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WorksheetsWriting Conventions
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
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Class
Date
1.
Choose the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
a)
I didn't do the dishes, so I didn't get my allowance.
b)
I didn't do the dishes so, I didn't get my allowance.
2.
Choose the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
a)
Because she studied hard, Ashley passed the test.
b)
Ashley passed the test, she studied hard.
3.
Choose the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
a)
Shawn, Ryan, and Ramiro, made the team.
b)
Shawn, Ryan, and Ramiro made the team.
4.
Choose the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
a)
My sister likes cake, my brother likes pie and, I like cookies.
b)
My sister likes cake, my brother likes pie, and I like cookies.
5.
Choose the CORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
a)
Benjamin Franklin said "One day is worth two tomorrows."
b)
Benjamin Franklin said, "One day is worth two tomorrows."
c)
Benjamin Franklin said, "One day is worth two tomorrows".
6.
Choose the sentence containing the capitalization error.
a)
Last summer we visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
b)
Then we drove to Yosemite National Park and Bryce Canyon.
c)
Even though our trip was in august, we had a light snowfall in Yosemite.
d)
We ended our trip in San Francisco with a visit to Alcatraz.
7.
Which sentence uses proper grammar?
a)
Me and my sister went to the store.
b)
My sister and I went to the store.
8.
Shows no improvement
This sentence is an example of a _________.
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
9.
Doesn't understand the question.
This sentence is an example of a ________.
This sentence is an example of a ________.
a)
Run on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
10.
It was hot outside I was about to pass out
This sentence is an example of a:
This sentence is an example of a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run on
c)
Complete sentence
11.
My favorite color is red my dining room is painted red
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
12.
I like swimming, and I enjoy running.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
13.
Because Leonard was the only person outside walking at night.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
14.
I have to work all weekend I hate working weekends.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
15.
None of my friends have seen that movie yet.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
16.
Even though I studied all weekend long.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
17.
Refer to the section in red:
Rose leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident.
Rose leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident.
a)
No Change
b)
life, she
c)
life; she
d)
life, yet
18.
Refer to the section in red:
The airport is about to shut down because of the snow and if the plane doesn't land soon it will have to go on to Boston.
The airport is about to shut down because of the snow and if the plane doesn't land soon it will have to go on to Boston.
a)
No Change
b)
snow, and
c)
snow; and
d)
snow. And
19.
Refer to the section in red:
Jose, who had been a particularly good student in high school, knew he was ready to take on the greatest challenge of his life.
Jose, who had been a particularly good student in high school, knew he was ready to take on the greatest challenge of his life.
a)
No Change
b)
school. Knew
c)
school; knew
d)
school, and knew
20.
Refer to the section in red:
Although I am apprehensive about the test. I am going for it.
Although I am apprehensive about the test. I am going for it.
a)
No Change
b)
about the test; I am
c)
about the test, I am
d)
about the test, but I am
21.
Refer to the section in red:
Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park.
Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park.
a)
No change
b)
gorgeous, day they
c)
gorgeous day, they
d)
gorgeous day. They
22.
Refer to the section in red:
When I got there, I had to wait forever to see him when he finally examined my teeth, he found four cavities.
When I got there, I had to wait forever to see him when he finally examined my teeth, he found four cavities.
a)
No change
b)
him. When
c)
him, when
d)
him and when
23.
(9) People in American society are consuming more sugar then ever before.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 9?
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 9?
a)
Change are to is
b)
Capitalize the word society
c)
Change then to than
d)
No change
24.
(4) Unfortunately, you just consumed your recomended allowance of sugar for the entire day.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 4?
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 4?
a)
Delete the comma after Unfortunately
b)
Change allowance to allowence
c)
Change recomended to recommended
d)
No change
25.
Which one of these contractions has the apostrophe in the wrong place?
a)
could’ve (could have)
b)
has’nt (has not)
c)
he’s (he is)
26.
