Punctuation Problems
This piece of punctuation is used to show excitement or anger in writing.
Unlike her reserved and introspective sister, Elena was naturally gregarious, always the first to introduce herself at a party and energized by large social gatherings.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of gregarious?
What is outgoing; fond of company; sociable?
(A: Even before) becoming the youngest player to win the Wimbledon men's (B: singles) championship, Boris Becker (C: senses) that his life would (D: No longer) be the same. (E: no error)
What is C: senses
You need to work (quick and decisively.)
A: no change
B: quick and decisive
C: quickly and decisive
D: quickly and decisively
D: quickly and decisively
What is "Cuz you said forever but I drive alone past your street?"
David was surprised to learn that frogs were primarily carnivorous ____ he had assumed that they mostly ate plants and vegetables.
A) carnivorous, he had assumed
B) carnivorous, he had assumed,
C) carnivorous (he had assumed
D) carnivorous; he has assumed
What is D) carnivorous; he has assumed
The editor slashed dozens of superfluous adjectives from the manuscript, trimming the bloated novel down to a lean, punchy thriller.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of superfluous?
What is more than necessary; extra; not needed?
If one of the Founding Fathers (A:were) to come back to life (B: for a day), his opinions (C: of) our amendments (D: would be) interesting. (E: no error)
What is A: were
Barbara cannot help (not to think she will) win a college scholarship.
A: No change
B: but to think she will
C: but think she will
D: thinking that she will
What is C: but think she will
This famous sitcom character is known for his questionable management skills and his catchphrase, "That's what she said."
Who is Michael Scott?
A sentence where two or more independent clauses are joined without punctuation (also called a comma splice).
What is a run-on sentence?
With smartphones now practically ubiquitous in modern society, it is rare to see someone navigating a city street without glancing down at a glowing screen every few seconds.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of ubiquitous?
What is common; found everywhere; present?
(A: Now) that the stress of examinations and interviews (B: are) over, we can (C: all (D: relax) for a while. (E: no error)
What is b: are
The construction of the Great Wall of China was an (enormous undertaking that occurred on a large scale) that required over 3000 workers.
A: no change
B: enormous undertaking
C: undertaking that occurred on a large scale
D: job that occurred on a large scale
B: enormous undertaking
Name 2 of the 4 NBA teams that don't end in the letter "s"
Oklahoma City Thunder
Utah Jazz
Orlando Magic
Miami Heat
Clinical trials manager, pharmacy technician, healthcare ________ careers in the medical field exist beyond just nurse or doctor.
Which would be the correct punctuation?
A) administrator, many
B) administrator—many
C) administrator; and many
D) administrator many
What is B) administrator—many
The teacher tried every encouragement and warning, but the recalcitrant student refused to open his textbook or participate in the group activity.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of recalcitrant?
What is resistant to authority; stubborn; difficult to manage?
America's standard of living (A: is) still (B: higher than most) of the other countries (C: in) the world. (D: no error)
What is B: higher than most
The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps more marked in poetry than (either fiction or drama.)
A: No change
B: in either fiction or drama
C: in either fiction or in drama
D: either fiction or in drama
What is B: in either fiction or drama?
This Roblox game's popularity skyrocketed in January 2026, with players getting hooked on spotting "abnormalities" and serving up delicious food.
What is Scary Shawarma Kiosk?
Which is correct: "Who's book is in the puddle?" or "Whose book is in the puddle?"
What is "Whose book is in the puddle?"
Instead of clarifying the complex financial report, the consultant used dense jargon and convoluted metaphors to obfuscate the company's mounting losses.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of obfuscate?
What is to make something unclear, confusing, or hard to understand on purpose?
The dean (A: of the college), together (B: with) some other faculty members, (C: are) planning a conference to (D: put certain) rules into place. (E: no errors)
What is C: are
(Looking up) from the base of the mountain, the trail seems more treacherous than it really was.
A: No change
B: While looking up
C: By looking up
D: When viewed
This 2023 record-breaking film featured music performed by Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and a yearning Ryan Gosling.
What is Barbie?