Grammar and Punctuation Review

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to join two independent clauses?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly to show possession?

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly to set off a nonessential clause.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Choose the sentence that uses the correct form of the verb 'to lie'.

Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the phrase 'affect' or 'effect'?

Choose the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'who' or 'whom'.

Which sentence correctly uses hyphens in a compound adjective?

Select the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

Identify the sentence that avoids a dangling participle.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of capitalization?

Select the sentence with correct use of both commas and coordinating conjunctions.

Which sentence makes the most effective use of the active voice?

Choose the sentence with the correct usage of 'its' or 'it's'.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a dash.

Which sentence uses the correct degree of comparison for adjectives?

Select the sentence that avoids a comma splice.

Which sentence uses the correct tense sequence?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a possessive pronoun.

Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of 'that' or 'which'?

Select the sentence with the correct placement of adverbs.

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

Identify the sentence that avoids a double negative.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'farther' and 'further'?

Select the sentence with the correct use of commas in a series.

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'infer' or 'imply'?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis.

Choose the sentence with correct capitalization in a title.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a parenthetical phrase.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation with conjunctive adverbs?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'lie' or 'lay'.

Choose the sentence with correct use of a colon to introduce an explanation.

Select the sentence that correctly uses 'who's' or 'whose'.