Study Hall Quiz #2

Which of the following is an adverb?

• Cautiously

• Cautious

• Quick

• Slower

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Write a sentence using an adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of these sentences does NOT have a misplaced modifier?

• Secretly delighted, the sculptures were placed in the museum by the staff.

• Growling angrily, Azita watched her dog approach the neighbor.

• Yesterday, at the vet, a girl walked in with her dog dressed in a prom dress.

• Racing to catch the bus, I tripped and fell in the mud.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the best replacement for the underlined word:

I have always enjoyed working, and I have worked many different kinds of jobs in my 20 years. In contrast, when I was 17, I spent time working at my local coffee shop as a barista.

• However

• For example

• Therefore

• On the other hand

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

When writing an essay, when do you use words or phrases such as, "however," "on the other hand," or "nevertheless?"

• When you are making a contrast

• When you want to give an example of something

• When you want to list things

• When you want to end the essay

Write an adverb in the blank.

I ______________ got out of my car and checked to see if the bobcat was still around.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?

• "I was thinking," she said, "that you could bring the cake to the party instead."

• "Are you going to eat the rest of that rotisserie chicken?" he asked.

• "My geometry teacher brought his pet pig to class today!" she exclaimed.

• "My mom always told me, "Don't wear the same pair of socks more than 2 days in a row."" she said.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Choose the sentence that has a grammatical error.

• Isabella's new dog needs to go to the vet soon; she has fleas and might need some vaccines.

• Who's meatloaf is on the couch in the lounge?

• One of the dogs has to go to the vet today.

• When you go to the store later today, please get the following items: flour, eggs, vanilla, and frosting.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Choose the incorrect sentence.

• Whom is coming to class today?

• Whom is chasing that dog?

• Who ate the cake?

• To whom was the prize given?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Write a sentence using whom or who correctly.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A