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WorksheetsFTCE Reading Conventions of Written English 02
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory word?
However
Although
That
Since
Which of the following demonstrates correct comma usage when separating elements in a series?
The rock flew from his hand skipped across the pond and sank from sight.
The rock flew from his hand, skipped across the pond and, sank from sight.
The rock, flew from his hand, skipped across the pond, and sank from sight.
The rock flew from his hand, skipped across the pond, and sank from sight.
Which of the following demonstrates correct comma usage with adjectives?
He had a large densely packed, highly organized bookshelf in his office.
He had a large, densely packed highly organized bookshelf in his office.
He had a, large densely packed highly organized, bookshelf in his office.
He had a large, densely packed, highly organized bookshelf in his office.
What is the significance of an Oxford comma?
It is the type of comma used by individuals in the UK
It is used to join a dependent and an independent clause
It is the final comma in a listing of items
It is used to join two dependent clauses
When quotation marks are involved, which of the following demonstrates the correct usage of a comma?
''It's going to be, gorgeous weather outside today'' the teacher said.
''It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today'', the teacher said.
Commas are not used with quotation marks.
''It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today,'' the teacher said.
When should you use a comma?
When you want to highlight special phrases
In lists to separate three or more items in a series
In very long sentences
None of the answers are correct.
Which of the answers is the most complete definition of punctuation?
Something that marks the end of a sentence
Periods, commas and question marks
All answers are correct.
Symbols that add structure and expression in writing
When should you use a colon?
None of the answers are correct.
Before an independent clause
After a dependent clause
After an independent clause to indicate something will follow
When should you use a semicolon?
All answers are correct.
To separate items in a series when there's additional punctuation
When there's a transitional phrase between independent clauses
To separate independent clauses
When are apostrophes used?
To create contractions showing possession
All answers are correct.
To create contractions, such as can't
To clarify plurals
Which of the following words should be capitalized?
land
state
state
lake
When do you capitalize the pronoun ''I''?
Always
Only when it is included in a title
Only at the beginning of a sentence
Never
Why is capitalization important?
None of the answers are correct; capitalization does not play an important role in conveying a clear meaning to readers.
To show readers the importance of specific words and to indicate a change in meanings
To clearly demonstrate a strong emotion that a writer is attempting to convey to readers
As a formatting tool to illustrate the start of a new paragraph or section
Which title of the following novel is capitalized correctly?
Pride and Prejudice
pride and prejudice
Pride and prejudice
Pride And Prejudice
Which of the following demonstrates proper capitalization?
rachel went to the store and bought milk. she returned to the store later in the day because she forgot to purchase cheese.
Rachel went to the store and bought milk. She returned to the store later in the day because she forgot to purchase cheese.
rachel went to the store and bought milk. She returned to the store later in the day because she forgot to purchase cheese.
Rachel went to the store and bought milk. she returned to the store later in the day because she forgot to purchase cheese.
Which sentence correctly uses your, yore, or you're?
I lost you're earrings last week.
Your test had the best score in the class!
I can give you yore allowance tomorrow.
If you keep you're backpack clean, you won't lose anything.
Your going on vacation next week.
All of the following are examples of nonwords EXCEPT _____.
y'all
supposably
can't
irregardless
ain't
Which sentence uses the word 'accept' correctly?
I went to all my classes accept history.
My mom loves all music accept rap.
He did all of his homework accept science.
Everyone agreed accept Brian.
I will accept his homework late.
Which sentence correctly uses their, there, or they're?
There going swimming in the pond.
Let's go there this afternoon.
Their going to the park next week.
I would love to visit their next summer.
They're dog barked all night!
Which sentence correctly uses to, too, or two?
I have to many chores this weekend.
I have to dogs as pets.
I would love some cake, too.
Two many students have forgotten their textbooks.
I am going two the baseball game tomorrow.
One of the general English spelling rules is: S never follows:
B
C
X
W
One of the general English spelling rules is: I before E except after:
D
C
A
X
Which of the following is NOT one of the three letters that are doubled when at the end of a single-syllable word?
F
P
L
S
One of the general English spelling rules is: Double the consonant when adding a suffix that starts with:
a consonant
C
a vowel
Y
When a word ends in DGE, it often sounds like what letter?
B
G
J
A
