Mastering Writing Mechanics Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation?

• I went to the store, and I bought some apples.

• I went to the store and I bought some apples.

• I went to the store; and I bought some apples.

• I went to the store and, I bought some apples.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The cat chased the mouse."

• The cat

• chased

• the mouse

• The mouse

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a noun?

• Quickly

• Happiness

• Run

• Blue

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word should be capitalized in the following sentence? "my friend and i went to the park."

• my

• friend

• i

• park

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence that is correctly structured.

• Running fast, the dog barked loudly.

• The dog, running fast barked loudly.

• Barked loudly, the dog running fast.

• The dog running fast, barked loudly.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences is free from common grammar mistakes?

• She don't like apples.

• He and I is going to the store.

• They were playing in the park.

• Me and her went to the movies.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Rewrite the following sentence to correct the punctuation: "Its raining outside, we should take an umbrella."

• It's raining outside we should take an umbrella.

• Its raining outside; we should take an umbrella.

• It's raining outside, we should take an umbrella.

• It's raining outside. We should take an umbrella.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following sentence and identify the part of speech for the word "quickly": "She quickly ran to the store."

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the following sentence and determine if it is clear and concise: "Due to the fact that it was raining, we decided to stay indoors."

• Yes, it is clear and concise.

• No, it is not clear and concise.

• It is clear but not concise.

• It is concise but not clear.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct capitalization guidelines?

• my brother and I went to New York.

• My brother and I went to new york.

• My brother and I went to New York.

• My Brother and I went to New York.

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DOK Level 1: Recall