Grammar Quiz

Even though she just left the store, Alice had to run back inside to get eggs icing and flour to finish the cake she was baking.

which correctly punctuates the underlined part of the sentence?

• eggs, icing and, flour, to finish the cake

• eggs, icing, and flour to finish the cake

• eggs icing, and flour to finish, the cake

• ,eggs, icing, and flour to finish the cake

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

After a long day at work, Bob decided to relax by reading a book playing his guitar and cooking dinner for his family.

Which correctly punctuates the underlined part of the sentence?

• reading a book, playing his guitar, and cooking dinner

• reading a book playing his guitar, and cooking dinner,

• reading a book, playing his guitar and cooking dinner,

• reading a book, playing, his guitar and cooking dinner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

On his trip, John visited Paris Rome and London before returning home.

Which correctly punctuates the underlined part of the sentence?

• Paris, Rome and, London,

• Paris Rome, and London,

• Paris, Rome, and London

• Paris, Rome and London,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Create a complex sentence using the independent clauses 'The rain was pouring' and 'We decided to stay indoors':

• The rain was pouring, so we decided to stay indoors.

• 
  The rain was pouring, so we decided to leave the house.

• 
  The rain was pouring, and we decided to stay indoors.

• The rain was pouring, but we decided to go outside.

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Create a complex sentence using the independent clauses 'The sun was setting' and 'We decided to have a picnic':

• The sun was setting, so we decided to have a picnic.

• The sun was setting, but we decided to stay indoors.

• The sun was setting, and we decided to have a picnic.

• The sun was setting, so we decided to go to the mall.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?

• Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

• 
  Matt has completed the homework.

• Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

• Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Change the following sentence to active voice:

They were interviewing her for the job.

She ________________ for the job.

• 
  has been interviewed

• 
  is being interviewed

• 
  was interviewed

• 
  was being interviewed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the MOOD/TONE of this passage?
Darkness descended upon the town. It's sleepy warmth blanketed each house. The twinkly glow of overhead stars lit the pathways that connected each neighborhood to the next. 

• Eerie and unsettling
• Calm and tranquil
• Chaotic and frenzied
• Sunny and cheerful

While packing for her trip, Mary realized she needed sunscreen a hat and a swimsuit for the beach.

Which correctly punctuates the underlined part of the sentence?

• sunscreen, a hat and, a swimsuit,

• sunscreen a hat, and a swimsuit,

• sunscreen, a hat, and a swimsuit

• sunscreen, a hat and a swimsuit,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Create a complex sentence using the independent clauses 'The movie was starting' and 'We decided to buy popcorn':

• The movie was starting, so we decided to buy popcorn.

• The movie was starting, but we decided to skip the popcorn.

• The movie was starting, and we decided to buy popcorn.

• The movie was starting, so we decided to watch it without popcorn.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B