Language Review Day 1

Read the paragraph from a student's opinion essay.

Out of all the types of books people can read, I think comic books are the best. The stories have exciting plots, and I enjoy reading about the adventures of superheroes and villains. ______, there are interesting illustrations that help bring the stories to life. For these reasons, I think people should check out comic books from the library whenever they can.

• Instead

• For instance

• In addition

• On the other hand

Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence?

Roger ____ when suddenly he heard a knock on the door.

• is reading

• was reading

• will be reading

• has been reading

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• Jenna asked her father "Who is your favorite singer?"

• Jenna asked her father? "Who is your favorite singer?"

• Jenna asked her father. "Who is your favorite singer?"

• Jenna asked her father, "Who is your favorite singer?"