Question 1

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?
A) My husband asked, Aren t all these video games going to the recycling center?
B) My husband asked, Aren t all these video games going to the recycling center.
C) My husband asked Aren t all these video games going to the recycling center?

Accepted Answer

Sentence A correctly uses capital letters at the beginning of the sentence and for proper nouns (such as "My" and "Aren't"). It also correctly uses punctuation with a comma before and after the spoken phrase "Aren't all these video games going to the recycling center?"

Question 2

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?
A) People that talk loudly on cell phones are being rude.
B) Today s weather will be unusually chilly.
C) Our team has its first practice on Monday afternoon.

Accepted Answer

The word "that" should be replaced with "who" since people are not objects but individuals. The correct sentence would be, "People who talk loudly on cell phones are being rude."

Question 3

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?
A) Her Uncle Reggie plays golf tennis and squash.
B) Her Uncle Reggie, plays golf, tennis and squash.
C) Her Uncle Reggie plays golf, tennis, and squash.

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the correct commas to separate out the list of sports Uncle Reggie plays. The comma after "tennis" is optional and a matter of style. However, the commas around "and" are necessary for clarity and consistency with the rest of the list.

Question 4

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?
A) blackest, unwrapped, freezing
B) controling, foreign, writen
C) defy, pickt, happening

Accepted Answer

All the words in group A are spelled correctly, whereas group B contains misspellings ("controling" should be "controlling" and "writen" should be "written") and group C contains misspelled words ("defy" and "happening" are spelled correctly, but "pickt" should be "picked").

Question 5

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which all the apostrophes are used correctly. In which sentence are apostrophes used correctly?
A) During the summer of 09, my friend s spent a week at my aunt s house in Alaska.
B) During the summer of 09, my friends spent a week at my aunts house in Alaska.
C) During the summer of 09, my friends spent a week at my aunt s house in Alaska.

Accepted Answer

The plural noun "friends" correctly uses an apostrophe before the "s" to indicate possession. The singular noun "aunt" also correctly uses an apostrophe before the "s" to indicate possession. The possessive form of "aunt" requires an apostrophe before the "s," while the plural form of "friends" does not require an apostrophe at all. Therefore, the correct sentence is "During the summer of 09, my friends spent a week at my aunt's house in Alaska."

Question 6

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?
A) cowardise, nite, typical
B) dirtier, commonwealth, weakened
C) politeness, villain, enemys

Accepted Answer

All the words in group B are spelled correctly. "Dirtier," "commonwealth," and "weakened" are all spelled correctly with the correct suffixes and spelling conventions. In group A, "cowardise" should be spelled "cowardice" and "nite" should be spelled "night." In group C, "enemys" should be spelled "enemies."

Question 7

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?
A) To tell you the truth, I m not in the mood to watch a long documentary.
B) To tell you the truth I m not in the mood to watch a long documentary.
C) To tell you the truth, I m not in the mood, to watch a long documentary.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A correctly uses a comma to separate the introductory phrase "To tell you the truth" from the rest of the sentence. The other options either omit necessary commas or insert unnecessary commas.

Question 8

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?
A) Wen Yu, an old friend of the family, will be joining us for dinner.
B) Wen Yu an old friend of the family, will be joining us for dinner.
C) Wen Yu an old friend of the family will be joining us for dinner.

Accepted Answer

Commas are used correctly in sentence A to separate the appositive phrase "an old friend of the family" from the rest of the sentence.

Question 9

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?
A) The Caribbean Club invited Professor Miranda, author of the book A History of the caribbean , as guest speaker at its Spring Meeting.
B) The Caribbean Club invited Professor Miranda, author of the book A History of the Caribbean , as guest speaker at its spring meeting.
C) The Caribbean Club invited professor Miranda, author of the book A History of the caribbean , as guest speaker at its Spring Meeting.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B correctly capitalizes "Caribbean," "Professor Miranda," "A History of the Caribbean," and "Spring Meeting." The words "author" and "guest speaker" do not need to be capitalized, but they are not incorrect in this sentence. The other two sentences have errors in capitalization, either by not capitalizing proper nouns or capitalizing inappropriately.

Question 10

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?
A) You are older than she.
B) I have finish writing my paper.
C) Both are good soccer players, but Benito has faster footwork.

Accepted Answer

The correct form is "I have finished writing my paper." The verb "finish" should be in the past participle form.

