Marian Anderson Daily Paragraph Editing

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'Marian Anderson was a famous singer, she performed at the Lincoln Memorial.'

• Comma splice

• Subject-verb agreement

• Misplaced modifier

• Fragment

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• Marian Anderson was a contralto, she sang beautifully.

• Marian Anderson was a contralto; she sang beautifully.

• Marian Anderson was a contralto she sang beautifully.

• Marian Anderson was a contralto: she sang beautifully.

What is the main idea of a paragraph discussing Marian Anderson's performance at the Lincoln Memorial?

• Her early life and education

• Her influence on civil rights

• Her musical achievements

• Her family background

Choose the correct sentence structure:

• Marian Anderson, who was a contralto, and performed at the Lincoln Memorial.

• Marian Anderson, a contralto, performed at the Lincoln Memorial.

• Marian Anderson who was a contralto performed at the Lincoln Memorial.

• Marian Anderson a contralto performed at the Lincoln Memorial.

Which word best describes Marian Anderson's voice?

• Shrill

• Melodious

• Harsh

• Monotonous

What literary device is used in the sentence: 'Marian Anderson's voice was as smooth as silk'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In which year did Marian Anderson perform at the Lincoln Memorial?

• 1939

• 1945

• 1950

• 1963

What was significant about Marian Anderson's performance at the Lincoln Memorial?

• It was her first public performance.

• It was a protest against racial segregation.

• It was attended by the President.

• It was a fundraiser for charity.

Which of the following best describes the tone of a paragraph about Marian Anderson's challenges in her career?

• Optimistic

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

• Joyful

What is the correct plural form of 'contralto'?

• Contraltos

• Contraltoes

• Contralties

• Contralto's