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DOL 14-20 Review

Total questions: 154

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

2.
i visitied mr. smith, the chairman of the board, on september 10.
a)
I visited mr. smith, the Chairman of the board, on September 10th. 
b)
i visited Mr. Smith, the Chairman of the board, on September 10th. 
c)
I visited Mr. Smith, the chairman of the board, on September 10th.
d)
I visited mr. smith, the Chairman of the Board, on September 10th. 
3.

The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

4.
president smith gave a speech in which he said "resigning is not an option."
a)
President smith gave a speech in which he said, "Resigning is not an option."
b)
President Smith gave a speech in which he said, "resigning is not an option."
c)
President Smith gave a speech in which he said, "Resigning is not an option."
5.

All ______ nouns are capitalized.

a)

proper

b)

common

c)

irregular

d)

possessive

6.
the federal bureau of investigations (f.b.i.) looks into crimes, and the bureau also protects america.
a)
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (f.b.i.) looks into crimes, and the Bureau also protects america. 
b)
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (f.b.i.) looks into crimes, and the Bureau also protects America. 
c)
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.) looks into crimes, and the bureau also protects America. 
d)
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.) looks into crimes, and the Bureau also protects America.
7.
i am originally from the south but i drove north and now i live in the north.
a)
I am originally from the South but I drove north and now I live in the North.
b)
I am originally from the South but I drove North now I live in the North. 
c)
I am originally from the south but I drove north now I live in the north. 
8.

Which word in the sentence below must be capitalized?

My Aunt Nancy taught me math and english when I went to high school.

a)

aunt

b)

High School

c)

Math

d)

English

9.
my courses this semester include english, science, and math 100. 
a)
My courses this semester include English, science, and Math 100.
b)
My courses this semester include English, Science, and Math 100. 
c)
My courses this semester include english, science, and math 100. 
d)
My courses this semester include English, science, and math 100. 
10.
the state board collects state and federal taxes. 
a)
The state board collects state and federal taxes. 
b)
The State Board collects State and Federal Taxes. 
c)
The state board collects State and Federal Taxes. 
d)
The State Board collects state and federal taxes.
11.
september and october are the prettiest months of autumn.
a)
September and October are the prettiest months of autumn.
b)
September and October are the prettiest months of Autumn.
12.
the book, "the big red dog" is a hit among children: they enjoy reading about the dogs adventures.

a)
The book, "The Big red dog" is a hit among children: they enjoy reading about the dogs adventures.
b)
The book, "The Big Red Dog" is a hit among children: they enjoy reading about the Dogs Adventures.
c)
The book, "The Big Red Dog," is a hit among children: they enjoy reading about the dog's adventures.
13.

All __________ nouns are capitalized.

a)

proper

b)

common

c)

irregular

d)

possessive

14.

Which sentence shows correct capitalization?

a)

Nick drove his truck west to get out West.

b)

Nick drove his truck West to get out West.

c)

Nick will drive West to reach his destination.

d)

nick will drive west to reach his destination.

15.

True or False. This sentence below is correctly capitalized.

The president will address Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which word in the sentence below must be capitalized?

My Uncle Jimmy studied latin and economics in college.

a)

Latin

b)

Economics

c)

College

d)

uncle

17.

Which word is always capitalized?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

Math

c)

East (direction)

d)

Vice-President

18.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

19.

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

20.

Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

21.

Since 1923, the United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. flag.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

22.

Which word is always capitalized?

a)

Math

b)

Plymouth

c)

South (direction)

d)

Vice-President

23.

Pam is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

24.

Which sentence shows capitalization?

a)

Sally drove her car North to get to the north.

b)

Sally drove her car north to get to the North.

c)

To reach the North, sally drove north.

d)

To reach the north, Sally drove North.

25.
may i visit the oval office, president?
a)
May I visit the Oval Office, President?
b)
May I visit the Oval office, President?
c)
May I visit the oval office, president?
d)
May I visit the oval office, President?
26.
My phone needed to be charged; their battery was almost dead.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
it's
c)
its
d)
its'
27.

