Question 1

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) Many people take the trail to work every day, for it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
B) Many people take the trail to work every day, but it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
C) Many people take the trail to work every day; since, it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "for" is used correctly to connect the two independent clauses.

Question 2

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. I would love to own an antique roll-top desk. I need to save money for our family vacation.
A) I would love to own an antique roll-top desk because I need to save money for our family vacation.
B) I need to save money for our family vacation; consequently, I would love to own an antique roll-top desk.
C) I would love to own an antique roll-top desk, but I need to save money for our family vacation.

Accepted Answer

This choice uses the coordinating conjunction "but" to join the two simple sentences and shows the contrast between the desire for a desk and the need to save money for a family vacation. It is also correctly punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction. This choice uses the conjunction "but" to show the contrast between the desire for a desk and the need to save money for a family vacation. It is also punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction.

Question 3

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. You can wait here for your prescription to be filled. It will take fifteen minutes.
A) You can wait here for your prescription to be filled or it will take fifteen minutes.
B) You can wait here for your prescription to be filled since it will take fifteen minutes.
C) It will take fifteen minutes, however, you can wait here for your prescription to be filled.

Accepted Answer

Choice B uses the conjunction "since" to connect the two sentences, indicating a cause and effect relationship. The sentence is also punctuated correctly with a comma after "filled" and before "since." Choice A uses the conjunction "or," which implies that waiting for the prescription and the fifteen-minute wait time are mutually exclusive options. Choice C uses the conjunctive adverb "however," which is not appropriate for connecting these two ideas as they are not contrasting. Additionally, the comma after "minutes" is incorrect. Choice B uses the conjunctive adverb "since" to show the cause-and-effect relationship between the two sentences. It is punctuated correctly with a comma. Choices A and C are incorrect because they use the wrong conjunction ("or" and "however") and are not punctuated correctly.

Question 4

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) Because he did not pronounce the English words clearly, the American listeners thought he said, Chop suey. That is what they called the new dish.
B) Because the American listeners thought he said, Chop suey, he did not pronounce the English words clearly. That is what they called the new dish.
C) He did not pronounce the English words clearly, because the American listeners thought he said, Chop suey. That is what they called the new dish.

Accepted Answer

Choice A uses the subordinating conjunction "because" correctly to show the cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses. The comma after "clearly" separates the dependent clause from the independent clause. The conjunctive adverb "That" is capitalized appropriately. Choice A correctly uses a subordinate conjunction to show cause and effect ("Because") and an independent clause with proper comma usage. Choice B uses a subordinating conjunction improperly and has improper comma usage. Choice C improperly places the subordinate conjunction in an independent clause and has improper comma usage.

Question 5

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Angelo lost his key during football practice. He could not get into the house that night.
A) Angelo lost his key during football practice; consequently, he could not get into the house that night.
B) Angelo lost his key during football practice for he could not get into the house that night.
C) Because Angelo could not get into the house last night, he lost his key during football practice.

Accepted Answer

Option A correctly joins the two simple sentences using the conjunctive adverb "consequently" and punctuates it with a semicolon. Option B uses the conjunction "for" incorrectly, and option C reverses the cause and effect relationship between the two sentences, making it illogical. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option A correctly uses the conjunctive adverb 'consequently' to join the two simple sentences and punctuates the sentence properly with a semicolon. Option B has an incorrect conjunction 'for' and lacks proper punctuation. Option C incorrectly uses 'because' to join the two simple sentences and changes the meaning of the sentence.

Question 6

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) When a Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
B) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, when his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
C) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, consequently, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, the conjunction "when" is used correctly to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between the visit of the Chinese official and the request for him to cook a meal. There is also correct punctuation with a comma before and after "late in the nineteenth century" to set off this additional information. The conjunctive adverb "consequently" does not make sense in this context and would not be grammatically correct to use here. The conjunction "when" is used correctly to show the sequence of events, and there is no need for a conjunctive adverb or additional conjunction. The punctuation is also correct, with a comma separating the dependent clause "When a Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century" from the independent clause "his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal." Choice B is incorrect because "when" should come before the dependent clause to show the relationship between the two events. Choice C is incorrect because "consequently" does not appropriately connect the two ideas, and a comma would not be used before it.

Question 7

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, for it was invented in the United States.
B) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, but it was invented in the United States.
C) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish yet it was invented in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is B because it uses the conjunction "but" to show the contrast between the two ideas, and a comma before the conjunction to indicate a pause. Options A and C use conjunctions that do not convey the appropriate meaning in the context, and option C lacks proper punctuation. The conjunction "but" appropriately connects the contrasting ideas in the sentence, and a comma is needed before it to separate the two independent clauses. "For" suggests a causal relationship between the two ideas, which does not apply in this case. "Yet" is not the appropriate conjunction to use in this context.

