AP Style Editing (US English) MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

Which of the following sentences does NOT require editing to correct voice, wordiness or redundancy?

The focus of the meeting centered around the issue of the adult video store, which had been built in close proximity to an elementary school.

At the time that Ronald wrote his dissertation, he had no idea that he would one day become a world-renowned psychologist.

The expense of upgrading our software every year has adversely affected our bottom line.

Because the factory fire started due to negligence, the company that was responsible had to pay a substantial fine.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The expense of upgrading our software every year has adversely affected our bottom line.

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Which of the following sentences requires editing to correct an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Each of the volunteers contributes a good deal to the cause in his or her own way.

A number of ants are marching into their anthill outside the kitchen door.

Somebody left their marbles on the bench; shall we find out whose they are?

Although its members may have disagreed among themselves, the jury eventually handed its unanimous verdict to the judge.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Somebody left their marbles on the bench; shall we find out whose they are?

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Which of the following sentences does NOT require editing to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?

He drank a fifth of whiskey after two-fifths of his vineyard was destroyed in the flood.

The study on drug abuse showed that the number of teenage victims are increasing every year.

Neither of my brothers, who are more artistic by nature, are particularly interested in sports.

The assistants, but not the manager, has decided not to come in over the weekend.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: He drank a fifth of whiskey after two-fifths of his vineyard was destroyed in the flood.

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Which of the following sentences requires editing to correct grammar or usage errors?

Who are they speaking about so glowingly?

The position will be given to whomever the commissioner deems worthy.

Whoever baked these cookies deserves a medal.

Who do you think will actually arrive by 6 a.m.?

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Who are they speaking about so glowingly?

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Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a grammar or usage error?

Please give Amy or myself your phone number and we'll contact you soon.

Do all the players plan on wearing their uniform to the cocktail party?

For you and I to move forward, we'll need to put our differences behind us.

The kids put their heads together and came up with this wonderful little play.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The kids put their heads together and came up with this wonderful little play.

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Which of the following sentences requires editing to correct an error in modifier usage?

Mr. Hoffman or his assistants are ready to help you with the new editing software.

Every salesperson, according to the latest report, has underperformed this quarter.

Living on the first floor, many strange objects rain down from the eighty-two floors above.

The truck closely followed the car, which was towing a boat.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Every salesperson, according to the latest report, has underperformed this quarter.

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Which of the following sentences requires editing to correct errors in punctuation?

You've been my best friend for years; however, seeing as you cannot afford to lend me any more money, I think it's time to end our relationship.

As I listened to the scraping of the shovel on the asphalt, I was reminded of my cousin Bob's and my father's singing voices.

The two faced each other in silence, each one thinking the other a two-faced coward.

I just adore this carnivorous plant, which by the way was a gift from your mother.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: I just adore this carnivorous plant, which by the way was a gift from your mother.

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Which of the following sentences does NOT require editing to correct errors in word choice, word usage or spelling?

The paramedic, unable to staunch the bleeding by himself, called for backup.

The police decided to breakup the mob before it started rioting.

The judge refused to except a bribe from the prosecutor.

The sheriff has asked all able-bodied citizens to volunteer for the search

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The sheriff has asked all able-bodied citizens to volunteer for the search

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Which of the following sentences does NOT require editing to correct errors in word choice, word usage or spelling?

We racked our brains to come up with a solution to the problem.

For all intensive purposes the case is closed.

The mysterious letter inferred that my wife was having an affair with the butler.

The police chief kept his eye on the growing amount of protesters outside the mayor's office.

The room could barely acommodate the throng of happy revelers.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: We racked our brains to come up with a solution to the problem.

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Which of the following sentences requires editing to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?

Every one of the scouts is responsible for his own camping equipment and should come prepared for a strenuous hike.

The walls of the old villa have been newly plastered with white stucco, which rob them of their charm.

Not only the horses but also the goat has been rounded up and locked in the barn.

The receptionists and clerks each hope for a substantial bonus this year.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The walls of the old villa have been newly plastered with white stucco, which rob them of their charm.

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