Question 1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Our prices are reasonable, consequently, we have a large-volume business. 
B) Our prices are reasonable; consequently, we have a large-volume business. 
C) Our prices are reasonable; consequently we have a large-volume business.

Question 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Henry Ford said; "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.Anyone who keeps learning stays young." 
B) Henry Ford said, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.Anyone who keeps learning stays young." 
C) Henry Ford said: "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.Anyone who keeps learning stays young."

Question 3

Our summary of the proposed expansion projects ____ contained in our cover letter.

Accepted Answer

A) is 
B) are

Question 4

Which sentence is better expressed?

Accepted Answer

A) We must try to, even if we are busy, answer all customer questions. 
B) We must try to answer all customer questions even if we are busy.

Question 5

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) We are seeking an efficient, reliable technician who can work independently. 
B) We are seeking an efficient reliable technician who can work independently. 
C) We are seeking an efficient, reliable, technician who can work independently.

Question 6

To impress your interviewer, remember to dress ____ for a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) nice 
B) nicely 
C) nicer

Question 7

____ working overtime this weekend?

Accepted Answer

A) Whose 
B) Who's

Question 8

The sleek design and the superb engineering of our latest hybrid vehicle ____ it appealing to a wide range of customers.

Accepted Answer

A) make 
B) makes

Question 9

This position calls for an individual who shows good judgment and can be ____.

Accepted Answer

A) discreet 
B) discrete

Question 10

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) Brandi created the meeting agenda and distributed it to all team members. 
B) The agenda indicated that the meeting would start at 1 p.m.and that we would discuss our mission statement. 
C) Because the meeting started late, we were unable to discuss our mission statement.

Question 11

The best ____ that I can give you is to never stop learning.

Accepted Answer

A) advise 
B) advice

Question 12

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Either the company President or Vice President will address the staff on Monday. 
B) The Marketing Manager discussed ways to attract more customers to the website. 
C) Can you tell me, Professor, when our tests will be corrected?

Question 13

We have ____ received applications from five individuals for the comptroller position.

Accepted Answer

A) already 
B) all ready 
C) all-ready

Question 14

Katrina checks her e-mail messages ____ at 8 a.m.and 4 p.m.

Accepted Answer

A) everyday 
B) every day 
C) every-day

Question 15

To provide additional privacy, a ____ wall was installed in our office.

Accepted Answer

A) stationery 
B) stationary

Question 16

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Walt Disney said: "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." 
B) Walt Disney said; "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." 
C) Walt Disney said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

Question 17

Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: Tori, our human resources specialist, will be happy to answer any questions about your benefits package.

Accepted Answer

A) Tori 
B) specialist 
C) human resources 
D) Tori, our human resources specialist,

Question 18

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Our new corporate headquarters is located just East of Highway 20. 
B) Our new corporate headquarters is located just east of Highway 20. 
C) Our new corporate headquarters is located just east of highway 20.

Question 19

Hanae ____ the University of Phoenix with a degree in business management.

Accepted Answer

A) graduated 
B) graduated from

Question 20

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) The UPS package was stamped handle with care. 
B) The UPS package was stamped Handle with care. 
C) The UPS package was stamped Handle With Care.

Exam 15: Grammar and Punctuation

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Our summary of the proposed expansion projects ____ contained in our cover letter.

Which sentence is better expressed?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

To impress your interviewer, remember to dress ____ for a job interview.

____ working overtime this weekend?

The sleek design and the superb engineering of our latest hybrid vehicle ____ it appealing to a wide range of customers.

This position calls for an individual who shows good judgment and can be ____.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

The best ____ that I can give you is to never stop learning.

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

We have ____ received applications from five individuals for the comptroller position.

Katrina checks her e-mail messages ____ at 8 a.m.and 4 p.m.

To provide additional privacy, a ____ wall was installed in our office.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: Tori, our human resources specialist, will be happy to answer any questions about your benefits package.

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Hanae ____ the University of Phoenix with a degree in business management.

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?