Question 8

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) Heavy traffic, noise, and fumes fill the city streets; furthermore, some of the city s hills are steep. I ll stick to the bike trail by the river.
B) Although heavy traffic, noise, and fumes fill the city streets, some of the city s hills are steep. I ll stick to the bike trail by the river.
C) Heavy traffic, noise, and fumes fill the city streets, so some of the city s hills are steep. I ll stick to the bike trail by the river.

Accepted Answer

In choice A, the conjunctive adverb "furthermore" is correctly placed to add additional information to the previous sentence. The semicolon is correctly used to separate the two independent clauses. There is no comma splice or run-on sentence. Choices B and C both have errors. In choice B, the subordinating conjunction "although" is incorrectly used to connect two independent clauses. In choice C, the coordinating conjunction "so" is used incorrectly as it suggests a cause-and-effect relationship between the two independent clauses. Additionally, there is no comma separating the two independent clauses, leading to a comma splice. Choice A correctly uses the conjunctive adverb "furthermore" to connect two independent clauses and a semicolon to separate two independent clauses. Choice B uses the subordinating conjunction "although" to begin a dependent clause, but the second independent clause is not connected to the first clause. Choice C uses the coordinating conjunction "so" incorrectly to connect two independent clauses, and the second independent clause is not logically connected to the first clause.

Question 9

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) None of the right ingredients was available therefore he told his cook to buy anything that looked interesting.
B) None of the right ingredients was available because he told his cook to buy anything that looked interesting.
C) Because none of the right ingredients was available, he told his cook to buy anything that looked interesting.

Accepted Answer

This choice correctly uses the conjunction "because" to show a cause-and-effect relationship between the unavailability of ingredients and the command to buy anything interesting. It also uses a comma to set off the dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence. Option C uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to show the cause and effect relationship between the unavailability of the right ingredients and the instruction given to the cook. The sentence is also correctly punctuated with a comma after the dependent clause.

Question 10

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Audrey was late for work. She had to drive her sister to school.
A) Because Audrey was late for work, she had to drive her sister to school.
B) Audrey had to drive her sister to school, so she was late for work.
C) Audrey was late for work although she had to drive her sister to school.

Accepted Answer

This option correctly uses the conjunction "so" to show the cause and effect between Audrey driving her sister to school and being late for work. The sentence is also punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction. Option A uses "because" incorrectly as it shows a causal relationship in the wrong direction, and option C uses "although" incorrectly as it shows a contradiction rather than a cause and effect relationship. Option B uses the conjunction "so" to show the cause-and-effect relationship between the two sentences, indicating that Audrey was late for work because she had to drive her sister to school. This option also uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction "so," which is the proper way to punctuate two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Option A uses "because" to connect the sentences, which creates a subordinate clause and therefore requires no comma. Option C uses "although," which shows a contrast between the two sentences and is not the best choice for showing the cause-and-effect relationship between them.

Question 11

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) The bike trail is one of the nicest places I know. It runs alongside the river so it takes riders through the most beautiful scenery you can find this close to the city.
B) The bike trail is one of the nicest places I know. Because it runs alongside the river, it takes riders through the most beautiful scenery you can find this close to the city.
C) The bike trail is one of the nicest places I know. It runs alongside the river, therefore it takes riders through the most beautiful scenery you can find this close to the city.

Accepted Answer

Choice B is correct because the conjunction "because" correctly shows the cause-and-effect relationship between the bike trail running alongside the river and the beautiful scenery it offers. The punctuation is also correct with the use of a comma after "river" to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause. Choices A and C use "so" and "therefore" as conjunctive adverbs, but these words do not correctly convey the cause-and-effect relationship and the punctuation is incorrect. Choice B correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to form a dependent clause that explains why the bike trail takes riders through beautiful scenery. There is also correct comma placement around the dependent clause. Choice A uses "so" as a conjunction incorrectly, and choice C uses "therefore" as a conjunctive adverb incorrectly.

Question 12

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) It follows exactly the river s path, or the river bends and twists its way into the city. A straight trip on city streets would be two miles shorter.
B) Because it follows exactly the river s path, the river bends and twists its way into the city. A straight trip on city streets would be two miles shorter.
C) It follows exactly the river s path, and the river bends and twists its way into the city. A straight trip on city streets would be two miles shorter.

Accepted Answer

Option C uses the conjunction "and" to show the relationship between the two independent clauses, and a comma is correctly placed before the conjunction. Option A uses "or" in a way that is unclear and does not properly connect the two clauses. Option B uses "because" as a subordinating conjunction, but it does not correctly connect the two clauses and there is no comma before "because." Choice A is incorrect because it lacks a conjunction or a conjunctive adverb to join the two independent clauses. The comma is also incorrect as it creates a comma splice. 
Choice B is incorrect because the conjunction "because" implies that the second clause is a dependent clause, which it is not. The comma is also incorrect as it creates a comma splice. 
Choice C is correct because the conjunction "and" joins the two independent clauses properly. The comma is also correct as it separates the two independent clauses.

