Quirky Rules Review Quiz

What is the error in this sentence? “The students were waiting for the bus, and they were anxious to get home.”

She always repeats herself and speaks in _______.

I accidentally used a _______ when I said “exasperate” instead of “exacerbate.”

Which sentence contains a tautology?

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: “The book is _____ the shelf.”

Identify the antecedent in this sentence: “The cat climbed the tree, and then it got stuck.”

The dog wagged its tail when it found its toy, and then it brought _______ to its owner.

Identify the malapropism in the sentence:

The teacher, as well as the students, was excited about the field trip, and _______ couldn’t wait to get there.

Identify the correct preposition in this sentence: “I can’t find my keys; I must have left them _____ the table.”

What is the error in this sentence? “She was very happy and joyful when she received the award.”

The politician mentioned his “youthful exuberance” instead of “youthful indiscretions,” which was a clear example of a _______.