grammar test

Question 1

what is passive voice?

Answer 1

when something is being done to the subject instead of them doing it

Question 2

what is an example of passive voice?

Answer 2

the vase was broken by my clumsy brother

Question 3

change the following sentence to active voice: the project was not completed by our group.

Answer 3

our group did not complete the project.

Question 4

does this sentence need a comma? if so, why? the dogs ran in the park and the owners sat and watched.

Answer 4

yes, after park because there are two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction

Question 5

does this sentence need a comma? if so why? jocelyn worked very hard on her english paper and finished it just as the bell for class was ringing.

Answer 5

no, because the two phrases in between the conjunction are not both independent clauses

Question 6

is the comma in this sentence necessary? after a really difficult day, bethany finally made it home, she took off her shoes and fell in to bed and slept.

Answer 6

no, this is a comma splice because you joined two independent clauses without a conjunction. to fix it you would change the second comma to a period.

Question 7

does this sentence need commas? if so, where and why? i like my hamburgers with cheese pickles tomatoes and onions.

Answer 7

yes because you are listing items in a series. after cheese, pickles, and tomatoes.

Question 8

does this sentence need a comma? if so where and why? she put down her phone picked up her keys and left.

Answer 8

yes because you are listing items in a series. after phone and after keys.

Question 9

are these commas necessary? if so why? i am, therefore, going to quit.

Answer 9

yes because it is around a word that is interrupting the flow of the sentence.

Question 10

are these commas necessary? if so, why? i thought i needed a comma, however, i now realize i needed a semicolon.

Answer 10

no, you would need a semicolon because the word that is interrupting the sentence is in between two independent clauses

Question 11

is this comma necessary? if so, why? of course, you can get the toy.

Answer 11

no because although of course is a phrase that often interrupts sentences, it actually flows with this one so the comma is unnecessary.

Question 12

does this sentence need a comma? if so, where and why? flailing arms windmilling uselessly brandi fell over the sleeping cat.

Answer 12

yes, after uselessly because this is an introductory clause that does not flow with the sentence.

Question 13

does this sentence need a comma? if so why? in may it rains.

Answer 13

this sentence is correct with and without a comma- it is a prepositional phrase so you can choose to add it for clarity or not.

Question 14

does this sentence need a comma? if so, why? under the bed in the upstairs room she had hidden a box of love letters.

Answer 14

yes because while it is a prepositional phrase it is long/ there are multiple

Question 15

is this comma necessary? if so, why? jennifer, trailing toilet paper from her shoe, walked obliviously up the aisle.

Answer 15

yes because trailing up until shoe is nonessential information and the sentence makes sense without it.

Question 16

is the comma in this sentence necessary? if so, why? john steinbecks novel, the grapes of wrath, has won many awards.

Answer 16

no because the fact that the book is the grapes of wrath is necessary information because john steinbeck has written many novels.

Question 17

does this sentence need a comma? if so, why? for school, children need sturdy shoes which can be expensive.

Answer 17

yes because you are using a which clause.

Question 18

does this sentence need a comma? if so, why? the shoes which she bought for school were expensive.

Answer 18

no because although it’s a which clause it is the incorrect use of which, and you should really sue that, which doesn’t need to be set off by commas.

Question 19

is this comma necessary? if so, why? bob, you need to do your homework.

Answer 19

yes because it is a direct address to someone.

Question 20

are all of these commas necessary? if so, why? he was born in london, england, in the year after his brother died.

Answer 20

yes because you have to have commas after every item in an address or date

Question 21

does this sentence need a comma? if so, where and why? unlike cynthia marilyn did not like dancing.

Answer 21

yes, after cynthia because you need to use commas to set off elements expressing contrast.

Question 22

is this comma necessary? if so, why? to err is human; to forgive, divine.

Answer 22

yes because the author omitted the word “is”

Question 23

is the comma here necessary? if so, why? all of the catastrophes we had feared would happen, happened.

Answer 23

yes because the last two words echo each other.

Question 24

does this sentence need a comma? if so, where and why? paitents who can walk up and down the hallway several time a day.

Answer 24

yes, after can because it clarifies because the words are grouped confusingly.

Question 25

where would you put commas in this sentence? “really” he said “i love that.”

Answer 25

after really and after said

Question 26

where do periods go in quotes? the

Answer 26

inside the quotation unless there is a citation after the quote

Question 27

where do commas go in quotes?

Answer 27

inside the quotation