English Grammar Quiz

What change should be made in sentence 3?

(3) Mikayla placed the dough on her right fist and then spins it into the air, trying to mimic the chef.

• Insert a comma after fist

• Change then to than

• Change spins to spun

• Change it to them

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct way to write sentence 6?

(6) Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.

• Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home, although they were surprised. They were not upset, about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.

• Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.

• Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset. About her attempt to make pizza for dinner.

• Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What change should be made in sentence 8?

(8) “Surely someone at the restauront can show you how to properly twirl pizza dough.”

• Change Surely to Similarly

• Change restauront to restaurant

• Change you to them

• Change properly to proper

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 3?

(3) We could learn all about space travel and the Solar System.

• Change could learn to could have learned

• Insert a comma after travel

• Change Solar System to solar system

• No change is needed.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the correct way to write sentence 7?

(7) Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family is enjoying.

• Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family enjoyed.

• Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family will enjoy.

• Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family have been enjoying.

• Space Center Houston has activities that our whole family had enjoyed.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What change should be made in sentence 9?

(9) If we go to Space Center Houston, each of us are sure to have a fun and fascinating experience.

• Change If to Unless

• Change us to them

• Change are to is

• Change fascinating to fasinating

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the MOST effective way for Rose to combine sentences 3 and 4?

(3) Playing a team sport is one way to get this exercise. (4) Not every kid wants to join a team.

• Playing a team sport is one way to get this exercise, so not every kid wants to join a team.

• Playing a team sport is one way to get this exercise, but not every kid wants to join a team.

• Not every kid wants to join a team, also playing a team sport is one way to get this exercise.

• Because playing a team sport is one way to get this exercise, not every kid wants to join a team.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Sentence 8 lacks clarity. What is the MOST effective change Rose can make to improve the clarity of this sentence?

(8) When my parents, at age seven, insisted I get off the couch and “do something,” I began taking karate.

• I began taking karate at age seven when my parents insisted I get off the couch and "do something.”

• I began taking karate, when my parents at age seven insisted I get off the couch and "do something.”

• My parents insisted I get off the couch and "do something" when I began taking karate at age seven.

• When I began taking karate, my parents insisted I get off the couch and "do something" at age seven.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which word would be a more precise word to use than really in sentence 21?

(21) By really pushing themselves to improve, people learn to conquer self-doubt.

• actually

• quickly

• honestly

• constantly

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which sentence should Rose add after sentence 31 to improve the conclusion of her letter?

(29) Learning to master martial arts takes effort and dedication, but the benefits are countless. (30) Improved physical fitness, mental focus, self-discipline, and social skills are just a few of the many benefits the martial arts have to offer. (31) And, you can practice on your own time, at your own pace, in the comfort of your home.

• Why do you think these classes are so popular?

• Are there any other benefits you want to know about?

• Do you see why it’s better for you than using a computer?

• Why not put down your phone, try a class, and see for yourself?