Question 1

The budget needs to be divided equally between you and ________.
A) I
B) me

Accepted Answer

You use "I" as the subject of a sentence, and "me" as the object. Grammar Trick- Often, "I" comes before the verb and "me" comes after it. Also, remove the other person in the sentence ('you' in this case) and re read.

Question 2

I checked the logs ________, but I couldn't find the client's name.
A) careful
B) carefully

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "carefully" because it is an adverb that modifies the verb "checked," indicating the manner in which the action was performed.

Question 3

She ________ attend these meetings because she works part-time.
A) doesn't
B) don't

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "doesn't" because it agrees with the third person singular subject "she" in the present simple tense.

Question 4

The CFO was interested in ________ presentation of an alternative profit model.
A) us
B) our

Accepted Answer

"Better" is between two. "Best is between three or more.

Question 5

You are the ________ communicator between the two of us.
A) better
B) best

Accepted Answer

When comparing two things or people, the comparative form "better" is used. "Best" is the superlative form used when comparing three or more things or people.

Question 6

Leah ________ the first to submit her waiver.
A) was
B) were

Accepted Answer

"Was" is the correct choice because "Leah" is a singular subject, and "was" is the singular past tense form of "be" that matches the subject.

Question 7

Although Scott has been here for 25 years, he is ________ to tackle new projects.
A) eager
B) eagerly

Accepted Answer

The correct word to complete the sentence is "eager," which is an adjective that describes Scott's readiness or enthusiasm to tackle new projects. "Eagerly" is an adverb and does not fit grammatically in this context.

Question 8

If I ________ in your situation, I would talk with my supervisor.
A) was
B) were

Accepted Answer

Called the Subjunctive Mood, "Were" is most commonly used in conjunction with "if" and "wish." "Was" is used in statements of fact as in 'When I was younger…"

Question 9

The committee addressed ________ plan in the last meeting.
A) its
B) their

Accepted Answer

"Committee" is singular so "its" is appropriate.

Question 10

Considering the team's skills, either Jason ________ Rachelle is the best choice for the project.
A) nor
B) or

Accepted Answer

"Either/or" works in conjunction so "or" is appropriate.

Question 11

Several of the interns ________ from my alma mater.
A) are
B) is

Accepted Answer

"Interns" is plural so "their" is appropriate.

Question 12

________ did you call to set the appointment?
A) Who
B) Whom

Accepted Answer

"He/She" requires "who" and "Him/Her" requires "Whom." Keep in mind that you may have to temporarily rearrange the sentence a bit while you test it (Whom did you call?…We called her/him.)

Question 13

The new policy states all employees will receive ________ paychecks through the online portal.
A) his or her
B) their

Accepted Answer

"All employees" is plural so "their" is appropriate.

Question 14

No one ________ offered to work over-time.
A) has
B) have

Accepted Answer

"No one" is singular so "has" is appropriate.

Question 15

Kenneth needs to ________ a new vendor for the company event.
A) choose
B) chose

Accepted Answer

"Choose" is the correct form to use here because the sentence is in the present tense, indicating an action that Kenneth needs to do now or in the future. "Chose" is the past tense form of "choose," which does not fit the context of the sentence.

Question 16

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: She thought her interview went well but the company decided not to offer her the job.
A) Capitalization
B) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including hyphens and apostrophes)
C) Commas or semicolons
D) Number expression (word or figure form)
E) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)

Accepted Answer

Use comma between coordinating clauses joined by the conjunction but so that the sentence reads: She thought her interview went well, but the company decided not to offer her the job.

Question 17

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: I finally spoke with vice president Roberts about my ideas for improving company efficiency.
A) Capitalization
B) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including hyphens and apostrophes)
C) Commas or semicolons
D) Number expression (word or figure form)
E) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)

Accepted Answer

Capitalize the title Vice President when it precedes a name so that the sentence reads: I finally spoke with Vice President Roberts about my ideas for improving company efficiency.

Question 18

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: I don't know why eleven of my coworkers aren't in the office.
A) Capitalization
B) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including hyphens and apostrophes)
C) Commas or semicolons
D) Number expression (word or figure form)
E) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)

Accepted Answer

Use figure form for numbers 10 and greater so that the sentence reads: I don't know why 11 of my coworkers aren't in the office.

Question 19

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: It isn't fair, that Mike gets to lead the project.
A) Capitalization
B) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including hyphens and apostrophes)
C) Commas or semicolons
D) Number expression (word or figure form)
E) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)

Accepted Answer

Do not use a comma after the word fair so that the sentence reads: It isn't fair that Mike gets to lead the project.

Question 20

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: Your lack of self confidence makes it hard for others to trust you.
A) Capitalization
B) Punctuation other than commas or semicolons (including hyphens and apostrophes)
C) Commas or semicolons
D) Number expression (word or figure form)
E) Symbols (including dollar and percent signs)

Accepted Answer

Use hyphen to form the compound noun self-confidence so that the sentence reads: Your lack of self-confidence makes it hard for others to trust you.

Quiz 15: Grammar and Spelling

The budget needs to be divided equally between you and ________.

I checked the logs ________, but I couldn't find the client's name.

She ________ attend these meetings because she works part-time.

The CFO was interested in ________ presentation of an alternative profit model.

You are the ________ communicator between the two of us.

Leah ________ the first to submit her waiver.

Although Scott has been here for 25 years, he is ________ to tackle new projects.

If I ________ in your situation, I would talk with my supervisor.

The committee addressed ________ plan in the last meeting.

Considering the team's skills, either Jason ________ Rachelle is the best choice for the project.

Several of the interns ________ from my alma mater.

________ did you call to set the appointment?

The new policy states all employees will receive ________ paychecks through the online portal.

No one ________ offered to work over-time.

Kenneth needs to ________ a new vendor for the company event.

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: She thought her interview went well but the company decided not to offer her the job.

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: I finally spoke with vice president Roberts about my ideas for improving company efficiency.

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: I don't know why eleven of my coworkers aren't in the office.

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: It isn't fair, that Mike gets to lead the project.

Please identify what type of error the following sentence includes: Your lack of self confidence makes it hard for others to trust you.