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Which of the following sentences correctly uses an adjective to modify a noun?

She runs quickly.

He is very smartly.

The large dog barked loudly.

The extremely tired student slept soundly.

• She runs quickly.

• He is very smartly.

• The large dog barked loudly.

• The extremely tired student slept soundly.

Which pair of sentences demonstrates the correct use of a coordinating conjunction?

• He likes to swim and run.

• She went to the store but she forgot to buy milk.

• They were tired, for they had worked all day.

• I will go to the park, or I will stay home and read.

 Identify the sentence that uses an interjection correctly.

• Wow, that was an amazing performance!

• She will go to the market, to buy some vegetables.

• John and Mary are friends, but they argue sometimes.

• They walked to the park, it was a sunny day.

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of an adverb?

• She sang beautiful.

• The extremely car was fast.

• He quickly finished his homework.

• They have a quick response time.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement for an introductory phrase.

• After the meeting they went out for lunch.

• Because it was raining, they canceled the picnic.

• Finally they reached their destination.

• Although he was late he still managed to catch the train.

Which of the following sentences uses a preposition correctly?

• He went at the store.

• She sat between John and I.

• They walked along the river.

• The book is on the table.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a possessive pronoun.

• Her's coat is red.

• This is their's house.

• That book is mine.

• The cat cleaned it's fur.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction to join two independent clauses?

• The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

• I wanted to buy the dress but I didn't have enough money.

• She cooked dinner while he set the table.

• They went to the concert, because they love music.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon?

• She has a big test tomorrow; therefore, she can't go out tonight.

• I have a meeting at 10, and a doctor's appointment at 12.

• He wanted to join the team; but he was not selected.

• They went to the market; and then to the park.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses quotation marks?

• He said, "I will be there soon".

• "Can you help me"? she asked.

• They called it "a wonderful day."

• She exclaimed, "What a beautiful view"!