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#1

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

and
Explanation

Connecting words of equal importance.

#2

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'She _____ to the store yesterday.'

went
Explanation

Past tense of 'go.'

#3

Choose the correct usage of 'affect' and 'effect' in the sentence: 'The new policy will _____ our daily routine.'

affect
Explanation

To influence or produce change.

#4

Identify the correct plural form of 'child.'

children
Explanation

More than one young human being.

#5

Choose the correct usage of 'its' and 'it's' in the sentence: '_____ a beautiful day.'

It's
Explanation

Contraction for 'it is'.

#6

Identify the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'Running down the street, the lightning struck the tree.'

Running down the street
Explanation

Modifier doesn't clearly refer to the subject.

#7

Choose the correct usage of 'their' and 'there' in the sentence: '_____ car is parked over ____.'

There, their
Explanation

Indicating place and possession respectively.

#8

Identify the antonym for the word 'benevolent.'

malevolent
Explanation

Having or showing a wish to do evil.

#9

Choose the correct sentence: 'Neither of the students _____ able to answer the question.'

was
Explanation

Subject is singular, 'Neither.'

#10

Identify the indefinite article in the sentence: 'I saw _____ beautiful sunset.'

a
Explanation

Refers to a non-specific thing or quantity.

#11

Which of the following sentences contains a split infinitive?

She decided to quickly finish her work.
Explanation

Adverb placed between 'to' and verb.

#12

In the sentence, 'The book is on the table,' identify the part of speech for the word 'on.'

Preposition
Explanation

Shows the relationship between two words.

#13

Identify the type of sentence: 'Despite the rain, the picnic was not canceled.'

Complex
Explanation

Has an independent clause and a dependent clause.

#14

Choose the correct usage of the semicolon: 'She finished the project; then, she submitted it.'

She finished the project; she submitted it.
Explanation

Separating two closely related independent clauses.

#15

Identify the subjunctive mood in the sentence: 'I wish I _____ more time to study.'

had
Explanation

Expresses a hypothetical or imagined situation.

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