Question 11

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?
A) When Vanessa begins College next Fall, she will study at Louisiana State university and work at the superdome in New orleans, Louisiana.
B) When Vanessa begins college next fall, she will study at Louisiana State University and work at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
C) When Vanessa begins college next Fall, she will study at Louisiana state university and work at the Superdome in New orleans, Louisiana.

Accepted Answer

The sentence correctly capitalizes the first word of each sentence, as well as proper nouns such as "Vanessa," "College," "Louisiana State University," and "Superdome." It also correctly uses punctuation, including commas and periods.

Question 12

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which all the apostrophes are used correctly. In which sentence are apostrophes used correctly?
A) Your e careless about crossing your t s and dotting your is.
B) You re careless about crossing your t s and dotting your i s.
C) You re careless about crossing your ts and dotting your is.

Accepted Answer

The apostrophes in "You re" indicate a contraction for "You're," and the spaces around "t s" and "i s" are correct to show plural letters.

Question 13

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?
A) vien, radios, carrier
B) recognize, dullness, melody
C) mispell, conceive, correct

Accepted Answer

All of the words in group B are spelled correctly. "Recognize," "dullness," and "melody" are all spelled correctly, while the words in the other two groups are misspelled ("vien" should be "vein," "radios" should be "radii," "carrier" is spelled correctly in this context but could also be "career"; "mispell" should be "misspell," "conceive" is spelled correctly, but "correct" is missing an "r").

Question 14

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?
A) You re going to regret this decision.
B) A debit card differs significantly from a credit card.
C) Jose plays soccer really good.

Accepted Answer

The sentence should be "Jose plays soccer really well." The word "good" is an adjective and should not be used to modify a verb (plays). The correct adverb to use is "well."

Question 15

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?
A) Every one of my sisters get a manicure at least once a month.
B) Every student should do his or her homework every night.
C) Each passenger receives a complimentary soda, a bag of peanuts, and a mint.

Accepted Answer

The verb "get" should be changed to "gets" to agree with the singular subject "Every one".

Question 16

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?
A) I know, said Ivonne, that they re lost.
B) What we really need is a week s vacation.
C) I admit it, you fascinate me.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C includes an error because it has an extra period at the end, making it incorrect punctuation-wise. Proper punctuation would require only one period.

Question 17

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?
A) As a mail carrier, Alyce had to sort, bag, and deliver the neighborhood s mail.
B) As a mail carrier Alyce had to sort bag and deliver the neighborhood s mail.
C) As a mail carrier, Alyce had to sort, bag, and deliver, the neighborhood s mail.

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, commas are used correctly to separate the items in a list of tasks that Alyce had to do as a mail carrier (sort, bag, and deliver). The comma after "deliver" is also used correctly to separate the list from the rest of the sentence without creating confusion. Option B is incorrect because it lacks the necessary commas to separate the items in the list, while option C incorrectly places a comma after "deliver," which disrupts the flow of the sentence.

Question 18

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?
A) To make these festive birthday cards you will need sequins, glue construction paper and colored markers.
B) To make these festive, birthday cards you will need sequins glue, construction paper and colored markers.
C) To make these festive birthday cards, you will need sequins, glue, construction paper, and colored markers.

Accepted Answer

Commas are correctly used to separate the items in the list of materials needed for making festive birthday cards.

Question 19

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?
A) No my brother doesnt work in the mens department at Macy s in New york city.
B) No my brother doesn t work in the mens department at macy s in New York City.
C) No, my brother doesn t work in the men s department at Macy s in New York City.

Accepted Answer

This sentence correctly uses capital letters for the beginning of the sentence and for proper nouns like "New York City" and "Macy's." It also correctly uses punctuation with the comma after "No" and the apostrophe in "men's."

Question 20

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?
A) The President of Bluestone Toyota Corporation decided to move his office to Washington, d.c. after Labor day.
B) The President of Bluestone Toyota corporation decided to move his office to Washington, D.C., after Labor Day.
C) The president of Bluestone Toyota Corporation decided to move his office to Washington, D.C., after Labor Day.

Accepted Answer

In sentence C, the proper noun "President" and the name of the corporation "Bluestone Toyota Corporation" are capitalized as they should be. Additionally, the abbreviation for "Washington, D.C." is punctuated correctly with periods after each letter and the comma after "Labor Day" is placed correctly.

Quiz 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which all the apostrophes are used correctly. In which sentence are apostrophes used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which all the apostrophes are used correctly. In which sentence are apostrophes used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Instructions: In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which commas are used correctly. In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which capital letters and punctuation have been used correctly. Which sentence uses capital letters and punctuation correctly?