Question 1

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Paul runs three miles every morning; however,

Accepted Answer

A)  no running today because of his injury. 
B)  he is injured and cannot run today. 
C)  injured and unable to run today. 
A)  no running today because of his injury. 
B)  he is injured and cannot run today. 
C)  injured and unable to run today. B

Question 2

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  These marketing courses are a lot of work; nevertheless, we are learning much valuable material. 
B)  These marketing courses are a lot of work, nevertheless we are learning much valuable material. 
C)  These marketing course are a lot of work nevertheless; we are learning much valuable material. 
A)  These marketing courses are a lot of work; nevertheless, we are learning much valuable material. 
B)  These marketing courses are a lot of work, nevertheless we are learning much valuable material. 
C)  These marketing course are a lot of work nevertheless; we are learning much valuable material. A

Question 3

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles has poor eyesight; nonetheless, he is always reading. 
B)  Charles has poor eyesight nonetheless; he is always reading. 
C)  Charles has poor eyesight, nonetheless; he is always reading. 
A)  Charles has poor eyesight; nonetheless, he is always reading. 
B)  Charles has poor eyesight nonetheless; he is always reading. 
C)  Charles has poor eyesight, nonetheless; he is always reading. A

Question 4

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  The fruit punch was much too sweet, however; I drank two glasses of it during dinner. 
B)  The fruit punch was much too sweet; however, I drank two glasses of it during dinner. 
C)  The fruit punch was much too sweet, however, I drank two glasses of it during dinner. 
A)  The fruit punch was much too sweet, however; I drank two glasses of it during dinner. 
B)  The fruit punch was much too sweet; however, I drank two glasses of it during dinner. 
C)  The fruit punch was much too sweet, however, I drank two glasses of it during dinner.

Question 5

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The Steins drove up at 7:00 p.m.; meanwhile,

Accepted Answer

A)  the Richardsons' dinner table. 
B)  the Richardsons set the dinner table. 
C)  the set dinner table of the Richardsons. 
A)  the Richardsons' dinner table. 
B)  the Richardsons set the dinner table. 
C)  the set dinner table of the Richardsons.

Question 6

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Porters unloaded baggage from the train travelers searched for their suitcases.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 7

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The students revised their papers in the computer lab;

Accepted Answer

A)  as their instructor circulated to answer questions. 
B)  their instructor circulated to answer questions. 
C)  their instructor circulating to answer questions. 
A)  as their instructor circulated to answer questions. 
B)  their instructor circulated to answer questions. 
C)  their instructor circulating to answer questions.

Question 8

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Roxanne watched the shooting stars in the sky;

Accepted Answer

A)  she loved nature's fireworks show. 
B)  because she loved nature's fireworks show. 
C)  loving nature's fireworks show. 
A)  she loved nature's fireworks show. 
B)  because she loved nature's fireworks show. 
C)  loving nature's fireworks show.

Question 9

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The science museum has a show about frogs;

Accepted Answer

A)  and we'd like to see it. 
B)  although we'd like to see it. 
C)  we'd like to see it. 
A)  and we'd like to see it. 
B)  although we'd like to see it. 
C)  we'd like to see it.

Question 10

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The cafeteria is noisy everyone is talking excitedly.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 11

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The chair in my office squeaks; therefore,

Accepted Answer

A)  it must need oil. 
B)  needs oil. 
C)  needing oil. 
A)  it must need oil. 
B)  needs oil. 
C)  needing oil.

Question 12

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandy is quitting her job in the bank, therefore, Bjorn should apply. 
B)  Sandy is quitting her job in the bank; therefore, Bjorn should apply. 
C)  Sandy is quitting her job in the bank, therefore; Bjorn should apply. 
A)  Sandy is quitting her job in the bank, therefore, Bjorn should apply. 
B)  Sandy is quitting her job in the bank; therefore, Bjorn should apply. 
C)  Sandy is quitting her job in the bank, therefore; Bjorn should apply.

Question 13

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Stacey went shopping at the flea market she needed something to wear on Saturday night.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 14

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Harry picked the lock with his nail file;

Accepted Answer

A)  determined to open it. 
B)  he was determined to open it. 
C)  for he was determined to open it. 
A)  determined to open it. 
B)  he was determined to open it. 
C)  for he was determined to open it.

Question 15

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  The field hockey team must score during the overtime, otherwise they have to have a shoot-out. 
B)  The field hockey team must score during the overtime, otherwise; they have to have a shoot-out. 
C)  The field hockey team must score during the overtime; otherwise, they have to have a shoot-out. 
A)  The field hockey team must score during the overtime, otherwise they have to have a shoot-out. 
B)  The field hockey team must score during the overtime, otherwise; they have to have a shoot-out. 
C)  The field hockey team must score during the overtime; otherwise, they have to have a shoot-out.

Question 16

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Calliope left work early she had a dentist appointment at 3:00 p.m.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 17

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The opposing team scored a touchdown, and the crowd grew quiet.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 18

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ranchers put up barbed wire fences, otherwise, the cattle will roam to other ranches. 
B)  Ranchers put up barbed wire fences; otherwise, the cattle will roam to other ranches. 
C)  Ranchers put up barbed wire fences, otherwise; the cattle will roam to other ranches. 
A)  Ranchers put up barbed wire fences, otherwise, the cattle will roam to other ranches. 
B)  Ranchers put up barbed wire fences; otherwise, the cattle will roam to other ranches. 
C)  Ranchers put up barbed wire fences, otherwise; the cattle will roam to other ranches.

Question 19

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Cell phones are not allowed in the exam room; however,

Accepted Answer

A)  one student's phone rang during the test. 
B)  one student's phone ringing during the test. 
C)  a ringing phone of one student during the test. 
A)  one student's phone rang during the test. 
B)  one student's phone ringing during the test. 
C)  a ringing phone of one student during the test.

Question 20

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Noah eats fruits and vegetables every day;

Accepted Answer

A)  he is determined to eat a healthy diet. 
B)  so that he eats a healthy diet. 
C)  for he is determined to eat a healthy diet. 
A)  he is determined to eat a healthy diet. 
B)  so that he eats a healthy diet. 
C)  for he is determined to eat a healthy diet.

Exam 20: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Paul runs three miles every morning; however,

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The Steins drove up at 7:00 p.m.; meanwhile,

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Porters unloaded baggage from the train travelers searched for their suitcases.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The students revised their papers in the computer lab;

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Roxanne watched the shooting stars in the sky;

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The science museum has a show about frogs;

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The cafeteria is noisy everyone is talking excitedly.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The chair in my office squeaks; therefore,

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Stacey went shopping at the flea market she needed something to wear on Saturday night.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Harry picked the lock with his nail file;

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Calliope left work early she had a dentist appointment at 3:00 p.m.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The opposing team scored a touchdown, and the crowd grew quiet.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Cell phones are not allowed in the exam room; however,

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Noah eats fruits and vegetables every day;

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