Fixing Sentence Fragments Quiz
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What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?

  • To confuse the reader
  • To make the writing more interesting
  • To emphasize the main noun
  • To avoid repeating the same noun (correct)

    • Which of the following is a personal pronoun?

  • Jump
  • Table
  • He (correct)
  • Run

    • Where is a subject pronoun typically used in a sentence?

  • Nowhere in a sentence
  • In the middle of a sentence
  • At the end of a sentence
  • At the beginning of a sentence (correct)

    • Which of the following is an object pronoun?

    <p>Him (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should object pronouns be used in a sentence?

    <p>Somewhere after the verb in the predicate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when choosing a pronoun to replace a noun?

    <p>Number, person, and gender matching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of interjections in writing?

    <p>To convey emotion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of speech are interjections?

    <p>One of the eight parts of speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of interjections according to the text?

    <p>To convey greetings, joy, sorrow, or gain attention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates primary interjections from secondary interjections?

    <p>Primary interjections convey their meaning on their own regardless of context (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do coordinating conjunctions require a comma in a sentence?

    <p>When connecting two independent clauses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of words do correlative conjunctions connect together?

    <p>Words that have the same part of speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a complete sentence includes all the modifiers along with the simple subject?

    <p>Complete subject (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake in writing that can be avoided by separating complete sentences with punctuation?

    <p>Run-on sentences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of speech adds necessary detail to sentences by modifying both nouns and verbs?

    <p><em>Prepositions</em> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship shown by prepositional phrases between two words?

    <p><em>Location, time, or direction</em> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of punctuation combines words or indicates line breaks?

    <p>Hyphen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clause contains a subject and verb but cannot stand on its own?

    <p>Dependent Clause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a run-on sentence be corrected when it lacks proper punctuation between independent clauses?

    <p>By using a semicolon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should commas be used in American English direct quotations that appear within a sentence?

    <p>Inside the quotation marks but outside the sentence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an incomplete sentence or sentence fragment?

    <p>'The cat sat on' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complete sentence or independent clause, what components should be present?

    <p>Subject, verb, and fully formed thought (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What punctuation surrounds spoken words in writing?

    <p>Quotation Marks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making a direct address, where should the comma be placed in relation to the name and/or title?

    <p>Between the name and title and the main clause of the sentence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an independent clause?

    <p>A group of words containing a subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are coordinating conjunctions used for?

    <p>Joining various elements of a sentence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comma splice?

    <p>A grammatical error when only a comma is used to join two independent clauses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a dependent clause?

    <p>It contains a subject and predicate but does not express a complete thought on its own. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a complex sentence formed?

    <p>By joining an independent clause with a dependent clause. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Oxford comma?

    <p>To clarify meaning in lists by placing a comma before the last item. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should semicolons be used?

    <p>To separate two independent clauses that are linked in meaning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are commas important in writing?

    <p>They disambiguate and clarify the meaning of sentences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the step of publishing in writing?

    <p>To prepare the text for the audience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the lesson summary, what must a paragraph have?

    <p>A first line indented from the margin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of a business letter?

    <p>Subject Line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are paragraphs important in writing?

    <p>To provide a flow to writing and organize ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default font size for a business letter unless specified otherwise?

    <p>Size 12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should paragraphs be structured for effectiveness?

    <p>With relevant and important supporting details (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is block style in formatting a business letter?

    <p>All lines start on the left side of the page with a 1-inch margin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the last paragraph of a business letter?

    <p>'Call to action' statement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a pronoun in writing?

    <p>To prevent repetition of the same noun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sentence, where is a subject pronoun typically found?

    <p>At the beginning of the sentence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pronoun should be used to indicate the recipient or object of an action in a sentence?

    <p>Object pronoun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an interjection contribute to a sentence's overall structure?

    <p>Conveys emotion without a grammatical role (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes subject pronouns from object pronouns?

    <p>Subject pronouns indicate who or what the sentence is about (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to match subject or object pronouns with the noun they replace?

    <p>To maintain grammatical correctness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do personal pronouns play in written communication?

    <p>To replace names of people or things (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an object pronoun be used in a sentence?

    <p>When indicating who or what is receiving the action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

    <p>Then (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a comma splice?

    <p>A grammatical error when only a comma is used to join two independent clauses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a semicolon used in writing?

    <p>To join two independent clauses that are linked in meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an Oxford comma?

    <p>To separate items in a list for clarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates coordinate adjectives from cumulative adjectives?

    <p>Coordinate adjectives modify the noun equally, while cumulative adjectives build on each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex sentence, what is the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause?

    <p>The dependent clause provides additional information but can be removed without affecting the sentence meaning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of proper use of commas in writing?

    <p>To separate elements in a series and clarify sentence meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many writers prefer using periods over semicolons and colons?

    <p>'They don't know how semicolons and colons work' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of interjections in writing?

    <p>To express emotions or gain attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a coordinating conjunction be preceded by a comma in a sentence?

    <p>When connecting two independent clauses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are prepositional phrases classified based on their function?

    <p>As adjective or adverb phrases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentences should writers avoid to enhance the effectiveness of their writing?

    <p>Sentence fragments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between primary and secondary interjections?

    <p>Primary interjections convey meaning regardless of context. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do coordinating conjunctions differ when connecting two words or phrases compared to two independent clauses?

    <p>No comma is necessary when connecting words, but a comma is needed for independent clauses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are prepositions considered essential in adding detail to sentences?

    <p>To modify nouns and verbs by showing relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using complete sentences in writing?

    <p>To convey complete thoughts effectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

    <p>To introduce the main idea of the paragraph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a business letter, what font size and style are typically used as the default?

    <p>Times New Roman, size 12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a call to action in a business letter?

    <p>To prompt the recipient to take a specific action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should paragraphs within a business letter be spaced?

    <p>Single-spaced and double-spaced between paragraphs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the step of publishing in writing?

    <p>To prepare the text for the audience by addressing formatting and presentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of maintaining consistency in writing?

    <p>To keep readers interested and engaged (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a business letter includes details about why the letter is being sent?

    <p>Body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using proper indentation in paragraphs?

    <p>To create structure and organization in writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What punctuation is used to surround spoken words in writing?

    <p>Quotation marks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of punctuation combines words or indicates line breaks?

    <p>Hyphen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In American English, where are commas used inside direct quotations that come in the middle of a sentence?

    <p>Before the closing quotation mark (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clause contains a subject and verb but cannot stand on its own?

    <p>Dependent clause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making a direct address, where should the comma be placed in relation to the name and/or title?

    <p>Between the name/title and the main clause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ellipses in writing?

    <p>Indicate a pause or omitted words (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a run-on sentence from other sentence types?

    <p>It includes too many independent clauses or lacks proper punctuation between them. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which punctuation is used to clarify meaning by adding explanatory information to text?

    <p>Bracket (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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