Question 1

Using examples, distinguish a compound sentence from a simple sentence with a compound predicate.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary.
A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. The subject or the verb may be compound. A simple sentence with a compound predicate has only one subject and a compound verb. In the sentence Alex moved to Bristol last week and started his new job with Cyber Technology today, Alex is the only subject for the two verbs in the compound predicate-moved and started.
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, each with a subject and a predicate. Alex moved to Bristol last week, and he started his new job with Cyber Technology today.

Question 2

Commas should be avoided after infinitive phrases, participial phrases, and prepositional phrases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A(n) _____ is a shortened form of a name and is formed from the initial letters of the words in the complete name.

Accepted Answer

acronym

Question 4

Discuss how to use periods, commas, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation points with quotation marks.

Accepted Answer

Periods and commas are always placed ins

Question 5

Indirect quotations, which are restatements of a person's exact words introduced by the word "that," are not enclosed in quotation marks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An _____ is a question restated as a declarative sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _____ is a question restated as...

Question 7

What are the rules to be followed when punctuating sentences with parentheses?

Accepted Answer

Parentheses may be used to enclose some

Question 8

Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate the correct use of dashes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our new neighbors-have you met them?-will join us for dinner. 
B)  Rebecca Mathews-The CEO of True Trust Inc.-has won the entrepreneur of the year award. 
C)  Marketing managers-Vivian, John, and Fred are among them-have decided to adopt social media marketing. 
D)  This television has several features not usually found in competitors' products-an LED screen, a USB drive, and a camera. 
A)  Our new neighbors-have you met them?-will join us for dinner. 
B)  Rebecca Mathews-The CEO of True Trust Inc.-has won the entrepreneur of the year award. 
C)  Marketing managers-Vivian, John, and Fred are among them-have decided to adopt social media marketing. 
D)  This television has several features not usually found in competitors' products-an LED screen, a USB drive, and a camera.

Question 9

When referring to time, writers must use "9 o'clock" instead of "nine o'clock" for greater formality but less emphasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Effective writers use commas to connect thoughts and to separate elements within sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is True of punctuation marks at the end of quotations in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commas are always inside the closing quotation mark. 
B)  Semicolons are inside or outside the closing quotation mark depending on the context of a sentence. 
C)  Periods are outside the closing quotation mark irrespective of the context of a sentence. 
D)  Exclamation points are never placed inside the closing quotation mark. 
A)  Commas are always inside the closing quotation mark. 
B)  Semicolons are inside or outside the closing quotation mark depending on the context of a sentence. 
C)  Periods are outside the closing quotation mark irrespective of the context of a sentence. 
D)  Exclamation points are never placed inside the closing quotation mark.

Question 12

Which of the following is a rule to be practiced when using abbreviations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use "Mr." before a person's name that is followed by an abbreviation of an academic degree. 
B)  Use "Jr." and "Sr." with a person's last name only. 
C)  Omit the comma before "Jr." or "Sr." when either follows a person's name. 
D)  Abbreviate "United States" as a noun. 
A)  Use "Mr." before a person's name that is followed by an abbreviation of an academic degree. 
B)  Use "Jr." and "Sr." with a person's last name only. 
C)  Omit the comma before "Jr." or "Sr." when either follows a person's name. 
D)  Abbreviate "United States" as a noun.

Question 13

The words "American," "Canadian," and "Puerto Rican" are examples of _____ adjectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The words "American," "Canadian," and "Puerto Rican"...

Question 14

A comma splice creates a run-on sentence in which two related ideas that can stand alone grammatically are joined together by only a comma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) _____ is a verb form that ends in "ing" and is used as a noun.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a verb form that...

Question 16

Discuss the three main uses of semicolons. Write a sentence that demonstrates each use.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary. Semicolons ar

Question 17

A mixed number is best expressed in spelled-out words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements does NOT illustrate the correct use of parentheses?

Accepted Answer

A)  As clearly stated in the report, we have increased our production capacity. (Please refer to the attached document.) 
B)  Rachel Toms (She's the customer relationship manager) is the person whom you should complain to. 
C)  I want to see the final draft of the report (is it on this floppy disk?) and ask Sam to quickly proofread it. 
D)  When they met last month (at a common friend's wedding), they exchanged their cell phone numbers. 
A)  As clearly stated in the report, we have increased our production capacity. (Please refer to the attached document.) 
B)  Rachel Toms (She's the customer relationship manager) is the person whom you should complain to. 
C)  I want to see the final draft of the report (is it on this floppy disk?) and ask Sam to quickly proofread it. 
D)  When they met last month (at a common friend's wedding), they exchanged their cell phone numbers.

