Grammar Practice Questions

1. Before 1906, postcards had space for a message on one side and the recipient’s address on the other it was illegal to write a message on the address side.

   Which of the following correctly identifies and corrects the error in grammar or usage in the sentence above?

   1. Run-on sentence; Before 1906, postcards had space for a message on one side and the recipient’s address on the other. It was illegal to write a message on the address side. 
   2. Verb tense error; Before 1906, postcards have had space for a message on one side and the recipient’s address on the other, and it has been illegal to write a message on the address side.
   3. Ambiguity; Before 1906, postcards had space for a short message on one side and the recipient’s address on the other side it was illegal to write words on the address side.
   4. Inappropriate transition word choice; Since 1906, postcards had space for a message on one side and the recipient’s address on the other it was illegal to write a message on the address side.

2. Laundry should be separated by colors, despite the chance that vivid items may run while being washed.

   Which of the following describes the error of grammar or usage in the sentence above?

   1. Sentence fragment
   2. Verb tense error
   3. Inappropriate transition word choice
   4. Run-on sentence

3. Which of the following sentences is an example of correct subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement?

   1. The client will be late to her appointment.
   2. Several people has asked about eating before they are admitted to the hospital.
   3. None of the procedures is covered by Dana’s insurance, so she will have to pay for every treatment.
   4. Find a physician who explains what they are doing during the exam.

4. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

   1. Laundry should be separated by colors due to the chance that vivid items may run while being washed.
   2. Most people have experienced a sorting error that resulted in discolored laundry coming out of the washer.
   3. Washing a red shirt with white towels, for example, could result in a load of pink towels!
   4. Some detergents have prevented colors from bleeding in the wash if you forget to sort by colors. 
      

Review your work using the explanations in Part Six of this book.