Which of these sentences has a parallel structure?

Julie kept walking outside, even though there was lightning, rain, and thunder.

Julie kept walking outside, even though there was lightning, it rained, and it thundered.

Julie kept walking outside, even though there was lightning, raining, and thundering.

Which of these sentences is correctly formatted?

This is my point: if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.

This is my point, if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.

This is my point; if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.

Which of these sentences show the correct use of "active voice"?

Doug opened the store on the weekends.

The store was opened on the weekends by Doug.

The store opened on the weekends by Doug.

The following sentence is in passive voice: Steel was made in Pittsburgh by Andrew Carnegie in the 1800s. Which of the sentences below correctly changes it to active voice?

Andrew Carnegie made steel in Pittsburgh in the 1800s.

In Pittsburgh, steel was being made by Andrew Carnegie in the 1800s.

In the 1800s, steel had been made by Andrew Carnegie.

The following sentence is in passive voice: All his money was given by Carnegie to build libraries and help others. Which of the following sentences correctly changes it to active voice?

Carnegie gave all his money to build libraries and help others.

Money was given to build libraries and help others.

All of Carnegie's money is given by Carnegie to build libraries and help others.

Which revision uses correct capitalization? Wilson read the book the little engine that could to a class of kindergarteners last monday.

Wilson read the book The Little Engine That Could to a class of kindergarteners last Monday.

Wilson read the book The Little Engine That Could to a class of Kindergarteners last Monday.

Wilson read the book the little engine that could to a class of kindergarteners last Monday.

No change needs to be made to this sentence.

Which revision uses correct capitalization? When dr. harris and i got off the elevator, we were on the twelfth floor.

When Dr. Harris and I got off the elevator, we were on the twelfth floor.

When Dr. Harris and i got off the elevator, we were on the twelfth floor.

When Dr. Harris and I got off the elevator, we were on the Twelfth Floor.

No change needs to be made to this sentence.

Which revision uses correct capitalization? Did Lewis and clark map out the entire Louisiana purchase for president Thomas Jefferson?

Did Lewis and Clark map out the entire Louisiana Purchase for President Thomas Jefferson?

Did Lewis and Clark map out the entire Louisiana Purchase for president Thomas Jefferson?

Did Lewis and clark map out the entire Louisiana Purchase for President Thomas Jefferson?

No change needs to be made to this sentence.

Which revision uses correct capitalization? Jamie asked, “may I go to the Art Institute with caroline and her mother next friday?”

Jamie asked, “May I go to the Art Institute with Caroline and her mother next Friday?”

Jamie asked, “May I go to the Art Institute with Caroline and her mother next friday?”

Jamie asked, “May I go to the art institute with Caroline and her Mother next Friday?”

No change needs to be made to this sentence.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

The artist is well respected in the community.

The artist is well-respected in the community.

Answer explanation

In most cases, do not hyphenate compound adjectives that come after nouns.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

The highest paid actor in Kansas was Eric.

The highest-paid actor in Kansas was Eric.

Answer explanation

Hyphenate compound adjectives that come before nouns.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

Her three-week vacation starts today.

Her three week vacation starts today.

Answer explanation

Hyphenate compound adjectives that come before nouns.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

I talked to a highly respected doctor today.

I talked to a highly-respected doctor today.

Answer explanation

Never hyphenate compound adjectives when the first adjective ends in -ly.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is punctuated and capitalized correctly?

Joe's favorite cuisines are Thai, Italian, Chinese, and french.

Joe's favorite cuisine are: Thai, Italian, Chinese, and French.

Joe's favorite cuisines are: thai, italian, chinese, and french.

Joe's favorite cuisines are Thai, Italian, Chinese, and French.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is punctuated and capitalized correctly?

Julian has asked for these gifts, a skateboard, tickets to a concert, and a giant cake.

Julian has asked for these gifts: a skateboard, tickets to a concert and a giant cake.

Julian has asked for these gifts: a skateboard, tickets to a concert, and a giant cake.

Julian has asked for these gifts: a Skateboard, Tickets to a Concert, and a Giant cake.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences shows a correct parallel structure?

Dan's favorite hobbies are walking to the park, to play baseball, and spending time with friends.

Dan's favorite hobbies are walking to the park, playing baseball at home, and spending time with friends.

Dan's favorite hobbies are walking to the park and playing baseball and to spend time with friends.

Answer explanation

A sentence has parallel structure when its elements follow a consistent pattern. This makes writing more concise and clear to the reader.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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Grammar Review

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

In most cases, do not hyphenate compound adjectives that come after nouns.

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

Hyphenate compound adjectives that come before nouns.

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

Hyphenate compound adjectives that come before nouns.

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

Never hyphenate compound adjectives when the first adjective ends in -ly.

Which of these sentences is punctuated and capitalized correctly?

Which of these sentences is punctuated and capitalized correctly?

Which of these sentences shows a correct parallel structure?

A sentence has parallel structure when its elements follow a consistent pattern. This makes writing more concise and clear to the reader.

Which of these sentences has a parallel structure?

A sentence has parallel structure when its elements follow a consistent pattern. This makes writing more concise and clear to the reader.

Which of these sentences is correctly formatted?

Use a colon between two complete thoughts when the second one explains or summarizes the first.

Which of these sentences is formatted correctly?

A semicolon is used to connect two complete thoughts when the second thought adds a new or different idea.

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