VCLA Domain 2: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Welcome to your VCLA Domain 2: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency 1. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon? She enjoys reading; she finds it relaxing. She enjoys reading, she finds it relaxing. She enjoys reading she finds it relaxing. She enjoys; reading she finds it relaxing. None 2. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that correctly employs parallel structure. She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike. She likes to hike, swim, and biking. She likes to hike, to swim, and to bike. She likes hiking, to swim, and biking. None 3. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement. The team of players are ready for the game. Neither of the answers are correct. Each of the members has a schedule. Here is the books you asked for. None 4. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Choose the option that correctly integrates the quotation into the sentence. "James remarked that 'the project could be completed within two weeks' with the right resources." James remarked, "the project could be completed within two weeks," with the right resources. James remarked, "The project could be completed within two weeks with the right resources." James remarked "the project could be completed within two weeks, with the right resources." James remarked "The project could be completed within two weeks with the right resources." None 5. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses the colon? Before you leave: please turn off the lights. I need the following items: bread, milk, and eggs. She has one hobby: gardening: she spends hours in the garden. He announced: that he was resigning. None 6. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency What is the error in the following sentence? "He is one of those who loves to travel." Incorrect verb form Misplaced modifier Incorrect pronoun usage There is no error None 7. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence best demonstrates the use of an Oxford comma? She bought apples, bananas and oranges. He invited his parents, Oprah and Obama. We need to order coffee, tea, and sugar. They traveled through France, Spain and Italy. None 8. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that appropriately uses a hyphen. She has a part-time job. She is a deeply-affected individual. He is a well known author. It is a very-cold day. None 9. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence with an error in modifier placement. The dog chased the car running down the street. Running down the street, the dog chased the car. The dog, running down the street, chased the car. The dog chased the car that was running down the street. None 10. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Choose the sentence that correctly uses a reflexive pronoun. She herself baked the cookies. He sent an email to myself. They gave themselves a break. We talked to himself. None 11. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses a restrictive clause? My bike, which has a broken seat, needs to be fixed. The students who study hard get good grades. He likes movies, which are exciting. The park, which is nearby, is closed today. None 12. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that correctly uses an appositive. My brother, a lawyer, is visiting. We visited the Grand Canyon, a large canyon in the USA. He met his friend, in the park. The car, a blue sedan is parked outside. None 13. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood. If he was here, he would help us. I wish I were taller. They demanded that he do not leave. If I was you, I would not do it. None 14. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which option correctly uses quotation marks for a title? My favorite book is "War and Peace". He read the article "Understanding Economics". I enjoyed the movie 'Casablanca'. They watched the documentary "Planet Earth". None 15. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that demonstrates correct capitalization. She will study marine biology at the University. The President announced his resignation. The river Amazon is the largest in the world. We visited the Statue of Liberty last summer. None 16. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly employs cleft sentences for emphasis? It was her brother who broke the window. What she did was incredible. It is the climate change that concerns me. All of the above are correct. None 17. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence avoids unnecessary passive voice? The meeting was attended by all members. The book was read by the entire class. Suggestions are always welcomed by the committee. She completed the project ahead of schedule. None 18. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence with an incorrect determiner. Few people understand the complexity of this issue. She had less problems than her brother. Many participants were interested in the seminar. Several options were considered before making a decision. None 19. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb? However, she did not agree with the final decision. She however did not agree with the final decision. She did not agree; however, with the final decision. She did not agree, however with the final decision. None 20. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that correctly employs an introductory phrase. Concerned about the weather, the game was canceled. To improve his strength, workouts were scheduled daily. Hoping to win the prize, she entered the contest. To finish on time, the project was started early. None 21. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses both a colon and a semicolon? She has all the skills necessary: determination; intelligence, and creativity. He needed to buy the following items: bread; butter, and eggs. We visited several cities: Paris; London, and Berlin. There are three options: first, buy a new one; second, fix the old one; third, go without. None 22. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence. She wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining. She wanted to go for a walk but, it was raining. She wanted to go for a walk but it was, raining. She wanted, to go for a walk but it was raining. None 23. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses a relative pronoun? The man who you met yesterday is my uncle. The book, that I borrowed from you, is excellent. She is the one which won the award last year. They visited the museum, which it is famous for its ancient artifacts. None 24. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which option demonstrates correct tense consistency? Last year, he writes a book and publishes it. She was tired but is finishing her homework. They went to the store and bought some bread. He had seen the movie when decides to read the book. None 25. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence with correct pronoun agreement. Everyone must bring their own lunch. Neither of the girls gave up her seat. Anybody can do it if they try hard enough. Each students should submit their homework. None 26. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Choose the sentence that correctly avoids a split infinitive. She decided to quickly finish her assignment. He managed to not see the mistake. She hopes to completely understand the topic. They need to thoroughly check the data. None 27. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase correctly? He stood beside of the car. She walked into the room. They sat down besides the fireplace. I am going to the store with her and he. None 28. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that appropriately uses an absolute phrase. Her arms folded across her chest, she walked away. They went running, their lungs breathing heavily. He stood on the balcony, his eyes watching the sunset. She wrote the letter, her mind thinking deeply. None 29. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that correctly employs a gerund. I enjoy to swim at the beach. She avoided him going to the party. Winning the lottery changed his life. He succeeded to win the match. None 30. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb? He can to finish the work by tomorrow. She musted study very hard for the test. You might consider starting a new hobby. We will not to go to the party tonight. None 31. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that correctly employs an appositive phrase. John, the mechanic, he fixed my car. Lisa, my sister, she is a talented musician. My teacher, Mr. Brown, is very knowledgeable. My brother, he works as a lawyer, is very busy. None 32. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly uses a past perfect tense? She has lived here since she was a child. He will have finished his homework by now. Before moving to New York, she had visited several times. They are going to have completed the project. None 33. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that correctly uses an infinitive phrase. To run in the marathon is a goal of hers. She needed to borrow a cup of sugar. Walking to work, to save money, is his new routine. They plan to going to the concert next weekend. None 34. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which option correctly punctuates a sentence with an interjected clause? The committee, I believe, has reached a decision. The committee I believe, has reached a decision. The committee, I believe has, reached a decision. The committee I believe has reached a decision. None 35. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that appropriately uses a non-defining relative clause. My car that is blue goes very fast. The books, which she borrowed from the library, are overdue. He wears a hat which looks very old. The house that I bought was a great deal. None 36. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence demonstrates the incorrect use of a definite article? She walked into the room. The data shows a significant increase. He spoke at length about the environment. They went to park on Sunday. None 37. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that correctly employs conditional sentence structure. If he was faster, he could catch the bus. If she were interested, she would apply for the job. If they studied hard, they can pass the exam. Should they fails, they can try again. None 38. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Which sentence correctly employs a restrictive relative clause? The musician, who plays the guitar, won a Grammy. Students who study diligently tend to score well on exams. The car, that I bought last week, is already broken. He bought the book, which he needed for class. None 39. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Select the sentence that improperly uses a linking verb. She seems upset about the news. He became a professional athlete. I feel badly about the mistake. They remain our best friends. None 40. VCLA: Writing Knowledge and Proficiency Identify the sentence that demonstrates proper use of a collective noun. The jury was divided in their opinions. The team is playing their best. The committee decides on its agenda. A group of students are going on a trip. None 1 out of 40 Time is Up! Time's up
