Language - Mechanics and Editing Flashcards
6 cards from real CHSPE practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Language - Mechanics and Editing flashcards as text
Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: Occurrence
The correct spelling is 'occurrence' with double 'c' and double 'r.'
Select the correctly written sentence regarding quotation marks:
Answer: She said, "I will be there tomorrow."
In American English, periods and commas go inside the closing quotation marks.
Which word is a homophone pair used incorrectly in: 'The principle of the school gave a speech.'?
Answer: 'principal' is misspelled as 'principle'
The head of a school is the 'principal' (your pal), while 'principle' refers to a rule or belief.
Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?
Answer: She is a well-known scientist.
Compound modifiers before a noun (well-known scientist) are hyphenated, but not when used after the noun.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'effect' and 'affect':
Answer: Stress can affect your health.
'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically a noun meaning a result.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash (em dash)?
Answer: She bought three items — milk, eggs, bread.
An em dash can replace a colon to introduce a list, especially for dramatic or emphatic effect.