Correct or Incorrect: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'

Incorrect - It should be 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

Correct - It is grammatically correct as is.

Correct - The sentence is perfectly fine without a comma.

Incorrect - The sentence should be 'After dinner we go for a walk.'

Correct or Incorrect: 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

Correct - It should be 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

Incorrect - It should be 'I like apples oranges and bananas.'

Correct - It should be 'I like apples, and oranges, and bananas.'

Incorrect - It should be 'I like apples, oranges and bananas.'

What is the function of a period?

To indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

To indicate a pause in a sentence.

When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items to clarify the separation of the last two items.

A comma should be used before 'and' only if the list contains four or more items.

A comma should never be used before 'and' in any list.

A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of two items to indicate a pause.

What is a compound sentence?

A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

A sentence that is made up of phrases without any clauses.

What is the rule for using commas in dates?

Commas are used to separate the day from the year in a full date, e.g., 'July 4, 1776.'

Commas are used to separate the month from the day in a full date, e.g., 'July, 4 1776.'

Commas are used to separate the year from the month in a full date, e.g., '4 July 1776.'

Commas are used only in dates that include the year, e.g., 'July 1776.'

What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

A comma should be placed before an introductory phrase to connect it with the main clause.

No comma is needed when using introductory phrases in a sentence.

A comma should be placed at the end of the introductory phrase to indicate a pause.

Correct or Incorrect: 'On July 4 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed.'

Incorrect - It should be 'On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.'

Correct - It was signed on July 4, 1776.

Correct - The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1775.

Incorrect - The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1783.

Correct or Incorrect: 'She said, I will be there soon.'

Incorrect - It should be 'She said, "I will be there soon."'

Correct - It is correctly punctuated.

Correct - The quotation marks are not needed.

Incorrect - It should be 'She said, I will be there soon.'

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is punctuation?

Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units.

Punctuation is a type of grammar that focuses on sentence structure.

Punctuation is the art of writing without using any symbols or marks.

Punctuation refers to the style of writing that emphasizes creativity.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Correct or Incorrect: 'My brother lives in Seattle Washington.'

Correct - It is correctly written.

Incorrect - It should be 'My brother lives in Seattle, Washington.'

Correct - The city and state are properly formatted.

Incorrect - The sentence is grammatically correct.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Correct or Incorrect: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

Correct - The comma is used correctly before the conjunction 'but'.

Incorrect - The comma should not be used before 'but'.

Correct - The sentence is a run-on sentence.

Incorrect - The conjunction 'but' does not require a comma.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an exclamation point?

To indicate a question

To express strong emotion or emphasis.

To separate items in a list

To denote a pause in a sentence

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Correct or Incorrect: 'Wow that was amazing!'

Correct - It is fine as is.

Incorrect - It should be 'Wow! That was amazing!'

Correct - The punctuation is perfect.

Incorrect - It should be 'Wow that was amazing!' without the exclamation.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a direct quote?

A summary of someone's ideas or thoughts.

The exact words spoken or written by someone, enclosed in quotation marks.

A paraphrase of a statement made by someone.

A fictional statement created for illustrative purposes.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a comma?

To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to set off clauses or phrases.

To replace periods in a sentence.

To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

To emphasize a particular word in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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