Comm 1715 Test #2: Assignment is due today before 11:59PM

Assignment is Valued at 15% of Your Final Grade

NOTE: YOU MUST NOT WORK WITH OTHERS WHEN DOING THE
TEST

Complete all Parts below (Part 1, Modifiers; Part 2, Subject-Verb Agreement; Part 3,
Parallelism; Part 4, Pronouns; Part 5, Commas, Colons, Semi-Colons)

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PART 1: MODIFIERS (20 MARKS)

In the sentences below, correct any modifier errors

1. I’m drinking the coffee from that new coffee shop that is too strong.

2. Walking through the mall, a Christmas decoration suddenly fell on my head!

3. After being cleaned and fed, Marco was amazed to see the bird make a full recovery.

4. Being really shy, the hockey team gave him a quiet birthday celebration.

5. While sleeping, the blankets were kicked off the bed.

6. Everyone stared as he rode through town on a horse wearing a tuxedo.

7. After giving birth to 10 puppies, my sister had her dog neutered.

8. Before buying a used boat, the police recommend checking the ownership papers.

9. When roasted, you will see how tasty vegetables can be.

10. Bill was informed that his application had been rejected by a clerk.
PART 2: SUBJECT – VERB AGREEMENT (20 MARKS)

For each sentence, choose the correct form of the verb in brackets:

1. Either ice skating too fast or eating too much pizza __________ (has, have) upset
my stomach.

2. Piled in front of the tree __________ (is, are) three boxes wrapped in silver paper.

3. Something about that party __________ (make, makes) me suspicious.

4. A pack of coyotes __________ (live, lives) in the forest behind that house.

5. Neither the coach nor the players on that team __________ (act, acts) very friendly.

6. Each of the students __________ (receive, receives) a version of the test.

7. There’s a server in the restaurant who __________ (claim, claims) she’s your
neighbour.

8. The songs on this YouTube channel, which were all written by the band members,
__________ (is, are) very mellow and melodious.

9. Everyone in my family __________ (speak, speaks) French and English.

10. The price of cellphones __________ (keep, keeps) climbing.

PART 3: PARALLELISM (20 MARKS)

For the following sentences, correct for faulty parallelism.

1. David has a daily workout, a weekly run, and a massage once a month.

2. The student is talkative and assertive but also has enthusiasm and works hard.

3. A good doctor is knowledgeable, kind, and has sensitivity.

4. He is addicted to hearing music on the radio, eating pizza in bed, and while at work
he plays computer games.
5. When setting goals, choosing strategies, or policy application, always think long-term.

6. After I get my new debit card, I’ll go to the clothing store for socks, and I’ll also get
shoes there.

7. Education teaches us to be tolerant, resourceful, patience, and independence.

8. They are an odd couple: Ron is calm and shy, while Sue exhibits excitability and
talkativeness.

9. Our son works locally, advertises nationally, and has global sales.

10. Photography is an activity that is practical, educational, and provides employment.

11. Along with your bike, bring a water bottle, a light, and grab some food.

12. Three great career choices are journalism, nursing, and being an engineer.

13. Traits worth acquiring are insight, humility, and being knowledgeable.

14. Career success is often based on motivation, training, and having a good education.

15. Effective communication is direct, brief, and will be easy to understand.

16. Excuses often given for late arrival are traffic, weather, and they did not sleep well.

17. That new sports car is sleek in design, white in colour, and fast.

18. Pandemics are dangerous, frightening, and they can affect the economy.

19. Travel to foreign lands is exciting, frightening, and can cost you a lot of money.

20. The foundation’s bake sale included muffins, cookies, and they made pizza too!
PART 4: PRONOUNS (20 MARKS)

In the sentences below, choose the correct pronoun for the sentence

1. __________ (You and me, You and I) should run a marathon next year.

2. There is good rapport between __________ (her and him, her and he).

3. __________ (They, them) and the chefs are responsible for providing the meals.

4. When we were teenagers, __________ (we, us) brothers used to laugh a lot.

5. The audience laughed at Steve and __________ (I, me) and then exited the room.

6. Jack Jones, __________ (who, whom) I think you have met, will depart tomorrow.

7. It was a welcome trip for both __________ (he and I, him and me).

8. The band has staged more concerts than __________ (they, them).

9. The teacher chose __________ (him, he) to do the presentation.

10. Rob, Sue, and __________ (me, I) went to the first event at the new theatre.

11. Have you and __________ (he, him) ever tried to run a marathon?

12. My wife and __________ (I, me) love to cook meals together.

13. Do you insist on seeing __________ (they, them)?

14. __________ (He, Him) and Carl left an hour ago.

15. She treats her dog better than __________ (I, me).

16. The award is certain to go to Steve and __________ (she, her).

17. According to __________ (they, them), our presentation was great!

18. My parents said their “good old days” were when __________ (we, us) children
were babies.

19. I hope my friends and __________ (I, me) will get an A grade.

20. Many of __________ (we, us) humans reminisce about our childhood friends.
PART 5: Commas, Colons, Semi-Colons (20 MARKS)

In the sentences below, add any needed commas, colons, or semi-colons

1. While eating pizza she studied for the test.

2. He walked on the trail and he remembered to bring water.

3. She resolved to focus on three things work family and friends.

4. Global migration is evident people need to leave war zones.

5. Steve didn’t want a ride so he walked to school.

6. Historically people found ways to make their own homes.

7. You should leave now I will leave when I am ready.

8. Because of the global pandemic leisure travel is greatly reduced.

9. The revolution failed for two reasons people did not support it and police enforced
the law.

10. After they broke up he suffered from depression.

11. After work he did three things he went home ate his supper and fell asleep.

12. The puppy ran out the door the cat watched from the window.

13. Historically people lived in small communities located close to needed resources.

14. Don tried to laugh but he tripped on a rock and broke his ankle.

15. As we were walking along the trail we saw three things deer foxes and bald eagles.

16. We will provide supplies for the charity soup vegetables and chicken.

17. After witnessing the accident Joe called the police and stayed on the scene.

18. She will study for the final test it will be delivered to her on-line tomorrow morning.

19. Because the performers were so dedicated the event was a success.

20. He left the house without his cellphone and now he is rushing back to get it.