Grammar Overview

Jake has _____ to go to the University of California in San Diego next year.
1. chose
2. chosen
The telephone _____ several times since you left.
1. ring
2. rang
3. rung
Ryan and _____ are sure to take first place in the poetry contest this year.
1. him
2. he
Even though Jessica is smarter than _____, she rarely gets A's in her classes.
1. he
2. him
Some of _____ students thought the tuition hike was unfair.
1. we
2. us
_____ fans thought the contest was poorly judged.
1. We
2. Us
This is the _____ case of the flu I've ever had.
1. baddest
2. worse
3. worst
You should follow my _____ and go back to school.
1. advise
2. advice
As soon as Jeremy completes his history class, he will be _____ to graduate.
1. already
2. all ready
When the police officer _____ the warehouse, she saw flames.
1. passed
2. past
Diana would rather quit school _____ sell her stamp collection to pay for tuition.
1. then
2. than
A week is _____ long for me to be gone during the semester.
1. to
2. two
3. too
_____ coming with us, aren't you?
1. Your
2. You're
Teresa made an _____ to a Greek myth.
1. allusion
2. illusion
_____ clear to see why she was hired.
1. Its
2. It's
The tiny bat has broken _____ wing.
1. its
2. it's
_____ going to the party early.
1. Their
2. There
3. They're
Elsa asked me not to _____ her favorite book.
1. loose
2. lose
Everyone _____ Mary went to the game.
1. accept
2. except
There is a discussion going on _____ those three businessmen.
1. between
2. among
You made _____ mistakes than most beginners.
1. fewer
2. less
Each of the writers for the television program has been recognized for _____ previous work.
1. his or her
2. their
If everyone comes to class on time, _____ will not lose participation points.
1. he or she
2. they
Aunt Marie has asked both Mike and _____ to meet her for lunch.
1. I
2. me
Carolyn danced _____ at the recital.
1. good
2. well
The committee has reached _____ decision about truancy.
1. its
2. their
Choose the underlined group of words that is incorrectly capitalized:
Sara has an uncle John who loves irish whiskey, Japanese cars, and Italian shoes.
1. uncle John
2. irish whiskey
3. Japanese cars
4. Italian shoes
Angie asked, "Mom, is the Russon Book Company still open on state street?"
1. Mom
2. Russon Book Company
3. state street
She is studying for finals in Math, Biology 110, English, and Sociology 101.
1. Math
2. Biology 110
3. English
4. Sociology 101
Biltmore House, built by George W. Vanderbilt.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
The telephone rang several times no one answered it.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
To satisfy Dr. Finley is almost impossible, however, students still love to take his classes.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
What the little boy said is not completely true.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
Our family reunion will be next month I will be unable to attend.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
On the first day of the tour we visited the Capitol, we spent the second day at the Smithsonian.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
A full, scientific understanding of the origin of the species.
1. correct sentence
2. comma splice
3. run-on sentence
4. sentence fragment
Choose the sentence which uses modifiers correctly:
1. Having misunderstood the assignment, I received a low grade on my paper.
2. Having misunderstood the assignment, my paper received a low grade.
Choose the sentence which uses modifiers correctly:
1. Seen from miles away, Mount Timpanogos looks impressive.
2. Seen from miles away, we are impressed with Mount Timpanogos.
Choose the sentence which uses modifiers correctly:
1. Having marinated overnight, you may now cook the meat.
2. Having marinated overnight, the meat is now ready to cook.
Choose the sentence which uses modifiers correctly:
1. The painting was studied by a man with bright colors.
2. The painting with bright colors was studied by a man.
Choose the sentence which uses modifiers correctly:
1. The rattlesnake slithering along the road was seen by the ranger.
2. The rattlesnake was seen by the ranger slithering along the road.
Riding horseback well requires courage and perseverance.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. a semicolon has been omitted
4. an apostrophe has been omitted
Whenever I read Shirley Jackson's story, The Lottery, I am struck by its explosive ending.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. an apostrophe has been omitted
4. quotation marks have been omitted
The Nelsons house needs a new roof.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. an apostrophe has been omitted
4. quotation marks have been omitted
The coats buttonholes aren't large enough for the buttons.
1. correct sentence
2. a semicolon has been omitted
3. an apostrophe has been omitted
4. quotation marks have been omitted
He always arrives late for class some things never change.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. an apostrophe has been omitted
4. a semicolon has been omitted
After the fire was out the exhausted firefighters went home to bed.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. a semicolon has been omitted
4. an apostrophe has been omitted
Hoping to improve the situation John apologized to Summer.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. a semicolon has been omitted
4. quotation marks have been omitted
Craig tried to force open the window, but it had been painted shut.
1. correct sentence
2. a comma(s) has been omitted
3. a semicolon has been omitted
4. an apostrophe has been omitted
I take the bus to get home after work, said Sean.
1. correct sentence
2. a semicolon has been omitted
3. an apostrophe has been omitted
4. quotation marks have been omitted