Directions: For each pair of sentences, choose the one that is CORRECT, then click SUBMIT to receive your score. After you receive your score may click TRY AGAIN or GET ANSWERS. The explanations are on the GET ANSWERS page.
1.
a. The shipping log is inaccurate somebody skipped six entries.
b. The shipping log is inaccurate; somebody skipped six entries.
2.
a. The plant manager wants all employees to arrive at work on time but he is always late.
b. The plant manager wants all employees to arrive at work on time, but he is always late.
3.
a. Startled, the stapler dropped from her hand.
b. Startled, she dropped the stapler.
4.
a. The mayor as well as her relatives was at the company picnic.
b. The mayor as well as her relatives were at the company picnic.
5.
a. My boss walked into my office, sat in my chair, and yells at me.
b. My boss walked into my office, sat in my chair, and yelled at me.
6.
a. Burger King gave all it's employees a five percent raise last year.
b. Burger King gave all its employees a five percent raise last year.
7.
a. Perabo begun implementing a new work plan for the engineers.
b. Perabo began implementing a new work plan for the engineers.
8.
a. The sales representative wears new ties every day, he likes to look his best.
b. The sales representative wears new ties every day; he likes to look his best.
9.
a. Ms. Singer went on vacation with her father, my sister, and me.
b. Ms. Singer went on vacation with her father, my sister, and I.
10.
a. She likes climbing mountains, hiking trails, and swimming in lakes.
b. She likes climbing mountains, hiking trails, and to swim in lakes.
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