SC Ready Writing

Which of the following is the correct use of a comma?

• Before and because we were late.

• After, we decided to go home.

• We went to the store, and then we went home.

• In the summer I like to swim, and bike.

Answer explanation

The correct use of a comma is in the sentence 'We went to the store, and then we went home.' It separates two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Read the paragraph and answer the question

• A

• B

• C

• D

Cecil decided to write an essay on having bike trails in town. What question should he consider as he makes his plan to write his essay?

• Who would use the bike trails?

• What are some different kinds of bikes?

• What plants are good for a bike trail?

• Why should everyone learn to ride a bike?

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• She go to the store every Saturday.

• He goes to the store every Saturday.

• They goes to the store every Saturday.

• We goes to the store every Saturday.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

• I need to buy eggs milk and bread.

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

• I need to buy, eggs milk and bread.

• I need to buy eggs milk, and bread.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun was setting over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. Birds were returning to their nests, and the world seemed to slow down, preparing for the night.'

• The passage describes a busy city.

• The passage describes a sunset.

• The passage describes a storm.

• The passage describes a sunrise.

Which word is a synonym for 'happy'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• Fox

• Jumps

• Quick

• Dog

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.