Writing Standards

Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?

• Me and him went to the store.

• Him and I went to the store.

• He and I went to the store.

• Him and me went to the store.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas.

• My best friends, are Sam, Alex, and Chris.

• My best friends are, Sam, Alex, and Chris.

• My best friends are Sam, Alex, and Chris.

• My best friends are Sam Alex and Chris.

Choose the option that demonstrates proper sentence structure.

• Because she was late.

• Although she was late, she didn't rush.

• She was late but, she didn't rush.

• She was late, because she didn't rush.

Select the sentence with the correct use of the semicolon.

• She loves cooking; she hates cleaning.

• She loves cooking, she hates cleaning.

• She loves; cooking, she hates cleaning.

• She loves cooking; hates cleaning.

What is an argument?

• a type of writing in which an author tries to persuade readers to think or do something specific

• a type of writing in which an author tells a story about himself/herself

• a type of writing in which an author does a lot of researching to inform the readers

• a type of writing that is written in a different point of view

Which option best illustrates proper paragraph organization?

• Starting with a conclusion, followed by evidence, and ending with an introduction.

• Starting with an introduction, followed by evidence, and ending with a conclusion.

• Randomly organizing sentences without a clear structure.

• Starting and ending with evidence, with an introduction in the middle.

Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

• "What time will you be home?" asked Mom.

• "What time will you be home"? asked Mom.

• "What time will you be home," asked Mom?

• "What time will you be home" asked Mom?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes for possession.

• Its a beautiful day in the neighbors garden.

• It's a beautiful day in the neighbor's garden.

• Its a beautiful day in the neighbors' garden.

• It's a beautiful day in the neighbors garden.

Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of a colon.

• She knew what her favorite foods were: pizza, ice cream, and chocolate.

• She knew: what her favorite foods were pizza, ice cream, and chocolate.

• She knew what her favorite foods were: pizza ice cream, and chocolate.

• She knew what her favorite foods were pizza, ice cream, and chocolate:

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

• She likes to swim, biking, and to run.

• She likes swimming, biking, and running.

• She likes to swim, to bike, and running.

• She likes swimming, to bike, and to run.