The following sentence is written correctly:

Each person is responsible for his or her own work.

a)

True

b)

False

28.
Lonnie stopped at the post office and asked that his mail be put on hold while he was on vacation.  Lonnie would pick them up after he returned.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
it
c)
us
d)
me
29.

Members of that club said they feel the club is like it's family.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

their

c)

they're

d)

its

30.

Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, we often stop studying.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

they

c)

you

d)

them

31.
If students want to succeed on the grammar quiz, you should study on this practice.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
they
c)
he or she
d)
them
32.
Many restaurants in town post its' menus in the window.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
their
c)
there
d)
it's
33.

Few of the trees in our neighborhood have reached their full height.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

there

c)

its

d)

it's

34.

The following definition defines what?

a word, phrase, clause, or sentence to which another word (especially a following relative pronoun) refers.

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

pronoun

d)

antecedent

35.
Many brought their own lunches.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
No one
c)
Someone
d)
Everyone
36.
Several of the trees were losing it's leaves.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
their
c)
its
d)
its'
37.

Thinking about pronoun-antecedent agreement, is this sentence is written correctly?


If any one of the students wants to study, have him or her set up an appointment with me.

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Thinking about pronoun-antecedent agreement, is this sentence is written correctly?


Any one person can make up their own mind.

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Thinking about pronoun-antecedent agreement, is this sentence is written correctly?


Each person is responsible for his or her own work.

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Fill in the blank:

When the teacher asked the students about _____ homework, the room suddenly became very quiet.

a)

its

b)

they're

c)

their

d)

his or her

41.

Thinking about pronoun-antecedent agreement, which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Any one person can make up their own mind.

b)

If a person wants to succeed in life, they need to work hard.

c)

During the game, a player may forget their route.

d)

If any one of the students wants to study, have him or her set up an appointment with me.

42.

Fill in the blank:

When the parent asked the children about _____ rooms, the dining room suddenly emptied.

a)

their

b)

they're

c)

his or her

d)

its

43.

The following definition defines what?

a word, phrase, clause, or sentence to which another word (especially a following relative pronoun) refers.

a)

antecedent

b)

pronoun

c)

noun

d)

adjective

44.

Which is an example of a pronoun?

a)

he

b)

short

c)

dog

d)

a

45.
Someone in your class called and left (his, their) phone number.
a)
his
b)
their
46.
McDonnell-Douglas recently published (its, their) report on the newly improved Tomahawk missile.
a)
its
b)
their
47.
One of the cashiers thinks that (her, their) boss has been transferred to a different location.
a)
her
b)
their
48.
many of the students at the college find that school pressures affect (his or her, their) relationships at home.
a)
his or her
b)
their
49.
Each of the candidates gave (his or her, their) speech at the Civic Center.
a)
his or her
b)
their
50.
having an obsessive-compulsive personality, Laura likes to have everything in (its, their) place before she goes to sleep at night.
a)
its
b)
their
51.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

52.

The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

53.

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

54.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

55.

Which is an example of a pronoun?

a)

she

b)

tall

c)

giraffe

d)

the

56.

My mother baked some chocolate chip cookies for our family.

a)

active

b)

passive

57.

A touchdown was scored by the Cowboys, and there was much crying done by the Patriots.

a)

active

b)

passive

58.

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?

a)

Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

b)

Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

c)

Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.

59.

We each purchased several new outfits for winter.

a)

active

b)

passive

60.

How could I write the following sentence in active voice?

The homework was completed by Matt.

a)

Matt has completed the homework.

b)

The homework belongs to Matt.

c)

It is already in active voice.

61.

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

a)

Mom is fixing dinner right now.

b)

Paul made that model airplane.

c)

A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

62.

Which of the following is written in the active voice?

a)

This sweater was knitted for me by my favorite aunt.

b)

Jason was asked by his mother to answer the phone.

c)

Alice left a message for her friend.

63.

