Question 1

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The customer who sent the e-mail message wanted more information about our return policy. 
B)  The customer who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy. 
C)  The customer, who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy. 
A)  The customer who sent the e-mail message wanted more information about our return policy. 
B)  The customer who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy. 
C)  The customer, who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy. A

Question 2

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. A

Question 3

____ 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 C

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

Subordinating conjunctions often introduce ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  phrases 
B)  independent clauses 
C)  dependent clauses 
A)  phrases 
B)  independent clauses 
C)  dependent clauses

Question 6

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

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 7

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  if 
B)  but 
C)  thus 
D)  nor 
A)  if 
B)  but 
C)  thus 
D)  nor

Question 8

This year's budget looks more favorable ____ last year's.

Accepted Answer

A)  than 
B)  then 
A)  than 
B)  then

Question 9

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Either she will take her vacation in June or July. 
B)  She will take her vacation in either June or July. 
C)  ​She will either take her vacation in June or July. 
A)  Either she will take her vacation in June or July. 
B)  She will take her vacation in either June or July. 
C)  ​She will either take her vacation in June or July.

Question 10

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 11

The group of words because the Federal Reserve must fight counterfeiting represents a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  phrase 
B)  dependent clause 
C)  independent clause 
A)  phrase 
B)  dependent clause 
C)  independent clause

Question 12

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 13

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule, but it still will take several months to complete the project. 
B)  The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but it still will take several months to complete the project. 
C)  The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but, it still will take several months to complete the project. 
A)  The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule, but it still will take several months to complete the project. 
B)  The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but it still will take several months to complete the project. 
C)  The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but, it still will take several months to complete the project.

Question 14

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 15

____ connect unequal sentence elements.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also they could talk with academic counselors. 
B)  Not only were students able to meet with financial aid specialists but also academic counselors. 
C)  ​Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also academic counselors. 
A)  Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also they could talk with academic counselors. 
B)  Not only were students able to meet with financial aid specialists but also academic counselors. 
C)  ​Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also academic counselors.

Question 17

______sentences contain two independent clauses.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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)  ​Amanda 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)  ​Amanda 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 19

______ 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 20

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our networking infrastructure, which was installed in January, will be updated next month. 
B)  Our networking infrastructure, that was installed in January, will be updated next month. 
C)  Our networking infrastructure which was installed in January will be updated next month. 
D)  ​Our networking infrastructure that was installed in January will be updated next month. 
A)  Our networking infrastructure, which was installed in January, will be updated next month. 
B)  Our networking infrastructure, that was installed in January, will be updated next month. 
C)  Our networking infrastructure which was installed in January will be updated next month. 
D)  ​Our networking infrastructure that was installed in January will be updated next month.

Exam 9: Conjunctions

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

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

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Subordinating conjunctions often introduce ____.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

This year's budget looks more favorable ____ last year's.

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

Good writers ____.

The group of words because the Federal Reserve must fight counterfeiting represents a(n) ____.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

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

____ connect unequal sentence elements.

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

______sentences contain two independent clauses.​

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause​.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Parts of Speech

Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types, Faults

Nouns: Plurals and Possessives

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

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Final -Exam

Filters

______sentences contain two independent clauses.

______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause.