Questions 1-6 contain sentences that each have two clauses. Choose the letter that indicates the types of clauses that appear in the sample sentence in the order that they appear.

Question 1 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Arthur moved to Chicago last year because he found a great job.Question 1 options:

	A) independent / independent
	B) independent / dependent
	C) dependent / independent
	D) dependent / dependent

Question 2 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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The bank officials outlined the procedures for Mr. Rivera when he applied for a loan.Question 2 options:

	A) independent / independent
	B) independent / dependent
	C) dependent / independent
	D) dependent / dependent

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After we have lunch, Lois will give her speech.Question 3 options:

	A) independent / independent
	B) dependent / independent
	C) independent / dependent
	D) dependent / dependent

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The wedding ceremony will be held on the beach, and the reception will feature tropical drinks.Question 4 options:

	A) independent / independent
	B) dependent / independent
	C) independent / dependent
	D) dependent / dependent

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I will do well on this exam; I studied for two weeks.Question 5 options:

	A) independent / independent
	B) dependent / independent
	C) independent / dependent
	D) dependent / dependent

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If the weather is good, we will have the party in the backyard.Question 6 options:

	A) independent/dependent
	B) independent/independent
	C) dependent/independent
	D) dependent/dependent

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For Questions 7-18, identify each of the following word groups as a fragment, run-on, comma splice, or a correct sentence. Choose the letter that gives the proper label for that word group.

Monarch butterflies migrate south they sometimes travel as far as 2,000 miles.Question 7 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 8 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Although the sweater was expensive, Ella decided to put it on her credit card.Question 8 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 9 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Melissa baked chocolate chip cookies however they weren’t very good.Question 9 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

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Jillian’s classes are amazing, she really motivates her students to work hard.Question 10 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 11 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Overcrowding is a problem when too many people are living in one region.Question 11 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

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Jason prepared the meal Lydia cleaned up the kitchen.Question 12 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 13 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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People earning more respect than money.Question 13 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 14 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Blue jeans were originally made as tough work clothes, they became a fashion statement in the 1970s.Question 14 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 15 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Just wanted everyone to know the plan.Question 15 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 16 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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The city had one public swimming pool, and it stayed packed with children all summer long.Question 16 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 17 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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After I answered the phone.Question 17 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 18 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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I had only enough money for bus fare, therefore lunch was a luxury I could not afford.Question 18 options:

	A) fragment
	B) run-on
	C) comma splice
	D) correct

Question 19 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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For Questions 19-35, choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence. Pay close attention to the use of commas, semicolons, and apostrophes when choosing the correct sentence.Question 19 options:

	A) Jessica, who is a dancer, works in a show at Disneyworld.
	B) Jessica who is a dancer works in a show at Disneyworld.
	C) Jessica who is a dancer, works in a show at Disneyworld.
	D) Jessica who is a dancer works in a show, at Disneyworld.

Question 20 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 20 options:

	A) After the game let’s go out for dinner.
	B) After, the game let’s go out for dinner.
	C) After the game, let’s go out for dinner.
	D) After the game let’s go, out for dinner.

Question 21 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 21 options:

	A) Jane didn’t finish the presentation therefore she must work this week-end.
	B) Jane didn’t finish the presentation, therefore she must work this week-end.
	C) Jane didn’t finish the presentation; therefore, she must work this week-end.
	D) Jane didn’t finish the presentation therefore; she must work this week-end.

Question 22 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 22 options:

	A) We don’t make fun of Jerry’s weight for we know how sensitive he is about it.
	B) We don’t make fun of Jerry’s weight, for we know how sensitive he is about it.
	C) We don’t make fun of Jerry’s weight for, we know how sensitive he is about it.
	D) We don’t make fun, of Jerry’s weight, for we know how sensitive he is about it.

Question 23 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 23 options:

	A) People who do their homework make good students.
	B) People, who do their homework, make good students.
	C) People who do their homework, make good students.
	D) People who do their homework make good, students.

Question 24 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 24 options:

	A) Many students lives are full of drama.
	B) Many students’ lives are full of drama.
	C) Many students lives’ are full of drama.
	D) Many student’s lives are full of drama.

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 25 options:

	A) Groups of professors’ attend conferences to learn about new teaching methods.
	B) Groups of professor’s attend conferences to learn about new teaching methods.
	C) Groups of professors attend conferences to learn about new teaching methods.
	D) Groups of professors attend conferences to learn about new teaching method’s.

Question 26 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 26 options:

	A) Swimming is great exercise, however, I prefer biking.
	B) Swimming is great exercise, however; I prefer biking.
	C) Swimming is great exercise; however, I prefer biking.
	D) Swimming is great exercise, however I prefer biking.

