WorksheetsCapitalization Punctuation
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which sentence shows a comma separating a dependent (child) from an independent (parent) clause?
If I get a new job, I will be very happy.
Because she is only twelve she, is not old enough to drive.
To become an astronaut it takes hard, work and dedication.
Is this sentence correct?
I'm feeling out of shape, I'm going to Zumba class.
Yes, because Zumba is capitalized.
Yes, because there are two independent clauses.
No, because this is a comma splice. It needs a conjunction to be correct.
No, because you need a long dash where the comma is.
Is this sentence correct?
For my birthday; I want a puppy.
Yes, because it sounds correct when you read it out loud.
Yes, because "I" is capitalized
No, because the semicolon should be replaced with a comma
No, because "birthday" is actually two words: "birth day"
Is this sentence correct?
"If you want to win the lottery," said Miss Gross, you've got to buy a ticket!
Yes, because there are quotes around "If you want to win the lottery"
Yes, because "Miss Gross" is properly written
No, because there should be quotation marks around "you've got to buy a ticket!"
No, because "said Miss Gross" needs to be at the beginning of the sentence
Which sentence is in active voice?
The guests left the party by 8pm.
The meal was eaten quickly.
Complaints were made about the music.
The host was thanked for the dinner.
Which sentence is in active voice?
The boy was brought to the nurse's office.
The boy was told to wait for the nurse.
The principal saw the boy pulling on his loose tooth.
The loose tooth was pulled out.
"I have been blessed, God's so good to me." The underlined clause is in ________________.
Active voice
Passive voice
Positive voice
Negative voice
Change the following passive sentence into an active sentence:
The people were saved by the soldiers.
Change the following passive sentence into an active sentence:
The students was encouraged by the fearless Rubik's Cube Warrior Chief.