A solar eclipse was predicted by Thales of Miletus in 585 B.C.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

64.

In the event of an apocalypse, survivors must make their way to the nearest structure.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

65.

The doors of the building must be locked by the uninfected.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

66.

Preparations for this event have been made by numerous members of society.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

67.

Many people believe that a zombie apocalypse is really going to happen.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

68.

When the zombies come after you, you better run!

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

69.
The dream was dreamt by him.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
70.
He had a dream.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
71.
The car was taken to the mechanic by her.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
72.
She took the car to the mechanic.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
73.
Active voice
a)
The tone of the author
b)
When the subject performs the action
c)
When the subject receives the action
d)
When there is a linking verb
74.

Passive Voice

a)

The tone of the author

b)

When the subject does the action

c)

When the subject receives the action

d)

When there is a strong verb

75.

Active Voice is often constructed

a)

subject, verb, and object

b)

verb, subject, and object

c)

object, subject, and verb

d)

verb, object, and subject

76.

Passive sentences often use the preposition _____.

a)

to

b)

by

c)

from

d)

in

77.

The subject of the sentence

a)

is not important.

b)

is the object of the preposition.

c)

is what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done.

d)

is the person or thing doing the action in the sentence.

78.

The action of the sentence

a)

is not important.

b)

is the object of the preposition.

c)

is what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done.

d)

is the person or thing doing the action in the sentence.

79.

Which word is the Subject Noun?

a)

The pizza was eaten by John.

b)

The pizza was eaten by John.

c)

The pizza was eaten by John.

d)

The pizza was eaten by John.

80.

Which word is the Action Verb?

a)

The pizza was eaten by John.

b)

The pizza was eaten by John.

c)

The pizza was eaten by John.

d)

The pizza was eaten by John.

81.

Which word is a Preposition?

a)

The pizza was eaten by John.

b)

The pizza was eaten by John.

c)

The pizza was eaten by John.

d)

The pizza was eaten by John.

82.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
83.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
84.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Do not run, jump, or skip, in the hall.
b)
Do not run, jump or skip in the hall.
c)
Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.
85.
Mr. Anger wants to become either a pastry chef or a helicopter pilot after he retires.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after pastry
b)
Add a comma after chef
c)
Add a comma after or
d)
No change needed
86.
Mr. Shore would like a skateboard, or a lasso for Christmas.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Remove a comma after skateboard
b)
Add a comma after or
c)
Add a comma after lasso
d)
No change needed
87.
Ms. Mallam saw skunks, squirrels, and muskrats during the nature hike.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Remove the comma after skunks
b)
Add a comma after and
c)
Add a comma before muskrats
d)
No change needed
88.
Soccer reading, and running are her favorite hobbies. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after Soccer
b)
Add a comma after and
c)
Add a comma after running
d)
No change needed
89.
What change should be made to the following sentence? He had never been on a plane bus, train, or bicycle!
a)
Remove ALL the commas
b)
Remove the comma after bus
c)
Remove the comma after train
d)
Add a comma after plane
90.
What change should be made to the following sentence?
At the fair, the kids went on the Ferris wheel the tilt-o-wheel and the carousel. 
a)
Add a comma after Ferris wheel
b)
Add a comma after Ferris wheel and tilt-o-wheel 
c)
Add a comma after tilt-o-wheel
d)
Make no change
91.
He didn't know whether his guests wanted roast beef tuna casserole or burgers for lunch. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after beef AND casserole
b)
Add a comma after beef
c)
Add a comma after casserole
d)
No change needed
92.

Identify the sentence type.

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

93.

Identify the sentence type.

He didn't know whether his guests wanted roast beef, tuna casserole, or burgers for lunch.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

94.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

That's not your phone.

b)

That's not you're phone.

95.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Your hair looks great today!

b)

You're hair looks great today!

96.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Your doing great so far!

b)

You're doing great so far!

97.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

It's your cat.

b)

It's you're cat.

98.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Your so wonderful!

b)

You're so wonderful!

