crowd cheered loudly after the winning point.

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The youngest player on the team scored the final goal.

Question 15

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The team decided to ________ the offer because the terms were not favorable.

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reject

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accept

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except

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aspect

Question 16

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The principal's speech had a positive ________ on the students' motivation.

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effect

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affects

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effective

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affect

Question 17

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

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Either the folders or the stapler is on the desk.

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Either the folders or the stapler are on the desk.

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Neither of the boys have finished the homework yet.

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The flock of birds are flying south for the winter.

Question 18

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

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The storm was growing more intense; however, the hikers decided to keep moving.

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The storm was growing; and the hikers decided to keep moving.

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The storm; was growing more intense however the hikers moved.

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The storm was growing more intense; because the hikers kept moving.

Question 19

Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation to set off a non-essential appositive phrase.

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Mr. Henderson, my science teacher, is retiring at the end of the year.

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Mr. Henderson my science teacher, is retiring at the end of the year.

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Mr. Henderson my science teacher is retiring, at the end of the year.

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Mr. Henderson, my science teacher is retiring at the end of the year.

Question 20

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an intensive pronoun to emphasize the subject.

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The students themselves organized the entire fundraiser.

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The students themselves are going to the fundraiser.

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The students gave themselves enough time to finish.

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The students gave the fundraiser themselves.

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