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Feb. 24 to 28 Homework

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.

b)

Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.

c)

Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.

d)

Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.

2.
Which is written correctly?
a)
Dear Ms. Lewis,
b)
Dear ms lewis,
c)
Dear, Ms. Lewis
d)
Dear ms Lewis,
3.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal bread milk and cookies.

b)

I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal, bread, milk and, cookies.

c)

I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal, bread, milk and cookies.

d)

I went to the store, and my shopping list included cereal, bread, milk, and cookies.

4.

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?

a)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

b)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner, I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

c)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner, but I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

d)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner but I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

5.

Which answer is using the comma appropriately

a)

August, 21 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!

b)

August 21, 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!

c)

August 21 2017 will be the greatest day of my life!

d)

August 21, 2017, will be the greatest day of my life!

6.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza were on the menu today.
b)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza were on the menu today.
c)
Hot dogs hamburgers and pizza were on the menu today.
d)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and, pizza were on the menu today.
7.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
As I told you, the test is tomorrow.
b)
As, I told you the test is tomorrow.
c)
As, I, told you the test is tomorrow.
d)
As I told you the test, is tomorrow.
8.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Yes, I would like another piece of pizza.
b)
Yes I would like another piece of pizza.
c)
Yes, I would like another, piece of pizza.
d)
Yes I, would like another piece of pizza.
9.

Why would you replace a comma with a dash?

a)

if a comma wouldn't make sense in the sentence, you can use a dash instead.

b)

To indicate a stronger break than a comma would provide.

c)

to give the sentence more rhythm.

10.

What are the three uses of a dash?

a)

set off a major interruption within a sentence

b)

set off a list that interrupts the flow of a sentence.

c)

to make a compound sentence

d)

set off a summary or explanation that follows a list.

11.

Select which sentence uses dashes correctly.

a)

Patience- intelligence- and strength these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.

b)

Patience, intelligence, and strength- these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.

c)

Patience, intelligence, and strength these are all qualities- needed to be a good leader.

d)

Patience, intelligence, and strength -these are all qualities- needed to be a good leader.

12.

Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.

a)

All of Marc's friends- Joe, Jason, and Clif, objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.

b)

All of Marc's friends- Joe, Jason, and Clif- objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.

c)

All of Marc's friends: Joe, Jason, and Clif- objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.

13.

Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.

a)

The middle- linebacker despite a separated shoulder made twelve tackles.

b)

The middle linebacker -despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.

c)

The middle- linebacker- despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.

d)

The middle linebacker despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.

14.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

One of the students I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.

b)

One of the students- I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.

c)

One of the students- I think it was Joe- propped open the door to the weight room.

d)

One of the students I think it was Joe- propped open the door to the weight room.

15.

Which is punctuated incorrectly?

a)

The men involved: Larry, Trent, and Steve- were all arrested.

b)

Desperation, fear, and frustration- these emotions pulsed through my veins.

c)

Desperation, fear, and frustration: these emotions pulsed through my veins.

d)

The men involved- Larry, Trent, and Steve- were all arrested.

16.

My father ____ a longtime union member ____ supported the striking workers.

a)

use commas

b)

use dashes

17.

The union workers _____ they had not received a raise in two years ___ lined up outside of the plant.

a)

use dashes

b)

use commas

18.

Three of my dad's friends ___ Frank, Bob, and Larry ____ walked out of the meeting.

a)

use commas

b)

use dashes

19.

Larry ____ a friend of my father ____ walked out of the meeting.

a)

use commas

b)

use dashes

20.

Which sentences uses a dash to show a sudden break or interruption in thought ? Select all that apply.

a)

His staff has been hired and his campaign is ready—everything is in place.

b)

Will he—can he?—win the election without the Hispanic vote?

c)

Edward Lee—father, actor, businessman, and mayor—is running for office again.

d)

He will make a great mayor—he thinks.

21.

Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.

a)

All of Marc's friends—Joe, Jason, and Clif, objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.

b)

All of Marc's friends—Joe, Jason, and Clif—objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.

c)

All of Marc's friends: Joe, Jason, and Clif—objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.

22.

Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.

a)

The middle— linebacker despite a separated shoulder made twelve tackles.

b)

The middle linebacker—despite a separated shoulder—made twelve tackles.

c)

The middle—linebacker—despite a separated shoulder—made twelve tackles.

d)

The middle linebacker despite a separated shoulder— made twelve tackles.

23.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

One of the students I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.

b)

One of the students—I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.

c)

One of the students—I think it was Joe—propped open the door to the weight room.

d)

One of the students I think it was Joe—propped open the door to the weight room.

24.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone; everything is packed!

b)

Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone—everything is packed!

c)

Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone, everything is packed!

d)

Food, dry clothes, water and mobile phone; Everything is packed!

25.

Which sentences are using a dash to show emphasis? Select all that apply.

a)

He has only one interest­­—food.

b)

Will he—can he—win the election without the Hispanic vote?

c)

Edward Lee—father, actor, businessman, and mayor—is running for office again.

d)

He will make a great mayor—he thinks.

e)

Making friends, dances, blind dates—­­all are a part of college!

26.

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.

a)

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.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

27.

True or False: Dashes can always be used to replace commas

a)

True

b)

False

28.
A hint of something happening later on...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
29.

What does foreshadow mean?

a)

The ability to store and retrieve information

b)

The image or insight of how something could or should be the future

c)

A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

d)

The author is leaving hints or clues to suggests events that will occur later in a work of literature.

30.
The use of clues or hints to suggest something is going to happen in the future is called ....
a)
foreshadow
b)
flashback
31.

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

a)

Suspense

b)

Flashback

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Allusion

32.

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.

a)

Suspense

b)

Flashback

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Simile

33.

What is the "mood" of a story?

a)

Emotions audience feels from a given passage.

b)

The time and place of the story.

c)

The summary of events of the story.

d)

The lesson the reader learns from the story.