Mastering AP Language Grammar

Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The cat slept on the mat, and the dog lay beside it.

• Although the cat slept on the mat, the dog lay beside it.

• The cat, which was tired, slept on the mat.

Identify the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly.

• She likes reading, to swim, and jogging.

• She likes to read, swim, and jog.

• She likes reading, swimming, and to jog.

• She likes to read, swimming, and jogging.

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

• The man walked his dog in a hurry.

• In a hurry, the man walked his dog.

• The man, in a hurry, walked his dog.

• The man walked his dog, which was in a hurry.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

Which sentence uses the correct form of the subjunctive mood?

• If I was you, I would take the job.

• If I were you, I would take the job.

• If I am you, I would take the job.

• If I be you, I would take the job.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon.

• She had three pets: a dog, a cat, and a parrot.

• She had three pets; a dog, a cat, and a parrot.

• She had three pets, a dog, a cat, and a parrot.

• She had three pets: a dog; a cat; and a parrot.

Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice?

• The chef cooked a delicious meal.

• A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

• The chef is cooking a delicious meal.

• The chef will cook a delicious meal.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe.

• Its a beautiful day outside.

• It's a beautiful day outside.

• Its' a beautiful day outside.

• Its's a beautiful day outside.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

• She is a well known author.

• She is a well-known author.

• She is a wellknown author.

• She is a well known-author.

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the exam.

• Neither the teacher nor the students were ready for the exam.

• Neither the teacher nor the students is ready for the exam.

• Neither the teacher nor the students are ready for the exam.