Question 1 (1 point)

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Question 1 options:

a)	The employee, who previously worked for one of our competitors, will begin her new position on Monday.

b)	Companies, that offer exceptional customer service, often receive the highest ratings from consumers.

c)	Rebecca Washofsky, who recently received recognition for her 30 years of employment, will retire on January 1.

Question 2 (1 point)

Which sentence is better expressed?

Question 2 options:

a)	Mahvash, too, will attend Merced College in the fall.

b)	Mahvashtoo will attend Merced College in the fall.

Question 3 (1 point)

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Question 3 options:

a)	As expected the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.

b)	As expected, the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.

c)	As expected; the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.

Question 4 (1 point)

In the sentence Would you like to meet to discuss the proposal, or would you prefer that we share our thoughts via e-mail?, the word or is a ____.

Question 4 options:

a)	conjunctive adverb

b)	coordinating conjunction

c)	subordinating conjunction

Question 5 (1 point)

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

Question 5 options:

a)	Dharma angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin"!

b)	Dharmaangrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin!"

c)	Dharmaangrily shouted, "your rights end where my rights begin!"

Question 6 (1 point)

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Question 6 options:

a)	We hope that our service has met or exceeded your expectations, and that you will call us again when you need additional repairs.

b)	We received the award because of our exceptional product line, commitment to quality, and outstanding customer service.

c)	Was it Marianna, Lin or Omar who attended the conference?

Question 7 (1 point)

Seated ____ the CEO is the executive vice president.

Question 7 options:

a)

beside

b)

besides

Question 8 (1 point)

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Question 8 options:

a)	Jose was fluent in spanish, french, and english.

b)	Jose was fluent in Spanish, French, and english.

c)	Jose was fluent in Spanish, French, and English.