ACE’s Writing Center: Grammar Quiz

ACE’s Writing Center:Grammar Quiz Improve grammar with this quiz.

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I / Me for $100 • Which of the sentences is correct? • Dory and I swam through the East Australian Current. • The truck belongs to Jim and me. • My brother and I joined the honors society! • All of the above

I / Me for $200 • Which of the sentences is NOT correct? • Without the blueprints, Tom and I couldn’t finish the project. • The guests included Janie, Gerry, Macie, and I. • I purchased the treat for myself. • None of the above

I / Me for $300 • Which of the sentences is NOT correct? • Me and Jake just returned from a camping trip. • Jake and me just returned from a camping trip. • I and Jake just returned from a camping trip. • All of the above

I / Me for $400 • Which of the sentences is correct? • Does that belong to Henry or I? • You should listen to me when I offer advice! • The heirlooms belong to him and I. • All of the above

I / Me for $500 • Which of the sentences is correct? • He sent the text to you and I. • Bob hoped that you and me could present the speaker. • If humor is genetic, you and I are going to be comedians. • All of the above

Who/ Whom for $100 • Which of the sentences is correct? • This belongs to who? • I should leave this with whom? • Whom allowed the dogs to play outside? • All of the above

Who/ Whom for $200 • Which of the sentences is correct? • Whom is this for? • Who is this for? • Who does this go to? • B and C

Who/ Whom for $300 • Which of the sentences is NOT correct? • To whom it may concern,… • The chocolate milk is for whom? • She asked whom is in charge of the cleanup. • All of the above

Who/ Whom for $400 • Which of the sentences is NOT correct? • With whom will she arrive? • We honor Lucille, without whom this event would not take place. • Uncle Dave, who lived in West Virginia, now resides in California. • None of the above

Who/ Whom for $500 • Which of the sentences is correct? • Whom do I deliver this to? • Who questioned the motive? • Neither is correct. • Both are correct.

Number Agreement for $100 • Which of the sentences is correct? • Each student has his least favorite subject. • The family members were celebrating the 50th anniversary. • Any of the managers can show his badge and receive a discount. • All of the above

Number Agreement for $200 • Which of the sentences is correct? • Neither of the candidates campaigned his race well. • Either of the bakers will create their specials for you, upon request. • All of the students will present his speech, starting at 2 p.m. • All of the above

Number Agreement for $300 • Which of the following is a singular word and should be paired with a singular verb? • Either / is • Each / is • Every / is • All of the above

Number Agreement for $400 • Which of the following is a plural word and should be paired with a plural verb? • All / are • Neither / are • Any / are • All of the above

Number Agreement for $500 • Which of the following is NOT correct number agreement? • Any of the Jolly Ranchers is going to taste fruity. • All of the Twix bars are filled with caramel goodness. • Each of the Butterfingers are crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery • None of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $100 • What is the definition of “structural ambiguity?” Structural ambiguity is: • When the word choice of a sentence is not academic • When the delivery of a speech is not as strong as expected • When the structure or organization of a sentence allows for multiple meanings • When the structure or organization of a sentence is not complete, resulting in a fragment

Structural Ambiguity for $200 “Mary had a little lamb.” • How many possible meanings are contained within the previous sentence, resulting in structural ambiguity? • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4+

Structural Ambiguity for $300 • Which of the following sentences presents more than one possible meaning? • The stolen loot was found next to the oak tree. • The stolen loot was found by the oak tree. • The stolen loot was located by the police. • None of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $400 • Which of the following sentences presents more than one possible meaning? • Jim made his meatloaf. • Jim made meatloaf for Andy. • Jim made Andy’s meatloaf recipe. • None of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $500 • Which of the following sentences presents only onemeaning? • A man saw Sherlock using a telescope. • Sherlock saw a man using a telescope. • Sherlock saw a man using binoculars. • Sherlock saw a man while using a pair of binoculars.

Subjunctive Mood for $100 • Which of the following is a rule to follow for using subjunctive mood? • Use subjunctive mood when stating a hypothetical situation. • Use subjunctive mood when stating a wish. • Use subjunctive mood when contradicting a fact. • Use subjunctive mood for all of the above.

Subjunctive Mood for $200 • Which of the following correctly uses subjunctive mood? • I wish I was a graduate already. • If only I was 2 years younger, I could still qualify for the kids’ menu! • If Tom were paying attention, he would have finished the exam by now. • If Angie was late to work, she would not have won Employee of the Month.

Subjunctive Mood for $300 • Which of the following incorrectly uses subjunctive mood? • If Grant were still with the team, he would not have allowed that to happen. • Jason would go if he were able, but he is feeling sick today. • Because Steve was the last to join, he missed the training session. • None of the above

Subjunctive Mood for $400 • Which of the following correctlyuses subjunctive mood? • If Grant was still with the team, he would not have allowed that to happen. • Jason would go if he was able, but he is feeling sick today. • Because Steve were the last to join, he missed the training session. • None of the above

Subjunctive Mood for $500 • Which of the following should use subjunctive mood? • Most sentences beginning with the word “If” • Most sentences beginning with the word “Sometimes” • Most sentences beginning with the word “So” • Allof the above

Relative Pronouns for $100 • Which of the following is NOT used as a relative pronoun in the given sentence? • Amanda is the one who started the charity. • Brandon’s truck is the one that broke down. • Which cake is being served tonight? • Amber is the one who made the call.

Relative Pronouns for $200 • Which of the following is improper usage of a relative pronoun? • Who/Whom = Person • That = Object • Where = Location • None of the above

Relative Pronouns for $300 • Which of the following is proper usage of a relative pronoun? • The dog that chased the bird has returned. • The canary that sings all day will serenade the neighborhood. • Arthur, the cousin who started the familial dispute, is not coming to the reunion. • All are proper

Relative Pronouns for $400 • Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun? • Who • Where • Why • That

Relative Pronouns for $500 • Which is correct: • Sally and her sister, (who/that) rented the car for the trip, rented a Mazda, (which/that) is a good choice. • who/which • who/that • that/which • that/that

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Results • Count your errors; click on the area in which you made the most mistakes? • I / Me • Who / Whom • Number Agreement • Structural Ambiguity • Subjunctive Mood • Relative Pronouns

ACE’s Writing Center: Grammar Quiz