Multiple Choice Questions
Grammar and Writing Mechanics (Advanced
Topic: Subject-Verb Agreement
Grade: 11
Question: Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer Choices:
a) The group of students is going on a field trip.
b) The group of students are going on a field trip.
c) The group of students am going on a field trip.
d) The group of students were going on a field trip.
Answer: a) The group of students is going on a field trip.
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject \”group\” is singular, so the verb \”is\” also needs to be singular to agree with the subject. The correct subject-verb agreement follows the rule that a singular subject takes a singular verb. For example, \”The team is practicing\” is a simple example, while \”The flock of birds is migrating\” is a complex example.
Topic: Parallel Structure
Grade: 11
Question: Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Answer Choices:
a) I like running, swimming, and to ride a bike.
b) I like running, swimming, and riding a bike.
c) I like running, swimming, and ride a bike.
d) I like running, swim, and riding a bike.
Answer: b) I like running, swimming, and riding a bike.
Explanation: Parallel structure requires that items in a list or series have the same grammatical form. In this sentence, all three activities (running, swimming, and riding a bike) are in the same form (gerunds or -ing verbs), making it parallel. For example, \”She enjoys reading, writing, and painting\” is a simple example, while \”The party needs decorations, food, and entertainment\” is a complex example.
Topic: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Grade: 11
Question: Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Answer Choices:
a) Everyone should bring their own lunch.
b) Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.
c) Everyone should bring his own lunch.
d) Everyone should bring they own lunch.
Answer: b) Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.
Explanation: The pronoun \”his or her\” is used in this sentence to agree with the singular antecedent \”everyone.\” This ensures that the pronoun is gender-neutral and reflects the correct agreement. For example, \”Each student should bring his or her textbook\” is a simple example, while \”Every member of the team is responsible for their own equipment\” is a complex example.