When do you need to use commas with an appositive?

when the appostive isn't really necessary and could be removed from the sentence

when the appostitive describes a noun

when the appositive is essential to the sentence

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

A group of students was planning the event.

The team of players are ready for their photo.

The herd of cattle are grazing in the field.

The committee decides on its next steps.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

In the morning, we like to drink coffee.

My best friend, is a talented musician.

The car that is parked over there, is mine.

She is, without doubt, the best player on the team.

Identify the sentence fragment.

Although she was tired, she finished her homework.

The dog barked loudly during the night.

They enjoyed the concert last night.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

I enjoy reading it is relaxing.

She likes to swim, and he likes to run.

He ran to the store, but he forgot his wallet.

The weather was bad, so we stayed indoors.

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.

The teacher asked us to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

She likes to swim, to dance, and jogging.

He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.

They were successful because they were hardworking, intelligent, and had luck.

Choose the sentence where the modifier is placed correctly.

To improve his health, John started walking three miles a day.

The girl with the red coat found a gold man’s watch.

The man saw a dog walking through the park.

Excited about the concert, the tickets were bought immediately.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

The cat slept through the storm; the dog was restless.

She wanted to go to the beach; but it was raining.

He is going to get a new car; because his old one broke down.

It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining; the birds were singing.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses "its" and "it's."

It's important to check its sources.

Which of the following sentences is a correctly structured compound sentence?

He wanted to go to the movie, but he did not have enough money.

She did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.

Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

She was busy last night and she was tired this morning.

Choose the sentence that correctly avoids a dangling modifier.

Having finished the assignment, Jill turned on the TV.

After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.

To win the competition, dedication is essential.

Walking in the park, the flowers looked beautiful.

Which sentence correctly uses colons?

There are three things to consider: cost, quality, and availability.

I have one goal: To find the truth.

She said she would tell me: when she was ready.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

The teacher said, "The exam will cover everything we've studied this term."

"What time will you be home?" she asked.

"I can't believe it"! He exclaimed.

Select the sentence that correctly demonstrates the use of a hyphen.

The cake was chocolate-flavored.

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

Although he was late, he still made a great impression.

She laughed and danced with joy.

The dog barked, and the cat hissed.

He ran fast but still didn't win the race.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes for possession.

The children's toys were scattered all over the floor.

Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

The Jones's house is at the end of the street.

She visited the Smiths' house last weekend.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?

He was planning to study all night—until he fell asleep.

The recipe calls for the following ingredients—flour, sugar, and eggs.

She said—she would call me later.

Grammar Mastery

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.4.1F, L.4.2C, L.6.2A

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LAKEISHA CHAPPELL

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which run-on has been corrected?

We have a cat his name is Buckley.

We have a cat, his name is Buckley.

We have a cat. His name is Buckley.

We have a cat his name's Buckley.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best option to fix this run-on sentence:
My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.

My grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings.

My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.

My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings.

My grandmother was an artist, I have many of her paintings.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The children --- with their pets at the playground.

plays

play

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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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Two deer --- resting under the tree.

is

are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jumped in a pile of freshly-raked leaves.

Sentence Fragment

Complete Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Carved a jack-o-lantern all by himself.

Sentence Fragment

Complete Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicious.

Sentence Fragment

Complete Sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Which run-on has been corrected?

Choose the best option to fix this run-on sentence:My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.

The children --- with their pets at the playground.

Two deer --- resting under the tree.

Jumped in a pile of freshly-raked leaves.

Carved a jack-o-lantern all by himself.

Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicious.

When do you need to use commas with an appositive?

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Choose the best option to fix this run-on sentence:
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