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1. "The group of three were inspired to do their grammar project together." What is wrong with this sentence?

Explanation

The sentence "The group of three were inspired to do their grammar project together" is incorrect because there is a disagreement between the subject and the verb. "Group" is a singular noun, so it should be followed by a singular verb form, which is "was" instead of "were". The correct sentence would be "The group of three was inspired to do their grammar project together."

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How good are your English grammar and writing skills? Give us a chance to test your writing skills with this punctuation quiz we have created here. We will evaluate your grammar, punctuation, and writing techniques. Don't worry! The quiz is very simple, and we will ask basic questions from English... see moregrammar, like what is a gerund, what is a pronoun, etc. If you know simple definitions, you can easily pass this test. Try it now and see for yourself.
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2. The following sentence is a fragment, True/ False? "Because there were many storms last season."

Explanation

The given sentence "Because there were many storms last season" is a fragment because it lacks a subject and a main verb. It begins with a subordinating conjunction "Because" but does not complete the thought or provide a complete sentence. It is dependent on another sentence to make sense and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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3. Which of the following is best for academic writing?

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The correct answer is "Dr Einstein wrote the 'Theory of Relativity'." This is the best option for academic writing because it follows the standard subject-verb-object sentence structure and is written in active voice. It clearly states the action (wrote) and the doer of the action (Dr Einstein). This style of writing is preferred in academic writing as it is more direct and concise. The second option, "The 'Theory of Relativity was written by Dr. Einstein," is written in passive voice and is less preferred in academic writing.

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4. You have just been placed on academic probation, it is required that you write a letter of reinstatement. Which of the following is inappropriate to include in the letter?

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The answer "Because I have not gotten along with my professors..." is inappropriate to include in the letter of reinstatement because it focuses on personal conflicts rather than addressing the academic issues that led to being placed on academic probation. The letter should instead focus on taking responsibility for past mistakes, expressing a commitment to improve academic performance, and outlining a plan to succeed in the future.

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5. A Gerund is...

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A gerund is a verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as the subject, object, or complement of a verb. For example, in the sentence "Swimming is my favorite hobby," "swimming" is a gerund acting as the subject of the sentence. Gerunds can also be used after prepositions, such as in the sentence "I am interested in learning new languages." In this case, "learning" is a gerund acting as the object of the preposition "in."

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6. You're the editor for the school newspaper, and just received the advice column from one of the journalists. The title of the column is Writing the PERFECT Paper, you begin reading the column and come across this baffling sentence in the first paragraph: The worst thing you can do in an academic paper is insult your professor. Be sure to make corrections to your paper and always tip your waiter! What is the problem with this sentence? (*Remember Writing Style Strategies from Trimble!)

Explanation

The problem with this sentence is that it lacks continuity. The journalist's sentences are not related to one another. The first part of the sentence talks about insulting your professor in an academic paper, while the second part talks about making corrections to your paper and tipping your waiter. These two ideas are unrelated and do not flow logically.

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7. "I'll go out with you if you take me to 'Tavern on the Green'" What is "I'll" considered in this sentence?

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In this sentence, "I'll" is considered a contraction. A contraction is a shortened form of two words, in this case, "I" and "will." The apostrophe replaces the missing letters, and "I'll" is used to express the future tense of "I will."

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8. What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase. This allows for more concise and varied language, as it eliminates the need to repeat the noun multiple times. By using pronouns, we can refer to people, places, or things without having to constantly repeat their names. Therefore, the correct answer is "A word used instead of a noun or noun phrase."

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9. "Give me an 'A' now!" This is an example of :

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The phrase "Give me an 'A' now!" is an example of an imperative sentence because it is a command or request. It is expressing a direct order or instruction to someone, in this case, asking for an 'A' grade.

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10. There is a grammar quiz coming up, so you decide to use a study sheet distributed by your professor. You come to the last question on the sheet: What is the following referred to as: "And she never saw it again." and you cannot seem to figure out the answer. So, you call up a classmate and he gives the following suggestions. Which one should you choose?

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The given correct answer for this question is "A Fragment". A fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not contain a subject and a verb or does not express a complete thought. In this case, "And she never saw it again" is a fragment because it does not have a subject and a verb. It is missing the subject that the pronoun "she" refers to, and it does not express a complete thought on its own. Therefore, it is considered a fragment.

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"The group of three were inspired to do their grammar project...
The following sentence is a fragment, True/ False? "Because there were...
Which of the following is best for academic writing?
You have just been placed on academic probation, it is required that...
A Gerund is...
You're the editor for the school newspaper, and just received the...
"I'll go out with you if you take me to 'Tavern on the Green'" What is...
What is a pronoun?
"Give me an 'A' now!" This is an example of :
There is a grammar quiz coming up, so you decide to use a study sheet...
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