Grammar and Mechanics Quizzes: Master English Language Fundamentals

Question 1

In the sentence, "The dog barked loudly, and its tail wagged cheerfully.", the verb "barked" should be in which tense?

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Singular (barked)

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Plural (barked loudly)

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Past tense (has barked)

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Future tense (will bark)

Question 2

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

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The ball was kicked into the net by the boy.

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The boy kicked the ball into the net.

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The ball rolled into the net.

Question 3

Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'can' to show someone's ability:

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She can speak three languages fluently.

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Can you pass me the salt?

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I can't believe how talented he is!

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You can't leave the house without permission.

Question 4

Which sentence uses a **modifier** to describe the noun '**dog**'?

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The **brown** dog ran quickly.

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The big dog **ran**.

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The dog ran **home**.

Question 5

Which sentence is a declarative sentence?

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I enjoyed the party last night.

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What an exciting movie!

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Can you pass me the book?

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Close the window, please.

Question 6

Which sentence demonstrates a complex sentence structure?

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Although the weather was cold, the athlete trained hard.

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The weary boy crossed the finish line.

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The hikers explored the forest and admired the tall trees.

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The girl ran quickly on the path, leaving her troubles behind.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?

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I love to read, write, and play video games.

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I love to read, to write, and to play video games.

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I love to read write and play video games.

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I love to read, write and, play video games.

Question 8

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses joined by the conjunctive adverb 'consequently'?

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The concert was sold out; consequently, we couldn't get tickets.

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The concert was sold out, so we couldn't get tickets.

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The concert was sold out: so, we couldn't get tickets.

Question 9

Which word in the sentence 'She likes reading and writing' is a coordinating conjunction?

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and

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She

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likes

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reading

Question 10

Identify the sentence that is an independent clause, meaning it can stand alone as a complete sentence:

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B. The dog barked loudly

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A. Because the sky was clear

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C. When I arrived at the park

Question 11

Which sentence effectively uses a transition word to indicate a contrast?

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She went to the store; however, she did not buy a new dress.

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She went to the store and bought a new dress.

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She went to the store, therefore, she bought a new dress.

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She went to the store because she wanted to buy a new dress.

Question 12

Which sentence demonstrates parallelism correctly?

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The students worked diligently, studied extensively, and prepared for the exam.

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The students worked diligently, studied extensively, and preparing for the exam.

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The students worked diligently, studied extensively and preparing for the exam.

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The students worked diligently studied extensively, and prepared for the exam.

Question 13

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun case?

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Between you and me, the secret will be safe.

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Between you and I, the secret will be safe.

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Between me and you, the secret will be safe.

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Between I and you, the secret will be safe.

Question 14

Identify the sentence with the correct verb tense.

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Yesterday, I ate a delicious meal.

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Yesterday, I have eaten a delicious meal.

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Yesterday, I am eating a delicious meal.

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Yesterday, I will eat a delicious meal.

Question 15

Which sentence uses the correct spelling of the word?

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The principal called the students to the auditorium for a meeting.

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The principle called the students to the auditorium for a meeting.

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The principal called the students to the auditeria for a meeting.

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The principal called the students to the auditoriam for a meeting.

Question 16

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon.

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The following items are required for the experiment: beakers, test tubes, and chemicals.

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The following items are required for the experiment: beakers; test tubes and chemicals.

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The following items, beakers, test tubes, and chemicals, are required for the experiment.

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The following items are required for the experiment beakers test tubes and chemicals.

Question 17

Identify the grammatically correct sentence that utilizes the correct relative pronoun:

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The boy, who is running, is my brother.

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The boy running is my brother.

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The boy whose running is impressive is my brother.

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The boy that runs is my brother.

Question 18

Select the option that correctly illustrates the appropriate usage of the semicolon:

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The flowers bloom; the birds sing.

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The flowers bloom, and the birds sing.

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The flowers bloom,; the birds sing.

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The flowers; are blooming, and the birds are singing.

Question 19

Identify the correct placement of commas in the following sentence: 'The student who was absent yesterday submitted his assignment today.'

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The student who was absent yesterday, submitted his assignment today.

