Question 1

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The weather changed; drastically, we had to go inside.

The weather changed drastically; and we had to go inside.

The weather changed drastically; we had to go inside.

Question 2

Their telephone has been disconnected I cannot get in touch with them.

A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 3

Bertha wants to work for a legal firm this summer, I hope that she can.

A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 4

You skipped several questions, but you correctly answered all you attempted.

A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 5

Most students work hard to succeed, they want to earn a degree and get a good job.

A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 6

Because we knew that the class was going to be interesting.

A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 7

We were walking home when it began to rain.

A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 8

Introduced by her assistant, the Secretary of State began with an opening statement.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 9

John wants to become a detective someday I hope that he succeeds.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D.Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 10

Whomever you nominate will have the family's support.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 11

The lights dimmed the audience whispered quietly.
A. Complete sentence
B. Sentence fragment
C. Comma splice
D. Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 12

Because I am grounded, I cannot go to the movies.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 13

Your guess is right the answer to the question is "E."
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 14

Their telephone line was cut, the bank was robbed a few minutes later.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 15

The light turned yellow, he sped up instead of slowing down.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 16

Taking all suggestions into consideration, we are going to build a parking garage.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 17

When the ballots were counted, some improprieties were found.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 18

Although it is snowing, we are still going to climb the mountain because we have nothing better to do.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 19

Thinking about the last time we saw each other.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 20

The criminal's fingerprints, which were found all over the room.
A.
Complete sentence
B.
Sentence fragment
C.
Comma splice
D.
Fused/Run-on sentence

Question 21

This study, as well as earlier studies, _____ that the disease has been eradicated.

show

shows

Question 22

Luis has not _____ tennis lessons.

have

had

Question 23

When _____ Jose and the stage crew to complete the sets for the play?

are

is

Question 24

There at the bottom of the stairs _____ the two most important young men in Jana's life.

were

was

Question 25

The magazine, filled with recipes and ideas for decorating, _____ a good gift.

make

makes

Question 26

Some of the books that Susan needs for her classes _____ still in the car.

are

is

Question 27

One Thousand and One Arabian Nights _____ my favorite book as a child.

was

were

Question 28

A Farewell to Arms _____ the selected novel for some literature classes.

are

is

Question 29

Stacked on a corner of the secretary's desk _____ a dictionary, a thesaurus, and the latest version of Vogue.

were

was

Question 30

The Princess Diaries _____ my favorite movie.

is

are

Question 31

Neither of the women _____ a cell phone.

has

have

Question 32

Winifred _____ on television about the pet crisis.

spoke

spoken

Question 33

One of them _____ an appointment with the doctor on Tuesday.

has

have

Question 34

Packed in the car trunk _____ the family's luggage and Christmas packages.

was

were

Question 35

Waiting in her office _____ the chairman, the treasurer, and the lawyer.

was

were

Question 36

Either the bear or the mountain goats _____ on the trail.

is

are

Question 37

We invited _____ seemed interested in the film.

whoever

whomever

Question 38

Tom told me that the winner of the race was _____.

he

him

Question 39

_____ three are too old to dress up for Halloween this year.

We

Us

Them

That

Question 40

Robert is the boy upon _____ she has pinned her hopes.

who

whom

Question 41

Give the materials to _____ arrives first.

whoever

whomever

Question 42

"This is _____," I answered when someone asked for me on the phone.

I

me

she

Question 43

No one can type the report as quickly as _____.

he

him

himself

Question 44

_____ three can certainly assume the responsibility for setting up the tables for the meeting.

We

Us

Question 45

The instructor gave the make up test to Harry and _____.

I

we

me

myself

Question 46

Between you and _____, I don't like the renovations she has made.

I

me

myself

Question 47

The editor thinks that it was _____ who phoned in the story about Harry's rescuing the child.

she

her

herself

Question 48

_____ do you think will be Mr. Johnson's choice for drum major?

Who

Whom

Question 49

Sophia often invites _____ two for supper on Sunday nights.

we

us

Question 50

Elizabeth gave Jan and _____ two tickets to the theater.

he

him

himself

theirselves

Question 51

Because he was afraid of being caught, the killer charged between Smith and _____ and then ran out the back door.

