8th Grade Grammar & Literature Terms Review
Authored by Jacqueline Smith
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 4+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
55 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of sentence error is this:
Eliza ran to the store, then she bought some candy.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Answer explanation
This is a comma splice because a comma is joining two independent clauses. It can be fixed by using a period instead of a comma. It can also be fixed by putting a coordinating conjunction after the comma.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of sentence error is this:
The stock market has moved in one direction lately, it has gone down.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Answer explanation
This is a comma splice because a comma is joining two independent clauses. It can be fixed by using a period instead of a comma. It can also be fixed by putting a coordinating conjunction after the comma.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of sentence error is this:
The dog jumped and barked near the lake he saw an alligator swimming toward the shore.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Answer explanation
This is a fused sentence because two independent clauses are being joined without any punctuation. It can be fixed by placing a period in between the clauses, by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or by placing a semicolon between the clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of sentence error is this:
I have had an iPhone for a year already I have no regrets about buying it.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Answer explanation
This is a fused sentence because two independent clauses are being joined without any punctuation. It can be fixed by placing a period in between the clauses, by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or by placing a semicolon between the clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of sentence error is this:
For example, Parrot Fish that come in all colors and sizes.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Answer explanation
This is a fragment because it is only a part of a sentence and does not make sense by itself. A sentence fragment cannot stand alone.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of sentence error is this:
Which clearly demonstrated that the building requirements were helpful in protecting everyone.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Answer explanation
This is a fragment because it is only a part of a sentence and does not make sense by itself. A sentence fragment cannot stand alone.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
