Grammar Quiz #1

Which of the following is a comma splice?

• Although soda is unhealthy, I drink it all the time.
• Arrow is my favorite show; it's super exciting to watch!
• Emma and Joe have been dating for a year, she asked him out first.
• Since the musical goes from January to April, everything else in my life is put on hold. 

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is a fused sentence? 

• The tall man with the brown shoes.
• His red-headed daughter.
• He ran quickly he hoped he wouldn't be caught.
• iPads with their apps, attachable keyboards, and easily accessible information. 

Which of the following is a fragment?

• I ran. 
• Her long-sleeved purple shirt with the dragon on it. 
• It was her favorite. 
• She scared me!

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence has been fixed CORRECTLY?

• Although Ruth loves baseball; she also enjoys tennis.
• Ruth loves baseball, and she also enjoys tennis.
• Ruth loves baseball, she also enjoys tennis.
• Ruth loves baseball she also enjoys tennis. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the correct simple subject and simple predicate of the following sentence:
Because James got an A on his test, his parents took him out for ice cream. 

• parents took
• James got
• took him
• A on his test

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is the simple subject and simple predicate of the following sentence:
As Millie was finishing her dessert, Jack was preparing to propose. 

• Jack was preparing
• Jack preparing
• Millie was finishing
• Millie finishing

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Since my cousin hates grapefruit, we always eat oranges when she visits. 
• Colorful posters are awesome, they look great in my teacher's room. 
• Mr. Sarosiek loves arguing with us, we never win. 
• I have always loved frogs, my little sister hates them. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What are the four ways to fix a fused sentence or comma splice?

• comma
  semi-colon
   subordinating conjunction
  period/capital letter
• comma
  period/capital letter
  semi-colon/capital letter
   conjunction
• semi-colon comma/conjunction subordinating conjunction period/capital letter
• period/capital letter
  comma
  semi-colon
  subordinating conjunction

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What are the simple subject and simple predicate in the following sentence?
Even though Eric asked her out, Jenna had been thinking that she should go to Prom with Evan. 

• Jenna; had
• Eric; asked
• Jenna; had been thinking
• Jenna; had been

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What are the simple subject and simple predicate for the following sentence?
Kevin didn't think football was the sport for him. 

• Kevin; didn't think
• Kevin; did think
• football; was
• Kevin; did not think 

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I