Question 1

In the example, "Smith's (1969) theory suggests an alternative explanation," which error has the author committed?

Accepted Answer

A)  splitting the infinitive
B)  ethnocentrism
C)  anthropomorphism
D)  plagiarism C

Question 2

Use 'among' to distinguish two things; use 'between' to distinguish more than two things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

"Of primary importance" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a preposition
B)  a sentence
C)  a clause
D)  a phrase D

Question 4

Pronouns must agree in ________ and _______ with the nouns they represent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pronouns must agree in ________ and _______...

Question 5

Where "have" is placed before a past-tense verb, which tense is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  past perfect
B)  present
C)  continuing
D)  present perfect

Question 6

To attribute abilities which only humans engage in to nonhumans is to commit an error called____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To attribute abilities which only humans engage...

Question 7

The pronouns my and mine are:

Accepted Answer

A)  first person, possessive case, singular
B)  first person, objective case, singular
C)  second person, subjective case, plural
D)  second person, possessive case, singular

Question 8

If the following word begins with a vowel sound, _________ is used as the indefinite article.

Accepted Answer

A)  the
B)  some
C)  an
D)  one

Question 9

Verbs have a property called a voice, which can be active or passive.The active voice should be used whenever possible.The active voice is where ________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Verbs have a property called a voice,...

Question 10

The most common problem with adjectives is relatives - adjectives that compare two items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Use a semicolon within a sentence to introduce a list of items or to emphasise a single, final element of a sentence.In both cases, the clause preceding the semicolon must be independent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which punctuation mark should be used to separate adjectives that describe the same noun?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which punctuation mark should be used to...

Question 13

'However', 'nevertheless', and 'moreover' join things in adjacent sentences or __________ clauses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'However', 'nevertheless', and 'moreover' join things in...

Question 14

Which of the following is not a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop
B)  Once upon a time.
C)  I am.
D)  A sentence can be like beautiful music.

Question 15

A clause contains a verb or an almost-verb, and at least a subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a sentence, ___________ create a pause intermediate in strength between ___________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  em dashes; commas; parentheses
B)  commas; em dashes; parentheses
C)  commas; parentheses; em dashes
D)  breaks; naps; sleeps

Question 17

Where the subject acts on the object, it is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  passive voice
B)  active voice
C)  present tense
D)  past tense

Question 18

Nouns are:

Accepted Answer

A)  words that modify verbs or adjectives
B)  words that are names of persons, places, or things
C)  words that join other words, phrases, or clauses
D)  words that specify the meaning of nouns

Question 19

A ___________ should contain about 80-120 words and about four to eight sentences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ should contain about 80-120 words...

Question 20

______________ are nouns that stand for groups and are treated as singular nouns (except in New Zealand).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ are nouns that stand for groups...

Exam 6: Writing Correctly and With Style

In the example, "Smith's (1969) theory suggests an alternative explanation," which error has the author committed?

Use 'among' to distinguish two things; use 'between' to distinguish more than two things.

"Of primary importance" is an example of:

Pronouns must agree in __ and _ with the nouns they represent.

Where "have" is placed before a past-tense verb, which tense is indicated?

To attribute abilities which only humans engage in to nonhumans is to commit an error called____________.

The pronouns my and mine are:

If the following word begins with a vowel sound, _________ is used as the indefinite article.

Verbs have a property called a voice, which can be active or passive.The active voice should be used whenever possible.The active voice is where ________________________.

The most common problem with adjectives is relatives - adjectives that compare two items.

Use a semicolon within a sentence to introduce a list of items or to emphasise a single, final element of a sentence.In both cases, the clause preceding the semicolon must be independent.

Which punctuation mark should be used to separate adjectives that describe the same noun?

'However', 'nevertheless', and 'moreover' join things in adjacent sentences or __________ clauses.

Which of the following is not a complete sentence?

A clause contains a verb or an almost-verb, and at least a subject.

In a sentence, _____ create a pause intermediate in strength between _ and _______.

Where the subject acts on the object, it is called the:

Nouns are:

A ___________ should contain about 80-120 words and about four to eight sentences.

______________ are nouns that stand for groups and are treated as singular nouns (except in New Zealand).