English 101 Chapters 35-37 Test Review and Answer Key

Test Review Chapters 35-37

Comma Usage

Sample Questions

A. Which of the following needs a comma to show coordinate adjectives?
1. warm chocolate chip cookies
2. cold damp floor
3. delicious baked chicken

B. In which sentence should a comma be added?
1. Everyone but Jake was there.
2. Sam wanted to leave early but could not.
3. Some people prefer early morning classes but I prefer to attend class in the afternoons.

Comma Practice

Make comma corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

1. Before you leave the room be sure to turn off the lights.
2. If you complete the program before July, 13, 2006, send us your certificate.
3. Everyone, who saw the play, praised the lead actor’s talent.
4. The bus that arrives here at 5:25 makes four other stops before arriving at my street.
5. We expected the package to arrive yesterday, but, it did not arrive until this morning.
6. The experiences of many, college freshmen are stressful, because of the demands of school, work, and family.

Semicolon Usage

Sample Question

A. Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
1. Samantha works overtime when she has an opportunity; she needs the money for college expenses.
2. Bill’s list of things to do yesterday included; raking leaves, walking Buster, and calling his mother.
3. My cousin thinks he is the most talented member of our family, therefore; he insists on singing for us at every family gathering.

Semicolon Practice

Make semicolon corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

1. Pam likes chicken fingers, however, she cannot determine their origin.
2. We expect you to wash the car, mow the lawn, and clean the garage; in addition, we would appreciate it if you could do the laundry.
3. Pauline wanted to take an advanced calculus course; even though she had only had algebra in high school.
4. Ms. Thompson is always the last to arrive at work in the morning; she is also the first to leave each afternoon.

Apostrophe Usage

Sample Question

A. In which series are all the possessive words used correctly?
1. no one else’s car, thirty dollars worth, the Browns’ house
2. you’re dog, three week’s pay, my sister-in-law’s haircut
3. Sherlock Holmes’s intellect, the women’s briefcases, a moment’s notice

Apostrophe Practice

Make apostrophe corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

1. If one’s objective is a degree, one must study often.
2. There are too many and’s in your first paragraph.
3. The childrens’ toys were scattered all over the yard.
4. Please pick up four boxes of flower’s for the decorating committee.
5. Their going with me to the meeting.
6. Would you like fries with you’re meal?
7. Your the smartest person I know.
8. Its always a good idea to carry a little cash with you.
9. That puppy must have gotten separated from it’s owner.

Quotation Mark/Italics Usage

Sample Questions

A. Double (regular) quotation marks should enclose which of the following?
1. the name of a short poem
2. the title of a book
3. the name of a magazine
    
B. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
1. Did Mr. Jones say, “Be here no later than four o’clock”?
2. Milton said, “Wait here” for me to return.
3. He told me that “he was going to be late.
    
C. Which sentence correctly uses italics?
1. Have you read the book The Bluest Eye?
2. I got a copy of “Reader’s Digest” this morning.
3. Open your textbook to the chapter titled Elements of Communication.

Quotation Marks and Italics Practice

Make quotation mark corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). You may have to change other marks (end marks or commas) to make corrections. If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

1. I read the book “War and Peace” for my report.
2. At that restaurant, they offer specials on “soft drinks.”
3. Because I am so close to my uncle Karl, I feel that I have two “fathers.”
4. The woman said that the child should “hurry.”
5. “Did you hear Mrs. Sims say, ‘Turn in your work’?” inquired Mel.
6. I enjoyed the poem ‘The Raven.’
7. The woman snapped, “Hurry,” as she pulled her child toward the car.
8. “Have you ever been to Paris,” asked Selma?
9. “Don’t stop running!” screamed the coach.

Parentheses, Brackets, Colons, Hyphens, and Dashes

Sample Questions

A. Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
1. Phyllis attends CSAP (College Students Against Pollution) meetings regularly.
2. Samuel works for the (NAACP).
3. We sat on the bench and waited for the (Academic Advisory Panel) to decide what to do.
    
B. Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
1. The members of the winning team were: Sally, Juan, and Marla.
2. When you drop off the dry cleaning, be sure to pick up: my suit and your slacks.
3. Paul explained to us that we needed to bring one very important item on the camping trip: insect repellent.
    
