ACEs Writing Center: Assessment Quiz

I / Me for $100Which of the sentences is correct?

Dory and I swam through the East Australian Current.

The truck belongs to Jim and me.

My brother and I joined the honors society!

All of the above

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Number Agreement for $100Which of the sentences is correct?

Each student has his least favorite subject.

The family members were celebrating the 50th anniversary.

Any of the managers can show his badge and receive a discount.

All of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $100What is the definition of structural ambiguity? Structural ambiguity is:

When the word choice of a sentence is not academic

When the delivery of a speech is not as strong as expected

When the structure or organization of a sentence allows for multiple meanings

When the structure or organization of a sentence is not complete, resulting in a fragment

Subjunctive Mood for $100Which of the following is a rule to follow for using subjunctive mood?Use subjunctive mood when stating a hypothetical situation.

Use subjunctive mood when stating a wish.

Use subjunctive mood when contradicting a fact.

Use subjunctive mood for all of the above.

Relative Pronouns for $100Which of the following is NOT used as a relative pronoun in the given sentence?Amanda is the one who started the charity.

Brandons truck is the one that broke down.

Which cake is being served tonight?

Amber is the one who made the call.

I / Me for $200Which of the sentences is NOT correct?

Without the blueprints, Tom and I couldnt finish the project.

The guests included Janie, Gerry, Macie, and I.

I purchased the treat for myself.

None of the above

Who/ Whom for $200Which of the sentences is correct?

Whom is this for?

Who is this for?

Who does this go to?

B and C

Number Agreement for $200Which of the sentences is correct?

Neither of the candidates campaigned his race well.

Either of the bakers will create their specials for you, upon request.

All of the students will present his speech, starting at 2 p.m.

All of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $200Mary had a little lamb.

How many possible meanings are contained within the previous sentence, resulting in structural ambiguity?

1

2

3

4+

Subjunctive Mood for $200Which of the following correctly uses subjunctive mood?I wish I was a graduate already.

If only I was 2 years younger, I could still qualify for the kids menu!

If Tom were paying attention, he would have finished the exam by now.

If Angie was late to work, she would not have won Employee of the Month.

Relative Pronouns for $200Which of the following is improper usage of a relative pronoun?Who/Whom = Person

That = Object

Where = Location

None of the above

I / Me for $300Which of the sentences is NOT correct?

Me and Jake just returned from a camping trip.

Jake and me just returned from a camping trip.

I and Jake just returned from a camping trip.

All of the above

Who/ Whom for $300Which of the sentences is NOT correct?

To whom it may concern,

The chocolate milk is for whom?

She asked whom is in charge of the cleanup.

All of the above

Number Agreement for $300Which of the following is a singular word and should be paired with a singular verb?

Either / is

Each / is

Every / is

All of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $300Which of the following sentences presents more than one possible meaning?

The stolen loot was found next to the oak tree.

The stolen loot was found by the oak tree.

The stolen loot was located by the police.

None of the above

Subjunctive Mood for $300Which of the following incorrectly uses subjunctive mood?If Grant were still with the team, he would not have allowed that to happen.

Jason would go if he were able, but he is feeling sick today.

Because Steve was the last to join, he missed the training session.

None of the above

Relative Pronouns for $300Which of the following is proper usage of a relative pronoun?

The dog that chased the bird has returned.

The canary that sings all day will serenade the neighborhood.

Arthur, the cousin who started the familial dispute, is not coming to the reunion.

All are properI / Me for $400Which of the sentences is correct?

Does that belong to Henry or I?

You should listen to me when I offer advice!

The heirlooms belong to him and I.

All of the above

Who/ Whom for $400Which of the sentences is NOT correct?

With whom will she arrive?

We honor Lucille, without whom this event would not take place.

Uncle Dave, who lived in West Virginia, now resides in California.

None of the above

Number Agreement for $400Which of the following is a plural word and should be paired with a plural verb?

All / are

Neither / are

Any / are

All of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $400Which of the following sentences presents more than one possible meaning?

Jim made his meatloaf.

Jim made meatloaf for Andy.

Jim made Andys meatloaf recipe.

None of the above

Subjunctive Mood for $400Which of the following correctly uses subjunctive mood?If Grant was still with the team, he would not have allowed that to happen.

Jason would go if he was able, but he is feeling sick today.

Because Steve were the last to join, he missed the training session.

None of the above

Relative Pronouns for $400Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun?Who

Where

Why

That

I / Me for $500Which of the sentences is correct?

He sent the text to you and I.

Bob hoped that you and me could present the speaker.

If humor is genetic, you and I are going to be comedians.

All of the above

Who/ Whom for $500Which of the sentences is correct?

Whom do I deliver this to?

Who questioned the motive?

Neither is correct.

Both are correct.

Number Agreement for $500Which of the following is NOT correct number agreement?

Any of the Jolly Ranchers is going to taste fruity.

All of the Twix bars are filled with caramel goodness.

Each of the Butterfingers are crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery

None of the above

Structural Ambiguity for $500Which of the following sentences presents only one meaning?

A man saw Sherlock using a telescope.

Sherlock saw a man using a telescope.

Sherlock saw a man using binoculars.

Sherlock saw a man while using a pair of binoculars.

Subjunctive Mood for $500Which of the following should use subjunctive mood?Most sentences beginning with the word If

Most sentences beginning with the word Sometimes

Most sentences beginning with the word So

All of the above

Relative Pronouns for $500Which is correct:Sally and her sister, (who/that) rented the car for the trip, rented a Mazda, (which/that) is a good choice.who/which

who/that

that/which

that/that

ResultsCount your errors; click on the area in which you made the most mistakes?

I / Me

Who / Whom

Number Agreement

Structural Ambiguity

Subjunctive Mood

Relative Pronouns