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WorksheetsSpelling, Grammar, Punctuation
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 45mins
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Class
Date
1.
What type of words are the following:
they're
can't
won't
aren't
doesn't
they're
can't
won't
aren't
doesn't
a)
Contractions
b)
Conjunctions
c)
Abbrevations
2.
Which version of the word in the blank is the correct usage in the following sentence:
"I got ______ phones"
"I got ______ phones"
a)
to
b)
two
c)
too
3.
How could Kevin Gates change these words to make them grammatically correct?
a)
I has two phones
b)
I gots two phones
c)
I have two phones
4.
Which of the following words are known as conjunctions:
a)
But
b)
And
c)
If
d)
All of the above
5.
Conjunctions join two sentences to make one complete sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which is the correct usage of the capitalized word?
a)
THERE going to the store.
b)
THEY'RE going to the store.
c)
THEIR going to the store.
7.
When Drake sings "I'm way _____ good for you", the correct form of the word in blank is which of the following:
a)
TWO
b)
TO
c)
TOO
d)
2
8.
Why is it important in Business Communications to use correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar?
a)
To ensure accuracy
b)
To make a good impression
c)
To avoid legal issues
d)
All of the above
9.
A word that typically comes before a noun as in “the man is on the platform" or “she arrived after dinner is known as a:
a)
Preposition
b)
Interjection
c)
Contraction
10.
Which of the following is described as an exclamation, especially as a part of speech. For example:
ah!
I know right!
bruh!
dear me!
holy cow!.
ah!
I know right!
bruh!
dear me!
holy cow!.
a)
Preposition
b)
Interjection
c)
Conjunction
11.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
You're my favorite class!
b)
Your my favorite class!
c)
Your my favorte class!
d)
None are correct
12.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
a)
She has more money than you.
b)
She has more money then you.
c)
Her has more money than you.
d)
He has more money then you.
13.
Which of the following ways is the correct form:
a)
alot
b)
allot
c)
a lot
d)
None of the above
14.
Which word is the VERB in the following sentence:
Didn't they tell you that I was a savage?
Didn't they tell you that I was a savage?
a)
Didn't
b)
tell
c)
savage
d)
you
15.
Which of the following is a Proper Noun?
a)
Farmville
b)
Virginia
c)
Longwood
d)
All of the above
16.
"Whose" is a possessive pronoun and "Who's" is a__________.
a)
Conjunction
b)
Interjection
c)
Contraction
d)
Preposition
17.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
Sally give me a menu from the new downtown restaurant.
Sally give me a menu from the new downtown restaurant.
a)
Correct
b)
gave
18.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
I had spoke to my parents last week about trying this restaurant.
I had spoke to my parents last week about trying this restaurant.
a)
had spoken
b)
Correct
19.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
We had never went there before.
We had never went there before.
a)
gone
b)
Correct
20.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
My big brother Mark drived us there in Mom's car.
My big brother Mark drived us there in Mom's car.
a)
Correct
b)
drove
21.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
We had almost reached the restaurant when Mark hit a curb.
We had almost reached the restaurant when Mark hit a curb.
a)
Correct
b)
reach
22.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
We falled off the curb with a big bounce.
We falled off the curb with a big bounce.
a)
fell
b)
Correct
23.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
We all seen that he was very embarrassed.
We all seen that he was very embarrassed.
a)
saw
b)
Correct
24.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
I shrinked down in the back seat so he wouldn't notice that I was laughing.
I shrinked down in the back seat so he wouldn't notice that I was laughing.
a)
shrank
b)
Correct
25.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
When we arrived at the restaurant, I runned ahead of everyone to tell the hostess we needed five seats.
When we arrived at the restaurant, I runned ahead of everyone to tell the hostess we needed five seats.
a)
ran
b)
Correct
26.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
The waiter had brought our menus before we all sit down.
The waiter had brought our menus before we all sit down.
a)
sat
b)
Correct
27.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
We drunk water with lemon slices in the glasses.
