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Literary Poll
Last Poll Results:
Out of these sentences, pick one that uses the words "whom" or "who" correctly.1. The prize goes to the runner whom collects the most points
No one voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word whom incorrectly. χ
2. He tells that story to whoever will listen.
14% voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word whoever correctly. √
3. The receptionist knows whom you are.
No one voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word whom incorrectly. χ
4. You will work with our senior industrial engineers, whom you will meet later
29% voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word whom correctly. √
5. The tutor who I was assigned to was very supportive and helpful.
No one voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word who incorrectly. χ
6. All of the show-offs, bullies, and tough guys in school want to take on a big guy whom they know will not hurt them.
No one voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word whom incorrectly. χ
7. Who was responsible for creating that computer virus?
57% voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word who correctly. √
8. Who did the committee select?
No one voted for this answer. This sentence uses the word who incorrectly. χ
June 2004 Poll Question was: Which of these do you enjoy reading most?
33% of you said non-fiction
33% of you said fantasy
33% of you said other
March 2004 Poll Question Was: Which of these is the correct use of the comma?
1. 40% of you said #1 was correct: Jake still doesn't realize that his illness is serious, and that he will have to alter his diet to improve his chances of survival.
This is incorrect. Never use a comma between compound elements that are not independent clauses.
2. 0% of you said #2 was correct: At the bottom of the sound, lies a ship laden with treasure.This is incorrect. Never use a comma after a phrase that begins an inverted sentence.
3. 0% of you said #3 was correct: Other causes of asthmatic attacks are, stress, change in temperature, humidity, and cold air.This is incorrect. Never use a comma before the first or after the last item in a series.
4. 20% of you said #4 was correct: When Irwin was ready to eat, his cat jumped onto the table.
This is correct. Always use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.
5. 40% of you said #5 was correct: Roberto is a warm, gentle, affectionate father.
This is correct. Always use a comma between coordinate adjectives not joined with and.
6. 0% of you said #6 was correct: "Why don't you try it?," she coaxed. "You can't do any worse than the rest of us."
This is incorrect. Never use a comma with a question mark or an exclamation point.
7. 0% of you said #7 was correct: Don't visit Paris at the height of the tourist season, unless you have booked hotel reservations.
This is incorrect. Never use a comma to set off a concluding adverb clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
8. 0% of you said #8 was correct: Jake still doesn't realize that his illness is serious, and that he will have to alter his diet to improve his chances of survival.
This is incorrect. Never use a comma between compound elements that are not independent clauses.
Congratulations! 60% of us know the correct use of the comma!
December 2003 Poll Question Was: In a couplet poem, which of these rhyming patterns is correct?
50% of you said AA AA AA AA
50% of you said AA AB AA ABThe correct answer would be AA AA AA AA, as a couplet consists of two lines, each ending in the same rhyme (AA).
September 2003 Poll Question Was: What do you think the difference between the colon and the semi-colon is?
25% of you voted for option A.:
You put a statement that is grammatically equal to the statement following a colon (:),
and you put a statement that further explains or extends upon the statement following a semi-colon (;).50% of you voted for option B.:
No, it is just the opposite - You put a statement that further explains or extends upon the statement following a colon (:), and you put a statement that is grammatically equal to the statement following a semi-colon (;).25% of you voted for option C.:
Neither of these are correct.The correct answer is B.: You put a statement that further explains or extends
upon the statement following a colon (:), and you put a statement that is
grammatically equal to the statement following a semi-colon (;).
June 2003 Poll Question Was: Which one of these publishing methods do you prefer?
40% of you voted for Self-Publishing
60% of you voted for being published by another company
March 2003 Poll Question Was: Which style of poetry do you find easier to write?
61% of you voted for Free-Verse
39% of you voted for Formatted
September 2002 Poll Question Was: Which one of these two poets is your favorite?
75% of you voted for William Shakespeare
25% of you voted for Edgar Allan Poe
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