next generation accuplacer writing exam
questions and answers6
Explanation:
There are a variety of ways to fix the sentence, but the point is to identify that it is an
incomplete sentence because it is missing a verb and, therefore, doesn't express a complete
thought.
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"Sarah loves to read books she reads at least three every week." - ANSWERS -Sarah loves to
read books. She reads at least three every week.
Explanation:
There are a variety of ways to fix the sentence, but the point is to identify that it is a run-on
sentence. There are too many complete thoughts present, so it needs to be broken down into
two separate sentences. You could also fix it by using a semicolon ("Sarah loves to read books;
she reads at least three every week.") or a comma and a coordinating conjunction ("Sarah loves
to read books, and she reads at least three every week.").
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"I cannot except that you won't go to the dance with me!" - ANSWERS -I cannot accept that you
won't go to the dance with me!
Explanation:
The easiest way to remember the difference in meaning between these two words is to look at
their letters—accept has two c's that are like open arms, just waiting to hug and embrace and
, accept whatever is being offered, whereas except has a big X just waiting to reject and exclude
something ("I will take all of the cookies except that one with the bite taken out of it").
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"It is clear to see that the stock market is going to have it's ups and downs; it is important not to
overreact to the volatility." - ANSWERS -It is clear to see that the stock market is going to have
its ups and downs; it is important not to overreact to the volatility.
Explanation:
It's is a contraction of it is or it has; it never shows possession. To test whether you need it's or
its, try substituting the phrase it is or it has. If either of those work, you need the apostrophe. If
neither of them make sense in your sentence, you don't need the apostrophe.
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"Heavy rains and thunderstorms continue to roll through the area; therefore, all flights are
cancelled until tomorrow." - ANSWERS -no error
Explanation:
This question tests your knowledge of semicolon use. In this case, a semicolon is used to join
two independent clauses. All is well!
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"Katie did not have no time to pick Kevin up before the game." - ANSWERS -Katie did not have
any time to pick Kevin up before the game.
Explanation:
questions and answers6
Explanation:
There are a variety of ways to fix the sentence, but the point is to identify that it is an
incomplete sentence because it is missing a verb and, therefore, doesn't express a complete
thought.
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"Sarah loves to read books she reads at least three every week." - ANSWERS -Sarah loves to
read books. She reads at least three every week.
Explanation:
There are a variety of ways to fix the sentence, but the point is to identify that it is a run-on
sentence. There are too many complete thoughts present, so it needs to be broken down into
two separate sentences. You could also fix it by using a semicolon ("Sarah loves to read books;
she reads at least three every week.") or a comma and a coordinating conjunction ("Sarah loves
to read books, and she reads at least three every week.").
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"I cannot except that you won't go to the dance with me!" - ANSWERS -I cannot accept that you
won't go to the dance with me!
Explanation:
The easiest way to remember the difference in meaning between these two words is to look at
their letters—accept has two c's that are like open arms, just waiting to hug and embrace and
, accept whatever is being offered, whereas except has a big X just waiting to reject and exclude
something ("I will take all of the cookies except that one with the bite taken out of it").
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"It is clear to see that the stock market is going to have it's ups and downs; it is important not to
overreact to the volatility." - ANSWERS -It is clear to see that the stock market is going to have
its ups and downs; it is important not to overreact to the volatility.
Explanation:
It's is a contraction of it is or it has; it never shows possession. To test whether you need it's or
its, try substituting the phrase it is or it has. If either of those work, you need the apostrophe. If
neither of them make sense in your sentence, you don't need the apostrophe.
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"Heavy rains and thunderstorms continue to roll through the area; therefore, all flights are
cancelled until tomorrow." - ANSWERS -no error
Explanation:
This question tests your knowledge of semicolon use. In this case, a semicolon is used to join
two independent clauses. All is well!
Find the error, if any, in this sentence:
"Katie did not have no time to pick Kevin up before the game." - ANSWERS -Katie did not have
any time to pick Kevin up before the game.
Explanation:
