FAQ:
When do you use a dash?
When do you use a semicolon?
When do you use a colon?
See previous blog posts - for more hints and helpful lessons on grammar test.
If today confused you, please see the following:
- Subject-Verb Agreement - Lesson on Subject-Verb Agreement
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Additional Practice III -
- Lesson on Pronouns and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
- Basic Principle: A pronoun usually refers to something earlier in the text (its antecedent) and must agree in number — singular/plural — with the thing to which it refers.
- Quiz on Which, That, and Who - Lesson on "Who Versus That"
- A Quiz on Pronouns
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1. Apple makes iPhone cellphones, iPad tablets, MacBook air laptops, and Mac desktops but they also bought out beats headphones for 3.2 billion.
a. Apple makes iPhone cellphones, iPad tablets, MacBook air laptops, and Mac desktops, but they also bought out beats headphones for $3.2 billion.
b. Apple makes iPhones, iPads, MacBook Air Laptops, and Mac Desktops but they also bought out Beats Headphones for $3.2 billion.
c. Apple makes iPhones, iPads, MacBook Air Laptops, and Mac Desktops, but they also bought out Beats for $3.2 billion.
d. Apple makes iPhones, iPads, MacBook Air laptops, and Mac desktops, but they also bought out Beats for $3.2 billion.
2. HBO has many popular shows Game of Thrones, Girls, True Detective, however they are not suitable for children.
a. HBO has many popular shows, Game of Thrones, Girls, True Detective, however they are not suitable for children.
b. HBO has many popular shows - Game of Thrones, Girls, True Detective - however they are not suitable for children.
c. HBO has many popular shows: Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective; however, they are not suitable for children.
d. HBO has many popular shows - Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective; however, they are not suitable for children.
e. HBO has many popular shows; Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective: however, they are not suitable for children.
3. HBO shows Game of Thrones, Girls, True Detective, are not suitable for children.
a. HBO shows, Game of Thrones, Girls, True Detective, are not suitable for children.
b. HBO shows - Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective - are not suitable for children.
c. HBO’s Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective are not suitable for children.
d. HBO has many popular shows - Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective.
e. HBO has many popular shows; Game of Thrones, Girls, and True Detective.
THE BEST ANSWER
4. Phillip Seymour Hoffman who starred in Capote was found dead February 2, 2014, in his New York apartment. He was 46.
a. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who starred in Capote, was found dead February 2, 2014, in his New York apartment. He was 46.
b. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who starred in “Capote”, was found dead February 2, 2014, in his New York apartment. He was 46.
c. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who starred in Capote, was found dead February 2, 2014, in his New York apartment. He was 46.
d. Phillip Seymour Hoffman who starred in Capote was found dead February 2, 2014, in his New York apartment. He was 46.
e. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who starred in Capote, was found dead February 2, 2014, in his New York apartment; he was 46.
5. In yesterdays game the Penns mens lacrosse team dominated the first half, however, they lost too many faceoffs and lost the game.
a. In yesterdays game, the Penn Men’s Lacrosse Team dominated the first half, however, they lost too many faceoffs and lost the game.
b. In yesterday’s game the Penn men’s lacrosse team dominated the first half; however, they lost to many faceoffs, and lost the game.
c. In yesterday’s game, the Penn Men’s Lacrosse Team dominated the first half; however, they lost too many faceoffs and lost the game.
d. In yesterday’s game, the Penn men’s lacrosse team dominated the first half; however, they lost too many faceoffs and lost the game.
e. In yesterday’s game, the Penn men’s lacrosse team dominated the first half, however, they lost too many faceoffs - and lost the game!
