Take this Quiz: English 1 — rules, purpose and cutting words | Zestly

Question 1

Read this sentence.

"The team of researchers, including the lead scientist and two of her graduate assistants, were ready to begin the experiment."

Which change makes the sentence conform to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

Change "were" to "was".

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Delete the comma after "researchers".

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Change "including" to "which included".

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No change is needed.

Question 2

Read this sentence.

"The weather was beautiful, we decided to walk the whole ridge rather than take the bus back."

Which change makes the sentence conform to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

Replace the comma with a semicolon.

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Delete the comma.

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Add the word "and" before the comma.

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No change is needed.

Question 3

Read this sentence.

"Because the storm brought down three transmission towers on the ridge above the town."

Which change makes the sentence conform to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

Delete the word "Because".

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Replace "Because" with "Although".

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No change is needed.

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Add a comma after "towers".

Question 4

"The library is quiet it is a perfect place to study."

Answer

Insert a period after quiet

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Add a comma after quiet

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Replace the space with a dash

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No change is needed

Question 5

"The local park which was renovated last year is now open to the public."

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No change is needed

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Delete the word which

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Add a comma after park

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Add a comma after park and after year

Question 6

(1) The city council voted to build a new library downtown. (2) Many residents argued that the funds should be used for road repairs instead. (3) The library will feature a modern computer lab and a children's reading area. (4) Construction is expected to begin next month. Should sentence 3 be kept or deleted?

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Keep it, because it provides relevant details about the library's features.

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Delete it, because it contradicts the council's decision.

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Delete it, because it is irrelevant to the topic of city planning.

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Keep it, because it explains why residents opposed the project.

Question 7

(1) Bees play a vital role in pollinating many of our food crops. (2) Without them, global food security would be at risk. (3) They travel from flower to flower collecting nectar. (4) Scientists are studying how to protect bee populations from pesticides. Where should the following sentence be placed: 'This process allows plants to reproduce effectively.'?

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After sentence 2

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After sentence 3

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After sentence 4

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After sentence 1