Conquer SAT/ACT Grammar Traps Quiz

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

A I love reading; and it is relaxing.

B I love reading; although it is relaxing.

C I love reading; because it is relaxing.

D I love reading; it is relaxing.

Question 2

Identify the pronoun error: 'Everyone should bring their own book.'

A Should be 'his or her' for agreement

B Should be 'there'

C No error exists

D Should be 'they'

Question 3

Choose the correct subject-verb agreement.

A The box of cookies be on the table.

B The box of cookies were on the table.

C The box of cookies is on the table.

D The box of cookies are on the table.

Question 4

What is wrong with: 'Running to the bus, my bag fell.'

A Subject-verb disagreement

B Run-on sentence

C Comma splice

D Dangling modifier

Question 5

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A She felt worst about the mistake.

B She felt badly about the mistake.

C She felt baddest about the mistake.

D She felt bad about the mistake.

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