Question 16 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 16 options:

1) The residents talk with each other, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and some of them read books.

2) That store's food prices are as expensive as the prices in a gourmet restaurant.

3) Many older people prefer either playing cards or watching movies.

4) Some activities I enjoy are calligraphy, museum tours, and golf.

Question 17 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 17 options:

1) My hobbies are calligraphy, visiting museums, and golf.

2) He enjoys swimming, jogging, and bicycling.

3) Most middle-class Americans think they must own a boat, have at least two cars, and take a vacation every year.

4) Embarrassed and ashamed, I wanted to sink into the ground.

Question 18 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 18 options:

1) He required not only speed but also doing a good job.

2) Sometimes we discover residents wolfing down fries, subs, and slices of pizza and gulping milkshakes, beer, and wine that family members have smuggled in.

3) A comprehensive needs assessment must be done before expensive training programs are established.

4) John contributes to the housekeeping by cooking the evening meal and sweeping the floor.

Question 19 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 19 options:

1) The graduates marched proudly into the auditorium, happy that the ordeal was over.

2) To understand fully the importance of ceremony, one must study the role of ritual in any society.

3) As the concert ended, several people are on their way up the aisle causing a distraction.

4) After the ceremony, the faculty quickly removed their academic robes.

Question 20 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 20 options:

1) The line of cars leaving the island seems to be stopped without reason.

2) Finally reaching their own homes, the vacationers all fell inside their doors.

3) The vacationers, unhappy and grim, loaded the bags haphazardly.

4) After watching the rain fall all week, the vacation was essentially ruined.

Question 21 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 21 options:

1) The lead-off hitter, frisky and mocking, challenged the cool-eyed pitcher.

2) Hundreds of people, anticipating a winning season, hurried to the arena.

3) The bunted ball dribbled down the third base line and slowly rolled foul.

4) Taking our seats, the game started.

Question 22 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 22 options:

1) He adjusts the antenna wire in the living room and then changes the channel.

2) When you exercise for years, there is no way to calculate how much the activity improves your health.

3) When one has a cold, you should stay home to avoid infecting others.

4) Everywhere you see news about the election.

Question 23 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 23 options:

1) Everywhere you look, I see news about the election.

2) A person should not forget to read his or her assignment for class.

3) If Janis comes over to join the club, tell her it is not meeting today.

4) He closes the door because he needs to be left alone.

Question 24 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for faulty parallel structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, or shifts in person, tense, and mood. Question 24 options:

1) After people are under water for ten minutes, they will have difficulty breathing.

2) Because of late frosts, oranges have risen dramatically in price, but since the orange is such a staple, they continue to sell. 3) I closed the door because I needed to be left alone.

4) He insists that the report is accurate.

Question 25 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for commas or semicolons. Question 25 options:

1) To sell the ineffective product, the company aired misleading advertisements.

2) Because his cholesterol count was near 300, Jack was advised to curtail his intake of foods high in cholesterol.

3) Melinda, Sandy, and Joan agreed to bake cakes.

4) When Miss Emily Grierson died our whole town went to her funeral.

Question 26 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for commas or semicolons. Question 26 options:

1) Mary Ella, were you able to receive the extra days you requested?

2) The secretary is at lunch, and the phone is ringing.

3) In the bullpen warming up for a relief appearance, the pitcher threw effortlessly.

4) His wife who always corrects his grammar is a high school English teacher.

Question 27 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for commas or semicolons. Question 27 options:

1) Have you eaten at the new Chinese restaurant on FM 1960?

2) Furthermore, Joe promised to run 300 miles for charity.

3) His sister who lives in New Orleans has three children.

4) Sam didn't want to eat lunch, because he had eaten a big meal an hour before.

Question 28 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for commas or semicolons. Question 28 options:

1) Lynn doesn't know how to jump a horse; however, she would like to learn.

2) My boss thought the plan was impractical, he was; nevertheless, willing to give it a trial.

3) Six months passed; Craig still made no attempt to fulfill his promise.

4) He could alter his future; he could do nothing about his past.

Question 29 (1 point) Saving... Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for commas or semicolons. Question 29 options:

1) Paul loves jazz; he goes to Anderson Fair every Saturday night.

2) All of the books that I ordered; however, did not arrive in time.

3) He gave me half of his money; I gave him half of my sandwich.

4) The gold bracelet was Kay's most treasured possession; in fact, she had not taken it off her arm since she first put it on.

Question 30 (1 point) Choose the sentence that contains the grammatical error for commas or semicolons. Question 30 options:

1) The magician's next trick was an especially fancy one; he led a horse on stage, covered it with a huge piece of canvas, then made it disappear.

2) Richard found school unpleasant; nevertheless, he gave it his best effort and managed to do well.

3) Joe is not argumentative, on the contrary, he is usually agreeable.

4) The warden acted swiftly to silence their pleas; the unfortunate prisoners were thrown into solitary confinement.