MASTER - English Grammar CFA

Punctuation: Which one of the sentences uses commas correctly?

• Yes, Paula we will visit Paris, France during our trip to Europe.

• Yes, Paula we will visit Paris, France, during our trip to Europe.

• Yes, Paula, we will visit Paris, France during our trip to Europe.

• Yes, Paula, we will visit Paris France during our trip to Europe.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuation: Which one of the sentences demonstrates proper punctuation?

• You don’t need a telescope, however to see all the beautiful sights in the night sky.

• Attracted by the games in the store window, Justine decided to go in and browse.

• We were amazed by the tennis player’s powerful accurate strokes.

• Mr. Davies our former principal will visit our school, on Tuesday.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuation: How would you express the following possessive using an apostrophe?

The dog belonging to the Schwartz family

• The Schwartz’s dog

• The Schwartzs’ dog

• The Schwartze’s dog

• The Schwartzes’ dog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

Punctuation: Which one of the following quotations is punctuated correctly?

• “From now on,” I said to him. “I will try to be quiet.”

• “From now on, I said to him, I will try to be quiet.”

• “From now on,” I said to him, “I will try to be quiet.”

• “From now on”, I said to him, “I will try to be quiet.”

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Punctuation: Which one of the following demonstrates the correct use of a semi-colon?

• Your grades have improved; because you have increased your efforts.

• Reading is my favorite hobby; I love to find a new book.

• California is my favorite vacation destination; my aunt Jennifer loves cats.

• The following students gave oral presentations; Charles, Tristan, and Beverly.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Sentence Structure/Kinds: Choose the answer that identifies the underlined word or word group.

Because she often felt tired, Etta decided to include more fruits and vegetables in her diet.

• Independent clause

• Dependent/Subordinate clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Sentence Structure/Kinds: What type of sentence is the following?

What a great time we had at the amusement park!

• Declarative sentence

• Imperative sentence

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Sentence Structure/Kinds: Classify the following sentence according to its structure.

I feel better and look healthier when I exercise regularly.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Sentence Structure/Kinds: Choose the answer that identifies the underlined word or word group.

Each member of the team scored in last night’s game.

• Simple subject

• Simple predicate

• Complete subject

• Complete predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F

Sentence Structure/Kinds: Choose the answer that identifies the underlined word or word group.

Jana caught the ball, faked to her left, and dribbled around the guard.

• Simple subject

• Simple predicate

• Complete subject

• Complete predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F