Question 27 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 27 options:

	A) The book was in its place on the library shelf.
	B) The book was in it’s place on the library shelf.
	C) The book was in its’ place on the library shelf.
	D) The book was, in its place on the library shelf.

Question 28 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 28 options:

	A) In the meantime, Nick had to get the car fixed.
	B) In the meantime, Nick, had to get the car fixed.
	C) In the meantime Nick had to get the car, fixed.
	D) In the meantime Nick, had to get the car fixed..

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 29 options:

	A) The chef prepared the staff to make the specials, and serve the dessert.
	B) The chef prepared the staff, to make the specials and serve the dessert.
	C) The chef prepared the staff to make, the specials and serve the dessert.
	D) The chef prepared the staff to make the specials and serve the dessert.

Question 30 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 30 options:

	A) The track team had been well-prepared so they were ready to win the meet.
	B) The track team had been well-prepared so, they were ready to win the meet.
	C) The track team had been well-prepared, so they were ready to win the meet.
	D) The track team had been well-prepared; so they were ready to win the meet.

Question 31 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 31 options:

	A) Moms today often juggle demanding jobs, household responsibilities, and children’s activities.
	B) Mom’s today often juggle demanding jobs, household responsibilities, and childrens activities.
	C) Moms today often juggle demanding jobs, household responsibilities, and childrens activities.
	D) Moms today often juggle; demanding jobs, household responsibilities, and children’s activities.

Question 32 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 32 options:

	A) Yardwork, it seems, is a never-ending job.
	B) Yardwork, it seems is a never-ending job.
	C) Yardwork it seems, is a never-ending job.
	D) Yardwork it seems is a never-ending job.

Question 33 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 33 options:

	A) The teacher opened the window, because the room was so hot.
	B) The teacher opened the window; because the room was so hot.
	C) The teacher opened the window because the room was so hot.
	D) The teacher opened the window because, the room was so hot.

Question 34 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 34 options:

	A) The bus broke down consequently Jerome missed class.
	B) The bus broke down; consequently Jerome missed class.
	C) The bus broke down, consequently, Jerome missed class.
	D) The bus broke down; consequently, Jerome missed class.

Question 35 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Choose the letter of the properly punctuated sentence.Question 35 options:

	A) I don’t think a Buffalo bookstore is a good investment people here don’t read much.
	B) I don’t think a Buffalo bookstore is a good investment, people here don’t read much.
	C) I don’t think a Buffalo bookstore is a good investment; people here don’t read much.
	D) I don’t think a Buffalo bookstore is a good investment people here don’t read, much.

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For Questions 36-45, indicate whether the punctuation and/or the title designations are correct or incorrect. Be sure to check the entire sentence for possible errors. Pay close attention to quotation marks and italics.

Anna Quindlen’s article about teens’ mental health, The C Word in the Hallways, appeared in Newsweek.Question 36 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 37 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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“The Red Wheelbarrow” is a famous poem by William Carlos Williams.Question 37 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 38 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Betty replied, “My sister argues like a lawyer.”Question 38 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 39 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Dan Brown’s book “The Da Vinci Code” was also made into a movie.Question 39 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 40 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Mark Twain said that people who choose not to read good books are no better off than those who can’t read.Question 40 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 41 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Well, he said, “the surprise party wasn’t much of a surprise.”Question 41 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 42 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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The website “WebMD” is a good source of information on health issues.Question 42 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 43 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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“I’m not going to work today,” he announced. “Why should I? I worked all week-end, and the boss is away on vacation.”Question 43 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

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According to CNN.com, the number one cause of bankruptcy is excessive credit card debt.Question 44 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

Question 45 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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My favorite chapter in Louisa May Alcott’s book Little Women is called “Being Neighborly.”Question 45 options:

	A) correct
	B) incorrect

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Questions 46-50 present a statement regarding some aspect of sentence mechanics or punctuation. Carefully evaluate each statement to determine whether the information given is true or false, and mark it appropriately.

An independent clause must contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.Question 46 options:

	A) true
	B) false

Question 47 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Quotation marks should always be used at the beginning and end of long indented or block style quotations.Question 47 options:

	A) true
	B) false

Question 48 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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Commas should be used after most introductory words and phrases that begin a sentence.Question 48 options:

	A) true
	B) false

Question 49 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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A clause introduced with any subordinating word or conjunction must always be attached to an independent clause.Question 49 options:

	A) true
	B) false

Question 50 (Mandatory) (2 points)

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A comma should always be placed before the word “and.”Question 50 options:

	A) true
	B) false

Questions 1-6 contain sentences that each have two clauses. Choose the letter that indicates the types of clauses that appear in the sample sentence in the order that they appear.