CLEP English Composition 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The rain stopped; the sun came out.

Answer

The rain stopped; and the sun came out.

Answer

The rain stopped, the sun came out.

Answer

The rain stopped; because the sun came out.

Question 2

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.

Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students was ready.

Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students is ready.

Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students has been ready.

Question 3

Which word is an example of a dangling modifier error when misplaced?

Accepted Answer

Walking to school, the rain soaked me.

Answer

Walking to school, I got soaked by rain.

Answer

I walked to school in the rain.

Answer

The rain soaked me while I walked.

Question 4

What is the best revision for clarity: 'The reason is because he was late.'?

Accepted Answer

The reason is that he was late.

Answer

The reason is because of being late.

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The reason being he was late.

Answer

The reason is due to because he was late.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dogs' bowls were empty.

Answer

The dog's bowls were empty for both pets.

Answer

The dogs bowl's were empty.

Answer

The dogs bowls' were empty.

Question 6

Choose the sentence in active voice.

Accepted Answer

The committee approved the proposal.

Answer

The proposal was approved by the committee.

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The proposal had been approved.

Answer

Approval was given to the proposal.

Question 7

Which transition word signals contrast?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

Therefore

Answer

Furthermore

Answer

Consequently