Daily Quiz

Question 1:

Fix the mistake

A soft lullaby and the drum roll of thunder during a summer storm are but two of the diverse sounds that can be perceived by the human ear.

A.

that can be perceived by the human
ear.

B.

that is perceived by the human ear.

C.

that the human ear, it can perceive.

D.

in which the human ear can perceive.

E.

that they can perceive with the human ear.

Question 2:

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Arguably the most distinctive regional cuisine in the United States, the South is noted for such specialties as catfish and hush puppies.

A.

the South is noted for such specialties as

B.

the South has such specialties of note as

C.

the South includes among its noteworthy specialties

D.

southern cooking includes such
noteworthy specialties as

E.

southern cooking is including such
specialties of note as

Question 3:

Fix the mistake

Strolling on the wooden walkway above the river, right beneath them a snake surfaced.

A.

right beneath them a snake surfaced.

B.

there was a snake surfacing right
beneath them.

C.

a snake surfaced right beneath them.

D.

they saw a snake surface right beneath them.

E.

they saw right beneath them a snake
surfaced.

Question 4:

Fix the mistake

Being as he is a gifted storyteller, Huck Finn
is an expert at describing people and places.

A.

Being as he is a gifted storyteller,

B.

In being a gifted storyteller,

C.

A gifted storyteller,

D.

Although he is a gifted storyteller,

E.

Telling stories giftedly,

Question 5:

Find the error or fix the mistake. In the fix the mistake questions, pick choice A if sentence is fine as is.

Huck assumed that everyone is as honest as him and that no one would deliberately lie.

A.

No error

B.

is

C.

as him

D.

no one would

E.

deliberately lie

Question 6:

Find the error or fix the mistake. In the fix the mistake questions, pick choice A if sentence is fine as is.

Huck’s trip included a multitude of modes of transportation as he made use of a ferry, a train and even rode a bicycle to the destination.

A.

No error

B.

multitude of

C.

made

D.

rode

E.

to

Question 7:

Find the error or fix the mistake. In the fix the mistake questions, pick choice A if sentence is fine as is.

Authors which might not be witty in conversation often spend hours or even days crafting the funniest moments in their work.

A.

No error

B.

which might

C.

in conversation

D.

spend

E.

crafting

Question 8:

Find the error or fix the mistake. In the fix the mistake questions, pick choice A if sentence is fine as is.

We had purchased no more food than was necessary for the trip when it became clear that, with an extended detour, our supplies were not sufficient enough to last the duration of the trip.

A.

No error

B.

no more food than

C.

when it

D.

that, with

E.

sufficient enough

Question 9:

Find the error or fix the mistake. In the fix the mistake questions, pick choice A if sentence is fine as is.

A flood is one of our most terrifying yet rare catastrophes; it might not affect you or me every year, but the threat of one is ever present.

A.

No error

B.

one of our most

C.

it might

D.

or

E.

me

Question 10:

Fix the mistake

Huck admitted he was scared when he first entered the cave, having demonstrated a great deal of bravery once the other boys arrived.

A.

having demonstrated a great deal of
bravery once the other boys arrived.

B.

but he demonstrated a great deal of
bravery once the other boys arrived.

C.

but demonstrating a great deal of
bravery once the other boys arrived.

D.

once he demonstrated a great deal of
bravery once the other boys arrived.

E.

however, he demonstrated a great deal of bravery once the other boys arrived.