Day 5 Conventions of
Standard English
Question 1 - Spelling Error Identification
As the journalist
was proofreading her article, she realized that some words were incorrecty
spelled and needed correction before submission.
Which
of the following corrects the misspelling in the sentence above?
A)
"Proofreading" should be hyphenated as "proof-reading"
B) "Incorrecty" should be spelled "incorrectly"
C) "Realized" should be spelled "realised"
D) "Correction" should be spelled "correktion"
Answer:
B -
"Incorrecty" is missing the letter 'l' and should be spelled "incorrectly."
Question 2 - Comma Usage with Introductory
Phrases
Which
of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation?
A) Before the
meeting starts, can you ensure, that all the documents are in order?
B) Before the meeting starts can you ensure that all the documents are in
order?
C) Before the meeting starts, can you ensure that all the documents are in
order?
D) Before the meeting starts; can you ensure that all the documents are in
order?
Answer:
C - A comma should
separate the introductory phrase "Before the meeting starts"
from the main clause.
Question 3 - Identifying Dependent Clauses
Which
of the following are dependent clauses? (Select all that apply)
A) Since the book
was overdue.
B) The store closed early today.
C) Because she practiced daily.
D) She finished the assignment.
E) While the cake was baking in the oven.
Answer:
A, C, E - Dependent
clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions (since, because, while)
and cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
Question 4 - Correct Plural Form
Which
of the following words is written correctly in its plural form?
A) Chieves
B) Prooves
C) Razores
D) Halves
Answer:
D - "Halves"
is correct (f changes to v + es). Others should be: chiefs, proofs,
razors.
Question 5 - Punctuating Compound Sentences
Which
of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?
A) The moonlight
glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue.
B) The raspberries we just picked from the garden are ripe, and sweet.
C) She spent all afternoon studying for the biology test; but she neglected to
work on her psychology paper.
D) The man often drew sketches in his room but he never liked to show his art
to anyone.
Answer:
A - This correctly
joins two independent clauses with a comma + coordinating conjunction.
Question 6 - Punctuation of Quotations
Which
of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation?
A) "You
should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you
didn't want him to run into Blayne."
B) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica.
"If you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
C) You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica
"if you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
D) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica,
"If you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
Answer:
A - When a quoted
sentence is interrupted, the second part begins with a lowercase letter.
Question 7 - Subject-Verb Agreement
Which
of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
A) She don't like
studying late at night.
B) She doesn't likes studying late at night.
C) She doesn't like studying late at night.
D) She not like studying late at night.
Answer:
C - "Doesn't"
is correct for third-person singular, and the base form "like"
follows.
Question 8 - Identifying Parts of Speech
Please
don't take what I said so personally.
Which
of the following parts of speech is "personally" as used in the
sentence above?
A) Article
B) Adjective
C) Verb
D) Adverb
Answer:
D - "Personally"
modifies the verb "take," making it an adverb.
Question 9 - Correct Spelling
Which
of the following words is spelled correctly?
A) Miniscool
B) Minature
C) Maintainance
D) Millennium
Answer:
D - "Millennium"
is correct (double l, double n). Others: minuscule, miniature,
maintenance.
Question 10 - Identifying Indirect Objects
Which
of the following sentences contains an indirect object?
A) Melissa walked
to the grocery store for milk.
B) Dante skimmed the magazine while waiting in the lobby.
C) Jorge assigned the class some math problems.
D) Sara went to the movie with Amal.
Answer:
C - "The
class" is the indirect object (to whom the math problems were
assigned).
Question 11 - Commas with Coordinate
Adjectives
The
plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
Which
of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence above?
A) The plump,
old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
B) The plump, old, white, cat basked in the warm sunlight.
C) The plump, old white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
D) The plump old white cat, basked in the warm sunlight.
Answer:
A - Coordinate adjectives
(plump, old, white) require commas between them.
Question 12 - Possessive Pronouns
Which
of the following options contains a possessive pronoun?
A) If the patient
chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs.
B) When we support patients in these ways, the hospital's mission is
accomplished.
C) Take personal items to the front desk once you are finished.
D) This hospital has some problems, no doubt.
Answer:
A - "Theirs"
is a possessive pronoun (no apostrophe needed). Option B uses a
possessive noun (hospital's).
Question 13 - Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
The gist of the
saying went something like this:
If a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for
it.
Which
of the following language conventions is violated in the sentence above?
A)
Pronoun-antecedent agreement
B) Verb tense
C) Punctuation of an introductory clause
D) Use of a colon
Answer:
A - The pronoun "you"
does not agree with its antecedent "a person" (third-person
singular). It should be "he or she" or "they."
