Pass Practice ELA Grammar and Punctuation

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalisation?
I visited the Eiffel tower last summer.
I visited the Eiffel Tower last summer.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2A
CCSS.L.2.2A
CCSS.L.3.2A
CCSS.L.4.2A
CCSS.L.K.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
What's the matter, asked jane.
"What's the matter?" asked Jane.
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CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas around the transitional phrase.
She didn't want to leave, however, she knew she had to.
She didn't want to leave however, she knew she had to.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'She didn't want to leave, however, she knew she had to.' because the transitional phrase 'however' should be set off by commas on both sides.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses the semicolon?
I like coffee; however, I prefer tea.
I like coffee, however; I prefer tea.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence correctly uses the semicolon to separate two related independent clauses, 'I like coffee' and 'however, I prefer tea.'
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the sentence with correct spelling.
Accomodation is fully booked for the season.
Accommodation is fully booked for the season.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which option correctly uses capital letters?
My Uncle is a doctor.
My uncle is a doctor.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2A
CCSS.L.2.2A
CCSS.L.3.2A
CCSS.L.4.2A
CCSS.L.K.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the apostrophe.
Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
CCSS.L.3.2D
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