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