ParaPro Writing 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
- The hungry children ate the sandwiches quickly.
- She handed the report to her manager that was incomplete. (Correct answer)
- After finishing dinner, the family watched a movie.
- The teacher graded the papers carefully.
Correct answer: She handed the report to her manager that was incomplete.
The clause 'that was incomplete' is misplaced; it appears to modify 'manager' rather than 'report'.
Question 2: Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
- She likes hiking, to swim, and running.
- He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
- The job requires patience, dedication, and creativity. (Correct answer)
- They planned to travel, shopping, and relaxation.
Correct answer: The job requires patience, dedication, and creativity.
Option C lists three nouns in parallel form: 'patience, dedication, and creativity.'
Question 3: What punctuation mark should replace the blank in: 'Please bring the following items to class__ pencils, paper, and a ruler.'?
- A comma
- A semicolon
- A colon (Correct answer)
- A period
Correct answer: A colon
A colon introduces a list that follows a complete independent clause.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of an objective (not subjective) writing style?
- The new policy is clearly unfair to working families.
- In my opinion, the results were disappointing.
- The report showed a 12% increase in test scores over two years. (Correct answer)
- Everyone agrees that the program has been a huge success.
Correct answer: The report showed a 12% increase in test scores over two years.
Objective writing presents verifiable facts without personal opinion or emotional language.
Question 5: Which sentence correctly places the apostrophe to show joint possession?
- Tom's and Jerry's apartment was messy.
- Tom and Jerry's apartment was messy. (Correct answer)
- Tom's and Jerry's' apartment was messy.
- Tom and Jerry's' apartment was messy.
Correct answer: Tom and Jerry's apartment was messy.
For joint possession (they share one apartment), only the last noun takes the apostrophe-s.
Question 6: Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?
- Furthermore
- Therefore
- However (Correct answer)
- Similarly
Correct answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or shift in direction between two ideas.
Question 7: Which sentence avoids redundancy?
- The final outcome of the game was a tie.
- We should cooperate together on this project.
- She returned back to her hometown.
- The proposal requires a small deposit. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The proposal requires a small deposit.
Option D contains no redundant words; 'final outcome,' 'cooperate together,' and 'returned back' all repeat meaning.
ParaPro Writing 5
Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?