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Is the underlined group of word(s) correctly combined or separated as appropriate or does it need to be changed?

I need to backup my computer files.

A.Correct

B.Incorrect

Question 1 of 15

Indicate if the following sentence makes correct or incorrect use of commas:

I like jumping up and down for it is fun.

A.Correct

B.Incorrect

Question 2 of 15

Indicate whether the following is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence:

The Wolverines team jumped for joy, and the fans cheered loudly because the Centerville Wolverines won the state championship.

A.Simple

B.Compound

C.Complex

D.Compound-Complex

Question 3 of 15

Indicate whether the following is a sentence fragment, a complete sentence, or a run on sentence:

My favorite type of pizza is Hawaiian it is very tasty.

A.Fragment

B.Complete

C.Run-on

Question 4 of 15

Indicate if the following sentence makes correct or incorrect use of commas:

I was able to workout yesterday, and my body hurts today.

A.Correct

B.Incorrect

Question 5 of 15

Indicate which type of phrase is used in the following sentence:

The guys attacked the pile of nachos, their fingers getting the last bit of cheese off the plate.

A.Absolute phrase

B.Gerund phrase

C.Prepositional phrase

D.Infinitive phrase

Question 6 of 15

Choose whether the following use of a semicolon in the sentence is correct or incorrect:

Sandy was enjoying her summer; winter is the best season of all for Sandy.

A.Correct

B.Incorrect

Question 7 of 15

Indicate whether the underlined pronoun is an objective case pronoun or subjective case pronoun:

Jerome punched him.

A.Subjective case

B.Objective case

Question 8 of 15

Meaning is oftentimes inferred from the context of the story. Read the following and infer the best conclusion below:

A man arrives at home at 5:30 and knows that his wife does not get off of work until 6. He also also sees that the lights are off in their house.

A.His wife came home and went to bed early.

B.His wife is inside.

C.His wife is at work and not anywhere else.

D.His wife is not yet home.

Question 9 of 15

10.

Indicate whether the following is a simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentence:

When carrying his phone with GPS, Dave can hide in the city.

A.Simple

B.Compound

C.Complex

D.Compound-Complex

Question 10 of 15

11.

Choose which of the following is the correct option for the missing word below?

The _____ of all Maria's studying was that she aced the SHSAT exam.

A.effect

B.affect

Question 11 of 15

12.

Indicate if the following sentence makes correct or incorrect use of commas:

Yes, I will ace the SHSAT.

A.Correct

B.Incorrect

Question 12 of 15

13.

Before which of the following words would you place a colon to make the sentence grammatically correct?

Ryan bought several items at the store fruits, vegetables, meat and juice.

A.at

B.store

C.vegetables

D.fruits

Question 13 of 15

14.

Indicate the connotation of the following word or phrase:

As he swung toward them holding up the hand Half in appeal, but half as if to keep The life from spilling.

A.Blood

B.A cup

Question 14 of 15

15.

Indicate whether the underlined gerund phrase is a subject, object or complement:

Tracy is enjoying every second of her vacation in Hawaii.

A.Subject

B.Object

C.Complement

Question 15 of 15