Editing Drill: Correcting Adjective Clauses Quiz

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1. Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The book was returned that I borrowed.

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Proper placement avoids confusion.

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Editing Drill: Correcting Adjective Clauses Quiz - Quiz

Polish your complex sentence structure! In this adjective clause correction quiz, you'll find and fix mistakes related to pronoun choice, comma placement, and placement within the sentence. This editing drill strengthens your ability to perform accurate adjective clause correction.

2. Which sentence uses an adjective clause correctly?

Explanation

Whose shows possession.

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3. Which sentence contains an unnecessary relative pronoun?

Explanation

It is unnecessary and incorrect.

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4. Which adjective clause best completes the sentence? The policy ___ was approved will take effect next year.

Explanation

That correctly introduces an essential clause.

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5. Mastering adjective clauses helps writers

Explanation

Adjective clauses improve clarity and detail.

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6. Which sentence contains a dangling or misplaced adjective clause?

Explanation

The clause should be placed closer to book.

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7. Which sentence correctly omits the relative pronoun?

Explanation

The relative pronoun can be omitted when it is the object.

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8. Which sentence uses commas incorrectly?

Explanation

If the sister is specific, commas are needed.

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9. Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The reason why she left it is clear.

Explanation

Removing unnecessary words improves clarity.

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10. Which adjective clause correctly modifies city?

Explanation

Which refers to things or places.

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11. Which sentence demonstrates advanced, correct usage?

Explanation

Whose shows possession.

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12. Which relative pronoun is preferred in formal writing for people?

Explanation

Who is preferred for people.

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13. Which sentence is ambiguous?

Explanation

It is unclear who left early.

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14. Which sentence correctly uses an adjective clause with that?

Explanation

Correct structure and pronoun use.

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15. Which revision clarifies the meaning? Original: The student talked to the teacher who left early.

Explanation

The revision removes ambiguity.

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Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The book was returned...
Which sentence uses an adjective clause correctly?
Which sentence contains an unnecessary relative pronoun?
Which adjective clause best completes the sentence? The policy ___ was...
Mastering adjective clauses helps writers
Which sentence contains a dangling or misplaced adjective clause?
Which sentence correctly omits the relative pronoun?
Which sentence uses commas incorrectly?
Which revision fixes the sentence? Original: The reason why she left...
Which adjective clause correctly modifies city?
Which sentence demonstrates advanced, correct usage?
Which relative pronoun is preferred in formal writing for people?
Which sentence is ambiguous?
Which sentence correctly uses an adjective clause with that?
Which revision clarifies the meaning? Original: The student talked to...
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