Choose the sentence below that fixes the following run-on: The snowstorm closed the college classes will be postponed until Tuesday.
a. The snowstorm closed the college. Classes will be postponed until Tuesday.
b. The snowstorm closed the college, so classes will be postponed until Tuesday.
c. The snowstorm closed the college; classes will be postponed until Tuesday.
d. All of the above.
Ques. 2Which sentence below has a comma splice error?
a. Each candidate gave a speech, the audience listened attentively.
b. When the speeches were over, the voting began.
c. The ballots were counted, and the result was not a surprise.
d. The newly elected leader, a favorite with everyone, thanked the voters.
Ques. 3Choose the sentence below that is not a fragment:
a. When the instructor arrived for swim lessons.
b. Most of the students were already in the pool.
c. Waiting for their first lap across the water.
d. And excited to get started.
Ques. 4Which group of transition words could show the relationship between paragraphs in an essay explaining a process?
a. first, next, then, finally
b. above, across, beneath, behind
c. also, in the same way, likewise, similarly
d. for example, for instance, in addition, also
Ques. 5Which sentence is not in the active voice?
a. The students prepared a presentation for class.
b. They spent several weeks gathering materials.
c. Their presentation was well attended.
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