ENGL110 Test 1
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Grammar Quiz - Results
Attempt 1 of 1
Written Nov 17, 2023 1:37 PM - Nov 17, 2023 1:48 PM
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9 / 10 - 90 %
Overall Grade (Highest Attempt)
9 / 10 - 90 %
Question 1
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Semicolons can be used to connect two independent clauses, such as in the
following sentence. My dad loves to play the drums; he is a talented musician.
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Question 2
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"On the table in my office.” This is an example of run-on or fused sentences.
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Question 3
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A dependent clause can act alone as a complete sentence.
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Question 4
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“I know hardly nothing about grammar.” This is an example of a double
negative.
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Question 5
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FANBOYS is an acronym used to remember the coordinating conjunctions.
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Correct.
Correct.
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Question 6
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After, therefore, in other words, and in summary are examples of colloquial
words.
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Question 7
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“I think it is going to snow tonight I need to go to the store and get extra
groceries.” This is an example of a sentence fragment.
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Question 8
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The final “I” in this sentence is correct. "I am going to fix taco soup tonight for
Jeff and I."
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Question 9
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"Steve is Diana's assistant, he is very good at his job.” This sentence is an
example of a comma splice.
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Question 10
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“The teacher instructed the students to quietly return to their seats.” This
sentence contains the following error: a split infinitive.
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An infinitive is the word "to" plus a verb form (e.g., to jump, to sing, to dance).
It is best not to put a word between "to" and the verb form.
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