FAST Grammar Questions Review

Semicolons ; are used when (select ALL that apply)...

• the sentence has two independent clauses

• the sentence has one dependent and one independent clause

• the semicolon could be replaced by a period and the sentences would still be correct

• the second part of the question is a list, quotation, or clarification related to the first part

Colons : are used when (select ALL that apply)...

• the sentence contains two independent clauses

• the sentence contains an independent and dependent clause

• the colon could be replaced by a period and the sentences would still be correct

• the second part of the question is a list, quotation, or clarification related to the first part

Parallel structure can be (select ALL that apply):

• consistent grammatical structure within a sentence or section

• consistent punctuation within a sentence or section

• a way to make the sentence parts sound different

• a way to make the sentence parts sound the same

Select the correct spelling of the bolded word in the sentence: The students love to complete THERE SpringBoard pages.

• No change

• their

• they're

Select the correct spelling of the bolded word in the sentence: I would hate to LOOSE my homework.

• No change

• lews

• lose

Select the correct version of the word in bold: The dog shook ITS collar loose.

• No change

• it's

• its'

An apostrophe is used to (select ALL that apply)...

• combine two separate words into one

• show possession

• separate clauses in a sentence

Please select two boxes: one to designate possession for the correct singular form of "teacher," and one to designate the correct plural form of "teacher."

• Singular possessive: The teacher's desk is to the right.

• Singular possessive: The teachers' desk is to the right.

• Plural possessive: The teacher's desks is to the right.

• Plural possessive: The teachers' desks is to the right.

• Plural possessive: The teachers' desks are to the right.

The root word "single" means

• one

• alone

• angle

The prefix semi- means

• part

• whole

• truck