Correct Writing Mechanics Quiz

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

• :

• ,

• ;

• .

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Choose the correct spelling for the word that means 'to make a mistake':

• mistak

• err

• misteke

• eror

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is an example of a subject-verb agreement error?

• The dog runs in the park.

• The dog run in the park.

• The dogs run in the park.

• The dogs runs in the park.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Choose the correct usage of an apostrophe:

• To emphasize a word

• To show possession or contraction.

• To indicate a plural noun

• To separate two words

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CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Using proper grammar is important in all forms of communication.

• Proper grammar should be used in all forms of communication.

• It is important to use proper grammar in every form of communication.

• It is important to use proper grammar in all forms of communication.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I love to read books'

• ,

• ?

• !

• .

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of a comma?

• I like to eat apples, bananas, and oranges.

• I like to eat apples bananas and oranges.

• I like to eat apples bananas and oranges

• I like to eat apples, bananas and oranges

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?

• I can't wait to go on vacation; I need a break from work.

• I can't wait to go on vacation, I need a break from work.

• I can't wait to go on vacation: I need a break from work.

• I can't wait to go on vacation I need a break from work.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'their', 'there', or 'they're':

• Their going to the beach next weekend.

• There books are on the table.

• They're going to the beach next weekend.

• Over there is where they're books are kept.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'its' or 'it's':

• Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

• It's tail is wagging rapidly.

• Its been a long time since we met.

• It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D