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Study Guide Questions
1. Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding _________ .
2. Is the word "it's" a possessive?
3. Insert punctuation into the following sentence: Americas flag is red white and blue
4. In the sentence, "Our oldest daughter, Mary, sings," "Mary" is an example of a __________ - ______________________ clause.
5. Do not join independent clauses with a comma--instead use a ___________________ or a period.
6. Use a ____________ to set off an abrupt break or interruption.
7. The number of the _________________ determines the number of the verb.
8. Reconstruct the following sentence so that it is not awkward: Being in a dilapidated condition, I was able to buy the house at a very cheap price.
9. The ____________________ should be the basic structural unit of composition, and should contain more than one sentence.
10. The first sentence of a paragraph should be an introduction to that paragraph, is called a(n) _____________ sentence. A) introductory, B) representative, C) topic
11. In most cases, use the ______________ voice as opposed to the passive voice.
12. Which sentence is better? Why? A) He was not very often on time. B) He usually came late.
13. Avoid a succession of ________________ sentences, which take away from the structure of the paragraph.
14. Correct the following phrase: in spring, summer, or in winter_________________________________________________
15. Correct the following sentence: It was both a long ceremony and very tedious. ________________________________________
16. The writer can change tenses if he or she feels that it is necessary. True or false?
17. Of allusion and illusion, which means an indirect reference? _________________________ .
18. "___________" means one is able; it is not a substitute for "may".
19. A zoo _____________________ many animals. A) comprises, B) circumvents, C) coerces.
20. Let a(n) ____________________________ (disinterested, uninterested) person judge our dispute.
21. It should be a lesson to each and every one of us. Circle the unnecessary words.
22. Etcetera, abbreviated _________ , means literally "and other things"
23. Insert either ?lie' or ?lay' into the following sentences: A. The hens ___________ eggs.
24. B. The dogs ___________ down.
25. ________________ (Leave, Let) it stand the way it is.
26. One must watch _____________ step. A. his B. her C. their D. one's
27. Which phrase is better worded? What is wrong with the one that is incorrect? A. to inquire diligently B. to diligently inquire
28. She ___________________ (utilized, used) the dishwasher.
29. His books are not worth _________________ (while, reading)
30. He had a certain je ne sais quoi .
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