Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash.

I need three things from the store—milk, bread, and eggs.

I need three things from the store, milk, bread, and eggs.

I need three things from the store; milk, bread, and eggs.

I need three things from the store: milk, bread, and eggs.

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

She likes reading, swimming, and biking.

She likes reading, to swim, and biking.

She likes to read, swimming, and biking.

She likes reading, to swim, and to bike.

Which sentence demonstrates correct syntax?

The dog quickly chased the cat.

Running quickly the dog chased the cat.

The dog chased the cat quickly running.

Chased the cat the dog quickly.

Choose the sentence that is written in active voice.

The students completed the homework.

The homework was completed by the students.

The homework is being completed.

The homework had been completed.

Which sentence uses a dash to emphasize additional information?

The concert was amazing—the band played all my favorite songs.

The concert was amazing, the band played all my favorite songs.

The concert was amazing; the band played all my favorite songs.

The concert was amazing: the band played all my favorite songs.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

He likes running, swimming, and biking.

He likes to run, swimming, and biking.

He likes to run, to swim, and biking.

He likes running, to swim, and to bike.

Given the sentence: "The teacher explained the concept, but the students—confused by the new material—asked many questions." What is the function of the dashes?

To separate two independent clauses

Analyze the following sentence for parallel structure: "The team practiced hard, played well, and was winning the championship." What is the error?

"Was winning the championship" is not parallel with the other verbs

"Practiced hard" is not parallel with "played well"

"Played well" is not parallel with "was winning"

Which sentence uses syntax to create emphasis?

Suddenly, out of nowhere, the storm began.

The storm began suddenly out of nowhere.

The storm out of nowhere began suddenly.

Out of nowhere the storm began suddenly.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of connotation to influence tone?

The aroma of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

The odor of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

The stench of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

Which sentence uses active voice to create a sense of immediacy?

The cake was eaten by the children.

Analyze the connotation of the word "childlike" in the sentence: "Her childlike enthusiasm made the event more enjoyable."

Positive, suggesting innocence and joy

Negative, suggesting immaturity

Neutral, no emotional association

10th Grade Grammar Review Quiz

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.2.1F, L.6.2A, L.9-10.1A

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a break in thought or to set off parenthetical information in a sentence?

Comma

Dash

Semicolon

Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language?

Syntax

Morphology

Phonology

Semantics

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which voice is used when the subject of the sentence performs the action?

Passive voice

Active voice

Subjunctive voice

Imperative voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is parallel structure in writing?

Using the same grammatical form for similar elements

Using metaphors in sentences

Using complex sentences

Using passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "connotation" refer to?

The dictionary definition of a word

The emotional or cultural association with a word

The spelling of a word

The pronunciation of a word

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a Greek root meaning "life"?

Bio

Aqua

Terra

Chron

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean?

Above

Under

Between

Around

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a break in thought or to set off parenthetical information in a sentence?

What is the term for the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language?

Which voice is used when the subject of the sentence performs the action?

What is parallel structure in writing?

What does the word "connotation" refer to?

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