Foundational Grammar Skills Assessment

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Quiz Questions

1.
The tutor told Jack to study and go to class daily for the whole semester.
- A.
  This sentence has two independent clauses.
- B.
  This sentence has one independent clause.
- C.
  This sentence has no independent clause.
2.
That Charlie was putting on too much weight.
- A.
  This sentence has two independent clauses.
- B.
  This sentence has no independent clauses.
- C.
  This sentence has one independent clause.
3.
Jack studied all semester for his tests; they went really well.
- A.
  This sentence has two independent clauses.
- B.
  This sentence has one independent clause.
- C.
  This sentence has no independent clause.
4.
Jack decided to study "because it had worked out for him really well last time."
- A.
  The clause in the quotation marks is an independent clause.
- B.
  The clause in the quotation marks is a dependent clause.
- C.
  The clause in the quotation marks is a fragment.
5.
Jack loves to study now that he knows it works though he is still tired when he's done.
- A.
  This sentence has two independent clauses.
- B.
  This sentence has two dependent clauses.
- C.
  This sentence has one independent and one dependent clause.
6.
Which of these is a sentence fragment? Choose all that apply.
- A.
  However, he didn't finish the essay.
- B.
  Although he didn't finish the essay.
- C.
  So he didn't finish the essay.
- D.
  All of the above.
- E.
  None of the above.
7.
I'll ____ no late work for the assignment.
- A.
  except
- B.
  accept
8.
Jack wanted to do anything ____ go to class.
- A.
  Accept
- B.
  Except
9.
The extra credit had a positive ___ on her grades.
- A.
  Affect
- B.
  Effect
10.
It was going to ___ her grades negatively if she missed the assignment.
- A.
  Effect
- B.
  Affect
11.
A professor should correct ____ students' papers according to this set of predetermined guidelines.
- A.
  His
- B.
  Her
- C.
  Their
12.
Are there any ___ who would like to work in the Writing Center?
- A.
  Freshmen
- B.
  Freshpeople
- C.
  Freshwomen
- D.
  First-year students
13.
Which sentences below are parallel? Check all that apply.
- A.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, surprise her readers with bonus content, and writing cliff hangers.
- B.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, surprising her readers with bonus content, and writing cliff hangers.
- C.
  The author loved hiding things in her books, surprise her readers with bonus content, and writing cliff hangers.
- D.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, surprise her readers with bonus content, and write cliff hangers.
- E.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, to surprise her readers with bonus content, and to write cliff hangers.
14.
Which sentences below are not parallel? Check all that apply.
- A.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, surprise her readers with bonus content, and writing cliff hangers.
- B.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, surprising her readers with bonus content, and writing cliff hangers.
- C.
  The author loved hiding things in her books, surprise her readers with bonus content, and writing cliff hangers.
- D.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, surprise her readers with bonus content, and write cliff hangers.
- E.
  The author loved to hide things in her books, to surprise her readers with bonus content, and to write cliff hangers.
15.
Which transitions fit to join these two sentences? Check all that apply. (1) He studied hard. (2) He earned good grades.
- A.
  He studied hard; therefore, he earned good grades.
- B.
  He studied hard; but he earned good grades.
- C.
  He studied hard; although, he earned good grades.
- D.
  He studied hard, so he earned good grades.
- E.
  He studied hard; thus, he earned good grades.
16.
Choose the best revision: He found his neighbor who lived next door to be attractive in appearance.
- A.
  He found his neighbor who lived next door to be attractive.
- B.
  He found his neighbor attractive.
- C.
  He found his neighbor to be attractive in appearance.
17.
Choose the best revision: He was really late to his English class due to the fact that he had to finish his math test.
- A.
  He was really late to his English class due to finishing his math test.
- B.
  He was late to his English class because he had to finish his math test.
- C.
  He was late for English because he had to finish his math test.
18.
Choose the best combination below: Lansing is the capital of Michigan. It is one of the largest cities in the state.
- A.
  Lansing is the capital of Michigan, and it is one of the largest cities in the state.
- B.
  Lansing, one of the largest cities in the state, is the capital of Michigan.
- C.
  The capital of michigan is Lansing, one of the largest cities in the state.
19.
Choose the best combination(s) of the following two sentences. Check as many as apply. (1) Students once took advantage of the Writing Center's workshops. (2) They also enjoyed their website.
- A.
  Students once took advantage of the Writing Center's workshops; additionally, they also enjoyed their website.
- B.
  Students once took advantage of the Writing Center's workshops, and they also enjoyed their website.
- C.
  Students once took advantage of the Writing Center's workshops and also enjoyed their website.
- D.
  Students once took advantage of the Writing Center's workshops but also enjoyed their website.
20.
The students in the class, ___ needed to study, were not happy about the test.
- A.
  which
- B.
  who
- C.
  that
21.
Tony prefers assignments __ don't make him work hard.
- A.
  which
- B.
  that
- C.
  who
22.
He did not want to attend the study group, ___ was mandatory for his grade.
- A.
  that
- B.
  which
- C.
  who
23.
Either the classroom or the gym must have _________ floor redone.
- A.
