Finally, Test 2 contains a number of different sections. To complete the assignment, you need to respond to all the questions in each section of the test.
Directions: Type out the answers to all questions on a separate sheet of paper. This sheet of paper or document will be known as the “Answer Sheet for Test 2” Be sure to number your answer sheet in the same way the practice exercises are numbered. For this assignment, your answer sheet should be numbered from 1 through 50.
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When to Submit Your Assignment: Test 2 is due by 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, December 7, 2014.
How to Format Assignment:
Title: Center the following information at the top of the completed exercise:
Answer Sheet for Test 2
Font: 12pt Times New Roman
Spacing: Double Spacing
If you have any questions about how to do Test 2 or how to submit it, be sure to let me know.
Section 1: Pronouns: Indefinite Pronouns, Collective Pronouns, Subject/Object pronouns and Who vs Whom
Directions for Section 1: On your answer sheet, choose the correct pronoun from the two choices in parentheses. You do not need to rewrite the sentences to complete this section.
1. If everyone does well on the final exam, then (they, he or she) should not worry about (their, his or her) final grade in the course.
2. All of the people in the parking lot were looking for (his or her, their) vehicles.
3. Since few of the students had completed the homework assignment, (they, he or she) did not look forward to going to class the next day.
4. After the fire drill, the faculty returned to (his or her, their) rooms.
5. The football team was very happy about (its, their) recent victory.
6. (They, Them) and their friends have game night the first Thursday of every month.
7. Even though we are the same age, Jeremy is taller than (me, I).
8. Without Maggie and (she, her), the team will probably lose.
9. The teacher told Johnny and (him, he) to wait in the hall.
10. From (who, whom) did you get the concert tickets?
11. No one knew (who, whom) ate the cake my mom was saving.
12. (Who, Whom) hit the home run?
13. For (whom, who) did you vote?
Section 2: Pronouns: Maintaining Pronoun Consistency and Unclear Pronoun References
Directions for Section 2: On your answer sheet, correct the errors in the following sentences. Sentences 14 and 15 have errors in pronoun consistency, and Sentences 16-18 have errors in unclear pronoun references. You will need to rewrite the sentences to complete this section.
14, When a person studies for a test, you should review your notes carefully.
15. If you are an elementary school teacher, then he or she needs patience and understanding.
16. They cancelled the 8:00 a.m. biology class because no one wanted to learn about it.
17. They said the weather would be better tomorrow.
18. Martha wants to be a great cook, but she does not want to study it.
Section 3: Commas, Quotation Marks, and Apostrophes
Directions for Section 3: On your answer sheet, choose the sentence that does not have errors in comma usage, quotation marks, or apostrophes. You do not need to rewrite the sentences to complete this section.
