Grammar Final Review ENG400 FA21

The reporter wrote the award-winning story it was published in over two hundred newspapers.

• fragment

• run-on

• comma splice

• correct sentence

They rode their bikes on the bike path. Laughing and talking all the way.

• fragment

• run-on

• comma splice

• correct sentence

Because his car was in the shop.

• fragment

• run-on

• comma splice

• correct sentence

Beneath the table you’ll find a pair of scissors be careful because they are sharp.

• fragment

• run-on

• comma splice

• correct sentence

He is nice, she is not.

• fragment

• run-on

• comma splice

• correct sentence

He is nice, but she is not.

• fragment

• run-on

• comma splice

• correct sentence

Which one uses correct punctuation?

• You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

• You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

• You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

• You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

Which one uses correct punctuation?

• We were told it is terminal; therefore, please keep this matter confidential.

• We were told it is terminal therefore; please keep this matter confidential.

• We were told: it is terminal therefore; please keep this matter confidential.

• We were told it is terminal therefore please keep this matter confidential.

What punctuation belongs between the underlined words?

Even though Scott had enjoyed the carefree bachelor life he preferred marriage.

• comma

• colon

• semicolon

• no punctuation

What punctuation belongs between the underlined words?

The salesperson was friendly while bringing me the nine pairs of shoes to try on however, he became peevish when I didn’t buy any of them.

• comma

• colon

• semicolon

• no punctuation