Question 1

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) She inexperienced in the world of business.
B) Her inexperience in the world of business creates problems.
C) Is inexperience in the world of business.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B is grammatically correct and uses proper subject-verb agreement. Sentence A has a grammatical error with the incorrect use of "she" instead of "her" as the object of the sentence. Sentence C is also grammatically incorrect as it is not a complete sentence and lacks a subject.

Question 2

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Charles carefully researched vacation spots before he discussed them with his wife and children.
B) Charles carefully researched vacation spots, before he discussed them with his wife and children.
C) Before he discussed them with his wife and children Charles carefully researched them.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence structure is to place the adverbial phrase "before he discussed them with his wife and children" immediately after the verb phrase "researched vacation spots". Option A correctly follows this structure, while option B places a comma incorrectly within the verb phrase. Option C places the adverbial phrase at the beginning of the sentence, which disrupts the flow of the sentence.

Question 3

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?
A) Backing the boat trailer into the garage was not very easy.
B) She backing the boat trailer into the garage.
C) Backing the boat trailer into the garage not very easy.

Accepted Answer

This sentence is grammatically correct and makes sense. It is in the correct form of a complete sentence with a subject and predicate, and it uses correct grammar and word order. The other sentences contain errors, such as missing words or using incorrect grammar.

Question 4

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. He loves to meet with students.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a complete sentence and is punctuated correctly with a period at the end.

Question 5

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. And then went on to receive a master's in that field and a second master's in computer science.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a fragment, missing a subject before the conjunction "and."

Question 6

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. The idea for SwarmBots, for instance, came from watching ants, bees, and other insects.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma separating the introductory phrase from the independent clause.

Question 7

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a complete sentence and is punctuated correctly with a period at the end.

Question 8

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Which led to honors as a young inventor.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment and lacks a subject, verb, or complete thought.

Question 9

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. And inspire them to pursue engineering, computer science, and invention.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: The following sentences form a passage....

Question 10

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?
A) Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her; but, she rarely answers the ring.
B) Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her, however she rarely answers the ring.
C) Ms. Forsythe's employer installed a telephone in her car so he could always reach her, but she rarely answers the ring.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "but" is the most appropriate option to contrast the fact that Ms. Forsythe has a telephone in her car, which allows her employer to reach her at any moment, with the fact that she seldom answers the phone. The other options are not as appropriate; option A has a semicolon that incorrectly separates two independent clauses, while option B uses "however" in a way that is not needed or grammatically correct.

Question 11

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?
A) If the owner does not allow pets.
B) The owner does not allow pets.
C) Allowing pets.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "The owner does not allow pets" is the only grammatically correct sentence in the group, as it is a complete sentence with a clear subject (the owner) and verb (does not allow). The other two options are incomplete phrases or clauses that do not make sense on their own.

Question 12

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. As they worked together in nature.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment, as it does not have a subject or predicate and therefore does not form a complete thought.

Question 13

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Have given him some of his best ideas.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment as it is missing a subject. It is not a complete sentence.

Question 14

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Keeping an open mind and a spirit of play.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment because it does not contain a complete thought or subject-verb agreement. It is missing a main clause to make it a complete sentence.

Question 15

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time, he was exhausted when he reached the landing.
B) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time; he was exhausted when he reached the landing.
C) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time he was exhausted when he reached the landing.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence includes a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses. Option A lacks any punctuation between the clauses, while Option C incorrectly uses a comma splice.

Question 16

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Finding an apartment in this neighborhood is not easy.
B) Finding an apartment in this neighborhood not easy.
C) To find an apartment in this neighborhood not easy.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A is correct because it is in the correct grammatical order, with the subject "Finding an apartment in this neighborhood" followed by the verb "is" and then the predicate "not easy". B is missing the linking verb "is", while C is in an incorrect grammatical order as the subject is separated from the verb by an infinitive phrase.

Question 17

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Education and drive turned his childhood passion into mastery, as a college student, McLurkin began to enter computer and robotics contests.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: The following sentences form a passage....

Question 18

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?
A) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance, all who attended had a wonderful time.
B) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance all who attended had a wonderful time.
C) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance; all who attended had a wonderful time.

Accepted Answer

This sentence contains a correctly placed semicolon to separate two independent clauses. The other two sentences are either missing necessary punctuation or have incorrect punctuation.

Question 19

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Today, McLurkin champions technical education.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a complete thought and is punctuated correctly.

Question 20

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Lorenzo doesn't usually like to cook, nevertheless, he enjoyed preparing a Hawaiian feast for his boss's surprise birthday party.
B) Lorenzo doesn't usually like to cook, nevertheless he enjoyed preparing a Hawaiian feast for his boss's surprise birthday party.
C) Lorenzo doesn't usually like to cook; nevertheless, he enjoyed preparing a Hawaiian feast for his boss's surprise birthday party.

Accepted Answer

A semicolon should be used instead of a comma before "nevertheless" as it connects two independent clauses. The use of a semicolon in sentence C makes it grammatically correct.

Quiz 28: Avoiding Sentence Errors

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. He loves to meet with students.

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Which led to honors as a young inventor.

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. As they worked together in nature.

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Have given him some of his best ideas.

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Keeping an open mind and a spirit of play.

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Each one of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the letter of the one correct sentence. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, 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. Today, McLurkin champions technical education.

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?