99.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

You're going to the movies with you're friends.

b)

Your going to the movies with you're friends.

c)

You're going to the movies with your friends.

d)

Your going to the movies with your friends.

100.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

You realize you left you're wallet at home.

b)

You realize you left your wallet at home.

101.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

You ask you're best friend if they’re willing to buy your ticket.

b)

You ask your best friend if they’re willing to buy your ticket.

c)

You ask your best friend if they’re willing to buy you're ticket.

d)

You ask you're best friend if they’re willing to buy you're ticket.

102.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

They tell you, “Sorry, you’re on your own.”

b)

They tell you, “Sorry, your on your own.”

c)

They tell you, “Sorry, your on you're own.”

d)

They tell you, “Sorry, you're on you're own.”

103.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Later on, you're friends want to explore an old, abandoned home at the edge of your neighborhood.

b)

Later on, your friends want to explore an old, abandoned home at the edge of you're neighborhood.

c)

Later on, you're friends want to explore an old, abandoned home at the edge of you're neighborhood.

d)

Later on, your friends want to explore an old, abandoned home at the edge of your neighborhood.

104.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Your about to go inside the building when you realize the door won’t budge.

b)

You’re about to go inside the building when you realize the door won’t budge.

105.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Even though it wasn’t you're idea to come, your friends make you climb through a window to unlock the door.

b)

Even though it wasn’t your idea to come, you're friends make you climb through a window to unlock the door.

c)

Even though it wasn’t your idea to come, your friends make you climb through a window to unlock the door.

d)

Even though it wasn’t you're idea to come, you're friends make you climb through a window to unlock the door.

106.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

You’re walking through a dark hallway to open the door when you hear a sound.

b)

Your walking through a dark hallway to open the door when you hear a sound.

107.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

You pause as your listening to the sound.

b)

You pause as you’re listening to the sound.

108.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Congratulations, your done with the grammar homework!

b)

Congratulations, you’re done with the grammar homework!

109.
The dog wagged ___ tail.
a)
its
b)
it's
110.
___ going to the football game after school.
a)
They're
b)
There
111.
___ in America.
a)
Your
b)
You're
112.

The family was excited about ___ new car.

a)

their

b)

they're

c)

there

113.

Please move your car over _____.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

114.

Please take _____ dog outside.

a)

your

b)

you're

115.

Please give back _____ toys.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

116.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

There planning to come shopping with us.

b)

Their planning to come shopping with us.

c)

They’re planning to come shopping with us.

117.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

This is their first time taking the exam.

b)

This is there first time taking the exam.

c)

This is they're first time taking the exam.

118.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Put it on the shelf over they’re.

b)

Put it on the shelf over there.

c)

Put it on the shelf over their.

119.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

They’re going to destroy us this season.

b)

Their going to destroy us this season.

c)

There going to destroy us this season.

120.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

There new to New York, so they’re not ready for the winter.

b)

Their new to New York, so they’re not ready for the winter.

c)

They’re new to New York, so their not ready for the winter.

d)

They’re new to New York, so they’re not ready for the winter.

121.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

They’re house is under construction, so their staying with us.

b)

Their house is under construction, so they’re staying with us.

c)

There house is under construction, so they’re staying with us.

d)

Their house is under construction, so their staying with us.

122.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

The cat hurt its paw, so be careful.

b)

The cat hurt it’s paw, so be careful.

123.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

It’s a nice day outside, but it’s kind of cold.

b)

It’s a nice day outside, but its kind of cold.

124.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

This house is more expensive than its neighbors.

b)

This house is more expensive than it’s neighbors.

125.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

It’s always this cloudy in April, so I’m not surprised.

b)

Its always this cloudy in April, so I’m not surprised.

126.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

Its going to be a long year if this rain keeps up.

b)

It’s going to be a long year if this rain keeps up.

127.

Select the grammatically correct sentence

a)

It’s long past dinner time, and the dog is waiting for its food.

b)

It’s long past dinner time, and the dog is waiting for it’s food.

128.

