J101 FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
colon
a mark of anticipation that is often followed by a list
em dash
an informal mark that's often used for variety and emphasis
semicolon
a mark that separates two independent clauses, so long as the second clause refines
the first
Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated.
Roberto is an honor student, and he does especially well in English.
Which of the following is not an appropriate way to fix a comma splice?
add a comma and conjunction word between the dependent clauses
Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a list?
The Golden State Warriors have one of the best lineups in the league, featuring
Stephen Curry, point guard; Klay Thompson, shooting guard; Kevin Durant, forward;
Draymond Green, power forward; and Jordan Bell, center.
Which of the following sentences is using passive voice?
Kate is loved by William.
Which of the following statements about em dashes is not true?
Em dashes are a more formal style of punctuation
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice.
What's the object of the new active voice sentence? Cricket was played by him.
cricket
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice.
What's the subject of the new active voice sentence? The prime rib was ordered
by Jake.
Jake
Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive?
to quickly answer
split infinitive
an infinitive with an adverb between 'to' and the verb (e.g., 'to boldly go')
Which of the following statements would Mignon Fogarty, author of Grammar
Girl, disagree with
"Writing, for the most part, is about impressing people with knowledge. Big, complicated
words and sentences are the way to go."
In passive voice, the object of the action is placed in the subject position.
true
What is a simple sentence structure you can use that helps minimize grammar
errors?
Subject-verb-object
The AP Stylebook says writers shouldn't use the Oxford comma unless it's
essential for clarity.
true
, When quoting dialogue in AP Style, punctuation marks usually go outside the
quotation mark.
false
A comma splice should be used to connect two complete sentences.
false
When you want to join two clauses that each stand on their own, it's a good idea
to use a comma.
false
Sentences in _______ are generally used to show who or what is performing the
action.
active voice
Which of the following is an advantage of using simple subject-verb-object
sentence structure?
improved clarity, fewer grammar mistakes, improved comprehension
Which of the following best describes an independent clause?
a phrase in a sentence that could stand on its own
The serial comma is also known as the comma splice.
false
The semicolon was invented by a Venetian printer named Aldus Manutius, who
considered the mark an elegant way to continue sentences.
true
Use of the semicolon declined rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries for which of
the following reasons.
using the mark made sending telegrams more expensive
Which of the following is not an appropriate use of a semicolon?
to separate an infinitive
Which of the following is not an appropriate use of an exclamation mark?
as often as you can
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: Kenyon runs the
steeplechase because he has great endurance.
because he has great endurance
Which of the following best describes the concept of singular they?
When a writer uses a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent to ensure inclusion
______ is going to the coffee shop later to study?
who
The word further should be used when describing geographic distance.
False
You should write everyday as one word when describing an activity that's
ordinary.
true
Pronouns:
do the work of nouns that are already established
Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Dalia is going to the party on
Saturday, and she plans to wear her favorite dress.
Dalia
colon
a mark of anticipation that is often followed by a list
em dash
an informal mark that's often used for variety and emphasis
semicolon
a mark that separates two independent clauses, so long as the second clause refines
the first
Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated.
Roberto is an honor student, and he does especially well in English.
Which of the following is not an appropriate way to fix a comma splice?
add a comma and conjunction word between the dependent clauses
Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a list?
The Golden State Warriors have one of the best lineups in the league, featuring
Stephen Curry, point guard; Klay Thompson, shooting guard; Kevin Durant, forward;
Draymond Green, power forward; and Jordan Bell, center.
Which of the following sentences is using passive voice?
Kate is loved by William.
Which of the following statements about em dashes is not true?
Em dashes are a more formal style of punctuation
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice.
What's the object of the new active voice sentence? Cricket was played by him.
cricket
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice.
What's the subject of the new active voice sentence? The prime rib was ordered
by Jake.
Jake
Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive?
to quickly answer
split infinitive
an infinitive with an adverb between 'to' and the verb (e.g., 'to boldly go')
Which of the following statements would Mignon Fogarty, author of Grammar
Girl, disagree with
"Writing, for the most part, is about impressing people with knowledge. Big, complicated
words and sentences are the way to go."
In passive voice, the object of the action is placed in the subject position.
true
What is a simple sentence structure you can use that helps minimize grammar
errors?
Subject-verb-object
The AP Stylebook says writers shouldn't use the Oxford comma unless it's
essential for clarity.
true
, When quoting dialogue in AP Style, punctuation marks usually go outside the
quotation mark.
false
A comma splice should be used to connect two complete sentences.
false
When you want to join two clauses that each stand on their own, it's a good idea
to use a comma.
false
Sentences in _______ are generally used to show who or what is performing the
action.
active voice
Which of the following is an advantage of using simple subject-verb-object
sentence structure?
improved clarity, fewer grammar mistakes, improved comprehension
Which of the following best describes an independent clause?
a phrase in a sentence that could stand on its own
The serial comma is also known as the comma splice.
false
The semicolon was invented by a Venetian printer named Aldus Manutius, who
considered the mark an elegant way to continue sentences.
true
Use of the semicolon declined rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries for which of
the following reasons.
using the mark made sending telegrams more expensive
Which of the following is not an appropriate use of a semicolon?
to separate an infinitive
Which of the following is not an appropriate use of an exclamation mark?
as often as you can
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: Kenyon runs the
steeplechase because he has great endurance.
because he has great endurance
Which of the following best describes the concept of singular they?
When a writer uses a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent to ensure inclusion
______ is going to the coffee shop later to study?
who
The word further should be used when describing geographic distance.
False
You should write everyday as one word when describing an activity that's
ordinary.
true
Pronouns:
do the work of nouns that are already established
Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Dalia is going to the party on
Saturday, and she plans to wear her favorite dress.
Dalia
