Question 1
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
The weather changed; drastically, we had to go inside.
The weather changed drastically; and we had to go inside.
The weather changed drastically; we had to go inside.
Question 2
Their telephone has been disconnected I cannot get in touch with them.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 3
Bertha wants to work for a legal firm this summer, I hope that she can.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 4
You skipped several questions, but you correctly answered all you attempted.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 5
Most students work hard to succeed, they want to earn a degree and get a good job.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 6
Because we knew that the class was going to be interesting.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 7
We were walking home when it began to rain.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 8
Introduced by her assistant, the Secretary of State began with an opening statement.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 9
John wants to become a detective someday I hope that he succeeds.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D.Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 10
Whomever you nominate will have the family's support.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 11
The lights dimmed the audience whispered quietly.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 12
Because I am grounded, I cannot go to the movies.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 13
Your guess is right the answer to the question is "E."
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 14
Their telephone line was cut, the bank was robbed a few minutes later.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 15
The light turned yellow, he sped up instead of slowing down.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 16
Taking all suggestions into consideration, we are going to build a parking garage.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 17
When the ballots were counted, some improprieties were found.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 18
Although it is snowing, we are still going to climb the mountain because we have nothing better to do.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 19
Thinking about the last time we saw each other.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 20
The criminal's fingerprints, which were found all over the room.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence
Question 21
This study, as well as earlier studies, _____ that the disease has been eradicated.
show
shows
Question 22
Luis has not _____ tennis lessons.
have
had
Question 23
When _____ Jose and the stage crew to complete the sets for the play?
are
is
Question 24
There at the bottom of the stairs _____ the two most important young men in Jana's life.
were
was
Question 25
The magazine, filled with recipes and ideas for decorating, _____ a good gift.
make
makes
Question 26
Some of the books that Susan needs for her classes _____ still in the car.
are
is
Question 27
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights _____ my favorite book as a child.
was
were
Question 28
A Farewell to Arms _____ the selected novel for some literature classes.
are
is
Question 29
Stacked on a corner of the secretary's desk _____ a dictionary, a thesaurus, and the latest version of Vogue.
were
was
Question 30
The Princess Diaries _____ my favorite movie.
is
are
Question 31
Neither of the women _____ a cell phone.
has
have
Question 32
Winifred _____ on television about the pet crisis.
spoke
spoken
Question 33
One of them _____ an appointment with the doctor on Tuesday.
has
have
Question 34
Packed in the car trunk _____ the family's luggage and Christmas packages.
was
were
Question 35
Waiting in her office _____ the chairman, the treasurer, and the lawyer.
was
were
Question 36
Either the bear or the mountain goats _____ on the trail.
is
are
Question 37
We invited _____ seemed interested in the film.
whoever
whomever
Question 38
Tom told me that the winner of the race was _____.
he
him
Question 39
_____ three are too old to dress up for Halloween this year.
We
Us
Them
That
Question 40
Robert is the boy upon _____ she has pinned her hopes.
who
whom
Question 41
Give the materials to _____ arrives first.
whoever
whomever
Question 42
"This is _____," I answered when someone asked for me on the phone.
I
me
she
Question 43
No one can type the report as quickly as _____.
he
him
himself
Question 44
_____ three can certainly assume the responsibility for setting up the tables for the meeting.
We
Us
Question 45
The instructor gave the make up test to Harry and _____.
I
we
me
myself
Question 46
Between you and _____, I don't like the renovations she has made.
I
me
myself
Question 47
The editor thinks that it was _____ who phoned in the story about Harry's rescuing the child.
she
her
herself
Question 48
_____ do you think will be Mr. Johnson's choice for drum major?
Who
Whom
Question 49
Sophia often invites _____ two for supper on Sunday nights.
we
us
Question 50
Elizabeth gave Jan and _____ two tickets to the theater.
he
him
himself
theirselves
Question 51
Because he was afraid of being caught, the killer charged between Smith and _____ and then ran out the back door.
