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1
Which of the following does NOT use a comma with an appositive correctly?
Adele, the popular singer, is known for her powerful voice.
A beautiful collie, Skip was my favorite dog.
Mother Teresa a Catholic nun spent much of her life serving the poor.
My brother's car, a sporty red Porsche, is the envy of my friends.
2
Which sentence is bolder and more specific?
The restaurant serves excellent food.
The restauran'ts food is excellent.
3
I would rather pay for my education than receive financial aid.
Is this sentence parallel?
False
True
4
Which of the following sentence is in the passive voice?
The flower vase was placed next to my bedside.
The nurse placed the flower vase next to my bedside.
5
When Ron chopped the vegetables and Ginny prepared the rice.
complete sentence
sentence fragment
fused sentence.
comma splice
6
Which of the following is a fused sentence? A fused sentence is two complete sentences joined with no punctuation.
She has very high grades she will apply to Harvard University.
We will play tennis tomorrow and then go out for dinner.
It is raining outside I will bring my umbrella with me.
Some colleges offer full scholarships others do not.
7
Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
comma splice
fused sentence
complete sentence
8
What is the correct use of the colon?
I bought: apples and grapes for lunch and chicken and rice for dinner.
I have two hobbies: sleeping and eating.
My favorite dessert is made of: strawberries, whipped cream and shortcake
Life is like: a box of chocolates
9
Is this the correct use of a colon? He was: a world-class athlete and a rowing champion.
True
False
10
Which of the following sentences uses an active verb?
Mya walked home after basketball practice.
Lauren asked, "Could I get a diet coke, please?"
The server asked, "What will you have today"?
My little sister trudged home after school in the deep snow.
11
Is this the correct use of a colon? Many jobs interest me: teaching, writing, and social work.
True
False
12
Which uses an active verb?
People often praise me for my intellectual gifts.
People are always saying I am an intellectually gifted person.
13
Ellen likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon naps. Is this sentence parallel?
True
False
14
Which of the following is the more clear and concise sentence?
"My mother had a really amazing effect on my total life experience."
"My mother had a positive effect on my life."
15
Which sentence is more clear and concise?
It was early one morning about five o'clock A.M.
At five o'clock A.M.
16
Which sentence uses a strong verb?
I got an "A" on my test.
I earned an "A" on my test.
17
My academic advisor told me not to take 18 credit hours this semester I regret not taking her advice.
comma splice
sentence fragment
fused sentence
complete sentence
18
Which of the following is a concrete noun?
peace
snakes
beauty
harmony
19
Which sentence uses an active verb effectively?
I got an A on my math test.
I ransacked my purse looking for my shopping list.
I looked through my purse to find my shopping list.
I went to the grocery story yesterday.
20
Which of the following is the more clear and concise sentence?
"It is. my belief that green beans taste bad."
"Green beans taste bad."
21
Which sentence uses a comma with an introductory phrase incorrectly?
Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class.
The cat scratched at the door, while I was eating
While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door.
f you are ill, you ought to see a doctor.
22
When I went to the movies last week and ran into a friend.
complete sentence
comma splice
sentence fragment
fused sentence
23
Which sentence is vague and wordy?
The stock market was fluctuating wildly before the crash.
The stock market fluctuated wildly before the crash.
24
Three round tennis balls rolled from the package. Which word should be eliminated for conciseness?
rolled
tennis
balls
round
25
Which sentence is the correct use of a colon
I went jogging with Lance he ran 3 miles: while I only ran 2
I went jogging with: Lance he ran 3 miles while I only ran 2
I went jogging with Lance: he ran 3 miles while I only ran 2
26
What is the correct use of the colon?
Gabe played video games, slept: and ate pizza.
Michael bought a lot of fruit: apples, grapes and bananas.
Kiara was tired so: she kept trying to sleep.
Into the car: Rose and Amelia ran quickly.
27
Is this the correct use of a colon? Some cities are: known for being friendly Buffalo.
False
True
28
What is a comma splice?
I love ice-cream, I also love pizza!
I love ice-cream, but I also love pizza!
I love ice-cream and I also love pizza!
I love ice-cream. I also love pizza!
29
Which of the following sentences is parallel?
Eggs contain not only protein but also vitamins.
Still, the whites are both fat-free and have no cholesterol.
Generally, it is better to eat eggs moderately than avoiding them entirely.
Eggs, however, are high in cholesterol and rather fat-filled.
30
Which sentence eliminates unnecessary words?
An iceberg struck the Titanic on a dark and freezing night.
It was a night that was freezing when the Titanic was struck by an iceberg.
31
One factor made our winter more difficult than usual ice storms. Where do you place the colon?
winter: more
ice: storms
usual: ice
32
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
"The flower vase was placed next to my bedsie."
"The nurse placed the flower vase next to my bedside."
33
Which sentence is a fused sentence?
My professor is intelligent. I have learned a lot from her.
My professor is intelligent I have learned a lot from her.
My professor is intelligent; I have learned a lot from her.
Myprofessor is intelligent and I have learned a lot from her
34
Our dog seems to have a build-in alarm clock; he wakes us up at exactly the same time every morning. Correct use of ; ?
True
False
35
fused sentences
the term for correcting a run-on sentence
when two sentences are joined together without punctuation.
two sentences joined together incorrectly and written as one
36
Which sentence eliminates wordiness?
The chocolate chip cookies baked in the oven.
The cookies are baking in the oven. The cookies are chocolate chip.
37
The office was closed, consequently, I could not pay my bill. Does this use a comma correctly?
False
True
38
Which is correct parallel structure?
Isaac's favorite hobbies are kayaking, to cook, and painting.
Isaac’s favorite hobbies are kayaking, cooking, and painting
39
Thomas Jefferson introduced pasta to this country, he brought a pasta-making machine from Italy.
sentence fragment
complete sentence
comma splice
40
Today I am tired, I will take a nap later.
comma splice
correct sentence
fused sentence
41
Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
Ten tables sat in the room.
There were ten tables sitting in the room.
42
Some students would like this option others would not.
sentence fragment
complete sentence
fused sentence
comma splice
43
Which sentence is more bold and specific?
It is my intention to transfer to a four-year univeristy.
I intend to transfer to a four-year university.
44
Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?
My visit to Hawaii will always be remembered.
I will always remember my visit to Hawaii.
45
I would rather eat potatoes than to eat rice. Is this sentence parallel?
True
False