Which of the following sentences uses the apostrophe correctly?
a)
His mothers purse is on her shoulder.
b)
His mothers’ purse is on her shoulder.
c)
His mother's purse is on her shoulder.
27.
Select the sentence that uses the correct form of you’re or your
a)
Your the best friend I have ever had!
b)
You’re going to be tardy, again!
c)
You’re backpack looks just like mine!
28.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates subject-verb agreement correctly.
a)
The chairs around the table are not the same height.
b)
The chairs around the table is not the same height.
c)
The chairs around the table was not the same height.
d)
None of the above
29.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates subject-verb agreement correctly.
a)
The man with the two trailers is my neighbor.
b)
The man with the two trailers are my neighbor.
c)
The man with the two trailers were my neighbor.
d)
none of the above
30.
Select the best way to correct the sentence.
I'm starving I don't think dinner will ever be served.
I'm starving I don't think dinner will ever be served.
a)
I'm starving, I don't think dinner will ever be served.
b)
I'm starving; I don't think dinner will ever be served.
c)
This sentence is correct.
31.
Select the best way to correct the sentence.
The weatherman missed another forecast we had baseball-sized hail yesterday.
The weatherman missed another forecast we had baseball-sized hail yesterday.
a)
The weatherman missed another forecast. We had baseball-sized hail yesterday.
b)
The weatherman missed another forecast, we had baseball-sized hail yesterday.
c)
This sentence is correct.
32.
Select the best way to correct the sentence.
Jesse wants to take piano lessons he has little opportunity to practice because lacrosse takes up most of his free time.
Jesse wants to take piano lessons he has little opportunity to practice because lacrosse takes up most of his free time.
a)
Jesse wants to take piano lessons -- but he has little opportunity to practice because lacrosse takes up most of his free time.
b)
Jesse wants to take piano lessons, but he has little opportunity to practice because lacrosse takes up most of his free time.
c)
This sentence is correct.
33.
Last month, my entire family went to watch the super bowl in Houston.
a)
Delete the comma after "month"
b)
Change "super bowl" to "Super Bowl"
c)
Insert a comma after "super bowl"
d)
Make no change
34.
After finishing his homework at tutoring Marco went to the football game and enjoyed the rest of the night.
a)
Insert a comma after "game"
b)
Insert a comma after "tutoring"
c)
Insert a comma after "after"
d)
Make no change
35.
While I wanted to go to Johns house and play Xbox, I knew that I had to study for my test.
a)
Delete the comma after "Xbox"
b)
Insert a comma after "knew"
c)
Change "Xbox" to "xbox"
d)
Change "Johns" to "John's"
36.
Michael wanted to eat pizza. Angelina wanted to eat cheeseburgers.
What is the best way to combine the sentences?
What is the best way to combine the sentences?
a)
Michael wanted to eat pizza, but Angelina wanted to eat cheeseburgers.
b)
Michael wanted to eat pizza, and Angelina wanted to eat cheeseburgers.
c)
Michael wanted to eat pizza, so Angelina wanted to eat cheeseburgers.
d)
Michael wanted to eat pizza, for Angelina wanted to eat cheeseburgers.
37.
Which of these is a sentence fragment? (Not a complete sentence)
a)
Driving through the rain in my new Chevy truck.
b)
James studied revising and editing every day this week.
c)
Jose studied.
d)
If you want to graduate from high school, you have to pass all your classes.
38.
We should of stayed inside today because it's too hot outside!
a)
Change "too" to "to"
b)
Insert a comma after "today"
c)
Change "should of" to "should have"
d)
Make no change
39.
Were going to go to the TJ soccer game at 6:30 tomorrow!
a)
Change "tomorrow" to "tommorrow"
b)
Change "were" to "we're"
c)
Change "were" to "where"
d)
Make no change
40.
Before you leave the room, its necessary to turn in your assignment.
a)
Delete the comma after "room"
b)
Change "its" to "it's"
c)
Change "assignment" to "asignment"
d)
Make no change.
