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Identify the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. To be sure, I truly believe that grammar is definitely important.
B. Grammar is certainly important in every single aspect of communication.
C. The importance of grammar is often overlooked.
D. I don't feel that grammar gets the attention it really and truly deserves. Answer - C
Which sentence has proper parallel structure?
A. While writing, we were mindful of good grammar, a respectful tone, and aware of our reader.
B. While writing, we paid close attention to proper grammar, appropriate tone, and reader expectations.
C. While writing, we used good grammar, a respectful tone, and watchful to our audience.
D. While writing, we were mindful of grammar, tone, and paid attention to our audience. Answer - B
Which sentence DOES NOT have parallel structure?
A. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet and on top of the table.
B. The water parks close early, charge too much, and get too crowded.
C. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet, and checked on top of the table.
D. The concert hall was messy, stuffy, and loud. Answer - C
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. She had already gotten the mail.
B. While she checked the mailbox.
C. The mailbox was empty.
D. Sometimes the mail was late. Answer - B
Choose the correct use of a subordinating conjunction:
A. Unlike the rest of my family.
B. Because she was already there.
C. Even though the store was closed.
D. Although he had money, he didn't spend it. Answer - D
Identify the fused sentence:
A. I went to the store and bought milk.
B. He took the job, but he wasn't happy about it.
C. It was sunny outside we went to the park.
D. We took a drive out to the lake. Answer - C
Identify the with a comma splice:
A. The party was over, it was time to go home.
B. When the party ended, it was time to go home.
Identify the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. To be sure, I truly believe that grammar is definitely important.
B. Grammar is certainly important in every single aspect of communication.
C. The importance of grammar is often overlooked.
D. I don't feel that grammar gets the attention it really and truly deserves. Answer - C
Which sentence has proper parallel structure?
A. While writing, we were mindful of good grammar, a respectful tone, and aware of our reader.
B. While writing, we paid close attention to proper grammar, appropriate tone, and reader expectations.
C. While writing, we used good grammar, a respectful tone, and watchful to our audience.
D. While writing, we were mindful of grammar, tone, and paid attention to our audience. Answer - B
Which sentence DOES NOT have parallel structure?
A. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet and on top of the table.
B. The water parks close early, charge too much, and get too crowded.
C. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet, and checked on top of the table.
D. The concert hall was messy, stuffy, and loud. Answer - C
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. She had already gotten the mail.
B. While she checked the mailbox.
C. The mailbox was empty.
D. Sometimes the mail was late. Answer - B
Choose the correct use of a subordinating conjunction:
A. Unlike the rest of my family.
B. Because she was already there.
C. Even though the store was closed.
D. Although he had money, he didn't spend it. Answer - D
Identify the fused sentence:
A. I went to the store and bought milk.
B. He took the job, but he wasn't happy about it.
C. It was sunny outside we went to the park.
D. We took a drive out to the lake. Answer - C
Identify the with a comma splice:
A. The party was over, it was time to go home.
B. When the party ended, it was time to go home.
