Sorry, but you're not allowed to access this unit. QuizQuestion #1: Which of the following is an independent clause? Jerry gave Alexandria a pure-bred pink poodle for Valentine's Day. Although he squandered his rent money on her gift. His beloved's ardent embraces making his sacrifice seem worthwhile. Question #2: Which of the following word groups is an independent clause? Hoping to obtain a lucrative career in the competitive computer industry. Tom worked long hours in the dreary basement lab. While his friends were gregariously guzzling beer at Bears. Question #3: Which word group below is a run-on sentence? John went to bed early he was tired. He slept like a rock. John went to bed early he was tired. He slept like a rock Question #4: Which of the word groups below is a run-on? My roommate Marcella is a serious and diligent student. She works very hard she completes all of her assignments on time. Question #5: Which of the word groups below contains a comma splice? My biology final was canceled, the class didn't seem to mind. Thank goodness, I can finally go home for a break. I could use another night to study too I want to get an A! Question #6: Which sentence is grammatically correct? (Select all that apply) So far we've had a dry, mild winter, we've only had about five inches of snow. Farmers are worried about the low snowpack their crops are threatened. Luckily, March, our wettest month, may yet bring the snowpack back to normal. Question #7: Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? I went to the shops and spent two hundred pounds on a leather jacket for my boyfriend Joel. It's a beautiful dark brown bomber jacket, I know he'll love it. I'm worried, though, I really can't afford to spend that much. Question #8: Do the following word groups contain a run-on? Starting today, there's a great sporting goods show at the mall. We should go look at all the summer camping gear on display. Yes No Question #9: Which of the following is a comma splice? Motocross is my favorite sport, full of excitement and risks. Also, each race presents a new challenge. Last Saturday, I registered for my first race, an amazing experience. This was a day I'll never forget. When I arrived at the track, I wasn't sure where to go, there were mobs of noisy bikers swarming all over. Question #10: Which of the following word groups is a comma splice? J.B. said, 'The dove hunt was successful only for the hunters, not for the hunted.' Defending his favorite hobby, he insisted, 'Depleting the dove population is essential, the birds are a menace to society.' The correct answer is B. Here the third comma stands between two independent clauses, so a comma splice appears within the quote. This comma should be replaced with a period, colon, or semicolon. 0% « Previous Unit