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The student who, was absent yesterday, submitted his assignment today.

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The student who was absent yesterday submitted, his assignment today.

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The student, who was absent yesterday submitted his assignment today.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences demonstrates a dangling modifier?

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Walking down the street, the leaves appeared vibrant.

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The dog, barking loudly, ran to greet me.

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The students, eager to learn, listened attentively.

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The president, elected by the people, serves a four-year term.

Question 21

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'The students, who were eager to learn, didn't understand the lesson.'

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The subject is plural ('students'), so the verb should be in the plural form 'didn't understand'.

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The verb 'didn't understand' should be in the singular form 'didn't understand'.

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The pronoun 'who' should be replaced with 'that'.

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The sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 22

Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

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I read the book.

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The book is being read by me.

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The cake was baked by my grandmother.

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The report has been completed.

Question 23

Identify the sentence that correctly demonstrates parallelism:

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I enjoy reading, writing, and playing video games.

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I like to read, write, and playing video games.

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I enjoy reading, writing, and video games.

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I like to read, to write, and video games.

Question 24

Choose the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes to indicate possession:

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The cat's toy is under the bed.

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The cats toy is under the bed.

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The cats' toy is under the bed.

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The cat' toys are under the bed.

Question 25

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly for direct speech?

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The boy exclaimed, "I'm going to the store!"

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The boy exclaimed, 'I'm going to the store.'

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The boy exclaimed I'm going to the store.

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The boy exclaimed "I'm going to the store."

Question 26

Which part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence: The dog darted swiftly across the field.

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 27

In the sentence: The enthusiastic children frolicked outdoors all afternoon, who or what is performing the action?

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The children

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Outdoors

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Afternoon

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Frolicked

Question 28

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

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The sneaky mouse was chased by the clever cat.

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The cat chased the mischievous mouse.

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The speedy cat runs quickly.

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The sleek cat was running swiftly.

Question 29

Which word in the following sentence is a coordinating conjunction: The students studied diligently and passed the exam.

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and

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because

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however

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therefore

Question 30

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?

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In the bustling city

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The cheerful dog

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Ran swiftly

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But

Question 31

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

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The necessary materials are: paper, pencils, and erasers.

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The materials needed are paper, pencils, and erasers.

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The necessary materials are paper pencils, and erasers.

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Needed materials: paper, pencils, and erasers.

Question 32

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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My friends and I went to the movies yesterday.

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Me and my friends went to the movies yesterday.

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My friends and me went to the movies yesterday.

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I and my friends went to the movies yesterday.

Question 33

Identify the correct usage of a semicolon in the sentence: 'The concert was a success; everyone enjoyed it.'

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To combine two independent clauses that are closely related.

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To separate items in a series.

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To replace a period at the end of a sentence.

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To show a contrast between two ideas.

Question 34

Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of the active voice:

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The author wrote the book.

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The book was written by the author.

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The author's book was written.

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The book has been written by the author.

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

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Talking

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Talk

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Talked

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Talks

Question 36

Choose the sentence that uses the correct form of the comparative degree of the adjective:

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The new laptop is more expensive than the old one.

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The new laptop is expensiver than the old one.

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The new laptop is the most expensive than the old one.

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The new laptop is the more expensive than the old one.

Question 37

Which word in the sentence is an example of a preposition?

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over

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cat

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jumped

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fence

Question 38

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks for a direct quote?

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John said, 'I am happy.'

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John said that he was happy.

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John said 'I am happy'.

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John stated, I am happy.

Question 39

Choose the sentence that uses the correct form of the irregular verb 'lie' (meaning to recline).

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I am lying on the couch.

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I am laying on the couch.

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I lay on the couch.

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I lied on the couch.

Question 40

Which of the following sentences effectively uses a modifier to describe a noun or verb, enhancing the vividness and specificity of the writing?

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The dog barked ferociously.

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The car was red and sleek.

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The boy ran swiftly down the street.

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The house was large.

Question 41

Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to add extra information, making the writing clearer and more organized?

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The author (who remains anonymous) explores the themes of love and loss in the novel.

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(The author explored the themes of love and loss in the novel.)

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The novel explores the themes of love and loss (which are universal experiences).

