English Blues...Help

Can you tell me if my answers are correct.

Part I Active and Passive


1. This marerial has been tested by our engineers, and they like it.

a. Both clauses are in active voice.

b. Both clauses are in passive voice.

c. The first clause is active; the second clause is passive.

d. The first clause is passive; the second clause is active.

I chose "c" the first clause is active; the second clause is passive.


2. Your machine has been repaired, and it will be returned to you today.

a. Both clauses are in active voice.

b. Both clauses are in passive voice.

c. The first clause is active; the second clause is passive.

d. The first clause is passive; the second clause is active.

I chose "B" Both clauses are in passive voice.


Part II parallel parts


Which one of the following sentences contains parallel parts?

a. In the business world, you must write clearly and with conciseness.

b. I would rather drive a car than ride a bike to work.

c. Joan is a member of the internal audit committee, a team leader, and plays on the company sofball team.

d. The seminar speaker's talk was motivating and challenged.

I chose "C"


Part III comma splice

Which one of the following sentences has a comma splice?

a. While the lawyer prepared the case, her assistant checked the report she found no mistakes.

b. Because all the members were early, the meeting got underway ahead of schedule.

c. Dr. Matheson, speaking as head of the hospital's medical council.

d. The secretary handed the report to the supervisor, he read it.

I chose "C"