(Comma Splices – choose the correct answer) Donuts are a delicious sweet bakery treat, grapes are nature’s candy.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Donuts are a delicious sweet bakery treat. Grapes are nature’s candy.
3. Donuts are a delicious sweet bakery treat grapes are nature’s candy.
4. None of the sentences are correct.

 (Comma Splices – choose the correct answer) His favorite food was ice cream, her favorite food was steak.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. His favorite food was ice cream. Her favorite food was steak.
3. His favorite food was ice cream; her favorite food was steak.
4. Both b and c.

 (Comma Splices – choose the correct answer) Learning to ride a bicycle is easy, learning to snowboard is difficult.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Learning to ride a bicycle is easy, but learning to snowboard is difficult.
3. Learning to ride a bicycle is easy although learning to snowboard is difficult.
4. Learning to ride a bicycle, is easy, learning to snowboard is difficult.

(Comma Splices – choose the correct answer) Students sometimes don’t get the best orientation classes, it is important for colleges to provide such classes.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Students sometimes don’t get the best orientation classes it is important for colleges to provide such classes.
3. Students sometimes don’t get the best orientation classes and it is important for colleges to provide such classes.
4. Students sometimes don’t get the best orientation classes; it is important for colleges to provide such classes.

(Comma Splices – choose the correct answer) Taking out a car loan can be stressful, be sure to take your time and research before you sign on the dotted line.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Taking out a car loan can be stressful be sure to take your time and research before you sign on the dotted line.
3. Taking out a car loan can be stressful, so be sure to take your time and research before you sign on the dotted line.
4. None of the above sentences are correct.

 (Fused Sentences – choose the correct answer) Most turtles are vegetarians they love to eat lettuce and strawberries.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Most turtles are vegetarians. they love to eat lettuce and strawberries.
3. Most turtles are vegetarians, and they love to eat lettuce and strawberries.
4. None of these sentences are correct.

 (Fused Sentences – choose the correct answer) Powerful people often forget how they got to their position humble people remember that no one accomplishes anything alone.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Powerful people often forget how they got to their position, humble people remember that no one accomplishes anything alone.
3. Powerful people often forget how they got to their position, while humble people remember that no one accomplishes anything alone.
4. None of these sentences is correct.

(Fused Sentences – choose the correct answer) Some medical conditions are hereditary others are not inherited.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Some medical conditions are hereditary; others are not inherited.
3. Some medical conditions are hereditary, others are not inherited.
4. Both b and c are correct.

Good work

 (Fused Sentences – choose the correct answer) We enjoyed going to the movies after the movies we ate a snack.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. We enjoyed going to the movies; after the movies we ate a snack.
3. We enjoyed going to the movies and after the movies we ate a snack.
4. Both b and c are correct.

(Fused Sentences – choose the correct answer) We owned a boat and an RV it was hard to use them every weekend.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. We owned a boat and an RV, and it was hard to use them every weekend.
3. We owned a boat and an RV therefore it was hard to use them every weekend.
4. We owned a boat, and an RV, it was hard to use them every weekend.

Good work

Question 11

3 / 3 pts

(Homonym/Homophone – type the correct word) Its/It’s Vacations are great when ________ good weather.

It’s

 (Homonym/Homophone – type the correct word) Its/It’s The bee returned to _______ hive after gathering nectar from flowers.

Its

 (Homonym/Homophone – type the correct word) Their/there/they’re We went to stay at ________ house in Dana Point.

Their

 (Homonym/Homophone – type the correct word) Their/there/they’re Isn’t __________ a quiet place to study in the library?

There

 (Homonym/Homophone – type the correct word) Your/You’re _______ coat is not warm enough for winter.

Your

 (Parallelism – choose the right answer) Dogs love to eat meat, play with Frisbees, and sleeping with their owners.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Dogs love eating meat, playing with Frisbees, and sleeping with their owners.
3. Dogs love to eat meat, play with Frisbees, and sleep with their owners.
4. Both b and c are correct.