Question 14 - Sentence Completeness
Which
of the following is an incomplete sentence (fragment)?
A) Watch out.
B) In the rose garden out back.
C) I guess that's true.
D) It would take about three weeks.
Answer:
B - This is a
prepositional phrase lacking a subject and verb.
Question 15 - Colon Usage
I need an
assistant who can do the following ___ input data, edit reports, and maintain
the website.
Which
punctuation mark correctly completes the sentence?
A) ; (semicolon)
B) : (colon)
C) , (comma)
D) . (period)
Answer:
B - A colon
introduces a list that follows a complete independent clause.
Knowledge of Language
Question 16 - Transition Words
Despite extensive
preparations, Jane's presentation did not go as planned, ______ she forgot some
of her main points.
A) furthermore
B) for example
C) because
D) however
Answer:
C - "Because"
shows the cause-and-effect relationship.
Question
17 – Identifying Topic Sentences
Which of the
following sentences from a paragraph about gingivitis is the topic sentence?
A) Gingivitis can
be reversed by daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings.
B) Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes
inflammation of the gums.
C) With gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen and can bleed easily.
D) If left untreated, gingivitis can cause periodontitis, in which the gums
pull away from the teeth.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph. Option B defines
gingivitis and presents the central concept that the rest of the sentences
explain and support.
Question
18 – Identifying Transition Sentences
Which of the
following examples from a paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition
sentence?
A) The Silk Road
got its name from Chinese silk, which was a major item traded along the route.
B) However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would
end up changing the world forever.
C) Because the Silk Road was not just one single road, historians also use the
term "Silk Routes" to describe the network.
D) The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that stretched from
China through India.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
A transition sentence connects ideas and shows a shift in thought. Option B
uses the transition word “however,” signaling a contrast and linking the
previous idea to additional information.
Question 19 - Identifying Thesis Statement
Question 19 – Identifying Thesis Statement
Which of the following is a correct thesis statement?
A) President Perez pledged to improve living conditions for all
during her well-attended inauguration speech.
B) President Perez graduated first in her class at Harvard University.
C) President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal
income will eradicate inequity among citizens.
D) President Perez was interviewed on television in February.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A thesis statement presents an arguable
claim that can be supported with reasons and evidence. Option C
makes a clear opinion (“greatest leader”) and provides a reason (universal
income reducing inequity), making it debatable and suitable for an essay.
Question 20 - Identifying Media/Style
Based
on the evidence found, electrical stimulation may be a potential therapy for
OSAS, warranting further clinical trials.
A) Motivational
speech
B) Business memo
C) Scientific journal article
D) Personal blog
Answer:
C - The formal
clinical language indicates a scientific journal article.
Question 21 – Sentence Ordering
Which of the following is the correct sequence to place the
following sentences to construct a well-organized paragraph?
I. Leon Czolgosz felt President McKinley symbolized the injustice
of American society.
II. Czolgosz shot McKinley twice, and President McKinley died a week later.
III. On September 6, 1901, President McKinley became the third American
president to be assassinated.
IV. President McKinley was at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY,
shaking hands with the public.
A)
I, III, II, IV
B) II, IV, I, III
C) III, IV, I, II
D) IV, I, III, II
Answer:
C
Explanation:
The correct logical sequence begins by introducing the historical event (III),
then describes the setting where it occurred (IV). Next, it explains the
motivation behind the act (I), and finally describes the action and its outcome
(II).
Answer:
C - Logical
sequence.
Question 22 - Redundancy
The DMV is
issuing new driving licenses to people, men, and women under the age of 21.
A) new
B) driving
C) people, men, and women
D) age of 21
Answer:
C - "Men
and women" are already included in "people."
Question 23 - Identifying Slang
Wow, I can't
believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks.
A) Wow
B) bucks
C) can't
D) beret
Answer:
B - "Bucks"
is slang for dollars.
Vocabulary and Word
Parts
Question 24 - Prefix Analysis
A "biannual"
event happens ______.
A) twice a year
B) every two years
C) once a year
D) every other month
Answer:
A - "Bi-"
means two/twice, and annual means yearly.
(Note:
"Biennial" means every two years.)
Question 25 - Using Context Clues (Homophones)
Which
sentence contains a homophone?
A) Each evening,
the young woman walked alone on the canal path.
B) As water is heated up, it slowly begins to expand.
C) By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered
to watch.
D) The previous tenant had been a chemistry teacher.
Answer:
C - "Raze"
(to tear down) is a homophone of "raise" (to lift up).
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