C. Which item uses the hyphen correctly?
1. a gently-used car
2. two-hundred dollars
3. his ex-wife

Practice Items

Make corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). They may have errors in the use of parentheses, brackets, colons, hyphens, or dashes. If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

1. Collin could afford only a not-so-new car.
2. Watermelon, meatloaf, and salad – these are my husband’s favorite foods.
3. There were forty six people enrolled in my sociology class.
4. Please bring the following items with you to the meeting: your time sheet, a list of recently-completed projects, and a spreadsheet of current progress.
5. “He ain’t [sic] got a chance,” observed Bob.
6. Joe eats fast food frequently because it meets all his dietary requirements: it is quick, cheap, and readily available.
7. My old coat (the one with the rabbit-fur collar) needs to be replaced soon.
8. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is often given to measure students’ abilities.
9. When Virgil quotes scripture, he always begins with his favorite verse – John 3, 16.

Verb and Word Usage

Sample Questions

A. Which sentence incorrectly uses a verb form?
1. Cattle rustlers were often hung for their crimes.
2. I had drunk the glass of tea before I realized that it has not been sweetened.
3. Has the bell rung?
    
B. Which sentence does not contain an incorrect word?
1. Billy eats alot of pizza.
2. If you think I’m going to go with you, your crazy.
3. What do you think the effects of the experiment will be?

Practice Sentences

Make corrections in any sentences below that have verb or word usage errors. Identify correct sentences with a “C.”

1. There is allot of money in Bonnie Sue’s piggy bank.
2. How will the new policy effect our department?
3. Let’s divide the cookies between the three of us.
4. Please tell me weather or not you can help me.
5. The amount of new students this semester is surprising.
6. Our elementary school hired a library aid.
7. I plan to buy a complete outfit: suit, tie, shirt, shoes, and etc.
8. Of coarse, I know the answer.
9. He was conscious of the fact that his conscience was bothering him.
10. Although it is hot during the day, I have heard that the dessert can be quite cold at night.
11. The weather outside is cold, dreary, and damp.
12. The trees have begun to lose there leaves.
13. It is to cold in here.
14. The room was quite quiet when the instructor arrived.
15. The animals are rather tame; in fact, their easy to approach.
16. He should not have threw the ball through the window.
17. My mother tried to learn me some manners, but the lessons didn’t stick with me very good.
18. Come on in and set down on the couch.
19. The principal reason for his promotion is that he has done an excellent job.
20. The man which I saw looked very tired.
21. She is trying to decrease the size of her waist, but we are afraid that she will continue to waste away.

Answer Key

English 101

Test Review Chapters 35-37

Comma Usage

Sample Questions

1. Which of the following needs a comma to show coordinate adjectives?

1. warm chocolate chip cookies
2. cold damp floor
3. delicious baked chicken

2. In which sentence should a comma be added?

1. Everyone but Jake was there.
2. Sam wanted to leave early but could not.
3. Some people prefer early morning classes but I prefer to attend class in the afternoons.

Comma Practice

Make comma corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

3. Before you leave the room, be sure to turn off the lights.
4. If you complete the program before July,13, 2006, send us your certificate. Remove red comma.
5. Everyone, who saw the play, praised the lead actor’s talent. Remove both commas.
6. The bus that arrives here at 5:25 makes four other stops before arriving at my street. C
7. We expected the package to arrive yesterday, but, it did not arrive until this morning. Remove red comma.
8. The experiences of many, college freshmen are stressful, because of the demands of school, work, and family. Remove red commas.

Semicolon Usage

Sample Question

9. Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

1. Samantha works overtime when she has an opportunity; she needs the money for college expenses.
2. Bill’s list of things to do yesterday included; raking leaves, walking Buster, and calling his mother.
3. My cousin thinks he is the most talented member of our family, therefore; he insists on singing for us at every family gathering.

Semicolon Practice

Make semicolon corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

10. Pam likes chicken fingers; however, she cannot determine their origin.
11. We expect you to wash the car, mow the lawn, and clean the garage; in addition, we would appreciate it if you could do the laundry. C
12. Pauline wanted to take an advanced calculus course; even though she had only had algebra in high school. Delete semicolon.
13. Ms. Thompson is always the last to arrive at work in the morning; she is also the first to leave each afternoon. C

Apostrophe Usage

Sample Question

14. In which series are all the possessive words used correctly?

1. no one else’s car, thirty dollars worth, the Browns’ house
2. you’re dog, three week’s pay, my sister-in-law’s haircut
3. Sherlock Holmes’s intellect, the women’s briefcases, a moment’s notice

Apostrophe Practice

Make apostrophe corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

15. If one’s objective is a degree, one must study often. C
16. There are too many and’s in your first paragraph. C
17. The childrens’ toys were scattered all over the yard. children’s
18. Please pick up four boxes of flower’s for the decorating committee. flowers
19. Their going with me to the meeting. They’re
20. Would you like fries with you’re meal? your
21. Your the smartest person I know. You’re
22. Its always a good idea to carry a little cash with you. It’s
23. That puppy must have gotten separated from it’s owner. its

Quotation Mark/Italics Usage

Sample Questions

24. Double (regular) quotation marks should enclose which of the following?

1. the name of a short poem
2. the title of a book
3. the name of a magazine

25. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

1. Did Mr. Jones say, “Be here no later than four o’clock”?
2. Milton said, “Wait here” for me to return.
3. He told me that “he was going to be late.

