Essential and Nonessential Clauses Quiz
Preview:
When you write with good grammar, you will go _____ in your career.
A. Farther
B. Further
My friends are over _______.
A. They’re
B. Their
C. There
In this sentence, what is “Folklore”?
Taylor Swift’s album released in 2020, “Folklore”, includes many #1 hits.
A. Essential
B. Nonessential
She misplaced her phone, but she thinks ____ in the car.
A. Its
B. It’s
C. Its’
What is Patrick in this sentence?
My husband, Patrick, is a big Alabama fan.
A. Essential
B. Nonessential
Which of these is needed to make the sentence make sense?
A. Essential clauses/phrases
B. Nonessential clauses/phrases
Which of these needs to be offset by (surrounded by) commas?
A. Essential clauses, phrases
B. Nonessential clauses, phrases
At ____ last meeting, the organization voted on a new board.
A. Its
B. It’s
C. Its’
You are _____ funny sometimes.
A. Two
B. To
C. Too
How many commas are needed in this sentence?
The UM library called Carmichael Library is located on Bloch Street.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Do you need a comma in this sentence?
Because of small class sizes professors can work with students more one-on-one.
A. Yes
B. No
Do you need a comma in this sentence?
At Montevallo students have small class sizes.
A. Yes
B. No
_______ in college now.
A. Your
B. You’re
C. Youre
Use the correct word to fill in the blank:
________ my friends.
A. They’re
B. Their
C. There
Is this the correct way to write this sentence?
UM President Dr. John Stewart III likes speaking to students.
A. Yes
B. No
Is this the correct way to write this sentence?
The president of UM, Dr. John Stewart III, likes to speak to students.
A. Yes
B. No
I wish I had ______ homework to do today.
A. Less
B. Fewer
What is Skylar in this sentence?
My daughter Skylar is 7 years old.
A. Essential
B. Nonessential
The movie was emotional, and I was ____ by its message.
A. Affected
B. Effected
In this sentence, what is Beyonce?
Grammy-winning artist Beyonce is an icon.
A. Essential
B. Nonessential