BKSB Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She finished her report; then she went home.

Answer

I was tired; but I kept working.

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He likes coffee; and tea.

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They arrived late; because of traffic.

Question 2

Choose the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

accomodate

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acommodate

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acomodate

Question 3

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the staff was informed.

Answer

Neither the manager nor the staff were informed.

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Neither the manager nor the staff are informed.

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Neither the manager nor the staff have been inform.

Question 4

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The committee reached ___ decision after hours of debate.'

Accepted Answer

its

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it's

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their

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they're

Question 5

Identify the sentence with correct apostrophe use.

Accepted Answer

The dogs' bowls were empty.

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The dog's bowl's were empty.

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The dogs bowls were empty.

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The dog's bowls' were empty.

Question 6

Which option correctly punctuates this sentence? 'After the meeting ___ the team celebrated with dinner.'

Accepted Answer

After the meeting, the team celebrated with dinner.

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After the meeting; the team celebrated with dinner.

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After the meeting: the team celebrated with dinner.

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After the meeting — the team celebrated with dinner.

Question 7

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to the bus stop, the keys were dropped.

Answer

Running to the bus stop, Maria dropped her keys.

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While running, Maria dropped her keys.

Answer

Maria, running to the bus stop, dropped her keys.