EOC Grammar and Punctuation

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Me and Sarah are going to the movies.

• Sarah and me are going to the movies.

• Sarah and I are going to the movies.

• I and Sarah are going to the movies.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'Sarah and I are going to the movies.' 'I' is the proper subject pronoun to use with 'Sarah' in this context, while the other options use incorrect pronouns or word order.

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

• I visited the eiffel tower in paris, France.

• I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

• I visited the eiffel Tower in Paris, france.

• I visited the Eiffel tower in paris, France.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.' because it properly capitalizes 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Paris' as proper nouns, and 'France' as a country name, following standard capitalization rules.

Which sentence uses its correctly?

• Its going to be a great day.

• The dog chased it's tail.

• The cat licked its paw.

• Its' been raining all day.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The cat licked its paw.' because 'its' is the possessive form of 'it'. The other options misuse 'its' or use 'it's', which is a contraction for 'it is'.

Which shows correct apostrophe use?

• The boys hats were lost.

• The boy's hats were lost.

• The boys' hats was lost.

• The boys hat's were lost.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The boy's hats were lost.' because it uses the apostrophe to indicate possession, showing that the hats belong to one boy. The other options misuse apostrophes or plural forms.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

• I enjoy reading I prefer fiction.

• I enjoy reading; I prefer fiction.

• I enjoy reading, I prefer fiction.

• I enjoy reading. I prefer, fiction.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I enjoy reading; I prefer fiction.' because it properly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. The other options either lack proper punctuation or misuse commas.

Choose the best revision: The girl she ran to the store.

• The girl, she ran to the store.

• The girl who she ran to the store.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The girl, she ran to the store.' because it uses a comma to separate the two clauses, making the sentence clearer. The other option, 'The girl who she ran to the store,' is grammatically incorrect.

Which sentence should be removed as off-topic? (About baking cookies)

• First, preheat the oven.

• Add chocolate chips.

• Mix the dry ingredients.

• I went to the beach last summer.

Answer explanation

The sentence "I went to the beach last summer" is off-topic as it does not relate to baking cookies, unlike the other sentences which provide steps in the cookie-making process.

What is the best transition for starting a conclusion?

• For example

• In addition

• In conclusion

• On the other hand

Answer explanation

The best transition for starting a conclusion is 'In conclusion.' This phrase clearly signals that the speaker is summarizing their points, making it the most appropriate choice for concluding remarks.

Identify the best thesis statement:

• I think sports are fun.

• Sports teach discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

• Sports exist.

• I like sports a lot.

Answer explanation

The best thesis statement is "Sports teach discipline, teamwork, and perseverance" because it presents a clear argument that can be supported with evidence, unlike the other options which are merely opinions or statements of fact.

Which of the following is the correct form?

• alot

• a lot

• alott

• a-lot

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'a lot', which is the standard way to express a large quantity. 'Alot' and 'alott' are incorrect, and 'a-lot' is not a recognized form. Use 'a lot' in writing.