Grammar Bootcamp Review

The sentence below contains one or more errors. Which answer shows the BEST way to correct the error(s)?

Because ladybugs are often seen crawling.

• Because, ladybugs are often seen crawling.

• Because ladybugs are often seen crawling, most people forget that they can fly.

• Because ladybugs are often seen crawling; most people forget that they can fly.

• Because ladybugs are often seen crawling most people forget that they can fly.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

The sentence below contains one or more errors. All of the following are acceptable ways of correcting the error(s) EXCEPT:

Reese likes watching television specials on insects however Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects; however, Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects. However, Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects, whereas Laney likes watching reality shows.

• Reese likes watching television specials on insects but Laney likes watching reality shows.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The sentence below contains one or more errors. Which answer is NOT a way to correct the error(s)?

The actors traveled west, because they hoped to find a better life.

• The actors traveled west; because they hoped to find a better life.

• Because the actors traveled west, they found a better life.

• The actors do travel.

• The actors traveled west, and they hoped to find a better life.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Pronouns: Select the best answer:

Neither Mary nor Laura has turned in ______ report.

• her

• hers

• she

• they

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

Anybody can learn to set up ______ own tent.

• their

• they

• him/her

• he/she

• No correct answer is listed

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

Each of the boys takes care of ________ own room.

• my

• they

• his

• none are correct

• all are correct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

The team cannot play ______ best when it's too hot.

• their

• they

• it's

• its

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Pronouns: Select the best answer.

_______ will volunteer to speak for our group when we present?

• Whomever

• Whom

• Who

• Whoever

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

The principal opened the office door_____but the student was too nervous to enter.

• comma ,

• period .

• no punctuation

• semicolon ;

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

We were speeding down the highway in a cloud of dust___and ran out of fuel.

• comma ,

• period .

• no punctuation

• semicolon ;

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B