6. “We just didn’t respond” Penn coach Mike Murphy said “Either with winning faceoffs or getting stops or scoring”.
a. “We just didn’t respond,” Penn coach Mike Murphy said. “Either with winning faceoffs or getting stops or scoring.”
b. “We just didn’t respond.” Penn coach Mike Murphy said “Either with winning faceoffs or getting stops or scoring”.
c. “We just didn’t respond,” Penn coach Mike Murphy said, “Either with winning faceoffs or getting stops or scoring.”
d. “We just didn’t respond,” Penn coach Mike Murphy said, “Either with winning faceoffs, or getting stops, or scoring”.
8. Walking around Rittenhouse square on a beautiful Saturday morning. We enjoyed The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
a. Walking around Rittenhouse square on a beautiful Saturday morning. We enjoyed The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
b. Walking around Rittenhouse Square on a beautiful Saturday Morning, we enjoyed The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
c. Walking around Rittenhouse square on a beautiful Saturday morning we enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
d. Walking around Rittenhouse Square on a beautiful Saturday morning, we enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
e. Walking around Rittenhouse square on a beautiful Saturday morning, we enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's fine craft fair.
9. Walking around Rittenhouse square was fun on a beautiful Saturday morning. We enjoyed The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
a. Walking around Rittenhouse Square, was fun on a beautiful Saturday morning. We enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
b. Walking around Rittenhouse Square was fun on a beautiful Saturday morning. We enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
c. Walking around Rittenhouse Square was fun on a beautiful Saturday morning; we enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
d. Walking around Rittenhouse Square was fun on a beautiful Saturday morning: we enjoyed the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair.
e. Walking around Rittenhouse Square was fun on a beautiful Saturday morning. We had latte’s at Joe Coffee.
10. At the fair the photographer that interested me the most had traveled throughout Southeast Asia.
a. At the fair, the photographer who interested me the most had traveled throughout Southeast Asia.
b. At the fair the photographer that interested me the most had traveled throughout southeast Asia.
c. At the fair, the photographer, who interested me the most, had traveled throughout Southeast Asia.
d. At the fair, the photographer that interested me the most, had traveled throughout southeast Asia.
e. At the fair the photographer, that interested me the most, had traveled throughout Southeast Asia.
11. In Chibok, Nigeria where as many as 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants, a deep frustration is brewing over the lack of swift action from the Nigerian government.
a. In Chibok, Nigeria, where as many as 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants, a deep frustration is brewing over the lack of swift action from the Nigerian government.
b. In Chibok, Nigeria where as many as 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants, a deep frustration is brewing over the lack of swift action from the Nigerian government.
c. In Chibok, Nigeria where as many as 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants a deep frustration is brewing over the lack of swift action from the Nigerian government.
d. In Chibok, Nigeria, where as many as 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants, a deep frustration is brewing over the lack of swift action from the Nigerian Government.
e. In Chibok, Nigeria where as many as 276 girls were taken by Boko Haram militants, a deep frustration is brewing over the lack of swift action from the Nigerian Government.
12. People ________ live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
a. who
b. which
c. that
13. Walden Pond, ______ was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans.
a. who
b. which
c. that
14. She prefers to watch movies ______ make her cry.
a. who
b. which
c. that
15. Tashonda Viereck's children, ______ all graduated from college, came home for her eightieth birthday.
a. who
b. which
c. that
16. Howard and Vincent, who ____________ a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business.
a. runs
b. run
17. Both of the statues on the shelf ____________ broken.
a. are
b. is
18. The fishing boat that has been tied up at the pier for three days ____________ finally on its way this morning.
a. was
b. were
19. The chairman, along with his two assistants, ____________ to attend the annual convention.
a. plan
b. plans
20. The issues of inflation and tax reform ____________ to be on everyone's mind.
a. continue
b. continues
21. Juan or Julian ____________ the conference room each week.
a. prepare
b. prepares
22. Not one of the performers ____________ at the party after the concert.
a. were
b. was
23. ____ everyone going to be there?
a. Is
b. Are
24. Is one of the professors ready to present ____ essay?
a. their
b. her
25. Each of the legislators ____ ____ own reason for voting “no.”
a. has his or her
b. have their
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