26. Which sentence correctly uses italics?

1. Have you read the book The Bluest Eye?
2. I got a copy of “Reader’s Digest” this morning.
3. Open your textbook to the chapter titled Elements of Communication.

Quotation Marks and Italics Practice

Make quotation mark corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). You may have to change other marks (end marks or commas) to make corrections. If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

27. I read the book “War and Peace” for my report. War and Peace
28. At that restaurant, they offer specials on “soft drinks.” Remove quotation marks.
29. Because I am so close to my uncle Karl, I feel that I have two “fathers.” C
30. The woman said that the child should “hurry.” Remove quotation marks.
31. “Did you hear Mrs. Sims say, ‘Turn in your work’?” inquired Mel. C
32. I enjoyed the poem ‘The Raven.’ “” instead of ‘’
33. The woman snapped, “Hurry,” as she pulled her child toward the car. C
34. “Have you ever been to Paris,” asked Selma? . . . Paris?” asked Selma.
35. “Don’t stop running!” screamed the coach. C

Parentheses, Brackets, Colons, Hyphens, and Dashes

Sample Questions

36. Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

1. Phyllis attends CSAP (College Students Against Pollution) meetings regularly.
2. Samuel works for the (NAACP).
3. We sat on the bench and waited for the (Academic Advisory Panel) to decide what to do.

37. Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

1. The members of the winning team were: Sally, Juan, and Marla.
2. When you drop off the dry cleaning, be sure to pick up: my suit and your slacks.
3. Paul explained to us that we needed to bring one very important item on the camping trip: insect repellent.

38. Which item uses the hyphen correctly?

1. a gently-used car
2. two-hundred dollars
3. his ex-wife

Practice Items

Make corrections to the sentences that need corrections (add or omit). They may have errors in the use of parentheses, brackets, colons, hyphens, or dashes. If sentences are correct, label them with a “C.”

39. Collin could afford only a not-so-new car. C
40. Watermelon, meatloaf, and salad – these are my husband’s favorite foods. C
41. There were forty six people enrolled in my sociology class. forty-six
42. Please bring the following items with you to the meeting: your time sheet, a list of recently-completed projects, and a spreadsheet of current progress. C
43. “He ain’t [sic] got a chance,” observed Bob. C
44. Joe eats fast food frequently because it meets all his dietary requirements: it is quick, cheap, and readily available. C
45. My old coat (the one with the rabbit-fur collar) needs to be replaced soon. C
46. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is often given to measure students’ abilities. C
47. When Virgil quotes scripture, he always begins with his favorite verse – John 3, 16. C

Verb and Word Usage

Sample Questions

48. Which sentence incorrectly uses a verb form?

1. Cattle rustlers were often hung for their crimes.
2. I had drunk the glass of tea before I realized that it has not been sweetened.
3. Has the bell rung?

49. Which sentence does not contain an incorrect word?

1. Billy eats alot of pizza.
2. If you think I’m going to go with you, your crazy.
3. What do you think the effects of the experiment will be?

Practice Sentences

Make corrections in any sentences below that have verb or word usage errors. Identify correct sentences with a “C.”

50. There is allot of money in Bonnie Sue’s piggy bank. a lot
51. How will the new policy effect our department? affect
52. Let’s divide the cookies between the three of us. among
53. Please tell me weather or not you can help me. whether
54. The amount of new students this semester is surprising. number
55. Our elementary school hired a library aid. aide
56. I plan to buy a complete outfit: suit, tie, shirt, shoes, and etc. Omit and before etc.
57. Of coarse, I know the answer. course
58. He was conscious of the fact that his conscience was bothering him. C
59. Although it is hot during the day, I have heard that the dessert can be quite cold at night. desert
60. The weather outside is cold, dreary, and damp. C
61. The trees have begun to lose there leaves. their
62. It is to cold in here. too
63. The room was quite quiet when the instructor arrived. C
64. The animals are rather tame; in fact, their easy to approach. they’re/they are
65. He should not have threw the ball through the window. thrown
66. My mother tried to learn me some manners, but the lessons didn’t stick with me very good. . . . teach me . . . very well.
67. Come on in and set down on the couch. sit
68. The principal reason for his promotion is that he has done an excellent job. C
69. The man which I saw looked very tired. that
70. She is trying to decrease the size of her waist, but we are afraid that she will continue to waste away. C