I
me
myself
Question 52
To _____ did you send the letter?
who
whom
Question 53
Address the card to either George or _____.
I
me
myself
Question 54
Select the misspelled word.
professional
annual
instance
auxilary
Question 55
Select the misspelled word.
eighth
govenor
brilliant
receive
Question 56
Select the misspelled word.
easily
novel
desparate
individually
Question 57
Select the misspelled word.
cannot
business
explanation
basicaly
Question 58
Select the misspelled word.
probably
quanity
calendar
condemn
Question 59
Select the misspelled word.
chaplain
villain
monsterous
quantity
Question 60
Select the misspelled word.
humerous
suspicious
ridiculous
magnificent
Question 61
Select the misspelled word.
physically
mischievous
irrelevant
definitaly
Question 62
Select the misspelled word.
exellent
dividend
mischievous
ambitious
Question 63
Select the misspelled word.
certain
vowel
calender
grammar
Question 64
Select the clear, concise sentence.
Grocery shoppers often have to wait in long lines when the store is busy.
In grocery stores you often have to wait in long lines when the store is busy.
Question 65
Select the clear, concise sentence.
Because it hurt her finger, Ruth took off the ring.
Because the ring hurt her finger, Ruth took it off.
Question 66
Select the clear, concise sentence.
I grilled hot dogs at the picnic because I know my friends enjoy them.
Knowing that my friends enjoy hot dogs, I grilled them at the picnic.
Question 67
Select the clear, concise sentence.
It states in the student handbook that no one can carry firearms on campus.
The student handbook states that no one can carry firearms on campus.
Question 68
Select the clear, concise sentence.
My grandmother, which is a senior citizen, uses a computer daily.
My grandmother, a senior citizen, uses a computer daily.
Question 69
Select the clear, concise sentence.
Cuban consumers have to stand in long lines to buy necessary supplies.
In Cuba, you have to stand in long lines to buy necessary supplies.
Question 70
Select the clear, concise sentence.
Sam's father enjoyed Sam's party.
Sam told me that his father had fun at his party.
Question 71
Select the clear, concise sentence.
In London, you have to take the tube to get anywhere quickly.
The tube is the fastest mode of travel in London.
Question 72
Select the clear, concise sentence.
Ann Taylor was the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel; this stunt was quite a feat.
Ann Taylor, the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, was amazed that people said what she did was quite a feat.
Question 73
Select the clear, concise sentence.
In Belize, it was exciting to think we went scuba diving and snorkeling, which was exciting.
In Belize, we went scuba diving and snorkeling, both of which were exciting.
Question 74
Do you remember whether General Motors offered _____ customers rebates on smaller models?
their
its
Question 75
Kevin's favorite music, _____ usually puts me to sleep, is too mellow for me.
which
that
Question 76
One of the boys lost _____ tennis racket.
their
his
Question 77
Either Jerry or the Davis twins will bring _____ DVD's.
his
their
its
Question 78
Neither the cat nor the dog can find _____ toy after my cousin was here.
their
its
Question 79
The policeman, in addition to the councilwoman, believes in _____ approach to speeding.
his
their
his or her
Question 80
Is Kohls mailing out _____ customer appreciation coupon this year?
its
their
Question 81
Either Jane or Betty took _____ lunch break at noon.
their
her
Question 82
Each runner in the marathon must pay _____ entry fee before the start of the race.
his or her
their
its
it's
Question 83
All students will get basic instruction in the foreign language of _____ choice.
his
her
his or her
their
Question 84
Does either of the suspects have a tattoo on _____ left arm?
their
his or her
Question 85
For weeks, in fact, neither of the neighbor's two dogs would show _____ head.
its
their
Question 86
The family goes to _____ cabin in West Virginia each year in July.
their
its
Question 87
That Wilson College faithfully observes _____ traditions is evident to all of us.
its
their
Question 88
Neither the plumber nor the electrician left ____ tools on the porch.
his
their
Question 89
Either Martha or Joan left _____ briefcase in the room.
their
her
Question 90
Each student should be informed about _____ schedule.
his or her
their