Mastering the Basics: Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, and Verb Tense

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• I need to buy eggs, milk and, bread from the store.

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread from the store.

Choose the sentence with the correct verb tense.

• She walks to school every day last year.

• She walked to school every day last year.

Identify the misspelled word.

• environment

• enviroment

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

• My favorite subjects are Math, english, and Science.

• My favorite subjects are math, English, and science.

Select the sentence that maintains consistent verb tense.

• He was watching TV when suddenly he hears a loud noise.

• He was watching TV when suddenly he heard a loud noise.

Which option correctly uses commas in a list?

• For breakfast, I had toast, jelly and coffee.

• For breakfast, I had toast, jelly, and coffee.

Find the sentence with the correct spelling.

• The scientist examined the bacteria under a microscope.

• The scientist examinned the bacteria under a microscope.

Choose the sentence with proper capitalization.

• The President will address Congress on Tuesday.

• The president will address Congress on Tuesday.

Which sentence correctly shifts verb tense?

• She will go to the store and bought milk.

• She went to the store and bought milk.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• "What time will you be home?" asked Mom.

• "What time will you be home"? asked Mom.