 (Parallelism – choose the right answer) Famous athletes often feel overwhelmed by attention from fans, pressured by coaches, and how they struggle with injuries.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Famous athletes are often feeling overwhelmed by fan attention, pressure from coaches, and struggling with injuries.
3. Famous athletes often feel overwhelmed by attention from fans, pressure from coaches, and struggles with injuries.
4. Both b and c.

 (Parallelism – choose the right answer) Hard choices, long work hours, and lacking family support are the three primary challenges facing single parents.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Hard choices, long work hours, and a lack of family support are the three challenges facing single parents.
3. Hard choices, working long hours, and a lack of family support are the three challenges facing single parents.
4. Both b and c.

 (Parallelism – choose the right answer) How to text, use video conferences, and signing up for online dating can be challenging for older adults who are unfamiliar with these technologies.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. How to text, use video conferences, and sign up for online dating can be challenging for older adults who are unfamiliar with these technologies.
3. Texting, use video conferences, and sign up for online dating can be challenging for older adults who are unfamiliar with these technologies.
4. Both b and c.

 (Parallelism – choose the right answer) Roger’s favorite hobbies were to paint birdhouses, going to the beach, and listen to classic rock.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Roger’s favorite hobbies were painting birdhouses, going to the beach, and listen to classic rock.
3. Roger’s favorite hobbies were painting birdhouses, going to the beach, and listening to classic rock.
4. Both b and c.

(Pronoun Case Agreement – choose the right answer) Best friends, including he and James, hang out together every day.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Best friends, such as he and James, hang out together every day.
3. Best friends, including him and James, hang out together every day.
4. None of the above are correct.

 (Pronoun Case Agreement – choose the right answer) Brad and her rented an apartment on the first try.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Brad and she rented an apartment on the first try.
3. Her and Brad rented an apartment on the first try.
4. The apartment was rented on the first try by she and Brad.

 (Pronoun Case Agreement – choose the right answer) Getting to work on time was a challenge for she and her neighbor.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Getting to work on time was a challenge for her and her neighbor.
3. Getting to work on time was a challenge for both she and her neighbor.
4. Both b and c.

 (Pronoun Case Agreement – choose the right answer) Mr. Rogers and him were best friends.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. The two of them, him and Mr. Rogers, were best friends.
3. He and Mr. Rogers were best friends.
4. Both b and c.

 (Pronoun Case Agreement – choose the right answer) Speaking as an expert dog trainer, it’s important for owners and dogs to work regularly with I and my partner for the best results.

1. This sentence is correct.
2. Speaking as an expert dog trainer, it’s important for owners and dogs to work regularly with me and my partner for the best results.
3. Speaking as an expert dog trainer, it’s important for owners and dogs to work regularly with my partner and I for the best results.
4. None of the above are correct.

 (Subject-verb agreement – type the correct word) Dr. Oliver Sacks and his books ________ (was/were) loved by many readers.

Were

 (Subject-verb agreement – type the correct word) Fourteen candidates ______ (is/are) going to be interviewed, but only two will be selected.

Are

 (Subject-verb agreement – type the correct word) Musicians ______ (has/have) been making us feel happy throughout history.

Have

 (Subject-verb agreement – type the correct word) Sea turtles can live more than 100 years, but elephants ______ (is/are) an even longer-lived species.

Are

 (Subject-verb agreement – type the correct word) Two hikers ______ (is/are) missing near Holy Jim canyon.

Are

 (That, which or who – fill in the right word) A dog _______ lives in a shelter will be very happy when a family adopts him.

Which

 (That, which or who – fill in the right word) A dress ________ doesn’t fit properly is a poor choice to wear for a job interview.

Which

 (That, which or who – fill in the right word) People _______ exercise daily are usually fitter than those who don’t exercise at all.

Who

 (That, which or who – fill in the right word) Plants _______ receive the best water and sunlight will grow fastest.

Which

 (That, which or who – fill in the right word) The baseball players __________ practice the most will have the best batting averages.

Who