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a conventional type of sentence structure?

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Declarative

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Simple

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Compound

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Complex

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of a semicolon?

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To connect two independent clauses

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To separate items in a list

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To indicate a pause in the sentence

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To replace a period

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

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Writing

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Write

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Wrote

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Will write

Question 45

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Either Jake or his friends ______ going to the party.'

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are

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is

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were

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have

Question 46

What is the correct way to write a possessive noun for a singular noun ending in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's'

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Add an apostrophe only

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Add 's' only

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No change needed

Question 47

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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The boy whose shoes were dirty ran down the street.

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The boy who's shoes were dirty ran down the street.

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The boy, who's shoes were dirty, ran down the street.

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The boy, whose shoes were dirty ran down the street.

Question 48

Which sentence accurately uses quotation marks to enclose a direct quotation, preserving the speaker's exact words?

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The coach declared, "Let's give it our all!"

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The coach declared: Let's give it our all.

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"Let's give it our all," the coach declared.

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The coach stated that "we should give it our all."

Question 49

Identify the sentence that correctly employs the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical or subjective thought.

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Mary wishes she had studied harder for the exam.

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I recommend you finish your homework before going out.

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It's crucial that the team collaborates.

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I never would have guessed the answer.

Question 50

Which word in the sentence is a preposition? 'The book is on the table.'

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On

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The

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And

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Book

Question 51

Identify the sentence that uses capitalization correctly for proper nouns and geographic locations.

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The White house is located in Washington, D.C.

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The white House is located in Washington D.C.

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The White House is located in washington, d.c.

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the white house is located in washington d.c.

Question 52

Which of the following sentences features a dangling modifier?

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Being tired, I went to bed early.

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The students loved reading because it opened their minds.

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The teacher, who loved to read, shared her passion with her students.

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The children played in the park, their laughter echoing through the trees.

Question 53

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a series?

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I enjoy reading, writing, and hiking.

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I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing.

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I enjoy reading, writing and, hiking.

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I enjoy hiking, reading and writing.

Question 54

Identify the sentence that uses dashes correctly to set off a parenthetical expression.

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The students—all 25 of them—passed the exam.

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The students - all 25 of them - passed the exam.

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The students (all 25 of them) passed the exam.

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The students all 25 of them passed the exam.

Question 55

Which of the following is an example of a subject-verb agreement error?

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The class of students is going to the museum.

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The students were excited for the field trip.

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The team has been practicing hard.

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The committee decided to approve the proposal.

Question 56

Identify the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly to enclose a direct quote.

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He said, 'I'm going to the store.'

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He said 'I'm going to the store.'

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'I'm going to the store,' He said.

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He said I'm going to the store.

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of a passive voice sentence?

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The homework was completed by the students.

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The students completed their homework.

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The teacher assigned the homework.

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The tests graded by the students.

Question 58

Which sentence is written in the active voice, where the subject performs the action?

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The boy kicked the ball with great force.

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The ball was kicked with great force.

Question 59

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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The book, which belonged to my grandmother, is now mine.

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The book, of which belonged to my grandmother, is now mine.

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The book that belonged my grandmother is now mine.

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The book, which it belonged to my grandmother, is now mine.

Question 60

Which of the following is a compound sentence, comprising two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)?

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I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

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The dog barked loudly.

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While I was walking home, it started to rain.

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The book was old and dusty.

Question 61

Which of the following is a dangling modifier, where a phrase or clause modifies an unexpressed or ambiguous noun or pronoun, creating confusion?

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Walking down the street, I saw a dog.

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The dog barked loudly at the mailman.

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While I was eating dinner, the phone rang.

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The book was old and dusty.

Question 62

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly to enclose a direct quotation, ensuring accuracy and faithfulness to the original speaker's words?

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"The weather is beautiful today," my mom declared.

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My mom declared that

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“The weather is beautiful today,” my mom declared that.

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My mom declared: “The weather is beautiful today.”

Question 63

Which word in the following sentence is a gerund: "Walking to the park is good exercise"?

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Walking

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to

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the

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park

Question 64

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: "The books are __ the table and the chair"?

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between

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on

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among