Writing and Grammar Quiz

What does coherence in writing mean?

• The logical flow of ideas

• The clarity and sense-making of ideas

• Using complex words

• Writing in short paragraphs

Which of the following contributes to cohesion in writing?

• Using cohesive devices like conjunctions

• Randomly placing ideas

• Ignoring grammar rules

• Writing long paragraphs

Which sentence structure is correct?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Sat the cat on mat.

• The cat the mat on sat.

• The mat on cat sat.

What are examples of cohesive devices? (Select two)

• However

• And

• Because

• Car

Which sentence contains a transitive verb?

• He sleeps.

• She reads a book.

• They run fast.

• I fell.

Which sentence contains an intransitive verb?

• I eat a sandwich.

• She danced gracefully.

• He bought a gift.

• They play football.

Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'Lisa wrote a letter to her friend.'

• Lisa

• Wrote

• A letter

• Her friend

In the sentence: 'John gave Mary a book,' what is the indirect object?

• John

• Gave

• A book

• Mary

Which part of the sentence is the predicate? "The little boy plays in the park."

• The little boy

• Plays in the park

• The park

• Plays

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Running fast in the field.

• Because she was late.

• He finished his homework.

• While walking home.