English Quiz

• 1) Fill in the blank with the correct word.

  A book shouldn’t be judged by __________ cover.

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) its
  •  B) it’s

• 2) By definition, a complete sentence must have __________.

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) a predicate (verb)
  •  B) a subject
  •  C) a complete thought
  •  D) all of the above

• 3) Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) All of my grades is higher than my grade on the last quiz.
  •  B) Some of the review were on the quiz.
  •  C) Most of the homework was not on the quiz.
  •  D) None of the students is confused anymore.

• 4) Which of the following does NOT use the correct verb tense for a subjunctive statement?

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) Ginger asked that she be excused from class.
  •  B) If this country were a kinder place, no one would go hungry.
  •  C) If I was queen of the world, I would sleep late every day.
  •  D) It’s crucial that everyone be wearing safety glasses.

• 5) Which of the following compound sentences is missing a necessary comma?

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) I finished my work at the studio after midnight so I called Asher to give me a ride home.
  •  B) He was already sound asleep, but I convinced him to get out of bed and come get me.
  •  C) He had the radio blaring and all the windows rolled down.
  •  D) He came into the studio to look at my designs and told me which ones were his favorites.

• 6) Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect semicolon?

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) This zoo contains over a dozen mythological animals; including dragons.
  •  B) You have to wear armor when you visit the dragon enclosure; it’s for your own protection.
  •  C) Some of the dragons can fly; others prefer to stay on the ground.
  •  D) Don’t lean over that wall; you don’t want to fall in!

• 7) Determine which sentence has quotation marks and other punctuation used correctly.

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) Carlos screamed, "Call the fire department"!
  •  B) My mother said, "You’d better apologize right now."
  •  C) Ji-yun said, "Let’s close the store early".
  •  D) The professor asked, "Is your assignment complete"?

• 8) Which of the following is a complete sentence (i.e., not a fragment)?

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) Ruby never listens.
  •  B) Because it had been her dream since childhood.
  •  C) Which is often what happens.
  •  D) Waiting for hours in the café without a phone or anyone to talk to.

• 9) Which of the following sentences is correct (i.e., not a run-on or comma splice)?

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) This mug has a crack in it my coffee is dripping onto the floor.
  •  B) The book I’m reading is fascinating, it details the history of Australia.
  •  C) If you call when you’re on your way, I’ll have dinner ready when you get here.
  •  D) The new furniture has been delivered now someone just needs to put it together.

• 10) Which of the following sentences is correct (i.e., free of common errors)?

  For 1 Point(s)

  Answer:

  •  A) That student, was recognized immediately.
  •  B) Those books are her’s, so be sure to return them.
  •  C) We met in September 2006.
  •  D) All of the above

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