I

me

myself

Question 52

To _____ did you send the letter?

who

whom

Question 53

Address the card to either George or _____.

I

me

myself

Question 54

Select the misspelled word.

professional

annual

instance

auxilary

Question 55

Select the misspelled word.

eighth

govenor

brilliant

receive

Question 56

Select the misspelled word.

easily

novel

desparate

individually

Question 57

Select the misspelled word.

cannot

business

explanation

basicaly

Question 58

Select the misspelled word.

probably

quanity

calendar

condemn

Question 59

Select the misspelled word.

chaplain

villain

monsterous

quantity

Question 60

Select the misspelled word.

humerous

suspicious

ridiculous

magnificent

Question 61

Select the misspelled word.

physically

mischievous

irrelevant

definitaly

Question 62

Select the misspelled word.

exellent

dividend

mischievous

ambitious

Question 63

Select the misspelled word.

certain

vowel

calender

grammar

Question 64

Select the clear, concise sentence.

Grocery shoppers often have to wait in long lines when the store is busy.

In grocery stores you often have to wait in long lines when the store is busy.

Question 65

Select the clear, concise sentence.

Because it hurt her finger, Ruth took off the ring.

Because the ring hurt her finger, Ruth took it off.

Question 66

Select the clear, concise sentence.

I grilled hot dogs at the picnic because I know my friends enjoy them.

Knowing that my friends enjoy hot dogs, I grilled them at the picnic.

Question 67

Select the clear, concise sentence.

It states in the student handbook that no one can carry firearms on campus.

The student handbook states that no one can carry firearms on campus.

Question 68

Select the clear, concise sentence.

My grandmother, which is a senior citizen, uses a computer daily.

My grandmother, a senior citizen, uses a computer daily.

Question 69

Select the clear, concise sentence.

Cuban consumers have to stand in long lines to buy necessary supplies.

In Cuba, you have to stand in long lines to buy necessary supplies.

Question 70

Select the clear, concise sentence.

Sam's father enjoyed Sam's party.

Sam told me that his father had fun at his party.

Question 71

Select the clear, concise sentence.

In London, you have to take the tube to get anywhere quickly.

The tube is the fastest mode of travel in London.

Question 72

Select the clear, concise sentence.

Ann Taylor was the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel; this stunt was quite a feat.

Ann Taylor, the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, was amazed that people said what she did was quite a feat.

Question 73

Select the clear, concise sentence.

In Belize, it was exciting to think we went scuba diving and snorkeling, which was exciting.

In Belize, we went scuba diving and snorkeling, both of which were exciting.

Question 74

Do you remember whether General Motors offered _____ customers rebates on smaller models?

their

its

Question 75

Kevin's favorite music, _____ usually puts me to sleep, is too mellow for me.

which

that

Question 76

One of the boys lost _____ tennis racket.

their

his

Question 77

Either Jerry or the Davis twins will bring _____ DVD's.

his

their

its

Question 78

Neither the cat nor the dog can find _____ toy after my cousin was here.

their

its

Question 79

The policeman, in addition to the councilwoman, believes in _____ approach to speeding.

his

their

his or her

Question 80

Is Kohls mailing out _____ customer appreciation coupon this year?

its

their

Question 81

Either Jane or Betty took _____ lunch break at noon.

their

her

Question 82

Each runner in the marathon must pay _____ entry fee before the start of the race.

his or her

their

its

it's

Question 83

All students will get basic instruction in the foreign language of _____ choice.

his

her

his or her

their

Question 84

Does either of the suspects have a tattoo on _____ left arm?

their

his or her

Question 85

For weeks, in fact, neither of the neighbor's two dogs would show _____ head.

its

their

Question 86

The family goes to _____ cabin in West Virginia each year in July.

their

its

Question 87

That Wilson College faithfully observes _____ traditions is evident to all of us.

its

their

Question 88

Neither the plumber nor the electrician left ____ tools on the porch.

his

their

Question 89

Either Martha or Joan left _____ briefcase in the room.

their

her

Question 90

Each student should be informed about _____ schedule.

his or her

their