1. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon.
A. I need: milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I need milk, eggs, and bread:
C. I need milk: eggs: and bread.
D. I need the following: milk, eggs, and bread.
2. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a "gerund"?
A. A verb acting as a noun, ending in "-ing".
B. A verb acting as an adjective, ending in "-ing".
C. A noun acting as a verb, ending in "-ed".
D. A preposition acting as a verb, ending in "-ing".
3. What is the primary function of an adjective clause?
A. To modify a verb.
B. To modify a noun or pronoun.
C. To connect two independent clauses.
D. To express a complete thought.
4. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the phrase "to lie" (to recline) in the past tense?
A. He lay the book on the table.
B. He lied down for a nap.
C. He lain on the beach all day.
D. He lay on the couch all afternoon.
5. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the phrase "in order to".
A. In order to I can pass the exam, I must study hard.
B. I must study hard, in order to passing the exam.
C. I must study hard in order to pass the exam.
D. To pass the exam, I must in order to study hard.
6. Which of the following sentences contains an example of alliteration?
A. The sun shone brightly.
B. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
C. The cat sat on the mat.
D. Time flies when you"re having fun.
7. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
A. I went to the store;I bought milk, eggs, and bread.
B. I went to the store, I bought milk, eggs, and bread.
C. I went to the store;and I bought milk, eggs, and bread.
D. I went to the store, and I bought milk, eggs, and bread.
8. Identify the sentence that uses the correct form of the verb "to bring" in the past perfect tense.
A. I had brung the cake to the party.
B. I had bringed the cake to the party.
C. I had brought the cake to the party.
D. I had bring the cake to the party.
9. Choose the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.
A. She said, "I am going to the store."
B. She said, I am going to the store.
C. She said "I am going to the store".
D. She said, "I am going to the store"?
10. Which of the following sentences uses a "split infinitive"?
A. He decided quickly to leave.
B. He decided to quickly leave.
C. He quickly decided to leave.
D. To leave quickly was his decision.
11. Identify the sentence that uses the correct degree of comparison for the adjective "good".
A. This is the goodest cake I"ve ever tasted.
B. This is the most good cake I"ve ever tasted.
C. This is the better cake I"ve ever tasted.
D. This is the best cake I"ve ever tasted.
12. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. Walking down the street, the buildings were tall.
B. Walking down the street, I saw tall buildings.
C. Tall buildings lined the street as I was walking.
D. I was walking down the street, seeing tall buildings.
13. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "who" or "whom".
A. Who did you give the book to?
B. Whom is at the door?
C. Who did you say was coming?
D. Whom is going to the party?
14. Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A. Each of the students are responsible.
B. The team are playing well tonight.
C. The data is inconclusive.
D. My family is arriving tomorrow.
15. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the phrase "fewer" vs. "less"?
A. There are less cars on the road today.
B. There are fewer water in the lake.
C. There are fewer opportunities now than before.
D. There is less people at the concert.
16. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "affect" or "effect".
A. The medicine had a positive affect on his health.
B. The weather will effect our plans.
C. The decision will affect the outcome.
D. His speech had little affect on the audience.
17. In the sentence "Having finished the exam, she left the room," what type of phrase is "Having finished the exam"?
A. Infinitive phrase
B. Gerund phrase
C. Participial phrase
D. Prepositional phrase
18. In the sentence "The book, which I borrowed from the library, is interesting," what type of clause is "which I borrowed from the library"?
A. Independent clause
B. Adverb clause
C. Noun clause
D. Adjective clause
19. In the sentence "Despite the rain, they enjoyed the picnic," what is the function of the word "despite"?
A. Conjunction
B. Adverb
C. Preposition
D. Interjection
20. Which of the following is an example of a "run-on sentence"?
A. I went to the store, and I bought milk.
B. I went to the store I bought milk.
C. I went to the store.
D. Because I went to the store, I bought milk.
21. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "its" vs. "it"s"?
A. Its a beautiful day outside.
B. The dog wagged it"s tail.
C. It"s collar is blue.
D. The cat licked its paws.
22. Which of the following sentences uses a correct Oxford comma?
A. I like apples, bananas and oranges.
B. I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
C. I like apples bananas, and oranges.
D. I like apples bananas and oranges.
23. What is the grammatical function of a "participle"?
A. To connect two independent clauses
B. To act as a noun
C. To modify a noun or verb
D. To express a command
24. Which of the following is a correct definition of a "diphthong"?
A. A consonant cluster.
B. A blend of two vowel sounds in one syllable.
C. A silent letter within a word.
D. A word with two meanings.
25. In the sentence, "She ran quickly to catch the bus," what part of speech is the word "quickly"?
A. Adjective
B. Noun
C. Adverb
D. Verb
26. What is the function of the word "however" in the sentence "It was raining;however, we went for a walk"?
A. Preposition
B. Subordinating conjunction
C. Coordinating conjunction
D. Conjunctive adverb
27. In the sentence "She is taller than I," is the pronoun "I" in the nominative or objective case?
A. Nominative
B. Objective
C. Possessive
D. Reflexive
28. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "ensure", "insure", or "assure".
A. I want to insure that you understand the instructions.
B. I want to ensure my car against theft.
C. I want to assure that the package arrives on time.
D. I want to ensure you that everything will be alright.
29. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
A. If I was you, I would go.
B. If I were you, I would go.
C. If I am you, I will go.
D. If I would be you, I will go.
30. Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation for a compound sentence.
A. I wanted to go;but, it was raining.
B. I wanted to go, but it was raining.
C. I wanted to go but, it was raining.
D. I wanted to go but it was raining.
