This month's test is Part 2 on
subject/verb
agreement. Try it.
Remember: Good grammar is essential for clear communication. Take
your score seriously!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/svagr2.htm
Here's a general test!
Click
here for
suggested answers.
1. I think that it was her that wore the
yellow dress.
2.
The athletic awards were shared between John and myself.
3.
There are many reasons for him not attending.
4.
The wind had shook the branches lose.
5. I am either going in business for myself or I might work for my father
6. They felt badly about losing that case.
7. We
no longer use our original courier service, however the new one is no
better.
8.
Here is the chief administrator, she will solve our problem.
9. His coat was laying on the grass where it had laid all night.
10. Neither Alice nor I are certain that
André is the best person for the job.
11. We
will assist the person who you appoint.
12. The man saw the
bus pass by running to the station.
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here for answers.
Consider Your Scores!
Perfect
or 9 out of 10 : Lucky you! Your grammar is in great shape.
You can stop worrying about mechanics and focus on style.
7
or 8 out of 10: That's a good score. See if a pattern exists
in your errors and focus on these weak spots. Visit Links
on my web page. Link to the Grammar
OWLs
(On-line Writing Labs), search for your particular problem, and try
some of the exercises.
5
or 6 out of 10: You might be in trouble! Again, see if there
is a pattern to your errors, visit Links
on
my web page, and link to the Grammar OWLs. You should buy a
user-friendly grammar text and work your way through it slowly and
systematically. Make sure the text has lots of exercises and an answer
key. Or register for a seminar or on-line course with the
Writing Consultants.
Below
5: Take
this low score seriously. Errors
in grammar will ultimately involve
errors in meaning or, at the very least, loss of clarity. Grammar
errors in your speech reflect poorly on your presentation of self and
detract from your personal excellence in your chosen field. Buy a
grammar text and teach yourself the fundamentals of English grammar or
register for a seminar or on-line course with the Writing Consultants.
Be sure to visit the grammar links on
the home page. Here are two of my favourites:
Purdue University Writing Lab
÷ great on-line help for grammar & other mechanics:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Anatomy
of the English Language:
http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/english/engchart.html
Here are some additional links for
more tests if you wish to try some: http://www.grammar-monster.com/tests.htm
http://www.nonstopenglish.com/Default-024.asp