19. A. Atlanta which is now the largest city in Georgia, was once a small farming town.
B. Atlanta, which is now the largest city in Georgia, was once a small farming town.
C. Atlanta, which is now the largest city in Georgia was once a small farming town.
D. Atlanta which is now the largest city in Georgia was once, a small farming town.
20. A. The horse that won the Kentucky Derby was a thoroughbred.
B. The horse, that won the Kentucky Derby was a thoroughbred.
C. The horse that won the Kentucky Derby, was a thoroughbred.
D. The horse, that won the Kentucky Derby, was a thoroughbred
21. A. Tomorrow, I think is the day Michael is scheduled to return.
B. Tomorrow, I think, is the day Michael is scheduled to return.
C. Tomorrow, I think is the, day Michael is scheduled to return.
D. Tomorrow, I think is the day Michael, is scheduled to return.
22. A. On May, 5 2014 Margaret begins her new job at Columbia University.
B. On May 5, 2014 Margaret begins her new job at Columbia University.
C. On May 5 2014, Margaret begins her new job at Columbia University.
D. On May 5, 2014, Margaret begins her new job at Columbia University.
23. A. Before moving to Casper Wyoming, Jack lived in Hoboken New Jersey.
B. Before moving to Casper, Wyoming, Jack lived in Hoboken New Jersey.
C. Before moving to Casper, Wyoming, Jack lived in Hoboken, New Jersey.
D. Before moving to Casper, Wyoming Jack lived in Hoboken, New Jersey.
24. A. Michael said, “The rain is supposed to stop tomorrow.”
B. Michael said, “The rain is supposed to stop tomorrow”.
C. Michael, “said the rain is supposed to stop tomorrow.”
D. Michael, “said the rain is supposed to stop tomorrow”.
25. A. “I can’t come to work today,” said Susan, because my car is at the mechanic’s shop.
B. “I can’t come to work today,” said Susan, “because my car is at the mechanic’s shop.
C. “I can’t come to work today,” said Susan, because my car is at the mechanic’s shop.”
D. “I can’t come to work today,” said Susan, “because my car is at the mechanic’s shop.”
26. A. “Will you bring my book to me,” asked Jackie.
B. “Will you bring my book to me” asked Jackie?
C. “Will you bring my book to me?” asked Jackie.
D. “Will you bring my book to me, asked Jackie?”
27. A. “Has the conference for next week been postponed,” asked Henry? The weather for that week is predicted to be terrible.
B. “Has the conference for next week been postponed?” asked Henry. “The weather for that week is predicted to be terrible.”
C. “Has the conference for next week been postponed,” asked Henry? “The weather for that week is predicted to be terrible.”
D. “Has the conference for next week been postponed?” asked Henry. The weather for that week is predicted to be terrible.”
28. A. Michael said “that he could not play football with his friends.”
B. Michael said that “he could not play football with his friends.”
C. Michael “said that he could not play football with his friends.”
D. Michael said that he could not play football with his friends.
29. A. I don’t know when I have seen Davids’ parents so angry.
B. I dont’ know when I have seen David’s parents so angry.
C. I don’t know when I have seen Davids parents’ so angry.
D. I don’t know when I have seen David’s parents so angry.
30. A. Both accountants’ files were audited by the Internal Revenue Service.
B. Both accountants files’ were audited by the Internal Revenue Service.
C. Both accountant’s files were audited by the Internal Revenue Service.
D. Both accountants files we’re audited by the Internal Revenue Service.
Section 4: Dashes, Colons, Hyphens, Semicolons, and Parentheses
Directions for Section 4: On your answer sheet, choose the sentences that do not have any errors in the use of dashes, colons, hyphens, semicolons, and parentheses. You will not need to rewrite the sentences to complete this section.
31. A. Elections in four states New York, California, Florida, and Texas are especially important—since all these states have large electoral votes.
B. Elections in four states—New York, California, Florida, and Texas—are especially important since all these states have large electoral votes.
C. Elections in four states New York, California, Florida, and Texas—are especially important since all these states have large electoral votes.
D. Elections—in four states—New York, California, Florida, and Texas are especially important since all these states have large electoral votes.
32. A. Betty was responsible for three things: at the party bringing the ice, greeting the guests, and mixing the drinks.
B. Betty was responsible for: three things at the party bringing the ice, greeting the guests, and mixing the drinks.
C. Betty was responsible: for three things at the party bringing the ice, greeting the guests, and mixing the drinks.
D. Betty was responsible for three things at the party: bringing the ice, greeting the guests, and mixing the drinks
33. A. John was surprised by Mary’s matter-of-fact tone.
B. John was surprised by Mary’s matter-of fact tone.
C. John was surprised by Mary’s matter-of-fact-tone.
D. John was surprised by Mary’s matter of-fact tone.
34. A. The weather forecast called for snow practice; was cancelled.
B. The weather forecast called for snow; practice was cancelled.
C. The weather forecast; called for snow practice was cancelled.
D. The weather forecast called for; snow practice was cancelled.
35. A. Martha (I’m almost sure) was in my college English class.
B. Martha I’m (almost sure) was in my college English class.
C. Martha I’m almost sure was in (my college) English class.
D. Martha (I’m almost) sure was in my college English class.
Section 5: Revision: Commas, Quotation Marks, and Apostrophes
Directions for Section 5: On your answer sheet, place commas, quotation marks, and apostrophes where needed in the following sentences. You will need to rewrite the sentences to complete this section.
