01
Choose one
1 point
Which revision fixes the comma splice by joining the two independent clauses with a semicolon while preserving the original meaning?
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02
Choose one
1 point
Choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence: Jordan and ___ reviewed the chart.
- A
Jordan and I reviewed the chart.
- B
Jordan and me reviewed the chart.
- C
Jordan and myself reviewed the chart.
- D
Jordan and mine reviewed the chart.
03
Choose one
1 point
Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?
- A
Bring: identification, a pencil, and water.
- B
Bring three items; identification, a pencil, and water.
- C
Bring three items: identification, a pencil, and water.
- D
Bring three items, identification, a pencil, and water.
04
Choose one
1 point
Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier while preserving the idea that the nurse reviewed the chart?
- A
After reviewing the chart, the patient's condition seemed stable.
- B
After reviewing the chart, the nurse judged the patient's condition stable.
- C
After reviewing the chart the patient's condition, seemed stable.
- D
The nurse, after reviewing the chart judged the patient's condition stable.
05
Choose one
1 point
Choose the sentence that correctly uses both your and you're.
- A
You're responsible for your supplies.
- B
Your responsible for you're supplies.
- C
You're responsible for you're supplies.
- D
Your responsible for your supplies.
06
Choose all
1 point
Select all and only the independent clauses.
- A
The nurse reviewed the chart.
- B
After the nurse reviewed the chart
- C
Because the patient was resting
- D
She called the physician.
07
Choose all
1 point
Select all and only the sentences with correct comma use.
- A
Before the exam began, the students checked their supplies.
- B
The student, who had arrived early, reviewed her notes.
- C
The results of the second test, were clear.
- D
The clinic was busy, but the staff stayed calm.
08
True or false
1 point
True or false: Singular they can refer to one person whose gender is unknown or who uses that pronoun.
- A
True
- B
False
09
True or false
1 point
True or false: In standard American punctuation, a period usually goes inside the closing quotation mark.
- A
True
- B
False
10
Written response
1 point
What is the grammatical term for the noun that a pronoun refers to?
11
Written response
1 point
Complete the sentence with the verb meaning influence: Sleep can ___ attention.
12
Fill in the blank
1 point
Complete the sentence with the verb that agrees with its subject: Each of the applicants an appointment.
13
Fill in the blank
1 point
Complete each definition: The contraction meaning it is or it has is ; the possessive form is .
14
Open ended
1 point
Revise this sentence to make its list parallel, and briefly explain how your revision creates parallel structure: The role requires observing carefully, patience, and to communicate clearly.
15
Choose one
1 point
Choose the sentence that correctly uses it's and its.
- A
Its clear that the device lost it's charge.
- B
It's clear that the device lost its charge.
- C
It's clear that the device lost it's charge.
- D
Its clear that the device lost its charge.
16
Choose one
1 point
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word meaning “influence.”
- A
Sleep can effect attention during the day.
- B
Sleep can affect attention during the day.
- C
Sleep can affect on attention during the day.
- D
Sleep can effects attention during the day.
17
Choose one
1 point
Which sentence correctly punctuates the introductory dependent clause?
- A
Before the exam began the students checked their supplies.
- B
Before, the exam began the students checked their supplies.
- C
Before the exam began, the students checked their supplies.
- D
Before the exam, began the students checked their supplies.
18
True or false
1 point
True or false: A comma alone can join two independent clauses when their ideas are closely related.
- A
True
- B
False
19
Written response
1 point
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: “The supervisor spoke with Jordan and ___.”
20
Written response
1 point
What grammatical error occurs in this sentence? “After reviewing the chart, the patient’s condition seemed stable.”