Question 13

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, although he invented the name chop-soya.
B) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, so he invented the name chop-soya.
C) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, therefore, he invented the name chop-soya.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "so" is used correctly to show that the official saw the chopsticks and soy sauce on the table and therefore invented the name. The punctuation is also correct with a comma before the conjunction. Option A uses the conjunction "although", which does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Option C uses the conjunctive adverb "therefore" incorrectly as it does not connect two independent clauses. In choice B, the conjunction "so" is used correctly to show the cause-and-effect relationship between the observation of the chopsticks and soy sauce and the invention of the name "chop-soya." The punctuation is also correct with a comma before the conjunction "so." Choice A uses the conjunction "although," which does not make sense in the context of the sentence. While choice C uses the conjunctive adverb "therefore," it is incorrectly punctuated with a comma before it.

Question 14

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select correct if the sentence is punctuated correctly, fragment if it is a fragment, run-on if it is a run-on, and comma splice if it is a comma splice. For broiling, smoking, and drying meat and fish.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment because it is missing a subject. It is just a prepositional phrase without a main clause.

Question 15

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Everyone found the dish delicious consequently they asked what its name was.
B) Everyone found the dish delicious; however they asked what its name was.
C) Everyone found the dish delicious; therefore, they asked what its name was.

Accepted Answer

"Consequently" in option A is not the appropriate conjunction to use here. "However" in option B suggests a contrast that does not fit the meaning of the sentence. Option C is correct as "therefore" appropriately connects the two clauses and a comma is used after it to separate the clauses. Choice A is incorrect because "consequently" is used incorrectly as it suggests cause and effect relationship between the two clauses which is not correct in this instance. Also, a semicolon is required to separate two independent clauses.
Choice B is incorrect because "however" should be followed by a comma to separate two independent clauses.
Choice C is correct because "therefore" correctly suggests cause and effect relationship between the two clauses and a comma is used to separate the two independent clauses.

Question 16

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Rhonda s parents chose to rent an apartment. They can t afford a house.
A) Rhonda s parents chose to rent an apartment yet they can t afford a house.
B) Because they can t afford a house, Rhonda s parents chose to rent an apartment.
C) They can t afford a house, therefore Rhonda s parents chose to rent an apartment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select correct if the sentence is punctuated correctly, fragment if it is a fragment, run-on if it is a run-on, and comma splice if it is a comma splice. Barbecue comes from the Spanish word berbekot , which refers to the wooden framework used for cooking meat.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is correctly punctuated with a comma separating the introductory phrase "Barbecue comes from the Spanish word berbekot" from the main clause "which refers to the wooden framework used for cooking meat."

Question 18

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select correct if the sentence is punctuated correctly, fragment if it is a fragment, run-on if it is a run-on, and comma splice if it is a comma splice. Barbecues are not a modern phenomenon South and Central Americans have grilled meat on open flames for hundreds of years.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses ("Barbecues are not a modern phenomenon" and "South and Central Americans have grilled meat on open flames for hundreds of years") that are not properly connected with a conjunction or punctuation.

Question 19

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) The cook steamed everything in a big pot, and he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
B) The cook steamed everything in a big pot so he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
C) The cook steamed everything in a big pot, yet he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.

Accepted Answer

Option A correctly uses the coordinating conjunction "and" to connect two independent clauses, creating a compound sentence. The comma before "and" is also correctly placed to separate the two independent clauses. Option B incorrectly uses the subordinating conjunction "so" to connect two independent clauses, creating a comma splice. Option C incorrectly uses the conjunctive adverb "yet" to connect two independent clauses without the necessary comma before it, creating a run-on sentence. The conjunction "and" correctly joins two independent clauses, and the comma before the conjunction is the appropriate punctuation to separate them. Both clauses could stand alone as separate sentences, but they are more closely related and flow better together as one paragraph.

Question 20

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods. She will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.
A) Although Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods, she will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.
B) Even though she will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods.
C) Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods nevertheless she will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.

Accepted Answer

Choice A correctly joins the two sentences with the subordinating conjunction "although" and uses a comma to separate the two clauses. Choices B and C are incorrect because they use conjunctive adverbs ("even though" and "nevertheless") that do not properly connect the two ideas, and they are not punctuated correctly. Choice A correctly uses the conjunctive adverb "although" to join the two simple sentences and is punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction. Choice B incorrectly uses "even though" as a conjunction without a comma before it, and the word order is awkward. Choice C incorrectly uses "nevertheless" as a conjunction without a comma before it, and the word order is also awkward.

Quiz 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. I would love to own an antique roll-top desk. I need to save money for our family vacation.

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. You can wait here for your prescription to be filled. It will take fifteen minutes.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Angelo lost his key during football practice. He could not get into the house that night.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Audrey was late for work. She had to drive her sister to school.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select correct if the sentence is punctuated correctly, fragment if it is a fragment, run-on if it is a run-on, and comma splice if it is a comma splice. For broiling, smoking, and drying meat and fish.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Rhonda s parents chose to rent an apartment. They can t afford a house.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods. She will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.