English Writing and Punctuation Quiz

What is the purpose of rewriting sentences in Part I: Clarity?

• To add more words to the sentence

• To eliminate errors in clarity and reduce wordiness

• To change the topic of the sentence

• To make the sentence longer and more complex

Which of the following is an example of a punctuation error that needs correction in Part II: Punctuation?

• Adding extra words

• Incorrect use of commas

• Changing the meaning of the sentence

• Using synonyms

Write a well-crafted thesis and three well-crafted topic sentences that respond to the following question:

Should imprisoned felons have the right to vote? Why or why not?

The stock was only trading at ten cents a share, when it comes to stocks, that’s usually a bad sign.

• NO CHANGE

• share for when

• share when

• share; when

Answer explanation

There are two complete thoughts; join them with a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

How could this sentence be written to most clearly express the ideas?

The Declaration of Independence Proclaimed that the American colonies were separate from England and no longer ruled by King George lll.

• After proclaiming that the American colonies were separate from England, the Declaration of Independence also said they were also no longer ruled by King George lll.

• The Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the American colonies were separate from England, meant they were also therefore no longer ruled by King George lll.

• The document called the Declaration of Independence, having proclaimed that the American colonies were separate from England, also proclaimed that they were no longer ruled by King George lll.

• no change

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon?

• The weather was cold however; we decided to go for a walk.

• The weather was cold; we decided to go for a walk however.

• The weather was cold; however, we decided to go for a walk.

• The weather was cold, however; we decided to go for a walk.

Identify the sentence that needs a punctuation correction.

1. The cat, which was very fluffy, sat on the mat.

2. The cat which was very fluffy sat on the mat.

3. The cat, which was very fluffy sat on the mat.

4. The cat which was very fluffy, sat on the mat.

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 3

What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence?

“Which way does it go” I thought.

• Add a question mark before the end quotation mark

• Delete the quotation marks

• Change thought to though

• make no change

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CCSS.L.4.2B

Read the sentence and choose the best answer.

Bring me the cups of sugar, jars of honey, and plates of spaghetti from the kitchen.

• Series comma cannot be used with phrases

• The sentence is correct

• Punctuation error

• Misplaced modifier

Rewrite the sentence to eliminate errors in clarity; change the phrasing and meaning as little as possible. Place correct abbreviation for the error at the end of each revision.

"Our class took an eam over several chapters of the handbook, and they were graded on your use of basic grammar."