We drunk water with lemon slices in the glasses.
a)
Correct
b)
drank
28.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
Have you ever ate spaghetti with clam sauce?
Have you ever ate spaghetti with clam sauce?
a)
eaten
b)
Correct
29.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
Dad chose the ravioli.
Dad chose the ravioli.
a)
choose
b)
Correct
30.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
My little sister Emily taked two helpings of salad.
My little sister Emily taked two helpings of salad.
a)
Correct
b)
took
31.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
The waiter bringed out our dinners on a huge platter as soon as we finished our salads.
The waiter bringed out our dinners on a huge platter as soon as we finished our salads.
a)
Correct
b)
brought
32.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
Mark give me a taste of his eggplant parmigiana.
Mark give me a taste of his eggplant parmigiana.
a)
gave
b)
Correct
33.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
Emily stealed a bite of my lasagna.
Emily stealed a bite of my lasagna.
a)
Correct
b)
stole
34.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
Mom breaked the last breadstick in half so that Emily and I could share it.
Mom breaked the last breadstick in half so that Emily and I could share it.
a)
broke
b)
Correct
35.
Select "Correct" if the verb tense is correct; correct the verb tense if it is incorrect.
We made a good decision to try that new restaurant.
We made a good decision to try that new restaurant.
a)
Correct
b)
maked
36.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a)
Because night fell.
b)
Jim ate the sandwich.
c)
On a tree-lined path.
d)
In our neck of the woods.
37.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a)
In the dead of night. The van pulled up.
b)
Chuck would not, give Jaime the seat.
c)
Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job
d)
Lemonade. My favorite drink.
38.
Choose the best conjunction to combine this sentence pair.
We can ask directions. We can use a map.
We can ask directions. We can use a map.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
because
39.
The following sentence pair can be revised into one better sentence. Choose the sentence that is the best revision.
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
a)
The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat.
b)
The flat bicycle tire is on the bike.
c)
On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat.
d)
The bicycle tire on the bike is flat.
40.
Identify the correct verb for the blank in the following sentence.
Laura and her friend ____ for their trip to Peru in an hour.
Laura and her friend ____ for their trip to Peru in an hour.
a)
leaves
b)
leave
41.
Identify the correct contraction for the blank in the following sentence.
_____ Jake and Mariela have to work tonight?
_____ Jake and Mariela have to work tonight?
a)
Don't
b)
Doesn't
42.
Identify the correct verb for the blank in the following sentence.
We, the entire student body, including one student who graduated mid-year, ____ the school colors to remain green and black.
We, the entire student body, including one student who graduated mid-year, ____ the school colors to remain green and black.
a)
wants
b)
want
43.
Identify the correct pronoun(s) for the blank in the following sentence.
Anybody can learn to make ____ own web site.
Anybody can learn to make ____ own web site.
a)
his or her
b)
their
44.
Identify the correct pronoun for the blank in the following sentence.
My brother and _____ used to play ping-pong together every day.
My brother and _____ used to play ping-pong together every day.
a)
I
b)
me
45.
Identify the correct word for the blank in the following sentence.
Tirso made the basket _____.
Tirso made the basket _____.
a)
easy
b)
easily
46.
Identify the correct word for the blank in the following sentence.
His black eye looked ____.
His black eye looked ____.
a)
bad
b)
badly
47.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a)
My appt. with Dr. Nayel is at 5:15 P.M.
b)
My appt. with Dr Nayel is at 5:15 P.M.
c)
My appt. with Dr. Nayel is at 5:15 PM.
d)
My appt with Dr. Nayel is at 5:15 PM
48.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a)
Sadly, I walked home.
b)
Sadly I walked home.
c)
Sadly I walked, home.
d)
Sadly, I walked, home.
49.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a)
The professor asked, "Has anybody read 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find'?"
b)
The professor asked "has anybody read 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find'?"
c)
The professor asked, "Has anybody read "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"?"
d)
The professor asked, "has anybody read 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find?' "
50.
