English 3 Semester Exam Review

Directions: Correct the capitalization issues in the sentence.

most juniors at clear lake take math, english, american history, and science.

• Most juniors at Clear Lake take math, English, American History, and Science.

• Most juniors at Clear Lake take math, English, American History, and science.

• Most juniors at Clear Lake take math, english, American History, and science.

• Most juniors at Clear Lake take math, english, American history, and science.

Answer explanation

Capitalize first words and proper nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Directions: Correct the capitalization issues in the sentence.

sandra set out on a trip to the west to visit john steinbeck’s home town and see some of the places he mentions in his famous novel, of mice and men.

• Sandra set out on a trip to the West to visit john steinbeck’s home town and see some of the places he mentions in his famous novel, Of Mice and Men.

• Sandra set out on a trip to the west to visit John Steinbeck’s home town and see some of the places he mentions in his famous novel, of Mice and Men.

• Sandra set out on a trip to the West to visit John Steinbeck’s home town and see some of the places he mentions in his famous novel, Of Mice and Men.

Answer explanation

Capitalize first words and proper nouns

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Directions: Correct the capitalization issues in the sentence.

during spring break, i am going with my bandmates on a trip to disney world in orlando, florida.

• During spring break, I am going with my bandmates on a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

• During Spring Break, I am going with my bandmates on a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

• During spring break, I am going with my bandmates on a trip to disney world in Orlando, Florida.

• During Spring Break, i am going with my bandmates on a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Answer explanation

Capitalize first words and proper nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Directions: Label the sentence as a fragment, a run-on, or correct.

Christmas is almost here, I can’t wait to visit my family.

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Correct

Answer explanation

Avoid fragments and run-ons

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Directions: Label the sentence as a fragment, a run-on, or correct.

Because John’s car was in the shop.

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Correct

Answer explanation

Avoid fragments and run-ons

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Directions: Label the sentence as a fragment, a run-on, or correct.

Amy danced beautifully.

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Correct

Answer explanation

Avoid fragments and run-ons

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Directions: Add commas as needed to the sentence.

Once we began opening up to each other I saw how Kaitlyn and I were really a lot alike.

• Once we began opening up to each other I saw how Kaitlyn, and I were really a lot alike.

• Once we began opening up to each other, I saw how Kaitlyn and I were really a lot alike.

• Once we began, opening up to each other I saw how Kaitlyn and I were really a lot alike.

• Correct

Answer explanation

Use commas with introductory clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Directions: Add commas as needed to the sentence.

After his long nap in the backyard hammock Figueroa felt better.

• Correct

• After his long nap, in the backyard hammock Figueroa felt better.

• After, his long nap in the backyard hammock Figueroa felt better.

• After his long nap in the backyard hammock, Figueroa felt better.

Answer explanation

Use commas with introductory clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Directions: Add commas as needed to the sentence.

Whenever I need reassurance I think of the advice my grandmother once gave me.

• Correct

• Whenever, I need reassurance I think of the advice my grandmother once gave me.

• Whenever I need reassurance, I think of the advice my grandmother once gave me.

• Whenever I need reassurance I think of the advice, my grandmother once gave me.

Answer explanation

Use commas with introductory clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Directions: Add commas as needed the sentence.

Dipping your fries in ketchup is common but dipping them in mayonnaise is not.

• Dipping your fries in ketchup is common, but dipping them in mayonnaise is not.

• Correct

• Dipping your fries in ketchup is common, and dipping them in mayonnaise is not.

• Dipping your fries in ketchup is common, so dipping them in mayonnaise is not.

Answer explanation

Use commas to combine sentences with FANBOY conjunctions.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A