Which of the following is possessive?

a)

They're

b)

Their

c)

There

129.

Which of the following indicate location?

a)

They're

b)

There

c)

Their

130.

Which of the following is a contraction of "they" and "are"?

a)

They're

b)

Their

c)

There

131.

Which of the following is possessive?

a)

It's

b)

Its

132.

Which of the following is a contraction of "it is" or "it has"?

a)

Its

b)

It's

133.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

134.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

b)

Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

c)

Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

d)

Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

135.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

b)

The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.

c)

The following items are needed for school paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.

d)

The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

136.

Which punctuation mark is a colon?

a)

:

b)

;

c)

'

d)

"

137.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I love cooking, baking, and programming.

b)

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

138.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

After school I like to play video games do my homework and eat a snack.

b)

After school I like to play video games, do my homework, and eat a snack.

c)

After school I like to: play video games, do my, homework and eat a snack.

d)

After school I like to play: video games do my homework, and eat a snack.

139.

Which sentence is not written correctly?

a)

The movie was long; I was up way past my bedtime.

b)

The movie was long: I was up way past my bedtime.

c)

The movie was long, and I was up way past my bedtime.

d)

The movie was long. I was up way past my bedtime.

140.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding: are my favorite things to do on vacation.

b)

Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding; are my favorite things to do on vacation.

c)

Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation.

d)

Skiing: surfing and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation.

141.

Rule #1: A colon must have ____________ before it.

a)

a full sentence

b)

a list

c)

a noun

d)

a comma

142.

When do you write a number using a numeral instead of words?

a)

if the number is two words or less

b)

if the number is three words or more

c)

if it begins a sentence

d)

if it looks better in a sentence

143.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

There were sixty cats in the shelter waiting to be adopted.

b)

There were 60 cats in the shelter waiting to be adopted.

c)

60 cats were waiting to be adopted.

d)

There were six-ty cats in the shelter waiting to be adopted.

144.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The mechanic fixed 155 cars last month.

b)

The mechanic fixed one hundred fifty-five cars last month.

c)

The mechanic fixed one hundred fifty five cars last month.

d)

155 cars were fixed by the mechanic last month.

145.

True or False.

Always start a sentence with a numeral.

a)

True

b)

False

146.

If the number is two words or less, it must be spelled out. If the number is three words or more, use the numeral.

a)

True

b)

False

147.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The 5researchers noted that the snail advanced 1 inch on the first day and 12 inches on the second day.

b)

The five researchers noted that the snail advanced one inch on the first day and twelve inches on the second day.

c)

The five researchers noted that the snail advanced 1 inch on the first day and 12 inches on the second day.

d)

The 5 researchers noted that the snail advanced 1 inch on the first day and 12 inches on the 2nd day.

148.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We tested fifty-two twelve-inch snails.

b)

We tested 52 twelve-inch snails.

c)

We tested 52 12-inch snails.

149.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

12,842 people attended the parade.

b)

The parade was attended by 12,842 people.

150.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We ate 1,000,000,000 French fries in 2 months!

b)

We ate 1,000,000,000 French fries in two months!

c)

We ate a billion French fries in two months!

d)

We ate a billion French fries in 2 months!

151.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I am going to buy seventy-five plates.

b)

I am going to buy seventy five plates.

c)

I am going to buy 75 plates.

152.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Twenty-five students were selected for the program.

b)

25 students were selected for the program.

c)

Twenty five students were selected for the program.

153.

When should you use numerals instead of words in a sentence?

a)

When the number is more than ten.

b)

When the number is part of a technical or scientific context.

c)

When the number is the first word in a sentence.

d)

Always use words instead of numerals.

154.

What does a MLA in-text citation include in parentheses when the source is quoted directly and the author's name is not given?

a)

Author and publication year: (Doe, 2007)

b)

Author, publication year, and page number (preceded by p.): (Doe, 2007, p. 25)

c)

Author and page number separated by a comma: (Doe, 25)

d)

Author and page number without intervening punctuation (Doe 25)