SAEE SAEE Language Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The rain stopped; we decided to go for a walk.

Answer

The rain stopped; and we decided to go for a walk.

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The rain; stopped and we decided to go for a walk.

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The rain stopped, we; decided to go for a walk.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students were aware of the change.

Answer

Each of the students have completed the assignment.

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The group of musicians are performing tonight.

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The committee have reached a decision.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

After finishing the exam, the hallway was crowded with students.

Answer

Running through the park, the dog chased the squirrel.

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The teacher, exhausted from grading, took a short break.

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Worried about the test, Maria studied all night.

Question 4

What is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence? 'The store sells apples oranges and bananas'

Accepted Answer

The store sells apples, oranges, and bananas.

Answer

The store sells apples oranges, and bananas.

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The store sells, apples oranges and bananas.

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The store sells apples oranges and, bananas.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the possessive?

Accepted Answer

The children's toys were scattered across the yard.

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The childrens' toys were scattered across the yard.

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The childrens toys were scattered across the yard.

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The children's toy's were scattered across the yard.

Question 6

Identify the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier.

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her kids to school every day.

Answer

She drove her kids to school almost every day.

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Nearly exhausted, the runner crossed the finish line.

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The book on the shelf that I borrowed was fascinating.