CLEP College Composition Modular Exam
(NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) | Grade A
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Correct
QUESTION
use a comma to separate each item in a series; a series is a group of 3 or more items having the
same function and form in a sentence. (see term)?
Answer:
-We bought apples, peaches, and bananas today.
-The instructor looked through his briefcase, through his desk, and around the office for the lost
grade book.
QUESTION
a noun or noun phrase that renames a nearby noun?
Answer:
Appositive
QUESTION
Use commas to set off direct quotations (see term)?
Answer:
-"I dislike concerts because the music is too loud," she said
-Mary said, "I dislike concerts because the music is too loud."
-"I dislike concerts," proclaimed Mary, "because the music is too loud."
QUESTION
Comma rule for date: The year is set off from the rest of the sentence with a pair of commas
(see term)?
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,Answer:
-On December 12, 1890, orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.
QUESTION
Comma rule for address: The elements of an address or place name are separated by commas. A
zip code, however, is not preceded by a comma?
Answer:
-John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England, in 1940.
-Please send the letter to Greg Carvin at 708 Spring Street, Washington, IL 61571.
QUESTION
What do Adverbs end in??
Answer:
-ly
QUESTION
Who vs Whom?
Answer:
Who-He or She
Whom-Him or Her
QUESTION
I vs Me?
Answer:
You use "I" as the subject of a sentence, and "me" as the object. In most sentences, that means
that "I" comes before the verb and "me" comes after it.
Also, when saying "Bill and Me", try taking one out and see if it makes sense
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,QUESTION
Shoulda, coulda, woulda,?
Answer:
Do not say "Should of, Could of, Would of" Instead say "Should have, could have, would have"
QUESTION
-Consistency in parallel structure
-Consistent phrases and verbs in a sentence
-Often the sentence contains a list
-"He likes RUNNING at the park, WALKING on the track, and SWIMMING at the gym."?
Answer:
Parallelism
QUESTION
-Occurs when the modifier is in the sentence, but the noun it modifies is missing
-Usually found in the beginning of a sentence?
Answer:
Dangling Modifiers
QUESTION
-Modifiers that are placed in the wrong part of the sentence
-Usually you have to move it closer to the word it's modifying?
Answer:
Misplaced Modifiers
QUESTION
-Provides more information regarding the subject
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, -Modifies the closest noun?
Answer:
Modifiers
QUESTION
-A singular noun requires a singular verb
-Most singular nouns do not end in an "s"
-Most singular verbs end in an "s"
-"EACH of the girls IS presenting a gift."?
Answer:
Subject-Verb Agreement
QUESTION
The part of the sentence that refers back to the pronoun
-Must agree with pronoun in number and gender
-"Will EVERYONE please open HIS or HER book to the first chapter."?
Answer:
Antecendent
QUESTION
-It is best to write in an active voice
-Passive voice is not grammatically incorrect?
Answer:
Voice
QUESTION
-Type of Voice
-Very clear who's doing the action, what's going on
-Very concise
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(NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) | Grade A
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct
QUESTION
use a comma to separate each item in a series; a series is a group of 3 or more items having the
same function and form in a sentence. (see term)?
Answer:
-We bought apples, peaches, and bananas today.
-The instructor looked through his briefcase, through his desk, and around the office for the lost
grade book.
QUESTION
a noun or noun phrase that renames a nearby noun?
Answer:
Appositive
QUESTION
Use commas to set off direct quotations (see term)?
Answer:
-"I dislike concerts because the music is too loud," she said
-Mary said, "I dislike concerts because the music is too loud."
-"I dislike concerts," proclaimed Mary, "because the music is too loud."
QUESTION
Comma rule for date: The year is set off from the rest of the sentence with a pair of commas
(see term)?
https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
,Answer:
-On December 12, 1890, orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.
QUESTION
Comma rule for address: The elements of an address or place name are separated by commas. A
zip code, however, is not preceded by a comma?
Answer:
-John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England, in 1940.
-Please send the letter to Greg Carvin at 708 Spring Street, Washington, IL 61571.
QUESTION
What do Adverbs end in??
Answer:
-ly
QUESTION
Who vs Whom?
Answer:
Who-He or She
Whom-Him or Her
QUESTION
I vs Me?
Answer:
You use "I" as the subject of a sentence, and "me" as the object. In most sentences, that means
that "I" comes before the verb and "me" comes after it.
Also, when saying "Bill and Me", try taking one out and see if it makes sense
https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
,QUESTION
Shoulda, coulda, woulda,?
Answer:
Do not say "Should of, Could of, Would of" Instead say "Should have, could have, would have"
QUESTION
-Consistency in parallel structure
-Consistent phrases and verbs in a sentence
-Often the sentence contains a list
-"He likes RUNNING at the park, WALKING on the track, and SWIMMING at the gym."?
Answer:
Parallelism
QUESTION
-Occurs when the modifier is in the sentence, but the noun it modifies is missing
-Usually found in the beginning of a sentence?
Answer:
Dangling Modifiers
QUESTION
-Modifiers that are placed in the wrong part of the sentence
-Usually you have to move it closer to the word it's modifying?
Answer:
Misplaced Modifiers
QUESTION
-Provides more information regarding the subject
https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
, -Modifies the closest noun?
Answer:
Modifiers
QUESTION
-A singular noun requires a singular verb
-Most singular nouns do not end in an "s"
-Most singular verbs end in an "s"
-"EACH of the girls IS presenting a gift."?
Answer:
Subject-Verb Agreement
QUESTION
The part of the sentence that refers back to the pronoun
-Must agree with pronoun in number and gender
-"Will EVERYONE please open HIS or HER book to the first chapter."?
Answer:
Antecendent
QUESTION
-It is best to write in an active voice
-Passive voice is not grammatically incorrect?
Answer:
Voice
QUESTION
-Type of Voice
-Very clear who's doing the action, what's going on
-Very concise
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