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WorksheetsSC READY Do Now Quiz Practice
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Read this sentence.
Hallidie believed that the cables would be strong enough to pull the cable cars up the steep slopes of the city.
Which words from this sentence are adjectives?
strong, steep
would, enough
slopes, city
believed, pull
Read this sentence.
The puppets are quite memorible because their shadows are so intricate.
Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?
quite
memorible
their
their
Read this sentence from an editorial.
(4) The purchase of these sun catchers will help to fund the restoration of this glorious stained-glass window.
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence?
conjunction
adjective
preposition
adverb
Which version of sentence 11 uses correct grammar?
(7) It is a good idea to “turn” your compost pile occasionally. (8) This process introduces oxygen into the pile, which is
beneficial to the bacteria. (9) Also, keep your pile moist, about as moist as a damp sponge. (10) When it has become a dark brown color and has a composition like dirt, add the
compost to your garden or lawn. (11) You will be thrilled by the results.
Which version of sentence 11 uses correct grammar?
You won’t hardly believe the results.
You’re results will be thrilling.
You will enjoy the results alot.
You will be thrilled by the results.
Read this sentence.
This event apparntly influenced his decision to try to find a safer way to transport people.
Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?
apparntly
influenced
decision
transport
Read this sentence.
There is four common types of puppets:shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes,and hand puppets.
What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
Their is
There are
Their are
They’re
Which of the following would best complete the sentence?
The teacher put all of the ______________ in the sink.
paintbrushs
paintbrushes
paintbrush's
paintbrushe's
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A song played on the radio.
A deer ran across the field.
A smoky haze over the city.
A book is a great gift.
In the following sentence, identify the indefinite pronoun.
Everybody has a favorite hobby or sport.
sport
or
has
everybody
Choose the sentence that best combines the following two sentences.
I was totally engrossed in the book.
I skipped dinner to finish the book.
I was so engrossed in the book, I skipped dinner to finish it.
I skipped dinner to finish the book.
Engrossed in the book; I skipped dinner to finish it.
I was engrossed in the book and I skipped dinner.
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
Did you get the letter _________________________ sent?
I
i
Mr. richardson
mr. richardson
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
Hector said, "that he wants a puppy for his birthday."
Hector, said, that he wants a puppy for his birthday.
Hector said: "that he wants a puppy for his birthday".
Hector said that he wants a puppy for his birthday.
Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
____________________________________________ Hatshepsut was crowned king, not queen, of Egypt in 1503 B.C. The citizens and royalty declared that she was the daughter of a god, and therefore, a "god-king." As ruler, she repaired buildings and temples, increased trade, and maintained peace for over twenty years.
Tutankhamen, or King Tut, was a god-king who died at age twenty.
One of Egypt's most effective rulers was a woman named Hatshepsut.
Hatshepsut built large pyramids and tombs throughout Egypt.
Hatshepsut lost her crown to Thutmose III, her stepson.
Look for mistakes in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and usage. Choose the answer of the line containing the mistake. If there is no mistake, choose the last answer.
After visiting Cranston Amusement Park,
Brad was certain that it’s roller coaster
was the tallest in the world.
No Mistakes
