Question 1

In the sentence Ms.Hernandez is the recipient of this year's Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  subject⎯verb
B)  subject⎯action verb⎯object
C)  subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
D)  inverted order

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarah sent a short e-mail message to her staff on Friday.
B)  Here are the keys to your new four-door Ford Focus.
C)  The CEO of Apple is Tim Cook, a Duke University graduate.

Question 3

Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.

Accepted Answer

A)  correctly punctuated sentence
B)  fragment
C)  comma splice
D)  run-on sentence

Question 4

When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A)  site
B)  cite
C)  sight

Question 5

All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses
B)  separating the thoughts into two sentences
C)  adding a semicolon between the two independent clauses
D)  adding a comma between the two independent clauses

Question 6

In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  update
B)  must update
C)  must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday
D)  update his portfolio

Question 7

Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account

Accepted Answer

A)  command
B)  statement
C)  question
D)  exclamation

Question 8

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abbie created a center for dementia patients, and it is open seven days a week.
B)  Because of the popularity of Twitter and other social media sites.
C)  Research the company carefully, then decide whether you would like to apply.

Question 9

____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple
B)  Compound
C)  Complex
D)  Compound-complex

Question 10

Which of the following is a fragment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Six Sigma has helped many companies manage their processes and eliminate waste.
B)  Julie Millerman, the vice president of operations at File Solutions, spoke at the national conference on data storage and security.
C)  Because I am interested in an accounting position with a firm specializing in personal income tax returns.

Question 11

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellular phones have become a significant business tool; therefore, individuals must demonstrate proper cell phone etiquette.
B)  Employees can now view company information on Facebook and Twitter.
C)  Although the interest rate has decreased, many people are still finding it difficult to purchase a home.

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When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.

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____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

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Which of the following is a fragment?

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Which of the following is a comma splice?

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Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?

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In the sentence Ms.Hernandez is the recipient of this year's Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.

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All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.

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In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account

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Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.

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When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.

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____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

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Which of the following is a fragment?

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Which of the following is a comma splice?

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Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?

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In the sentence Ms.Hernandez is the recipient of this year's Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.

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All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.

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In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account

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Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.

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