Question 1

All of the following sentences are correctly punctuated except ______

Accepted Answer

A) Identity theft on the internet is on the rise; thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online. 
B) Identity theft on the internet is on the rise, thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online. 
C) Identity theft on the internet is on the rise; thus consumers must use safeguards when shopping online. 
A) Identity theft on the internet is on the rise; thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online. 
B) Identity theft on the internet is on the rise, thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online. 
C) Identity theft on the internet is on the rise; thus consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.

Question 2

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) We are confident however that home sales will increase soon. 
B) We are confident, however, that home sales will increase soon. 
C) We are confident; however, that home sales will increase soon. 
A) We are confident however that home sales will increase soon. 
B) We are confident, however, that home sales will increase soon. 
C) We are confident; however, that home sales will increase soon.

Question 3

In the group of words although our company profits increased, the word although is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) conjunctive adverb 
B) coordinating conjunction 
C) subordinating conjunction 
A) conjunctive adverb 
B) coordinating conjunction 
C) subordinating conjunction

Question 4

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) The software even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity. 
B) The software, even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity. 
C) The software, even though it exceeds our budget, will increase our productivity. 
A) The software even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity. 
B) The software, even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity. 
C) The software, even though it exceeds our budget, will increase our productivity.

Question 5

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) Brianna provided her new mailing address to her employer, but she included the wrong zip code. 
B) Seal the envelope and, mail your letter immediately. 
C) You must complete the attached form, and submit your receipts to be reimbursed for travel expenses. 
A) Brianna provided her new mailing address to her employer, but she included the wrong zip code. 
B) Seal the envelope and, mail your letter immediately. 
C) You must complete the attached form, and submit your receipts to be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Question 6

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) Carly planned to update her résumé, and to complete the online application. 
B) Carly planned to update her résumé and, to complete the online application. 
C) Carly planned to update her résumé and to complete the online application. 
A) Carly planned to update her résumé, and to complete the online application. 
B) Carly planned to update her résumé and, to complete the online application. 
C) Carly planned to update her résumé and to complete the online application.

Question 7

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts; many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. 
B) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. 
C) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts, many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. 
A) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts; many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. 
B) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. 
C) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts, many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about correlative conjunctions is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Correlative conjunctions join unequal sentence elements. 
B) When greater emphasis is desired, correlative conjunctions are used instead of coordinating conjunctions. 
C) Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs. 
A) Correlative conjunctions join unequal sentence elements. 
B) When greater emphasis is desired, correlative conjunctions are used instead of coordinating conjunctions. 
C) Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs.

Question 9

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) Students are expected to research their reports, and to format their reports using the MLA documentation style. 
B) Many companies use social networking sites to screen candidates, and many run criminal background checks. 
C) Margaret enjoys gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. 
A) Students are expected to research their reports, and to format their reports using the MLA documentation style. 
B) Many companies use social networking sites to screen candidates, and many run criminal background checks. 
C) Margaret enjoys gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Question 10

All of the following sentences are correct except ______

Accepted Answer

A) Terrence is, however, the committee's first choice for the marketing specialist position. 
B) Chelsea's suggestion to install keyless entry devices on all company vehicles was unanimously supported, unfortunately, budget restraints forced the team to table her idea. 
C) We, therefore, must examine alternative solutions to the problem. 
A) Terrence is, however, the committee's first choice for the marketing specialist position. 
B) Chelsea's suggestion to install keyless entry devices on all company vehicles was unanimously supported, unfortunately, budget restraints forced the team to table her idea. 
C) We, therefore, must examine alternative solutions to the problem.

Question 11

The _________ are held every four years.

Accepted Answer

A) Olympic 
B) Olympics 
A) Olympic 
B) Olympics

Question 12

Good writers ____.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid complex sentences to minimize confusion 
B) use one kind of sentence pattern to ensure consistency in their writing 
C) strive for variety in sentence structure 
A) avoid complex sentences to minimize confusion 
B) use one kind of sentence pattern to ensure consistency in their writing 
C) strive for variety in sentence structure

Question 13

The Small Business Administration, ____ protects the interests of small businesses, is a federal agency.

