Grammar STAAR Review

Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of semicolons in a series?

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread; for my breakfast.

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread; for my breakfast.

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread; for my breakfast.

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread; for my breakfast.

Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes for possession correctly?

• The dogs bowl is empty.

• The dogs bowls are empty.

• The dogs' bowl is empty.

• The dog's bowl is empty.

In which of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly in a compound sentence?

• I like to play tennis; but I don't like to play basketball.

• I like to play tennis; but I don't like to play basketball.

• I like to play tennis; but i don't like to play basketball.

• I like to play tennis; but I don't like to play basketball.

Identify the sentence that shows the correct use of semicolons in academic writing.

• A. The study focused on the effects of climate change, it also examined the impact on wildlife.

• B. The study focused on the effects of climate change; it also examined the impact on wildlife.

• C. The study focused on the effects of climate change: It also examined the impact on wildlife.

Which of the following sentences uses apostrophes for possession correctly?

• The children toys were scattered all over the room.

• The childrens toys were scattered all over the room.

• B. The children's toys were scattered all over the room.

• D. The childrens' toys were scattered all over the room.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct capitalization rules.

• my favorite subject is history.

• My favorite subject is history.

• my favorite subject is History.

• My favorite subject is History.

In which of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly in a compound sentence?

• She loves to dance however; she doesn't like to sing.

• She loves to dance; not sing.

• She loves to dance; however, she doesn't like to sing.

Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of semicolons in a series?

• The ingredients for the recipe include flour, sugar, and eggs; for the cake.

• The ingredients for the recipe include flour, sugar, and eggs; for the cake.

• The ingredients for the recipe include flour, sugar, and eggs; for the cake.

• The ingredients for the recipe include flour, sugar, and eggs; for the cake.

Identify the sentence that shows the correct use of semicolons in academic writing.

• C. The research paper analyzed the data; it also discussed the implications of the findings.

• B. The research paper analyzed the data, it also discussed the implications of the findings.

• D. The research paper analyzed the data, it also discussed the implications of the findings.

• A

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• That was a great game!

• Hand me the taco.

• When that happens.

• If you are ready, begin.