Sorry, but you're not allowed to access this unit. QuizQuestion #1: Can the following word group be corrected by separating the two independent clauses, using a period and a capital letter? The student sat at the computer terminal all day, he saw green wherever he looked. Yes No Question #2: Would the following approach correct this fused sentence? Add a comma after 'night' to separate the two clauses. We drove all night we arrived in Sante Fe at dawn. Yes No Question #3: Which of the following choices correctly uses the comma and the coordinating conjunction to eliminate the run-on? Some people think computers are unfriendly they haven't tried to use the Mac. ...are unfriendly, but they haven't... ...are unfriendly but, they haven't... ...are unfriendly, but, they haven't... Question #4: Using a comma and a coordinating conjunction, how do you correct this comma splice? My car has broken down again, now I'll have to find some money to fix it. ...down again, so, now I'll... ...down again, so now I'll... ...down again so, now I'll... Question #5: Which of the sentences below correctly utilises the semicolon and the conjunctive adverb? I like; to travel, however my friend does not. I like to travel; however; my friend does not. I like to travel; however, my friend does not. Question #6: Which of the following sentences correctly utilises the semicolon and the conjunctive adverb? The wind kept blowing harder; nevertheless, the bicycle rider was determined to win the race. The wind kept blowing harder, nevertheless; the bicycle rider was determined to win the race. The wind kept blowing harder, nevertheless, the bicycle rider was determined to win the race. Question #7: Does the following sentence correctly punctuate the conjunctive adverb? My daughter is sick today, therefore; she's staying at home. Yes No Question #8: Does the following sentence correctly separate the two independent clauses? My friend hates to work; indeed, he lives for vacation. Yes No Question #9: Which of the following sentences needs a semicolon? I brushed my dog's coat until it glistened, then I clipped her toenails and gave her some biscuits. We went to buy a new frisbee, then to the park to play catch and chase squirrels. Question #10: Which sentence below does not need a semicolon? Eric studied the want ads diligently; next, he updated his resume. Chris revised her cover letter six times; then bought some ivory bond paper for the laser printer. Sara taped three practice interviews before her first real interview; nevertheless, she was very nervous. Question #11: How could this comma splice be corrected with subordination? The lake is badly polluted, no one will swim in it. The lake is badly polluted, and no one will swim in it. The lake is badly polluted; therefore, no one will swim in it. Since the lake is badly polluted, no one will swim in it. 0% « Previous Unit