Accepted Answer

A) who 
B) which 
C) whom 
A) who 
B) which 
C) whom

Question 14

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) Standardized tests are used by most states to measure student success, however many states are adopting more culturally diverse tests. 
B) Jael was selected as employee of the month thus, she received a reserved parking space. 
C) Many Americans take advantage of low financing rates when purchasing new, more energy-efficient automobiles; nevertheless, many Americans cannot afford a new vehicle. 
A) Standardized tests are used by most states to measure student success, however many states are adopting more culturally diverse tests. 
B) Jael was selected as employee of the month thus, she received a reserved parking space. 
C) Many Americans take advantage of low financing rates when purchasing new, more energy-efficient automobiles; nevertheless, many Americans cannot afford a new vehicle.

Question 15

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) He has completed neither his master's degree nor his bachelor's degree. 
B) He has neither completed his master's degree, nor has he completed his bachelor's degree either. 
C) Neither he has completed his master's degree nor his bachelor's degree. 
A) He has completed neither his master's degree nor his bachelor's degree. 
B) He has neither completed his master's degree, nor has he completed his bachelor's degree either. 
C) Neither he has completed his master's degree nor his bachelor's degree.

Question 16

______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause.

Accepted Answer

A) Compound 
B) Compound-complex 
C) Simple 
D) Complex 
A) Compound 
B) Compound-complex 
C) Simple 
D) Complex

Question 17

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Sarah was both fluent in French and German. 
B) Customers who order products at Amazon.com enjoy not only competitive prices but also fast delivery. 
C) Employees must either attend diversity training on Thursday or Friday. 
A) Sarah was both fluent in French and German. 
B) Customers who order products at Amazon.com enjoy not only competitive prices but also fast delivery. 
C) Employees must either attend diversity training on Thursday or Friday.

Question 18

All of the following sentences are correctly punctuated except ______

Accepted Answer

A) Report your trip expenses, and you will be promptly reimbursed. 
B) Report your trip expenses and, you will be promptly reimbursed. 
C) Report your trip expenses and you will be promptly reimbursed. 
A) Report your trip expenses, and you will be promptly reimbursed. 
B) Report your trip expenses and, you will be promptly reimbursed. 
C) Report your trip expenses and you will be promptly reimbursed.

Question 19

We are looking for a receptionist ____ will make a good impression on clients.

Accepted Answer

A) that 
B) which 
C) who 
A) that 
B) which 
C) who

Question 20

____ connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical value or rank.

Accepted Answer

A) Subordinating conjunctions 
B) Parenthetical adverbs 
C) Coordinating conjunctions 
A) Subordinating conjunctions 
B) Parenthetical adverbs 
C) Coordinating conjunctions

All of the following sentences are correctly punctuated except ______

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

In the group of words although our company profits increased, the word although is a ____.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which of the following statements about correlative conjunctions is inaccurate?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

All of the following sentences are correct except ______

The _________ are held every four years.

Good writers ____.

The Small Business Administration, ____ protects the interests of small businesses, is a federal agency.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause.

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

All of the following sentences are correctly punctuated except ______

We are looking for a receptionist ____ will make a good impression on clients.

____ connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical value or rank.

Parts of Speech

Sentences

Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

Grammar and Punctuation

Filters

Exam 9: Conjunctions and Interjections

All of the following sentences are correctly punctuated except ______

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

In the group of words although our company profits increased, the word although is a ____.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which of the following statements about correlative conjunctions is inaccurate?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

All of the following sentences are correct except ______

The _________ are held every four years.

Good writers ____.

The Small Business Administration, ____ protects the interests of small businesses, is a federal agency.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause.

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

All of the following sentences are correctly punctuated except ______

We are looking for a receptionist ____ will make a good impression on clients.

____ connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical value or rank.

Parts of Speech

Sentences

Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

Grammar and Punctuation

Filters