Question 1

Commas are used correctly in the following sentence: You have a choice of an office on the first floor,second floor,or terrace level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain how apostrophes are used to form possessives.

Accepted Answer

Several guidelines apply to using apostr

Question 3

Which of the following parenthetical phrases is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Ms.Silvan, addressing the entire department, explained the proposal. 
B) Mr.Frank speaking to the senior staff, resigned his position. 
C) I understand however; that there is a problem with the proposal. 
D) Yes I understand the information in the proposal. 
A) Ms.Silvan, addressing the entire department, explained the proposal. 
B) Mr.Frank speaking to the senior staff, resigned his position. 
C) I understand however; that there is a problem with the proposal. 
D) Yes I understand the information in the proposal.

Question 4

One appropriate use of a semicolon is to separate phrases with commas that appear in a series.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: The news is good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Italics should be used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) To indicate words, letters, numbers, and phrases used as words. 
B) To emphasize a word that is not sufficiently emphasized by other means. 
C) To indicate the titles of books, magazines, and newspapers. 
D) For all of the above. 
A) To indicate words, letters, numbers, and phrases used as words. 
B) To emphasize a word that is not sufficiently emphasized by other means. 
C) To indicate the titles of books, magazines, and newspapers. 
D) For all of the above.

Question 7

Sentences should generally NOT end with a preposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe three situations in which numbers should be spelled out.

Accepted Answer

Spell out the following:
a.Numbers used

Question 9

A pronoun must agree in number with its antecedent.Explain this rule and provide several examples.

Accepted Answer

A pronoun stands for a specific noun and

Question 10

It is unnecessary for a pronoun to agree in number with the noun for which it stands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a split infinitive?

Accepted Answer

A) I plan to prepare the schedule shortly. 
B) The owner used to visit the store frequently. 
C) I plan to briefly summarize the report. 
D) The city used to have a limited number bus routes. 
A) I plan to prepare the schedule shortly. 
B) The owner used to visit the store frequently. 
C) I plan to briefly summarize the report. 
D) The city used to have a limited number bus routes.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) The shipment arrived too late for our sale; therefore, we are returning it to you. 
B) The shipment arrived too late for our sale, therefore, we are returning it to you. 
C) The shipment arrived too late for our sale therefore, we are returning it to you. 
D) The shipment arrived too late for our sale: therefore, we are returning it to you. 
A) The shipment arrived too late for our sale; therefore, we are returning it to you. 
B) The shipment arrived too late for our sale, therefore, we are returning it to you. 
C) The shipment arrived too late for our sale therefore, we are returning it to you. 
D) The shipment arrived too late for our sale: therefore, we are returning it to you.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of future perfect verb tense?

Accepted Answer

A) I see you. 
B) I will have seen you. 
C) I saw you. 
D) I will see you. 
A) I see you. 
B) I will have seen you. 
C) I saw you. 
D) I will see you.

Question 14

The names of persons,cities,and specific holidays should be capitalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A pronoun should be used to stand for

Accepted Answer

A) a phrase. 
B) a clause. 
C) a noun. 
D) any of the above. 
A) a phrase. 
B) a clause. 
C) a noun. 
D) any of the above.

Question 16

You should use figures to express dates,sums of money,and decimals,but spell out distance,weights,and page numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT correct concerning the use of pronouns?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a singular pronoun with each, everyone, and no. 
B) Use pronouns that agree in number with the intended meaning of collective nouns. 
C) Use a singular pronoun when it represents two or more singular antecedents connected by and. 
D) Use a singular pronoun when two or more singular antecedents are connected by or or nor. 
A) Use a singular pronoun with each, everyone, and no. 
B) Use pronouns that agree in number with the intended meaning of collective nouns. 
C) Use a singular pronoun when it represents two or more singular antecedents connected by and. 
D) Use a singular pronoun when two or more singular antecedents are connected by or or nor.

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct use of a superlative?

Accepted Answer

A) She is the newest of the two workers. 
B) Charles is the better writer of the two-member team. 
C) She is the fastest of the three workers. 
D) Jill is the better student in the freshman class. 
A) She is the newest of the two workers. 
B) Charles is the better writer of the two-member team. 
C) She is the fastest of the three workers. 
D) Jill is the better student in the freshman class.

Question 19

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The term flame is online jargon for a heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message 
B) The term "flame" is online jargon for a heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message. 
C) The term flame is online jargon for a "heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message." 
D) The term flame is online jargon for a "heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message" 
A) The term flame is online jargon for a heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message 
B) The term "flame" is online jargon for a heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message. 
C) The term flame is online jargon for a "heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message." 
D) The term flame is online jargon for a "heated, sarcastic, sometimes abusive message"

Question 20

Which of the following sentences is hyphenated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) This is a device that is attention-getting. 
B) He gave a lecture that was hard-to-follow. 
C) We need an up-to-date price list. 
D) She is a widely-quoted authority. 
A) This is a device that is attention-getting. 
B) He gave a lecture that was hard-to-follow. 
C) We need an up-to-date price list. 
D) She is a widely-quoted authority.

Commas are used correctly in the following sentence: You have a choice of an office on the first floor,second floor,or terrace level.

Explain how apostrophes are used to form possessives.

Which of the following parenthetical phrases is punctuated correctly?

One appropriate use of a semicolon is to separate phrases with commas that appear in a series.

The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: The news is good.

Italics should be used for which of the following?

Sentences should generally NOT end with a preposition.

Describe three situations in which numbers should be spelled out.

A pronoun must agree in number with its antecedent.Explain this rule and provide several examples.

It is unnecessary for a pronoun to agree in number with the noun for which it stands.

Which of the following is an example of a split infinitive?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which of the following is an example of future perfect verb tense?

The names of persons,cities,and specific holidays should be capitalized.

A pronoun should be used to stand for

You should use figures to express dates,sums of money,and decimals,but spell out distance,weights,and page numbers.

Which of the following is NOT correct concerning the use of pronouns?

Which of the following is a correct use of a superlative?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Which of the following sentences is hyphenated correctly?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

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Exam 17: Language Review and Exercises

Commas are used correctly in the following sentence: You have a choice of an office on the first floor,second floor,or terrace level.

Explain how apostrophes are used to form possessives.

Which of the following parenthetical phrases is punctuated correctly?

One appropriate use of a semicolon is to separate phrases with commas that appear in a series.

The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: The news is good.

Italics should be used for which of the following?

Sentences should generally NOT end with a preposition.

Describe three situations in which numbers should be spelled out.

A pronoun must agree in number with its antecedent.Explain this rule and provide several examples.

It is unnecessary for a pronoun to agree in number with the noun for which it stands.

Which of the following is an example of a split infinitive?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which of the following is an example of future perfect verb tense?

The names of persons,cities,and specific holidays should be capitalized.

A pronoun should be used to stand for

You should use figures to express dates,sums of money,and decimals,but spell out distance,weights,and page numbers.

Which of the following is NOT correct concerning the use of pronouns?

Which of the following is a correct use of a superlative?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Which of the following sentences is hyphenated correctly?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

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