Grammar Bootcamp Review

The sentence below contains one or more errors. Which answer shows the BEST way to correct the error(s)?

Because ladybugs are often seen crawling.

• Because, ladybugs are often seen crawling.

• Because ladybugs are often seen crawling, most people forget that they can fly.

• Because ladybugs are often seen crawling; most people forget that they can fly.

• Because ladybugs are often seen crawling most people forget that they can fly.

The sentence below contains one or more errors. All of the following are acceptable ways of correcting the error(s) EXCEPT:

Reese likes watching television specials on insects however Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects; however, Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects. However, Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects, whereas Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects but Laney likes watching reality shows.

The sentence below contains one or more errors. Which answer is NOT a way to correct the error(s)?

The actors traveled west, because they hoped to find a better life.

• The actors traveled west; because they hoped to find a better life.

• Because the actors traveled west, they found a better life.

• The actors do travel.

• The actors traveled west, and they hoped to find a better life.

Pronouns: Select the best answer:

Neither Mary nor Laura has turned in ______ report.

• her

• hers

• she

• they

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

Anybody can learn to set up ______ own tent.

• their

• they

• him/her

• he/she

• No correct answer is listed

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

Each of the boys takes care of ________ own room.

• my

• they

• his

• none are correct

• all are correct

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

The team cannot play ______ best when it's too hot.

• their

• they

• it's

• its

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

_______ will volunteer to speak for our group when we present?

• Whomever

• Whom

• Who

• Whoever

The principal opened the office door_____but the student was too nervous to enter.

• comma ,

• period .

• no punctuation

• semicolon ;

We were speeding down the highway in a cloud of dust___and ran out of fuel.

• comma ,

• period .

• no punctuation

• semicolon ;