Grammar STAAR Review

Which of the following shows a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

• He didn't study for the exam but he still passed.

• He didn't study for the exam but, he still passed.

• He didn't study for the exam he still passed.

• He didn't study for the exam, but he still passed.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following shows a semicolon used correctly?

• He didn't study for the exam; he still passed.

• He didn't study for the exam; He still passed.

• He didn't study for the exam; but he still passed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following shows the correct use of a comma in a series of items?

• Dad likes fishing, grilling, and relaxing on the weekends.

• Dad likes fishing, grilling and relaxing on the weekends.

• Dad likes fishing grilling and relaxing on the weekends.

• Dad likes, fishing, grilling, and relaxing on the weekends.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following shows the correct use of a comma after an introductory phrase?

• In the middle of the night, the storm started.

• In the middle of the night the storm started.

• In the middle, of the night, the storm started.

• In the middle, of the, night, the storm started.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following uses commas correctly to set off extra information?

• Our puppy a terrier and lab mix is named Fuzz Ball.

• Our puppy a terrier and lab mix, is named Fuzz Ball.

• Our puppy, a terrier and lab mix, is named Fuzz Ball.

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CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which of the following shows a correctly punctuated quotation?

• Joe said, "I am always late for class".

• Joe said "I am always late for class."

• Joe said, "I am always late for class."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following shows the correct use of the word HOWEVER?

• There is a Christmas party tonight; however, she will not go.

• There is a Christmas party tonight, however, she will not go.

• There is a Christmas party tonight; however; she will not go.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

• After the long car ride was over the children were happy to run around outside.

• After, the long car ride was over the children were happy to run around outside.

• After the long car ride was over, the children were happy to run around outside.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following uses then and than correctly?

• I like Dr. Pepper better than Coca-Cola. First I would choose Dr. Pepper, and then I would choose Coca-Cola.

• I like Dr. Pepper better then Coca-Cola. First I would choose Dr. Pepper, and then I would choose Coca-Cola.

• I like Dr. Pepper better than Coca-Cola. First I would choose Dr. Pepper, and than I would choose Coca-Cola.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following shows two or more adjectives that modify a noun and are punctuated correctly?

• Tim saw the tall beautiful woman in front of him and fell in love.

• Tim saw the tall, beautiful, woman in front of him and fell in love.

• Tim saw the tall, beautiful woman in front of him and fell in love.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A