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WorksheetsAre you a Grammar Mini-Yoda?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which subordinating conjunction works best in the space?
Mini Yoda is actually cute ______________________ he is small, green and hairy.
since
when
even though
after
Which coordinating conjunction would work best in the blank space?
I do most of my holiday shopping on Amazon, __________ each time I go to the store I spend too much money.
For
But
And
No coordinating conjunction needed in the space.
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
At my crazy Uncle Bob's holiday party Grandpa Earl lost his teeth...
At my crazy Uncle Bob's holiday party, Grandpa Earl lost his teeth...
At my crazy Uncle Bob's holiday party; Grandpa Earl lost his teeth...
No change needed
Which coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) would work best in this blank space?
Santa was kind of forgetful and left the presents at the North Pole, ___________ Rudolph was like, "We better go back, you Cotton-Headed Ninny-Muffin!"
And
Or
So
For
Which sentences are combined the most clearly and punctuated the most accurately?
He had never used social media so he had seen others use it.
He had never used social media as he had seen others use it.
He had never used social media, but he had seen others use it.
He had never used social media, while he had seen others use it.
What is the best sentence combo?
The snowfall was too much to shovel. We couldn't get down the driveway.
The snowfall was too much to shovel, we couldn't get down the driveway.
Since the snowfall was too much to shovel, we couldn't get down the driveway.
Although the snowfall was too much to shovel, we couldn't get down the driveway.
After the snowfall was too much to shovel we couldn't get down the driveway.
My sister takes forever to get ready for school. I try to get there on time.
My sister takes forever to get ready for school, I try to get there on time.
Although my sister takes forever to get ready for school, I try to get there on time.
I try to get there on time, for my sister takes forever to get ready for school.
My sister is a cotton-headed ninny muffins and makes me late for school.
Which sentence is the most accurately punctuated:
When I had P.E. in high school. We had to do a Western Square-Dancing Unit for a month.
No change.
When I had P.E. in high school; we had to do a Western Square-Dancing Unit.
When I had P.E. in high school, we had to do a Western Square-Dancing Unit.
When I had P.E. in high school, and we had a Western Square-Dancing Unit.
The Nutcracker ballet is a big deal for ballerinas Dance teachers are so proud when one of their dancers gets a part.
No change
The Nutcracker ballet is a big deal for ballerinas, dance teachers are so proud when one of their dancers gets a part.
The Nutcracker ballet is a big deal for ballerinas, for dance teachers are so proud when one of their dancers gets a part.
The Nutcracker ballet is a big deal for ballerinas, but dance teachers are so proud when one of their dancers gets a part.
Which sentence is punctuated in a way that is the most accurate and clear? Hockey is a big sport in the U.S. and maybe even bigger in Canada kids in Saskatchewan play in -40 degrees all the time.
Hockey is a big sport in the U.S. and maybe even bigger in Canada, kids in Saskatchewan play in -40 degrees all the time.
Hockey is a big sport in the U.S. and maybe even bigger in Canada, so kids in Saskatchewan play in -40 degrees all the time.
Hockey is a big sport in the U.S. and maybe even bigger in Canada; Additionally, kids in Saskatchewan play in -40 degrees all the time.
No change
The fuzzy socks are too small on grandma, she has really big feet.
The fuzzy socks are too small on grandma, because she has really big feet.
The fuzzy socks are too small on grandma, but she has really big feet.
The fuzzy socks are too small on grandma. But she has really big feet.
The fuzzy socks are too small for grandma, for she has really big feet.
What is the best sentence combination?
Just as the buzzer buzzed. The ball went into the basket.
Just as the buzzer buzzed the ball went into the basket.
Just as the buzzer buzzed the ball, went into the basket.
Just as the buzzer buzzed, the ball went into the basket.
No change.
What is the combination that is the most accurate?
One time, when I was in Magic Kingdom, waiting for my parents, I got lost and considered my options, hoping one option meant I could be a Disney princess or at least one of the Seven Dwarfs.
No change
One time, when I was in Magic Kingdom, waiting for my parents, I got lost and considered my options. hoping one option meant I could be a Disney princess or at least one of the Seven Dwarfs.
One time, when I was in Magic Kingdom, waiting for my parents. I got lost and considered my options, hoping one option meant I could be a Disney princess or at least one of the Seven Dwarfs.
One time, when I was in Magic Kingdom, waiting for my parents, I got lost and considered my options, hoping one option meant I could be a Disney princess, or at least one of the Seven Dwarfs.
Avoid vague (not clear, too general) word choice.
Which option is the most specific for the sentence?
The author, Robert Frost, in his poem, "Walking Through the Woods on a Snowy Evening," sets a calm, peaceful mood that changes to pensive and thoughtful. ___________ set(s) a tone that creates a powerful theme.
It
The descriptive imagery
The idea
Words
Avoid vague (too general, not specific) word choice. Choose the option that is most specific for the sentences.
Author, Hernando Tellez, creates a mood of suspense by choosing to narrate his story in first person through the eyes of a Barber who has to shave his mortal enemy. ____________ create(s) a tense mood and sets a dark tone.
It
The ideas
The narration of the Barber
The words
The team lost ___________last game in the tournament.
its
there
their
they're
____________ time I do some laundry because I am out of socks.
It's
Its
A while ago _____________________________ used to play soccer together.
me and her
she and I
she and me
her and me
Which prepositional phrase best captures the difficulty of the situation?
The rain continued to fall on the cold day. I had to leave work.
The rain continued to fall on the icy day. I had to leave for work in ten minutes.
The rain continued to fall on the icy day. In ten minutes, I had to leave.
The rain continued to fall on the cold day. I had do leave for work soon.
Which prepositional phrase most clearly describes the picture?
Through the water, a competitive swimmer sprints in breaststroke and passes the other swimmers. Alongside the pool, spectators cheer and encourage her to win.
In the water, a woman is swimming. We also hear spectators yelling and we hear people yelling on the side of the pool. Other swimmers are behind her.
