U5 Grammar Formative

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

• Many people enjoy comedy movies; however, others prefer action films.

• Laughter, is often considered the best medicine; it helps reduce stress.

• When the show ended; the audience gave a standing ovation.

• She loves telling jokes; and, he enjoys hearing them.

Identify the sentence that **incorrectly** uses a semicolon.

• The comedian told a hilarious joke; everyone laughed.

• My friends love to play board games; however, I prefer video games.

• She enjoys reading mystery novels; and her brother likes science fiction.

• We arrived at the theater early; we got the best seats.

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

• He enjoys swimming, hiking, and to ride his bike.

• The teacher asked the students to read, to analyze, and writing a summary.

• She likes baking cookies, decorating cakes, and making pies.

• We will go shopping, eat dinner, and to see a movie.

Choose the best revision of the following sentence to improve parallel structure: "My favorite activities are hiking in the mountains, to swim in the lake, and biking on trails."

• My favorite activities are hiking in the mountains, swimming in the lake, and biking on trails.

• My favorite activities are to hike in the mountains, swim in the lake, and biking on trails.

• My favorite activities are hiking in the mountains, swimming in the lake, and to ride bikes on trails.

• My favorite activities are to hike in the mountains, to swim in the lake, and to biking on trails.

John is researching the history of space exploration. Which source would be the **most reliable** for his research?

• A blog post titled “Why We Should Colonize Mars”

• A government website with historical records from NASA

• A social media post about a recent space documentary

• A YouTube video titled “The Truth About the Moon Landing”

A student is writing a research paper about the impact of the printing press. Which source would be the **least** useful?

• A book titled *The History of the Printing Press*

• A scholarly article discussing how the printing press shaped modern communication

• An interview with a modern-day printer about printing technology today

• A primary source document from the 1400s discussing the early use of the printing press

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct semicolon usage?

• I enjoy singing; in fact, I am auditioning for a musical this spring.

• In the spring I will audition for a musical; because I enjoy singing so much.

•  I enjoy singing; and I am auditioning for a musical this spring.

•  I enjoy singing; as a matter of fact; I am auditioning for a musical this spring.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.

•  I like; swimming, hiking, and camping.

• Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.

• I am going swimming; and then I will lie in the sun and relax.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

A student has made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

Research Report Plan

Topic: space travel

Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform

Research question: How has space travel changed since the first spacecraft landed on the moon?

The student found several sources. Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?

• a book titled The Space Mission Mystery

• a book titled The History of Space Travel

• a website that describes how to make model rockets for a classroom project

• a newspaper article with the heading “Interesting Facts about the Moon and Stars”

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

A student made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

Research Report Plan

Topic: home computers

Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform

Research Question: How have home computers changed since they were first introduced?

The student found several sources. Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student's report?

• a website that explains how to upgrade old computers to make them work like new

• a magazine article titled “How Computers Can Help Solve Everyday Problems”

• a book titled Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of Computers

• a website that shows people how to safely get rid of old computers