41.
If you don't finish your homework you will not pass the class.
a)
Insert a comma after "finish" and a comma after "homework"
b)
Insert a colon (:) after "don't"
c)
Insert a comma after "homework"
d)
Make no change.
42.
Before Chris went on vacation he worked for 20 days straight.
a)
Insert a comma after "before"
b)
Insert a comma after "vacation"
c)
Insert a period after "vacation"
d)
Make no change
43.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The coach yelled, Catch that ball!
b)
The coach yelled, "Catch that ball"
c)
"The coach yelled. Catch that ball!"
d)
The coach yelled, "Catch that ball!"
44.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The teacher said, Read the question carefully.
b)
The teacher said, "Read the question carefully."
c)
"The teacher said," Read the questions carefully.
d)
"The teacher said, Read the questions carefully."
45.
What is the conjunction in the sentence below:
I built a gingerbread house with graham crackers, but it fell apart the next day.
a)
build
b)
house
c)
but
d)
next
46.
What should be changed in the sentence below?
But then he heard sum singing, and a trail of cupcakes caught his eye.
But then he heard sum singing, and a trail of cupcakes caught his eye.
a)
Change then to than
b)
Change the period to a question mark
c)
change sum to some
d)
Delete and
47.
What is the conjunction in the sentence below:
The bird flew across the street and landed safely on the lawn.
The bird flew across the street and landed safely on the lawn.
a)
The
b)
bird
c)
and
d)
on
48.
Mom said, "Get your shoes on.
a)
Delete comma after said
b)
Add quotation marks after on
c)
Change Get to get
d)
make no change
49.
I like vegetables, espeshally apples.
a)
change vegetable to vegitables
b)
change apples to aples
c)
delete the comma
d)
change espeshally to especially
50.
We had apple pie for desert.
a)
change apple pie to Apple Pie
b)
change desert to dessert
c)
add a comma after pie
d)
make no change
51.
I don't like football so I didn't go to the game.
a)
change football to Football
b)
change didn't to did'nt
c)
add a comma after football
d)
make no change
52.
You're sister is a great softball player.
a)
change You're to Your
b)
change sister to sista
c)
change great to grate
d)
make no change
53.
I finaly got the new phone I had been asking for.
a)
change finaly to finally
b)
change got to gotted
c)
change been to ben
d)
change the period to a question mark.
54.
Remimber to bring your permission slip to English class.
a)
change English to english
b)
change Remimber to Remember
c)
change bring to brang
d)
make no change.
55.
You're sweater is a beautiful color.
a)
Change You're to Your
b)
change sweater to sweter
c)
chang color to coler
d)
make no change
56.
I __________ a new car
a)
has
b)
is
c)
have
d)
are
57.
Choose the correct way to revise the sentence.
a)
I'm driving to the office in an hour I'll pick up the supplies on the way.
b)
I'm driving to the office in an hour, and I'll pick up the supplies on the way.
c)
I'm driving to the office in an hour, yet I'll pick up the supplies on the way.
d)
I'm driving to the office in an hour; and I'll pick up the supplies on the way.
58.
What does the word transported mean in the sentence below?
In order for other countries to acquire American-made goods, they are transported around the world.
In order for other countries to acquire American-made goods, they are transported around the world.
a)
A. overwhelming emotion
b)
B. given away
c)
C. transferred
d)
D. changed from one thing to another
59.
Which words from the sentences below help the reader know the meaning of trunk?
The majestic, redwood tree stood like a statue in the quietness of the forest. The awesome trunk was a towering skyscraper. From the bottom of the woody stem, roots shot out across the ground like worms crawling across the soil.
The majestic, redwood tree stood like a statue in the quietness of the forest. The awesome trunk was a towering skyscraper. From the bottom of the woody stem, roots shot out across the ground like worms crawling across the soil.
a)
A. shot out
b)
B. woody stem
c)
C. across the ground
d)
D. statue
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