1. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of quotation marks?
A. She said `I`m going to the store.`
B. She said, `I`m going to the store`.
C. She said, `I`m going to the store.`
D. She said `I`m going to the store`.
2. Which of the following sentences contains a split infinitive?
A. I decided to quickly run to the store.
B. I decided to run quickly to the store.
C. I quickly decided to run to the store.
D. I decided that I would quickly run to the store.
3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
A. I need: milk, bread, and eggs.
B. There are three things I need: milk, bread, and eggs.
C. I need milk: bread: and eggs.
D. I need milk, bread, and: eggs.
4. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the possessive case?
A. The dogs bone was buried in the yard.
B. The dog`s bone was buried in the yard.
C. The dogs` bone was buried in the yard.
D. The dogs bone`s was buried in the yard.
5. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb `lie` or `lay`?
A. I am going to lay down for a nap.
B. The book is laying on the table.
C. He lied the keys on the counter.
D. She lay on the beach all day.
6. Which sentence correctly uses the comparative or superlative degree of an adjective?
A. She is the taller of the two sisters.
B. This is the most perfect day ever.
C. He is more happier than his brother.
D. That was the most interesting book I`ve ever read.
7. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense.
A. She had been studied English for five years before she moved to London.
B. They were living in Paris before moving to Rome.
C. He had been working on the project for months before it was approved.
D. I am knowing him for a long time.
8. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the word `affect` or `effect`?
A. The affects of the storm were devastating.
B. The medicine had a positive affect on her health.
C. The new policy will effect many employees.
D. The weather will affect our plans.
9. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the conditional mood.
A. If I would have known, I would have told you.
B. If I knew, I will tell you.
C. If I had known, I would have told you.
D. If I know, I will have told you.
10. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a hyphen.
A. He is a well known author.
B. She is a fast running athlete.
C. They live in a state of the art house.
D. This is a high quality product.
11. Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure.
A. She likes swimming, to hike, and biking.
B. He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
C. They are good at singing, dancing, and acting.
D. I want to travel, to eat, and exploring.
12. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. Walking down the street, I saw a dog.
B. After eating dinner, the dishes were washed.
C. Having finished the exam, she felt relieved.
D. Because he was tired, he went to bed early.
13. Identify the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis.
A. He said... I don`t know.
B. He said ... I don`t know.
C. He said.... I don`t know.
D. He said . . . I don`t know.
14. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a compound predicate.
A. She sings and dances.
B. She sings and she dances.
C. She sings, and she dances.
D. She sings; and she dances.
15. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense.
A. I am seeing that movie yesterday.
B. She has went to Paris last year.
C. They have been to Japan twice.
D. He is living here since 2010.
16. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the passive voice?
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The mouse was chased by the cat.
C. The mouse chased the cat.
D. The cat was chasing the mouse.
17. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses?
A. I went to the store, I bought some milk.
B. It was raining; so I took my umbrella.
C. She loves to read; she finds it relaxing.
D. He is tall, and he is handsome.
18. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a restrictive and nonrestrictive clause.
A. The book, that I borrowed from the library was interesting.
B. The book that I borrowed from the library, was interesting.
C. The book that I borrowed from the library was interesting.
D. The book, which I borrowed from the library, was interesting.
19. Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct usage of `who` vs. `whom`.
A. Who did you see at the party?
B. Whom is at the door?
C. Whom did you give the book to?
D. Who are you going with?
20. Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
A. I only ate three cookies.
B. He nearly failed every test.
C. She almost finished the book.
D. Covered in chocolate, he ate the cake.
21. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?
A. The committee are still debating the proposal.
B. The family live in separate houses.
C. The team is practicing hard for the championship.
D. The staff is always late for meetings.
22. Choose the sentence that uses the subjunctive mood correctly.
A. If I was you, I would take the job.
B. I suggest that he goes to the doctor.
C. It is essential that she be on time.
D. He wishes he is taller.
23. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a gerund.
A. I enjoy to swim in the ocean.
B. Swimming is my favorite activity.
C. I am going to swimming tomorrow.
D. She likes swim.
24. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of articles (`a`, `an`, `the`)?
A. I saw the elephant at zoo.
B. I saw an elephant at a zoo.
C. I saw elephant at the zoo.
D. I saw a elephant at the zoo.
25. Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct use of the subjunctive mood to express a wish.
A. I wish I was taller.
B. I wish I am taller.
C. I wish I were taller.
D. I wish I will be taller.
26. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of appositives?
A. My brother; a doctor is very intelligent.
B. My brother, a doctor is very intelligent.
C. My brother a doctor, is very intelligent.
D. My brother, a doctor, is very intelligent.
27. Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation with parenthetical elements?
A. The dog (a golden retriever) barked loudly.
B. The dog, a golden retriever, barked loudly.
C. The dog a golden retriever barked loudly.
D. The dog (a golden retriever, barked loudly.
28. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a participial phrase.
A. The running dog was fast.
B. The dog, running down the street, barked loudly.
C. The dog runs quickly.
D. The dog that runs is fast.
29. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb.
A. It was raining however, we still went for a walk.
B. It was raining, however we still went for a walk.
C. It was raining; however, we still went for a walk.
D. It was raining; however we still went for a walk.
30. Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
A. Each student should bring their own book.
B. Everyone should do their best.
C. The company announced its new policy.
D. The dog wagged it`s tail.
