Editing/Copy Editing MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

Which sentence uses "to," "too," or "two" correctly?

I can't wait too go to the mall.

I can't wait to go to the mall.

I want too go to the mall two.

I'm to exhausted to go to the mall.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: I can't wait to go to the mall.

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Which uses the homophone correctly?

I only wear 24-carat gold.

The diamond was five carets.

The ring has a two-carat sapphire.

She used a karat to mark the insertion in the manuscript.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The ring has a two-carat sapphire.

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Which answer correctly completes the sentence? The equipment ___ delivered tomorrow afternoon.

have been

will been

will

will be

has already been

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: will be

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Choose the correct preposition in each sentence. Spencer is one ______ my best friends.

of

best

at

for

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: of

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Which sentence would be least likely to raise concerns of gender bias?

All firemen should be treated like the heroes they are.

She's the best woman doctor you'll ever meet.

We'll be joined by a famous poetess.

It's increasingly common to see a lady lawyer in the courtroom.

The university offers a major in women's studies.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The university offers a major in women's studies.

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Identify the sentence written in active voice.

Your time and money investment are made smaller by our services.

Our service is enabled by reducing your time and money investment.

Today, our services are designed by people who want to save you time and money.

Our services save you time and money.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Our services save you time and money.

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What does the Latin abbreviation "ibid.", found in bibliographies, mean?

published by

in the same place

under the word

take careful note

as above

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: in the same place

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Britney Spears is going to keep on dancing...

until the world ends.

untill the world ends.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: until the world ends.

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___ disagree on the facts.

Her and I

Him and I

He and me

He and I

She and me

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: He and I

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Which sentence shows the correct use of "to," "two," and "too"?

The two of us are going to the movies and want you to come too.

The two of us are going to the movies and want you to come to.

The 2 of us are going to the movies and want you to come two.

The too of us are going to the movies and want you to come to.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The two of us are going to the movies and want you to come too.

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