WorksheetsFeb. 24 to 28 Homework
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.
Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Which sentence is written correctly?
I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal bread milk and cookies.
I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal, bread, milk and, cookies.
I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal, bread, milk and cookies.
I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal, bread, milk, and cookies.
Read the sentences.
I have a friend named Paige Turner. I can’t figure out why
everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.
Which is the correct way to combine the sentences?
I have a new friend named Paige Turner I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.
I have a new friend named Paige Turner, I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.
I have a new friend named Paige Turner, but I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.
I have a new friend named Paige Turner but I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately
August, 21 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!
August 21, 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!
August 21 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!
August 21, 2017, will be the greatest day of my life!
Why would you replace a comma with a dash?
if a comma wouldn't make sense in the sentence, you can use a dash instead.
To indicate a stronger break than a comma would provide.
to give the sentence more rhythm.
What are the three uses of a dash?
set off a major interruption within a sentence
set off a list that interrupts the flow of a sentence.
to make a compound sentence
set off a summary or explanation that follows a list.
Select which sentence uses dashes correctly.
Patience- intelligence- and strength these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.
Patience, intelligence, and strength- these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.
Patience, intelligence, and strength these are all qualities- needed to be a good leader.
Patience, intelligence, and strength -these are all qualities- needed to be a good leader.
Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.
All of Marc's friends- Joe, Jason, and Clif, objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
All of Marc's friends- Joe, Jason, and Clif- objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
All of Marc's friends: Joe, Jason, and Clif- objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.
The middle- linebacker despite a separated shoulder made twelve tackles.
The middle linebacker -despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.
The middle- linebacker- despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.
The middle linebacker despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
One of the students I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students- I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students- I think it was Joe- propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students I think it was Joe- propped open the door to the weight room.
Which is punctuated incorrectly?
The men involved: Larry, Trent, and Steve- were all arrested.
Desperation, fear, and frustration- these emotions pulsed through my veins.
Desperation, fear, and frustration: these emotions pulsed through my veins.
The men involved- Larry, Trent, and Steve- were all arrested.
My father ____ a longtime union member ____ supported the striking workers.
use commas
use dashes
The union workers _____ they had not received a raise in two years ___ lined up outside of the plant.
use dashes
use commas
Three of my dad's friends ___ Frank, Bob, and Larry ____ walked out of the meeting.
use commas
use dashes
Larry ____ a friend of my father ____ walked out of the meeting.
use commas
use dashes
Which sentences uses a dash to show a sudden break or interruption in thought ? Select all that apply.
His staff has been hired and his campaign is ready—everything is in place.
Will he—can he?—win the election without the Hispanic vote?
Edward Lee—father, actor, businessman, and mayor—is running for office again.
He will make a great mayor—he thinks.
Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.
All of Marc's friends—Joe, Jason, and Clif, objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
All of Marc's friends—Joe, Jason, and Clif—objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
All of Marc's friends: Joe, Jason, and Clif—objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.
The middle— linebacker despite a separated shoulder made twelve tackles.
The middle linebacker—despite a separated shoulder—made twelve tackles.
The middle—linebacker—despite a separated shoulder—made twelve tackles.
The middle linebacker despite a separated shoulder— made twelve tackles.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
One of the students I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students—I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students—I think it was Joe—propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students I think it was Joe—propped open the door to the weight room.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone; everything is packed!
Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone—everything is packed!
Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone, everything is packed!
Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone; Everything is packed!
Which sentences are using a dash to show emphasis? Select all that apply.
He has only one interest—food.
Will he—can he—win the election without the Hispanic vote?
Edward Lee—father, actor, businessman, and mayor—is running for office again.
He will make a great mayor—he thinks.
Making friends, dances, blind dates—all are a part of college!
How would you punctuate the below sentence correctly?
Getting to school at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
Getting to school at eight o'clock every morning— I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
Getting to school at eight o'clock every morning—I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early— seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
Getting to school at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much— I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
Getting to school at eight o'clock every morning — I don't have to remind you how much— I hate getting up early —seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
True or False: Dashes can always be used to replace commas
True
False
What does foreshadow mean?
The ability to store and retrieve information
The image or insight of how something could or should be the future
A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
The author is leaving hints or clues to suggests events that will occur later in a work of literature.
Which is present in the following sentence?
Sam wished he could rid himself of the sick feeling in his
gut that told him something terrible was going to happen,
and happen soon
Suspense
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Allusion
Which is present in the following paragraph?
Lightning streaked across the greenish-black sky yet, the air was oddly still. When the warning siren shrieked, the family knew that they should head for the storm cellar.
Suspense
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Simile
What is the "mood" of a story?
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
The time and place of the story.
The summary of events of the story.
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