Are you sure (blank) alright?
a)
you're
b)
your
c)
I don't know
51.
Is this (blank) book?*
a)
You're
b)
Your
52.
Indicates a pause
a)
Comma
b)
Dash
c)
Quotations
d)
Period
53.
Used to show textual evidence, dialogue, and ect.
a)
Quotation
b)
Dash
c)
Comma
d)
Period
54.
What is the difference between a semicolon and a colon
a)
The way they look
b)
The difference between a colon and a semicolon is that a colon is used to add a pause in a sentence before adding relating information and a semicolon is a break in a sentence that is stronger than a comma but isn't as final as a period
c)
All of the above
55.
What does a full stop do?
a)
it shows that you have finished a sentence
b)
it shows that there is another sentence to follow
c)
it shows that something is surprising or forceful
56.
Where do you put a question mark to show you are asking a question?
a)
at the beginning of a sentence
b)
at the end of a sentence
c)
at the beginning and the end of a sentence
57.
What is the point of an exclamation mark?
a)
it shows that you've asked a question forcefully
b)
to make it clear you've said something funny
c)
to show that something is surprising or forceful
58.
When can you use a comma?
a)
between clauses
b)
at the end of a sentence
c)
instead of quote marks
59.
What can an apostrophe be used to show?
a)
one thing belongs to another (possession)
b)
something was said by someone
c)
part of a sentence is missing
60.
What else can an apostrophe be used for?
a)
in the place of brackets to show that something is extra information
b)
around something funny to show it is meant as a joke and not serious
c)
to show you have omitted letters in a word, or when joining words
61.
Which of these sentences has the wrong punctuation in it?
a)
'That's John's apple!' he shouted.
b)
All the shop's are closed on Christmas day.
c)
My cat's name is very silly.
62.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
His mom's shoes are expensive.
b)
His mom's shoe's are expensive.
c)
His moms shoe's is expensive.
d)
His moms shoes is expensive.
63.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
It is Mary's sons ball.
b)
It's Marys son's ball.
c)
Its Mary's son's ball
d)
It is Mary's son's ball.
64.
__ a nice day.
a)
Its
b)
It's
65.
__ a fine bunch of pups.
a)
They're
b)
Their
c)
There
66.
__ you sad to see him leave?
a)
We're
b)
Were
c)
Where
67.
__ are you going?
a)
Ware
b)
Where
c)
Wear
68.
__ be so sure!
a)
Dont
b)
Do'nt
c)
Don't
69.
Put the book __.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
70.
I'm going to __ my nicest gown.
a)
where
b)
ware
c)
wear
71.
__ too nice!
a)
Your
b)
You're
72.
It's __ car.
a)
Johns
b)
John's
c)
Johns'
73.
They will be in trouble! The __ toys are scattered all over the house.
a)
boy's
b)
boys'
c)
boys
74.
___ in charge here?
a)
Whose
b)
Who's
c)
Whois
d)
Hoo is
75.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
76.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
77.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
78.
Which sentence is in present perfect tense?
A. The chef had boiled the eggs for the salad and is now slicing them.
B. The chef has boiled the eggs for the salad and is now slicing them.
A. The chef had boiled the eggs for the salad and is now slicing them.
B. The chef has boiled the eggs for the salad and is now slicing them.
a)
A
b)
B
79.
Which sentence is in the past perfect tense?
A. I had intended to go to the library.
B. I have intended to go to the library.
A. I had intended to go to the library.
B. I have intended to go to the library.
a)
A
b)
B
80.
Which sentence is in the future perfect tense?
A. You eat so slowly that I had finished my ice cream before you even begin yours.
B. You eat so slowly that I will have finished my ice cream before you even begin yours.
A. You eat so slowly that I had finished my ice cream before you even begin yours.
B. You eat so slowly that I will have finished my ice cream before you even begin yours.
a)
A
b)
B
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