36. The history final exam which will be given on May 30 2014 will test each students knowledge of World War II.
37. To prepare for the C.P.A. exam said Jill I’m going to ask my mothers boss who owns an accounting firm to help me.
38. Does John still live at 632 Laura Place Phoenix City Alabama? asked Samantha. Someone told me he had moved.
39. The woman that gave the speech at my graduation also spoke at both my parents graduations.
40. After getting all the students attention, the teacher asked Can anyone tell me what happened on December 7 1944?
Section 6: Topic Sentences
Directions for Section 6: One sentence in each of the following pairs is the topic sentence. The other sentence supports or develops the topic sentence. On your answer sheet, write out the letter of the topic sentence in your response.You do not need to rewrite the sentences on your answer sheet to complete this practice.
41. a. The parent-child relationship goes through many changes in the course of a lifetime.
b. In its earliest stage, the parent is all-powerful, and the child is completely dependent on the
parent.
42. a. Headaches and high blood pressure can result from physical stress.
b. Working under great pressure for a long time creates both physical and emotional stress.
43. a. City lights appear in several places once the sun goes down.
b. From my bedroom window, I can see lights from a city park, neighborhood streets, and the
highway.
44. a. Though modern techniques are used today, the process of cutting and polishing diamonds
has been known since early times.
b. The diamond is the hardest natural substance, and cutting a diamond requires skill.
45.a. One of these groups, a citizens’ lobby, is responsible for much of the consumer legislation.
b. In recent years national lobbying groups have exerted a great deal of pressure on the
legislative branch of the government.
46. a. Although the American prison system is expensive, it is not always effective.
b. Too many people who go through the prison system emerge to break the law again.
Section 7: Unity
Directions for Section 7: Each group contains a topic sentence followed by several other sentences. On your answer sheet, write S after the letter of the sentences that support the topic sentence and write N after the letter of the sentences that do not support it.You do not need rewritethe sentences on your answer sheet to complete this practice.
47.Topic sentence: Fairy tales are more than simple stories; they reveal to children important values of the culture.
a. Many libraries have storytelling hours for children.
b. The principles of good and evil are represented in these stories in forms that children can understand.
c. Nothing is more enjoyable than a good mystery.
d. Many stories stress the power of love over hate or the triumph of good over evil.
48. Topic sentence: Public attention has focused on the safety of children’s toys.
a. Most tricycles now have handle bars covered with plastic protectors.
b. Shooting marbles is a favorite childhood game.
c. Manufacturers must use nontoxic paints on all toys.
d. Toys with sharp edges that might cut or scratch should be recalled.
Section 8: Coherence
Directions for Section 8: The order of the sentences in each group is not logical. On your answer sheet, write the sentence letters in the order in which they should be arranged to form a coherent paragraph. Remember that the first sentence should be the topic sentence. You do not have to rewrite the sentences on your answer sheet to complete this practice.
49. Order of sentences should be:
a. By the end of the overtime, the Tigers clearly emerged as the superior team by
winning the game by four points.
b. One of the most exciting games of the season took place last night.
c. When the halftime buzzer sounded, the Tigers led the Blue Jays by ten points.
d. But the Blue Jays, full of fire, returned from the locker room and quickly closed the gap.
e. During the first half, the Tigers controlled the ball and the boards.
f. No one expected the game to end in a tie, so the fans went wild when the final
buzzer sounded.
50.Order of sentences should be:
a. Believe it or not, mirrors have played an important part in the civilization of the world.
b. Obviously, then, a world without mirrors would be a different world indeed.
c. When humans became aware of themselves reflected first in placid water, later perhaps in polished metal, strong needs began to surface.
d. Additionally, mirrors certainly encouraged the use of cosmetics.
e. Rather than seeing themselves only in others’ eyes, they could now make personal judgments about their own appearances.
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