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Exam: 01.01 Grammar Quiz (Medal)

Answer 1

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Identify the comma rule that the following sentence breaks:

Although she loved her parents Sarah was eager to leave for college and be independent.

Use a comma and a conjunction to separate two complete thoughts.
Use a comma to set off a parenthetical element.
Use a comma to set off a phrase or clause at the beginning of a sentence.
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives.

Answer 2

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Using your knowledge of roots, choose the best word to complete the following sentence:

As Jeremiah looked back through his yearbook pictures, remembering all the fun and hard work of high school, he felt ____________________________

amorous.
sentimental.
amiable.
euphonious.

Answer 3

Using your knowledge of punctuation, choose the best place to separate words with a comma.

The store was a massive exciting place to shop.

The, store was a massive exciting place to shop.
The store was a massive, exciting place to shop.
The store, was a massive exciting place to shop.
The store was, a massive exciting place to shop.

Answer 4

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Complete this statement:

A parenthetical element is a

part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence
group of words that connects other words, phrases, dependent clauses, and sentences
phrase or clause containing three or more words at the beginning or end of a sentence
portion of a sentence that is put into parentheses to show its importance in the sentence

Answer 5

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Fill in the blank: A synonym for "loveable" is ____________________________

empathetic.
amiable.
euphonious.
sentimental.

Answer 6

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Read the following short excerpt of student writing. Use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice.

I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry bitter and hateful but then, I felt so hopeless and depressed. I longed for her to call me. I thought if I could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then I would not be filled with such bitterness. Instead of calling her I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. Talking with her makes me feel euphoric. I think I may be on the road to recovery.

Which comma rule does this student need to apply to this passage?

I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry but then I felt so hopeless and depressed.

Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.
Use a comma and a conjunction to separate two complete thoughts.
Use a comma to set off a phrase or clause at the beginning of a sentence.
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives.

Answer 7

Using your knowledge of roots, choose the best word to complete the following sentence:

Tina did not even bother to bring a backpack or paper to school; her sudden ________________________ surprised and confused her teachers and friends.

apathy
euphoria
sympathy
eulogy

Answer 8

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Read the following short excerpt of student writing. Use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice.

I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry bitter and hateful but then I felt so hopeless and depressed. I longed for her to call me. I thought if I could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then I would not be filled with such bitterness. Instead of calling her I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. Talking with her makes me feel euphoric. I think I may be on the road to recovery.

What word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt?

Instead of calling her, I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. Talking with her makes me feel euphoric.

amorous
sentimental
empathetic
grave

Answer 9

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

After we ate lunch we went to a movie, ate popcorn and did some shopping.
During the long, intermission of the play everyone chatted about the first act.
Dad cooked a fancy, and, delicious dinner and I set the table with our best dishes.
Due to the earlier malfunction, the aviation mechanic double-checked the wires.

Answer 10

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)



Which of the following sentences contains a comma error?

With the moving van packed, my friend had to say goodbye.
The packages became too heavy for me, I dropped them.
Everyone, even our neighbors, came to our Super Bowl party.
My sweet, quiet father surprised us with his outburst yesterday.

Answer 11

Question 11 (Essay Worth 5 points)



Write one paragraph of three to five sentences about any topic. In your paragraph, use two of the vocabulary words from this lesson. You must also include two of the following examples in your sentences:


commas in a series
comma with a conjunction
comma with a phrase or clause at the beginning of a sentence
commas with coordinate adjectives
commas around parenthetical or appositive phrases or clauses


Use proper spelling and grammar.