1. ____ connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical value or rank.
a.
Subordinating conjunctions
b.
Parenthetical adverbs
c.
Coordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical value or
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
2. In the sentence Would you like to meet to discuss the proposal, or would you prefer that we share our thoughts via e-
mail?, the word or is a ____.
a.
b.
c.
b
the coordinating conjunctions.
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
3. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule, but it still will take several months to
complete the project.
b.
The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but it still will take several months to
complete the project.
c.
The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but, it still will take several months to
complete the project.
When a coordinating conjunction (but) joins independent clauses in compound sentences, a
comma should be placed before, not after, the coordinating conjunction.
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
4. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Report your trip expenses, and you will be promptly reimbursed.
b.
Report your trip expenses and, you will be promptly reimbursed.
c.
Report your trip expenses and you will be promptly reimbursed.
c
comma may be omitted before the coordinating conjunction. You may consider a sentence
short when the entire sentence contains up to 13 words.
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
5. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
You might be assigned to work in our satellite office, or you could be assigned to work in our corporate
headquarters.
b.
You might be assigned to work in our satellite office; or you could be assigned to work in our corporate
headquarters.
c.
You might be assigned to work in our satellite office or you could be assigned to work in our corporate
headquarters.
a
complete sentences.
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
6. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Carly planned to update her résumé, and to complete the online application.
b.
Carly planned to update her résumé and, to complete the online application.
c.
Carly planned to update her résumé and to complete the online application.
remember that a complete sentence must be present before and after the conjunction.
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
7. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Students are expected to research their reports, and to format their reports using the MLA documentation style.
b.
Many companies use social networking sites to screen candidates, and many run criminal background checks.
c.
Margaret enjoys gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
b
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
8. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Brianna provided her new mailing address to her employer, but she included the wrong zip code.
b.
Seal the envelope, and mail your letter immediately.
c.
You must complete the attached form, and submit your receipts to be reimbursed for travel expenses.
and before the conjunction and that joins compound verbs (complete and submit).
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Coordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
9. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Companies are looking for new forms of advertising, therefore many are using social networking sites such as
Facebook and Twitter.
b.
Companies are looking for new forms of advertising; therefore, many are using social networking sites such as
Facebook and Twitter.
c.
Companies are looking for new forms of advertising; therefore many are using social networking sites such as
Facebook and Twitter.
Because two independent clauses are joined by the conjunctive adverb therefore, a semicolon
should precede the conjunctive adverb and a comma should follow it.
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Conjunctive Adverbs
BLOOM’S: Application
10. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Many companies now sell their products and services online, on the other hand, some companies focus
exclusively on in-house sales.
b.
Many companies now sell their products and services online; on the other hand, some companies focus
exclusively on in-house sales.
c.
Many companies now sell their products and services online; on the other hand, Some companies focus
exclusively on in-house sales.
conjunctive adverb is two or more syllables. Finally, note that the word following a
conjunctive adverb is not capitalized unless it is a proper noun.
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BLOOM’S: Application
11. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Identity theft on the Internet is on the rise; thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.
b.
Identity theft on the Internet is on the rise, thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.
c.
Identity theft on the Internet is on the rise; thus consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.
following it.
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Conjunctive Adverbs
BLOOM’S: Application
12. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Identity theft can be costly for victims, moreover, it can be frustrating and time-consuming.
b.
Identity theft can be costly for victims, moreover; it can be frustrating and time-consuming.
c.
Identity theft can be costly for victims; moreover, it can be frustrating and time-consuming.
conjunctive adverb should be preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.
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Conjunctive Adverbs
BLOOM’S: Application
13. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
We are confident however that home sales will increase soon.
b.
We are confident, however, that home sales will increase soon.
c.
We are confident; however, that home sales will increase soon.
b
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Conjunctive Adverbs
BLOOM’S: Application
14. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Standardized tests are used by most states to measure student success, however many states are adopting more
culturally diverse tests.
b.
Amanda was selected as employee of the month thus, she received a reserved parking space.
c.
Many Americans take advantage of low financing rates when purchasing new, more energy-efficient
automobiles; nevertheless, many Americans cannot afford a new vehicle.
followed by a comma because it joins two independent clauses. The other sentences do not
use the correct punctuation with the conjunctive adverbs (;however, and ;thus).
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Conjunctive Adverbs
15. All of the following sentences are correct except ______
a.
Terrence is, however, the committee’s first choice for the marketing specialist position.
b.
Chelsea’s suggestion to install keyless entry devices on all company vehicles was unanimously supported,
unfortunately, budget restraints forced the team to table her idea.
c.
We, therefore, must examine alternative solutions to the problem.
b
used as parenthetical adverbs that interrupt the flow of one independent clause. Therefore,
they are set off by commas.
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BLOOM’S: Application
16. ____ connect unequal sentence elements.
a.
Subordinating conjunctions
b.
Conjunctive adverbs
c.
Coordinating conjunctions
a
conjunctive adverbs join equal sentence elements.
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Subordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
17. Subordinating conjunctions often introduce ____.
a.
phrases
b.
independent clauses
c.
dependent clauses
c
Subordinating conjunctions often introduce dependent clauses.
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BLOOM’S: Knowledge
18. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
a.
if
b.
but
c.
thus
d.
nor
a
conjunctions.
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BLOOM’S: Knowledge
19. In the group of words although our company profits increased, the word although is a ____.
a.
b.
c.
c
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Subordinating Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
20. The group of words because the Federal Reserve must fight counterfeiting represents a(n) ____.
a.
phrase
b.
dependent clause
c.
independent clause
b
meaning of the clause it introduces. The clause is incomplete and cannot stand alone as a
sentence.
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BLOOM’S: Application
21. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts; many retirement-eligible
individuals have opted to work longer.
b.
Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts many retirement-eligible
individuals have opted to work longer.
c.
Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts, many retirement-eligible
individuals have opted to work longer.
c
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Punctuating Sentences With Dependent Clauses
BLOOM’S: Application
22. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
As expected the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.
b.
As expected, the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.
c.
As expected; the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.
b
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BLOOM’S: Application
23. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Please let me know, if you have any questions.
b.
Please let me know; if you have any questions.
c.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
the dependent clause falls at the end of a sentence.
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BLOOM’S: Application
24. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Brenda filed her income tax return, although it was late.
b.
Brenda filed her income tax return although it was late.
c.
Brenda filed her income tax return; although it was late.
used prior to it.
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25. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The software even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity.
b.
The software, even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity.
c.
The software, even though it exceeds our budget, will increase our productivity.
c
are preceded and followed by a comma.
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BLOOM’S: Application
26. Which of the following is a relative pronoun?
a.
since
b.
after
c.
because
d.
who
d
and nonessential clauses. All other answer choices are subordinating conjunctions.
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BLOOM’S: Knowledge
27. Careful writers ___.
a.
introduce nonessential clauses that refer to people with the relative pronoun that
b.
introduce essential clauses with the relative pronoun which
c.
use who, whom, and whose to refer to people
c
essential and nonessential clauses.
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28. The Small Business Administration, ____ protects the interests of small businesses, is a federal agency.
a.
who
b.
which
c.
whom
b
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BLOOM’S: Application
29. We are looking for a receptionist ____ will make a good impression on clients.
a.
that
b.
which
c.
who
c
sentence.
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BLOOM’S: Application
30. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The customer who sent the e-mail message wanted more information about our return policy.
b.
The customer who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy.
c.
The customer, who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy.
a
commas should precede or follow the clause.
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BLOOM’S: Application
31. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Our networking infrastructure, which was installed in January, will be updated next month.
b.
Our networking infrastructure, that was installed in January, will be updated next month.
c.
Our networking infrastructure which was installed in January will be updated next month.
d.
Our networking infrastructure that was installed in January will be updated next month.
a
dependent clause. Also, remember that dependent clauses introduced by which require
commas.
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32. Which sentence uses relative pronouns correctly?
a.
Any team member which identifies and corrects a major process flaw is eligible for a one-week vacation
bonus.
b.
Any team member that identifies and corrects a major process flaw is eligible for a one–week vacation bonus.
c.
Any team member who identifies and corrects a major process flaw is eligible for a one–week vacation bonus.
c
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BLOOM’S: Application
33. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
You will need to update your customer information, before the merchandise can be shipped.
b.
Because interest rates have decreased, more individuals are now purchasing homes.
c.
When completed the application letter and résumé will be printed on customized stationery.
b
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BLOOM’S: Application
34. Which of the following statements about correlative conjunctions is inaccurate?
a.
Correlative conjunctions join unequal sentence elements.
b.
When greater emphasis is desired, correlative conjunctions are used instead of coordinating conjunctions.
c.
Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs.
emphasis is desired.
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35. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
Either she will take her vacation in June or July.
b.
She will take her vacation in either June or July.
c.
She will either take her vacation in June or July.
b
phrases, or clauses being joined are parallel in construction.
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Correlative Conjunctions
BLOOM’S: Application
36. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
He has completed neither his master’s degree nor his bachelor’s degree.
b.
He has neither completed his master’s degree, nor has he completed his bachelor’s degree either.
c.
Neither he has completed his master’s degree nor his bachelor’s degree.
the same grammatical construction.
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37. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
Our CEO wants both to reduce costs and to increase productivity.
b.
Our CEO wants both to reduce costs, and productivity should also be increased.
c.
Our CEO wants both costs reduced, and productivity should also be increased.
each is an infinitive phrase.
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BLOOM’S: Application
38. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also they could talk with academic
counselors.
b.
Not only were students able to meet with financial aid specialists but also academic counselors.
c.
Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also academic counselors.
c
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BLOOM’S: Application
39. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
Sarah was both fluent in French and German.
b.
Customers who order products at Amazon.com enjoy not only good prices but also fast delivery.
c.
Employees must either attend diversity training on Thursday or Friday.
b
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BLOOM’S: Application
40. Good writers ____.
a.
avoid complex sentences to minimize confusion
b.
use one kind of sentence pattern to ensure consistency in their writing
c.
strive for variety in sentence structure
c
by using a combination of sentence patterns.
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41. ______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause.
a.
Compound
b.
Compound-complex
c.
Simple
d.
Complex
d
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42. ______sentences contain two independent clauses.
a.
Simple
b.
Compound
c.
Complex
d.
Compound-complex
b
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43. The word group After we tallied the survey results and identified the primary causes of employee dissatisfaction
contains ______.
a.
one independent clause
b.
one dependent clause
c.
one independent clause and one dependent clause
d.
two independent clauses
b
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BLOOM’S: Application
44. Stock prices fell on the stock exchanges throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia is an example of a ____
sentence.
a.
simple
b.
compound
c.
complex
d.
compound-complex
a
This sentence represents a simple sentence, which contains only one independent clause.
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45. I would like to meet with you on Tuesday if you have time is an example of a ____ sentence.
a.
simple
b.
compound
c.
complex
d.
compound-complex
c
end of a sentence.
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46. This year’s budget looks more favorable ____ last year’s.
a.
than
b.
then
a
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47. All applicants must submit ____ application materials by Friday.
a.
their
b.
there
c.
they’re
a
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48. Many Americans are ____ to the death penalty.
a.
averse
b.
adverse
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49. We’ll need to ____ the entire report.
a.
re-write
b.
rewrite
b
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50. Blair has set up informational interviews with several ____ employers.
a.
perspective
b.
prospective
b
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