Final for Juniors/Seniors

Front

What is the correct usage of 'than' and 'then'?

Back

'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time.

Front

Identify a fragment in the following sentence: 'When waiting for the bus.'

Back

This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

Front

What does SWABI stand for in sentence transitions?

Back

SWABI stands for Since, When, After, Before, and If.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Front

Correct the following sentence: 'The band missed it's cue.'

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is'; the correct form is 'its' for possession.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

Front

What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

Back

Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses and stops in sentences.

Front

Provide an example of a complex sentence.

Back

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Front

What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

Back

'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object.

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.