Question 1

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three reasons that people blog are to 1, express themselves creatively, 2, share personal experiences with others, and 3, stay in touch with family and friends. 
B)  Three reasons that people blog are to (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends. 
C)  Three reasons that people blog are to: (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends. 
A)  Three reasons that people blog are to 1, express themselves creatively, 2, share personal experiences with others, and 3, stay in touch with family and friends. 
B)  Three reasons that people blog are to (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends. 
C)  Three reasons that people blog are to: (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends. B

Question 2

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin"! 
B)  Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin!" 
C)  Anna angrily shouted, "your rights end where my rights begin!" 
A)  Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin"! 
B)  Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin!" 
C)  Anna angrily shouted, "your rights end where my rights begin!" B

Question 3

Our next ____ meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Accepted Answer

A)  dep't. 
B)  dept. 
A)  dep't. 
B)  dept. B

Question 4

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirty four students were awarded scholarships. 
B)  Thirtyfour students were awarded scholarships. 
C)  Thirty-four students were awarded scholarships. 
A)  Thirty four students were awarded scholarships. 
B)  Thirtyfour students were awarded scholarships. 
C)  Thirty-four students were awarded scholarships.

Question 5

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
(Wayne Dyer) 
B)  "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
⎯Wayne Dyer 
C)  "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
:Wayne Dyer 
A)  "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
(Wayne Dyer) 
B)  "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
⎯Wayne Dyer 
C)  "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
:Wayne Dyer

Question 6

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Readers in the U.S.A. and U.K. enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling. 
B)  Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling. 
C)  ​Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J K Rowling. 
A)  ​Readers in the U.S.A. and U.K. enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling. 
B)  Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling. 
C)  ​Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J K Rowling.

Question 7

We received a ____ dessert with our meal.

Accepted Answer

A)  complimentary 
B)  complementary 
A)  complimentary 
B)  complementary

Question 8

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​To learn more about gardening, Chris watches many shows on PBS and listens to NPR. 
B)  ​The C.E.O. and C.I.O. addressed the staff about budget issues at 8 am on Monday. 
C)  ​Maggie is studying to be a R.N. and hopes to work for Dr. Hank Simpson, who specializes in pediatrics. 
A)  ​To learn more about gardening, Chris watches many shows on PBS and listens to NPR. 
B)  ​The C.E.O. and C.I.O. addressed the staff about budget issues at 8 am on Monday. 
C)  ​Maggie is studying to be a R.N. and hopes to work for Dr. Hank Simpson, who specializes in pediatrics.

Question 9

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  We listened to ex President Carter speak on television about the Middle East crisis. 
B)  ​Following my presentation, I needed to complete a self-evaluation form. 
C)  ​My step-brother Bill recently accepted a job with General Mills. 
A)  We listened to ex President Carter speak on television about the Middle East crisis. 
B)  ​Following my presentation, I needed to complete a self-evaluation form. 
C)  ​My step-brother Bill recently accepted a job with General Mills.

Question 10

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attracting, developing, and retaining employees: these are the functions of human resource managers. 
B)  Attracting, developing, and retaining employees; these are the functions of human resource managers. 
C)  Attracting, developing, and retaining employees⎯these are the functions of human resource managers. 
A)  Attracting, developing, and retaining employees: these are the functions of human resource managers. 
B)  Attracting, developing, and retaining employees; these are the functions of human resource managers. 
C)  Attracting, developing, and retaining employees⎯these are the functions of human resource managers.

Question 11

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish"; however, it should be used sparingly in business correspondence. 
B)  The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish;" however, it should be used sparingly in business correspondence. 
A)  The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish"; however, it should be used sparingly in business correspondence. 
B)  The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish;" however, it should be used sparingly in business correspondence.

Question 12

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers look for candidates who participated in extra-curricular activities while completing their schooling. 
B)  Employers look for candidates who participated in extracurricular activities while completing their schooling. 
C)  Employers look for candidates who participated in extra curricular activities while completing their schooling. 
A)  Employers look for candidates who participated in extra-curricular activities while completing their schooling. 
B)  Employers look for candidates who participated in extracurricular activities while completing their schooling. 
C)  Employers look for candidates who participated in extra curricular activities while completing their schooling.

Question 13

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although Queen released its top-selling hit We Are the Champions in the late '70s, the song remains popular today. 
B)  Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late 70s, the song remains popular today. 
C)  Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late '70s, the song remains popular today. 
A)  Although Queen released its top-selling hit We Are the Champions in the late '70s, the song remains popular today. 
B)  Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late 70s, the song remains popular today. 
C)  Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late '70s, the song remains popular today.

Question 14

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  I will edit the proposal; I promise, by Friday. 
B)  I will edit the proposal I promise by Friday. 
C)  I will edit the proposal⎯I promise⎯by Friday. 
A)  I will edit the proposal; I promise, by Friday. 
B)  I will edit the proposal I promise by Friday. 
C)  I will edit the proposal⎯I promise⎯by Friday.

Question 15

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​By investing his own sweat equity in the construction of his home, Scott was able to save money. 
B)  ​Derek thought that the new video game was dope. 
C)  ​The box was stamped Handle With Care. 
A)  ​By investing his own sweat equity in the construction of his home, Scott was able to save money. 
B)  ​Derek thought that the new video game was dope. 
C)  ​The box was stamped Handle With Care.

Question 16

Claudia plans to go out with several of her ____ after work.

Accepted Answer

A)  co-workers 
B)  coworkers 
A)  co-workers 
B)  coworkers

Question 17

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  We will be happy to process your request for medical leave; (received January 5) however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources. 
B)  We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5;) however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources. 
C)  We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5); however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources. 
A)  We will be happy to process your request for medical leave; (received January 5) however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources. 
B)  We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5;) however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources. 
C)  We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5); however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources.

Question 18

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  CEO Barker said, "Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers." 
B)  CEO Barker said, 'Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.' 
C)  CEO Barker said, Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers. 
A)  CEO Barker said, "Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers." 
B)  CEO Barker said, 'Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.' 
C)  CEO Barker said, Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.

Question 19

Which sentences emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three companies, NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens, offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption. 
B)  Three companies⎯NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens⎯offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption. 
C)  Three companies (NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens) offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption. 
A)  Three companies, NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens, offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption. 
B)  Three companies⎯NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens⎯offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption. 
C)  Three companies (NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens) offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption.

Question 20

Please call me at ____ 5545 if you have any questions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ext. 
B)  ext. 
A)  Ext. 
B)  ext.

Exam 12: Other Punctuation

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Our next ____ meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

We received a ____ dessert with our meal.

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Claudia plans to go out with several of her ____ after work.

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Which sentences emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?

Please call me at ____ 5545 if you have any questions.

Parts of Speech

Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types, Faults

Nouns: Plurals and Possessives

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Capitalization

Numbers

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