Grammar Conventions Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

• The clouds were dark; we thought it would rain.

• The clouds were dark, we thought it would rain.

• The clouds were dark, which made us think it would rain.

• The clouds were dark. We thought it would rain.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct capitalization.

• I LOVE TO READ BOOKS.

• i love to read books.

• I love to read Books.

• I love to read books.

Which sentence uses apostrophe correctly?

• The dog's chasing its tail.

• The dogs' chasing its tail.

• The dogs chasing it's tail.

• The dog's chasing it's tail.

Identify the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.

• The ball was caught by the outfielder running quickly.

• Running quickly, the ball was caught by the outfielder.

• The ball was caught running quickly by the outfielder.

Choose the answer that contains a comma splice.

• I like to swim, but I don't like to dive.

• I like to swim. I don't like to dive.

• I like to swim I don't like to dive.

• I like to swim, I don't like to dive.

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

• Jane enjoys cooking her family and her dog.

• Jane enjoys cooking, her family, and her dog.

• Jane enjoys cooking, her family and her dog.

• Jane enjoys cooking her family, and her dog.

When do we need to use a capital letter?

• The first word of a sentence

• Names

• Places/specific locations

• The last word of a sentence

• Acronyms

Which sentence uses apostrophe correctly?

• Jordans basketball practice is after school today.

• The cat's are playing with their toys.

• Ashley's planning to finish a novel by the end of the year.

• The childrens' room is messy.

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

• I smelled the oysters coming down the stairs for dinner.

• Tired after a long day at work, Mei napped with her cat.

• The storeowner said they would call us on Monday.

• The car speeding down the road crashed into a tree.

Choose the answer that contains a comma splice.

• It was raining; I walked the dog anyway.

• It was raining. I walked the dog anyway.

• It was raining, but I walked the dog anyway.

• It was raining, however, I walked the dog anyway.