P.O.P Quiz

Which of the following is an example of using commas in a series?

• I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and, bananas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In which of the following situations should ellipses be used in quotations?

• When omitting a portion of a quote or indicating a pause or hesitation in speech.

• When indicating a change in speaker

• When emphasizing a word or phrase

• When quoting a source without alterations

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which of the following is an example of using ellipses in text?

• Replacing a word with a series of dots.

• Separating items in a list.

• Highlighting a key point in a sentence.

• Indicating a pause or omission in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

When should dashes be used for emphasis?

• When you want to add extra information to a sentence.

• When you want to indicate a pause or interruption in a sentence.

• When you want to connect two independent clauses in a sentence.

• When you want to draw attention to a specific word or phrase in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

In which of the following situations should ellipses be used in quotations?

• When omitting a portion of a quote or indicating a pause or hesitation in speech.

• When emphasizing a word or phrase

• When indicating a change in speaker

• When quoting a source without alterations

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Match the following colon sentences to their use.

• Emphasis

• Byron: "Hello"

  Tanara: "Hey!"

• Introduce a list

• Everyone knew who was going to win president: Sarah James!

• Present dialogue

• My brother was really sick yesterday: He had the flu!

• Give clarity

• My favorite book is the best: Goose Chase

• Give clarity

• I love to read all kinds of books: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Reflexive pronouns​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Yourself
• Myself
• Ourselves
• Herself
• Hisself

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Organize these options into the right categories.

Groups:

(a) Colon

,

(b) Ellipses

,

(c) Semicolon

,

(d) Dash

• 
• 
• 
• 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

The ​ (a)   voice sentence format looks like: ​ (b)   + ​ (c)   + ​ (d)   .

• active
• passive
• subject
• Verb
• object

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

I can use a colon to introduce a direct quote.

• Samuel looked down at his feet and sighed: "Marissa, I'm sorry but I just can't do this anymore."

  Marissa, on the verge of tears, said: "I know, and I'm sorry too."

• "I love to eat pizza: Pepperoni, Sausage, or Mushroom.

• Jack: "You need to find yourself a girl, mate."

  Will: "What...?"

• My schedule is so busy: English, History, Science, and P.E.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B