Challenge 1: Grammar Skills Quiz

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject/verb agreement?

• The data from the experiments was conclusive.

• The data from the experiments were conclusive.

• The group of students are planning a study session.

• The group of students is planning a study session.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

• She enjoys reading, to write, and painting.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

• He likes to run, swimming, and to jump.

• He likes running, swimming, and jumping.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Before the game, the coach, gave a motivational speech.

• Before the game the coach, gave a motivational speech.

• Before the game, the coach gave a motivational speech.

• Before the game the coach gave, a motivational speech.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the sentence that correctly demonstrates subject/verb agreement.

• The committee decides on the new policies.

• The committee decide on the new policies.

• The team of experts have arrived at a conclusion.

• The team of experts has arrived at a conclusion.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the sentence with an error in parallel structure.

• We need to hire someone who is efficient, reliable, and integrity.

• We need to hire someone who is efficient, reliable, and has integrity.

• The job requires analyzing data, writing reports, and to communicate findings.

• The job requires analyzing data, writing reports, and communicating findings.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

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

• The cat slept through the storm; however, the dog was restless.

• The cat slept through the storm, however; the dog was restless.

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

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Choose the sentence that correctly demonstrates subject/verb agreement in a complex sentence.

• The teacher, along with her students, are planning a field trip.

• The teacher, along with her students, is planning a field trip.

• The panel of experts have reached a decision.

• The panel of experts has reached a decision.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the sentence that correctly maintains parallel structure in a complex list.

• For his birthday, he wants a new laptop, a smartwatch, and going on a trip to New York.

• For his birthday, he wants a new laptop, a smartwatch, and a trip to New York.

• For her birthday, she wishes for eating cake, receiving gifts, and to dance all night.

• For her birthday, she wishes for eating cake, receiving gifts, and dancing all night.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause?

• My sister, who is a vegetarian, does not eat meat.

• My sister who is a vegetarian, does not eat meat.

• My sister who is a vegetarian does not, eat meat.

• My sister, who is a vegetarian does not eat, meat.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct use of the colon.

• She has three hobbies: painting, reading, and cooking.

• She has: three hobbies, painting, reading, and cooking.

• She has three hobbies, painting: reading, and cooking.

• She: has three hobbies painting, reading, and cooking.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking