Question 1/12
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Which of the following is defined as a sentence fragment?
The red shirt
The red shirt was bought by him.
Despite his reluctance, he bought the red shirt.
Question 2/12
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Which of these is not a word or phrase?
A lot
Allot
Alot
Question 3/12
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"I consulted an attorney _____ I met in Miami."
Who
Whom
How
Question 4/12
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Can you identify the option with the wrong word choice?
I reached the peak of the mountain!
She peeked at the gift.
The peek of the movie is in 15 minutes, don't leave.
Question 5/12
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Which of the following is correct?
Who did you decide to go with?
Who's pen is this?
To whom was the letter written?
Question 6/12
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Which phrase is erroneous?
Should've
Should have
Should of
Question 7/12
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"Bad weather can ________ people's ability to work."
Affect
Effect
Alter
Question 8/12
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One of these is correct, which is it?
I love hot sauce allot.
Alot of time was wasted.
She is getting better at allotting her time.
Question 9/12
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What is the past tense of the word "lie" as in "lie down"?
Lay
Lied
Lain
Question 10/12
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Which of the following is incorrect?
I'm trying to assure that the broccoli is in fact cooked.
We can't ensure a proper turn out because of the rain.
I can assure you that we'll arrive on time.
Question 11/12
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If someone says "I'm sorry," you can _______ their apology.
Except
Accept
Allott
Question 12/12
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One of these is correct, can you tell us which one?
There right, you're wrong.
Look over their!
They're going to be here any minute.
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A+, Grammar Grandeur
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1
Which of the following is defined as a sentence fragment?
The red shirt
The red shirt was bought by him.
Despite his reluctance, he bought the red shirt.
2
Which of these is not a word or phrase?
A lot
Allot
Alot
3
"I consulted an attorney _____ I met in Miami."
Who
Whom
How
4
Can you identify the option with the wrong word choice?
I reached the peak of the mountain!
She peeked at the gift.
The peek of the movie is in 15 minutes, don't leave.
5
Which of the following is correct?
Who did you decide to go with?
Who's pen is this?
To whom was the letter written?
6
Which phrase is erroneous?
Should've
Should have
Should of
7
"Bad weather can ________ people's ability to work."
Affect
Effect
Alter
8
One of these is correct, which is it?
I love hot sauce allot.
Alot of time was wasted.
She is getting better at allotting her time.
9
What is the past tense of the word "lie" as in "lie down"?
Lay
Lied
Lain
10
Which of the following is incorrect?
I'm trying to assure that the broccoli is in fact cooked.
We can't ensure a proper turn out because of the rain.
I can assure you that we'll arrive on time.
11
If someone says "I'm sorry," you can _______ their apology.
Except
Accept
Allott
12
One of these is correct, can you tell us which one?
There right, you're wrong.
Look over their!
They're going to be here any minute.
