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  1. Which sentence correctly uses 'its' or 'it's'?

    Answer: The company lost its license.

    'Its' is the possessive form; 'it's' means 'it is.'

  2. Choose the sentence with parallel structure.

    Answer: She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

    All three items use the same '-ing' gerund form.

  3. Which word is the correct choice: 'The new policy will ___ everyone.'?

    Answer: affect

    'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence.

  4. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

    Answer: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

    Commas separate items in a series, including before 'and.'

  5. Which sentence avoids a run-on?

    Answer: It was late, so we went home.

    A comma plus the conjunction 'so' correctly joins two independent clauses.

  6. Choose the correct comparative form.

    Answer: This box is heavier than that one.

    'Heavier' is the proper comparative; don't double it with 'more.'

  7. Which sentence uses the correct word: 'They went ___ the store.'?

    Answer: to

    'To' indicates direction toward a place.