This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Editing And Proofreading > Edit Grammar Usage – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Edit Grammar Usage Quiz 1 (42 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.*You can also use a semicolon.3. She speeds around the curve she doesn't lose control. A) She speeds around the curve, but she doesn't lose control. B) She speeds around the curve; she doesn't lose control. C) Both sentences are correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both sentences are correct. 2. What change if any should be made to this sentence? "We should probaly leave for the movie soon, " said Bob. A) Change probaly to probably. B) Make no change. C) Change the comma to a period. D) Change said to Said. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change probaly to probably. 3. What is the best change we can make to this sentence: "It's to bad you were late to class, " he said, "because I brought candy." A) Change It's to Its. B) Change to to too. C) Change because to Because. D) Change he to He. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change to to too. 4. Which change should be made?While I ate dinner I watched Regular Show. A) The sentence is correct. B) Add a comma after dinner. C) Change Regular to regular. D) Change While to After. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add a comma after dinner. 5. The following sentence pair should be combined to make a better sentence. Which is the best revision? The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike. A) The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat. B) The flat bicycle tire is on the bike. C) On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat. D) The tire on the bicycle is flat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The tire on the bicycle is flat. 6. What change if any should be made to this sentence? "Can we go to the park later today? asked Todd. A) Insert quotation marks after today. B) Changed asked to Asked. C) Make no change. D) Change the question mark to a period. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Insert quotation marks after today. 7. What is the best way to rewrite these sentences? Sarah was great at math. Sarah was not very good at writing. A) Sarah was great at math but she was not. Very good at writing. B) Sarah was great at math but she was not very good at writing. C) Sarah was great at math. But not good at writing. D) Sarah was great at math, but she was not very good at writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sarah was great at math, but she was not very good at writing. 8. What change if any should be made to this sentence? If your good at math then you will love this new game. A) Change your to you're. B) Change then to than. C) Change new to knew. D) Make no change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change your to you're. 9. Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship? A) Therefore,. B) Although ,. C) Similarly,. D) In conclusion,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore,. 10. When writing a persuasive essay, it's important to include a counterargument/refutation because ..... A) A counterargument agrees with your opinion. B) A counterargument helps you fill up the page. C) Acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility. D) A counteragrument and refutation look good. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility. 11. Which of the following contains an infinitive? A) Filled with images, sounds, odors, and emotions. B) It's that they don't remember what they dreamt!. C) I'm running to keep up I stumble and tumble down a hill. D) And family that I'm losing control of my life. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm running to keep up I stumble and tumble down a hill. 12. Identify the correct verb for the blank in the following sentence:We, the entire student body, ..... the school colors to remain blue and red. A) Wanted. B) Wants. C) Want. D) Wanting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Want. 13. Which answer shows the correct way to write the sentence? A) Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the the surface. And have a big mess to clean up. B) Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface then we would have a big mess to clean up. C) Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up. D) Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, we would have a big mess to clean up then. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up. 14. Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.*You can also use a semicolon.5. The race is soon over she wins another trophy. A) The race is soon over; she wins another trophy. B) The race is soon over, and she wins another trophy. C) Both sentences are correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both sentences are correct. 15. (1)Picture an animal that has a bill and webbed feet like a duck, a tail like a beaver, and a small body like an otter. (2) If I was you, I would find it hard to believe. (3)Well, it does exist, and it lives in Australia. (4) The animal with the body parts of a duck, beaver, and otter is the platypus.Which sentence in the paragraph contains an error in usage? A) Sentence 2. B) Sentence 3. C) Sentence 4. D) Sentence 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sentence 2. 16. Lydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, and also the house was spotless. A) But. B) NO CHANGE. C) So. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 17. What change if any should be made to this sentence? The teacher said to the class, I hope they're having a good time today." A) Change they're to their. B) Make no change. C) Delete the comma after class. D) Insert quotation marks after class. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Insert quotation marks after class. 18. Which word correctly completes the sentence?A koala rarely drinks water because the leaves it eats ..... sufficient moisture. A) Will provide. B) Is providing. C) Provides. D) Provide. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide. 19. Which of the following transition words shows a contrast? A) Therefore,. B) Similarly,. C) Obviously,. D) However,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However,. 20. Which of these sentences has the correct verb tense and subject agreement? A) Reading, writing, and arithmetic is my favorite thing to do. B) Reading, writing, and arithmetic are my favorite things to do. C) Charles had ate the last apple right in front of me. D) Charles had eaten the last apple before his mother, sister, and little brother arrives home. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reading, writing, and arithmetic are my favorite things to do. 21. Choose the correct way to write the information as a correct sentence. A) Rick studied for several hours, yet he failed the test. B) Rick studied for several hours yet, he failed the test. C) Rick studied for several hours; yet he failed the test. D) Rick studied for several hours, yet, he failed the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rick studied for several hours, yet he failed the test. 22. There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.What is the main idea? A) It is also fun to look for shells. B) Going to the beach to swim can be fun. C) There are many fun things to do at the beach. D) Some people simply like to sunbathe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) There are many fun things to do at the beach. 