Grammar and Writing Concepts Assessment

Grammar and Writing Concepts Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video emphasizes the importance of quality writing and clear presentation, especially for spiritual leaders. It covers five common grammar mistakes: subject-verb agreement, verb tense consistency, parallel construction, dangling modifiers, and punctuation in quotes. The video also provides proofreading techniques to improve writing skills, encouraging writers to focus on content first and refine grammar later.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is quality writing emphasized at Southern Seminary?

Because it helps in getting better grades.

Because it is a tradition at the seminary.

Because it is a requirement for graduation.

Because clear presentation is needed for great truths.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of grammar?

Combining words into sentences.

Writing in a compelling style.

Choosing the right vocabulary.

Using correct punctuation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Paul, who are one of the Apostles, is writing to the church.

Paul, who is one of the Apostles, are writing to the church.

Paul, who is one of the Apostles, were writing to the church.

Paul, who is one of the Apostles, is writing to the church.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a simple present tense verb?

John graduated from seminary.

John has graduated from seminary.

John graduates from seminary.

John will graduate from seminary.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can faulty parallel construction be corrected?

By adding more items to the series.

By changing the subject of the sentence.

By ensuring all items in the series are grammatically equal.

By removing all items from the series.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a dangling modifier?

A modifier that is used in a series.

A modifier that is not clearly connected to the word it describes.

A modifier that is used in a question.

A modifier that is placed at the end of a sentence.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should punctuation be placed when using quotes?

Outside the quotation marks.

Inside the quotation marks.

Before the quotation marks.

After the quotation marks.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a recommended technique for proofreading?

Read the paper aloud to a friend.

Read the paper backwards sentence by sentence.

Read the paper in a different language.

Read the paper in one go.