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

Identify the type of spelling, grammar or usage error contained in the following sentence. Each of the choristers know when and how to warm up and get ready for a performance.

Pronoun case

Pronoun-antecedent agreement

Subject-verb agreement

Parallelism

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Subject-verb agreement

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Read the following passage and identify the line that contains an error in spelling, grammar or usage, according to the AP Stylebook.

I found an opening in my schedule to come see you next Friday; however, from

what I under stand, you'll still be out of town at that point. Please let my assistant

know when your next available so she can pencil me in — the sooner the better.

b and c

a and b

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: b and c

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Which of the following sentences contains an error in punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?

Who wrote the book

The deceased leaves a son, Adam Hanks of Los Angeles; two daughters, Mary Hanks of Wichita, Kan., and Roberta Hanks of Amarillo, Texas; and a brother, Lewis Hanks of Boston.

A rescue worker on the scene said that it was

After bringing his wife to the emergency room, Harold asked,

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A rescue worker on the scene said that it was

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Which of the following sentences contains an error in punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?

The line of people seeking full- or part-time work stretched around the block.

Malcolm's sudden and bitter reply, "Leave me in peace, you magpies!" left us all scratching our heads.

Horace said that he intends to return the stolen goods; his word, however, has never been golden.

"What do you think they meant," asked Lucy, "when they said, 'You should prepare yourselves emotionally?' "

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: "What do you think they meant," asked Lucy, "when they said, 'You should prepare yourselves emotionally?' "

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Which of the following series is correctly punctuated, according to the AP Stylebook?

When the runaway's suitcase burst open, out fell a half-eaten ham sandwich, three green, red and gold Christmas ornaments, 14 pairs of white socks, and bus tickets to San Francisco, Seattle and Portland.

When the runaway's suitcase burst open, out fell a half-eaten ham sandwich; three green, red and gold Christmas ornaments; 14 pairs of white socks; and bus tickets to San Francisco, Seattle and Portland.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: When the runaway's suitcase burst open, out fell a half-eaten ham sandwich; three green, red and gold Christmas ornaments; 14 pairs of white socks; and bus tickets to San Francisco, Seattle and Portland.

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Read the following passage and select the line that contains an error in spelling, grammar or usage, according to the AP Stylebook.

As a public speaking exercise, we were

required to memorize and recite not only the

Presidential oath of office, but also one

of Hamlet's soliloquies.

No error

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Presidential oath of office, but also one

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Which of the following sentences contains an error in capitalization, according to the AP Stylebook?

The American Legion will hold its annual barbecue on the Fourth of July.

The four sisters were experts in Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Victorian Era, and the 19th Century, respectively.

Both the House and the Senate have adjourned for the year.

Without doubt, Hurricane Hazel was one of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States in recent history.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The four sisters were experts in Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Victorian Era, and the 19th Century, respectively.

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Which of the following sentences contains an error in capitalization, according to the AP Stylebook?

Every modern business should have a presence on the World Wide Web.

A well-designed Website helps portray a professional, up-to-date image.

Populating Web pages with quality content and using internet marketing techniques can help a company build a global presence.

Companies should also take advantage of the many social networking sites on the Net.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Populating Web pages with quality content and using internet marketing techniques can help a company build a global presence.

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Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an error in punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?

Maureen's five page study, "Current Practices in Gastroenterology," will be published in The Mid-Atlantic Journal of Nursing.

Is it better to stop here for the night? he wondered.

"Keep away from the yellow line!", cried the train conductor.

What exactly the problem is is not clear.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Is it better to stop here for the night? he wondered.

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Which of the following phrases is capitalized incorrectly, according to the AP Stylebook?

the Province of Nova Scotia

the Penn Central and Santa Fe railroads

a god-awful performance

a vote on Proposition 15

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: the Province of Nova Scotia

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