Question 19

Tracy is working on her final English essay for school. She has a reputation for expressing herself well but makes careless punctuation errors, especially with regard to comma placement. To ensure that her comma placement is accurate this time, she should use a comma to separate:

Accepted Answer

A)  the parts of one measurement. 
B)  two unrelated numbers that end up adjacent to each other in a sentence. 
C)  a dependent clause that provides essential information, from a main clause. 
D)  the last adjective in a series of consecutive adjectives, from the noun. 
A)  the parts of one measurement. 
B)  two unrelated numbers that end up adjacent to each other in a sentence. 
C)  a dependent clause that provides essential information, from a main clause. 
D)  the last adjective in a series of consecutive adjectives, from the noun.

Question 20

When a dash is used to set off words within a sentence, a semicolon follows the dash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Using examples, distinguish a compound sentence from a simple sentence with a compound predicate.

Commas should be avoided after infinitive phrases, participial phrases, and prepositional phrases.

A(n) _____ is a shortened form of a name and is formed from the initial letters of the words in the complete name.

Discuss how to use periods, commas, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation points with quotation marks.

Indirect quotations, which are restatements of a person's exact words introduced by the word "that," are not enclosed in quotation marks.

An _____ is a question restated as a declarative sentence.

What are the rules to be followed when punctuating sentences with parentheses?

Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate the correct use of dashes?

When referring to time, writers must use "9 o'clock" instead of "nine o'clock" for greater formality but less emphasis.

Effective writers use commas to connect thoughts and to separate elements within sentences.

Which of the following is True of punctuation marks at the end of quotations in a sentence?

Which of the following is a rule to be practiced when using abbreviations?

The words "American," "Canadian," and "Puerto Rican" are examples of _____ adjectives.

A comma splice creates a run-on sentence in which two related ideas that can stand alone grammatically are joined together by only a comma.

A(n) _____ is a verb form that ends in "ing" and is used as a noun.

Discuss the three main uses of semicolons. Write a sentence that demonstrates each use.

A mixed number is best expressed in spelled-out words.

Which of the following statements does NOT illustrate the correct use of parentheses?

Tracy is working on her final English essay for school. She has a reputation for expressing herself well but makes careless punctuation errors, especially with regard to comma placement. To ensure that her comma placement is accurate this time, she should use a comma to separate:

When a dash is used to set off words within a sentence, a semicolon follows the dash.

Communicating in Everyday Life

Interpreting Communication

Communicating Globally

Exploring Language Elements

Mastering Nouns and Pronouns

Expanding Language Skills

Sharpening Writing Skills

Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters

Writing Specific Communications

Preparing and Writing Reports

Working With Technology

Communicating With Customers

Developing Presentation Skills

Searching for Jobs

Interviewing and Employment Issues

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Exam 7: Applying the Mechanics of Style

Using examples, distinguish a compound sentence from a simple sentence with a compound predicate.

Commas should be avoided after infinitive phrases, participial phrases, and prepositional phrases.

A(n) _____ is a shortened form of a name and is formed from the initial letters of the words in the complete name.

Discuss how to use periods, commas, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation points with quotation marks.

Indirect quotations, which are restatements of a person's exact words introduced by the word "that," are not enclosed in quotation marks.

An _____ is a question restated as a declarative sentence.

What are the rules to be followed when punctuating sentences with parentheses?

Which of the following sentences does NOT illustrate the correct use of dashes?

When referring to time, writers must use "9 o'clock" instead of "nine o'clock" for greater formality but less emphasis.

Effective writers use commas to connect thoughts and to separate elements within sentences.

Which of the following is True of punctuation marks at the end of quotations in a sentence?

Which of the following is a rule to be practiced when using abbreviations?

The words "American," "Canadian," and "Puerto Rican" are examples of _____ adjectives.

A comma splice creates a run-on sentence in which two related ideas that can stand alone grammatically are joined together by only a comma.

A(n) _____ is a verb form that ends in "ing" and is used as a noun.

Discuss the three main uses of semicolons. Write a sentence that demonstrates each use.

A mixed number is best expressed in spelled-out words.

Which of the following statements does NOT illustrate the correct use of parentheses?

Tracy is working on her final English essay for school. She has a reputation for expressing herself well but makes careless punctuation errors, especially with regard to comma placement. To ensure that her comma placement is accurate this time, she should use a comma to separate:

When a dash is used to set off words within a sentence, a semicolon follows the dash.

Communicating in Everyday Life

Interpreting Communication

Communicating Globally

Exploring Language Elements

Mastering Nouns and Pronouns

Expanding Language Skills

Sharpening Writing Skills

Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters

Writing Specific Communications

Preparing and Writing Reports

Working With Technology

Communicating With Customers

Developing Presentation Skills

Searching for Jobs

Interviewing and Employment Issues

Filters