  their
- B.
  its
24.
Every book on this shelf has outlived _________ usefulness.
- A.
  their
- B.
  its
25.
Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes correctly?
- A.
  James' poem was awarded first place
- B.
  Jame's poem was awarded first place
- C.
  The poem of James was awarded first place.
26.
Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes correctly?
- A.
  Bill's and Ted's work was the best in class.
- B.
  Bill's and Ted work was the best in class.
- C.
  Bill and Ted's work was the best in class.
27.
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
- A.
  The author stated, "It is difficult to tell how this will go".
- B.
  The author stated "It is difficult to tell how this will go."
- C.
  The author stated, "It is difficult to tell how this will go."
28.
Choose the the sentence that uses quotation signalling correctly. Select all that apply.
- A.
  "The case is unprecedented."
- B.
  The author stated, "The case is unprecedented."
- C.
  "The case is unprecedented," the author stated.
29.
Choose the sentences that are punctuated correctly below.
- A.
  The students problems were plentiful: studying, reading, and writing were a lot for one day.
- B.
  The students problems were plentiful; studying, reading, and writing were a lot for one day.
- C.
  The students problems were plentiful studying, reading, and writing were a lot for one day.
- D.
  The students problems were plentiful, studying, reading, and writing were a lot for one day.
30.
Choose the sentences that are punctuated correctly below.
- A.
  The teacher did not know which problem to solve first: her students' lack of interest in class, her old PowerPoints, or the combination between them.
- B.
  The teacher did not know which problem to solve first her students' lack of interest in class, her old PowerPoints, or the combination between them.
- C.
  The teacher did not know which problem to solve first. Her students' lack of interest in class, her old PowerPoints, or the combination between them.
- D.
  The teacher did not know which problem to solve first; her students' lack of interest in class, her old PowerPoints, or the combination between them.
31.
Punctuate this sentence correctly: Coach Espinoza who took her team to the Final Four last year might take a job with Notre Dame.
- A.
  Espinoza who took her team to the Final Four last year, might...
- B.
  Espinoza, who took her team to the Final Four last year might...
- C.
  Espinoza, who took her team to the Final Four last year, might...
- D.
  no punctuation needed
32.
Punctuate if needed: In Twain's novel racism provides unique symbolism.
- A.
  In Twain's novel racism, provides unique symbolism.
- B.
  In Twain's novel racism provides unique symbolism.
- C.
  In Twain's novel, racism provides unique symbolism.
- D.
  No punctuation is needed.
33.
Punctuate if needed: Eventually I got around to finishing the term paper and going to class
- A.
  Eventually I got around to finishing the term paper and going to class.
- B.
  Eventually I got around to finishing the term paper, and going to class.
- C.
  Eventually, I got around to finishing the term paper and going to class.
- D.
  Nothing is needed
34.
Punctuate if needed: With sweat pouring down his face the student submitted his final with shaking hands.
- A.
  With sweat pouring down, his face the student submitted his final with shaking hands.
- B.
  With sweat pouring down his face, the student submitted his final with shaking hands.
- C.
  With sweat pouring down his face the student submitted his final with shaking hands.
- D.
  No punctuation is needed
35.
Solve the error (choose all that apply): Entrepreneurship is the study of small businesses, college students are embracing it enthusiastically.
- A.
  Entrepreneurship is the study of small businesses college students are embracing it enthusiastically.
- B.
  Entrepreneurship is the study of small businesses, college students are embracing it enthusiastically.
- C.
  Entrepreneurship is the study of small businesses, and college students are embracing it enthusiastically.
- D.
  Entrepreneurship is the study of small businesses; college students are embracing it enthusiastically.
36.
Solve the error (choose all that apply): After the sixth class, I went home, my friend stayed.
- A.
  After the sixth class, I went home, my friend stayed.
- B.
  After the sixth class I went home, my friend stayed.
- C.
  After the sixth class, I went home but my friend stayed.
- D.
  After the sixth class, I went home, but my friend stayed.
37.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment? Select all that apply.
- A.
  Therefore, he passed the class.
- B.
  While he passed the class.
- C.
  Though he passed the class.
- D.
  But he passed the class.
38.
What is an adverb?
- A.
  A person, place, or thing
- B.
  A word that describes a noun
- C.
  A word that describes an adjective, adverb, or verb
- D.
  An action or state of being
39.
What is a noun?
- A.
  A person, place, or thing
- B.
  A word that describes a noun
- C.
  An action or state of being
- D.
  A word that describes a verb, adverb, or adjective
40.
What is an adjective?
- A.
  A person, place, or thing
- B.
  A word that describes a noun
- C.
  An action or state of being
- D.
  A word that describes a verb, adverb, or adjective
41.
What is a verb?
- A.
  A person, place, or thing
- B.
  A word that describes a noun
- C.
  An action or state of being
- D.
  A word that describes a verb, adverb, or adjective
42.
Which one is an article? Check all that apply.
- A.
  The
- B.
  A
- C.
  An
- D.
  And
43.
Select the coordinating conjunctions from the list below.
- A.
  And
- B.
  Although
- C.
  For
- D.
  Thus
- E.
  But
- F.
  Therefore
- G.
  So
- H.
  Furthermore
- I.
  Yet

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Foundational Grammar Skills Assessment

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