23. Which of these sentences are constructed correctly? A) She hit a brick wall and the car flipped over. B) She hit a brick wall, and the car flipped over. C) After hitting a brick wall; the car flipped over. D) The car flipped over after hitting a brick wall. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The car flipped over after hitting a brick wall. 24. Which sentence contains a verb in the subjunctive mood? A) A dream is a story that a sleeper watches or takes part in, filled with images, sounds, odors, and emotions. B) Some dreams are realistic, so if I were at the beach all day, I might dream of an adventure at sea that night. C) For example, I might dream that I'm walking a dog that's tugging and pulling me faster and faster. D) I'm running to keep up I stumble and tumble down a hill. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Some dreams are realistic, so if I were at the beach all day, I might dream of an adventure at sea that night. 25. What is the best combination of the two sentences? A) She wanted to go to prom and she never asked for permission. B) She wanted to go to prom; never asked for permission. C) She wanted to go to prom but she never asked for permission. D) Although she wanted to go to prom, she never asked for permission. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although she wanted to go to prom, she never asked for permission. 26. What change if any should be made to this sentence? Yesterday we build a fort at recess. A) Make no change. B) Insert a comma after build. C) Change build to built. D) Chance recess to resess. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Change build to built. 27. Choose the best coordinating conjunction to join the sentence pair.We can ask for directions. We can use a map. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 28. Which word best enhances the clarity of the sentence below? Sheryl thought it was a bad idea to create a new logo for the stubborn client. A) Make no change. B) Replace thought with believed. C) Replace bad with risky. D) Replace client with customer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Replace bad with risky. 29. What change if any should be made to this sentence? Ive already reserved a spot on my shelf where I can put my trophy. A) Change Ive to I've. B) Change already to allready. C) Change where to were. D) Make no change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change Ive to I've. 30. Where should the comma go in the following sentence?Although I love dogs I would rather have a cat. A) After dogs. B) After rather. C) No comma needed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After dogs. 31. What is the best change we can make to this sentence:When I opened my present I let out a yell. A) Delete When. B) Change I to we. C) Change I let out to and yell out. D) Insert a comma after present. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Insert a comma after present. 32. What change if any should be made to this sentence? I wonder if its their birthday today. A) Change their to they're. B) Make no change. C) Change wonder to wunder. D) Change its to it's. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Change its to it's. 33. Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.*You can also use a semicolon.1. The official waves the flag the race begins. A) The official waves the flag, and the race begins. B) The official waves the flag and the race begins. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The official waves the flag, and the race begins. 34. Sentence Combining:Which of these is the correct way to join two sentences: A) He was practicing his soccer skills because he found a stray dog. B) He was practicing his soccer skills, there, he found a stray dog. C) He was practicing his soccer skills; and then found a stray dog. D) He was practicing his soccer skills when he found a stray dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He was practicing his soccer skills when he found a stray dog. 35. Which sentences are written correctly. A) If we had a rock-climbing wall on our playground, it could also be used for PE classes. B) We could have a rock-climbing wall on our playground. Which could also be used for PE classes. C) We could have a rock-climbing wall on our playground, it could also be used for PE classes. D) If we had a rock-climbing wall on our playground. It could also be used for PE classes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If we had a rock-climbing wall on our playground, it could also be used for PE classes. 36. Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.*You can also use a semicolon.4. The other racers chase her their cars can't catch up. A) The other racers chase her, but their cars can't catch up. B) The other racers chase her. Their cars can't catch up. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The other racers chase her, but their cars can't catch up. 37. Identify the run-on sentence. A) I like learning English, but it makes me tired. B) I like learning English; it makes me tired. C) I like learning English, even though it makes me tired. D) I like learning English it makes me tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I like learning English it makes me tired. 38. What change if any should be made to this sentence? "I really hope you can come to my party this weekend, " Said Peggy. A) Change the comma to a period after weekend. B) Change Said to said. C) Make no change. D) Insert a comma after party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change Said to said. 39. Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.*You can also use a semicolon.2. The driver pushed the gas pedal the car zooms forward. A) The driver pushed the gas pedal. The car zooms forward. B) The driver pushed the gas pedal; the car zooms forward. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The driver pushed the gas pedal; the car zooms forward. 40. When providing examples for a persuasive essay, its important to avoid using A) Real life, anecdotal examples. B) Hypothetical examples. C) Literature examples. D) Historical examples. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hypothetical examples. 41. How can your correct the run-on sentence error in the sentence? A) I'm running to keep up, if I stumble and tumble down a hill. B) I'm running to keep up, with I stumble, and tumble down a hill. C) I'm running to keep up, because I stumble and tumble down a hill. D) I'm running to keep up, and then I stumble and tumble down a hill. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm running to keep up, and then I stumble and tumble down a hill. 42. What is the best change we can make to this sentence:After I went to the store I went shoe shopping with my friends. A) Insert a comma after After. B) Change friends to friend's. C) Insert a comma after store. D) Insert a comma after shopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Insert a comma after store. Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesAccept Vs. Except QuizAffect Vs Effect QuizCommon Mistakes QuizCommon Modifier Errors QuizCommon Usage Errors QuizCommon Word Errors QuizCommonly Confused Words QuizConjunction Errors In Sentences Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books