Mastering Professional Writing Skills

Identify the sentence fragment in the following options:

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Running through the park.

• She enjoys reading books.

• They went to the store.

Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?

• I love ice cream, and my brother loves cake.

• She went to the store she forgot her wallet.

• The dog barked loudly.

• We watched a movie last night.

Choose the sentence with proper punctuation:

• After the meeting we went to lunch.

• She said "I will be there soon."

• It's raining, so we should stay inside.

• The book on the table is mine

Select the sentence that uses a professional tone:

• Hey, can you send me that report?

• Please forward the report at your earliest convenience.

• I need that report now!

• Send me the report.

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

• The team are winning the match.

• The dogs barks loudly.

• The teacher and the students is in the classroom.

• The book on the shelf is dusty.

Which sentence is clear and easy to understand?

• The project, which was due last week, is still not finished.

• The project due last week is still not finished.

• The project, due last week, is still not finished.

• The project that was due last week is still not finished.

Correct the run-on sentence: "I went to the store I bought milk."

• I went to the store, I bought milk.

• I went to the store and bought milk.

• I went to the store; I bought milk.

• I went to the store. I bought milk.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• Because I was tired.

• I was tired after the long day.

• The sun set over the horizon.

• We went home after the game.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

• She asked, "Can you help me with this?"

• She asked "Can you help me with this?"

• She asked, can you help me with this?

• She asked can you help me with this?

Select the sentence that maintains a professional tone:

• I can't believe you did that!

• Could you please clarify your previous statement?

• What were you thinking?

• You need to fix this now.