BSEP Grammar and Writing Mechanics

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The group of students is ready for the test.

Answer

The group of students are ready for the test.

Answer

The group of students were ready for the test.

Answer

The group of students have been ready for the test.

Question 2

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

The teacher explained the lesson clearly.

Answer

Running through the park on a sunny afternoon.

Answer

Because she was tired.

Answer

After the long meeting ended and everyone left.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

Accepted Answer

Its important to study every day.

Answer

She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Answer

He said, "I will be there soon."

Answer

The meeting is scheduled for Monday.

Question 4

What is the correct plural form of the word 'child'?

Accepted Answer

Children

Answer

Childs

Answer

Childes

Answer

Childrens

Question 5

Which word is an example of a conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Although

Answer

Quickly

Answer

Table

Answer

Happiness

Question 6

Which sentence is written in the correct past tense?

Accepted Answer

Yesterday, she walked to the store.

Answer

Yesterday, she walk to the store.

Answer

Yesterday, she walks to the store.

Answer

Yesterday, she is walking to the store.