Common Assessment #1 Grammar Quiz Review

Which is written correctly using semicolons and semicolon rules?

• Melanie loves to travel; therefore, she always has a packed suitcase.

• Melanie loves to travel, therefore; she always has a packed suitcase.

• Melanie loves to travel, therefore she always has a packed suitcase.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using semicolons and semicolon rules?

• The meeting was long; however, it was productive.

• The meeting was long however; it was productive.

• The meeting was long, however it was productive.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using semicolons and semicolon rules?

• My favorite authors are Jane Austen, who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"; George Orwell, who wrote "1984"; and J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series.

• My favorite authors are Jane Austen, who wrote "Pride and Prejudice," George Orwell; who wrote "1984," and J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series.

• My favorite authors are Jane Austen; who wrote "Pride and Prejudice," George Orwell, who wrote "1984," and J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is written correctly using semicolon rules?

• We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.

• We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain.

• We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using ellipses?

• The professor said, "The assignment is due . . . on Friday."

• The professor said, "The assignment is due. . .on Friday."

• The professor said, "The assignment is due.. . .on Friday."

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which is written correctly using ellipses?

• "I think . . . this is the best option," Sarah said.

• "I think . . this is the best option," Sarah said.

• "I think . . .. . . this is the best option," Sarah said.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence below uses COMMAS correctly?

• If you’re ready, we can begin, John.

• If you’re ready, we, can begin John.

• If you’re ready we can begin, John.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence below uses COMMAS correctly?

• After dinner, we went for a walk.

• After dinner we went, for a walk.

• After dinner we went for a walk.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence below uses COMMAS correctly?

• While hiking, we saw deer, foxes, and rabbits.

• While hiking we saw deer, foxes and rabbits.

• While hiking, we saw deer foxes, and rabbits.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence below applies the COLON rule correctly?

• We need three things for the trip: water, snacks, and a map.

• We need: three things for the trip water, snacks, and a map.

• We need three things: for the trip water, snacks, and a map.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B