Longtime N&O journalist Pam Nelson writes about language use and misuse and answers questions about grammar and style. Readers can weigh in on what annoys them, too. Think of this as your online grammar class. Send e-mail to Pam at pam.nelson@newsobserver.com.
I found a quiz that I wrote a while ago but apparently hadn't posted. All five sentences deal with making the correct verb choice.
Click here or on the question mark icon to begin.
You can also take this holiday-theme quiz from 2008.
And click on this link to find links to more past quizzes. (I think they all work, but if you encounter any weirdness, send me a note. Thanks.)
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Pam Nelson began her career as a writer in 1976 and has worked in various editing jobs at The News & Observer since 1987. She has won awards for her headline writing and has taught college classes in copy editing and seminars in grammar and usage. 
