Which of the following shows a correctly punctuated quotation?

Joe said, "I am always late for class."

Joe said, "I am always late for class".

Joe said "I am always late for class."

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated date?

I was born on April 12th, 1983.

I was born on April, 12th, 1983.

Which of the following shows the correct punctuation of city and state?

I live in San Antonio, Texas, but Marco lives in Austin, Texas.

I live in San Antonio, Texas, but Marco lives in Austin Texas

I live in San Antonio Texas, but Marco lives in Austin, Texas.

I live in San Antonio Texas, but Marco lives in Austin Texas.

Which of the following shows the correct use of the word HOWEVER?

There is a Christmas party tonight; however, she will not go.

There is a Christmas party tonight, however, she will not go.

There is a Christmas party tonight; however; she will not go.

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

After the long car ride was over, the children were happy to run around outside.

After the long car ride was over the children were happy to run around outside.

After, the long car ride was over the children were happy to run around outside.

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

We're getting ready for the STAAR test because it's a month away.

We're getting ready for the STAAR test, because it's a month away.

We're getting ready, for the STAAR test because it's a month away.

Which of the following sets of sentences uses THERE, THEIR, AND THEY'RE correctly?

Their dog is so cute! They're at the park with their dog. It is the park over there.

There dog is so cute! Their at the park with they're dog. It is the park over their.

Their dog is so cute! There at the park with their dog. It is the park over they're.

Which of the following uses IT'S and ITS correctly?

It's very energetic and playful. Its fur is brown and fluffy.

Its very energetic and playful. It's fur is brown and fluffy.

Its very energetic and playful. Its fur is brown and fluffy.

Which of the following uses then and than correctly?

I like Dr. Pepper better than Coca-Cola. First I would choose Dr. Pepper, and then I would choose Coca-Cola.

I like Dr. Pepper better then Coca-Cola. First I would choose Dr. Pepper, and then I would choose Coca-Cola.

I like Dr. Pepper better than Coca-Cola. First I would choose Dr. Pepper, and than I would choose Coca-Cola.

Which of the following sentences uses TO, TOO, and TWO correctly?

I'm buying two pets to love. I hope you will love them, too.

I'm buying to pets too love. I hope you will love them, two.

I'm buying too pets two love. I hope you will love them, to.

English 2 STAAR Grammar Review

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English

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9th - 11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.4.2B, L.9-10.2A

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Marjorie Messinger

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shows a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

He didn't study for the exam but he still passed.

He didn't study for the exam but, he still passed.

He didn't study for the exam he still passed.

He didn't study for the exam, but he still passed.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shows a semicolon used correctly?

He didn't study for the exam; he still passed.

He didn't study for the exam; He still passed.

He didn't study for the exam; but he still passed.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shows two or more adjectives that modify a noun and are punctuated correctly?

Tim saw the tall beautiful woman in front of him and fell in love.

Tim saw the tall, beautiful, woman in front of him and fell in love.

Tim saw the tall, beautiful woman in front of him and fell in love.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shows the correct use of a comma in a series of items?

Dad likes fishing, grilling, and relaxing on the weekends.

Dad likes fishing, grilling and relaxing on the weekends.

Dad likes fishing grilling and relaxing on the weekends.

Dad likes, fishing, grilling, and relaxing on the weekends.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shows the correct use of a comma after an introductory phrase?

In the middle of the night, the storm started.

In the middle of the night the storm started.

In the middle, of the night, the storm started.

In the middle, of the, night, the storm started.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shows the correct use of a comma after an introductory phrase?

After winning the game the boys went to buy ice cream.

After winning, the game, the boys went to buy ice cream.

After winning the game, the boys went to buy ice cream.

After, winning the game, the boys went to buy ice cream.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following uses commas correctly to set off extra information?

The AT&T Center, where the Spurs play, was remodeled in 2015.

The AT&T Center, where the Spurs play was remodeled in 2015.

The AT&T Center where the Spurs play was remodeled in 2015.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

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