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Grammar gotchas
•That vs. which
•Farther vs. further
•Like vs. as
•Though vs. although
For each question in this quiz, chose the missing word(s).
#1. [ ] construction is near completion, occupancy has not yet been approved.
Select all that apply:
#2. Deeds are the documents [ ] property ownership is conveyed.
When whom or which is used, the preposition may be at the beginning of the clause.
#3. The door was locked, so the thief [ ] through the open window.
“Might have entered” would be better if there had been many possible ways for the thief to enter. “Might” indicates a remote possibility.
“May have entered” would be better if the window had been the only obvious way for the thief to enter.
#4. The case went to trial, [ ] in a different jurisdiction.
Though and although are interchangeable.
#5. Despite the bad weather, construction is [ ] than I expected.
Farther indicates distance. Where distance is not involved, further is the better (safer) choice. However, check your favorite style guide. Sometimes, farther is used to describe distance from completion!
#6. If I [ ] asked to testify, I would vouch for him.
#7. If the rain [ ] stop, the game could continue.
#8. The rest stop is [ ] than I expected.
This sentence clearly refers to physical distance, so farther is the correct adjective.
#9. The house, [ ] Jack built, is for sale again.
When a descriptive clause is set between commas, it is deemed nonessential. In this case, “The house is for sale again.” would stand alone.
A different sentence might say, “The house that Jack built is for sale again.” In that example, the sentence meaning is dependent on Jack.
#10. The kitchen is a mess, [ ] you might expect.
Like indicates simularity. One thing is like another.
As indicates ‘in the same way’.
#11. The newlywed cottage was perfect for [ ].
She and he are pronouns that represent subjects. Her and him represent the object(s) of a verb.
Results
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