WorksheetsACTIVITY GRADE 9
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 20mins
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1.
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a)
If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
b)
If I knew everything--which I don't then--my grade would be so much higher.
c)
If I knew everything which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
2.
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a)
My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.
b)
My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.
c)
My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.
3.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?
a)
to confuse the reader
b)
to show an abrupt interruption
c)
to show the character's thoughts
d)
to create suspense
4.
Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?
a)
My worst (subject Math) is getting easier.
b)
My worst subject (Math) is getting easier.
c)
My worst subject Math (is getting easier).
5.
Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?
a)
All of my life (all 12 years) has been in Georgia.
b)
All of my life (all 12 years has) been in Georgia.
c)
All (of my life) all 12 years has been in Georgia.
6.
Which sentence uses the dash correctly?
a)
My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
b)
My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
c)
My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!
7.
Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly?
a)
I found the answer in the (frequently asked questions) FAQ.
b)
I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ.)
c)
I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ).
8.
Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly
a)
The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a defining event of the 19th century for the U.S.
b)
The American Civil War 1861-1865 was a defining event of the 19th century for the (U.S).
c)
The American Civil War 1861-1865 was a defining event of the (19th century) for the U.S.
9.
Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly
a)
She paid (a lot) $300 for the running shoes.
b)
She paid a lot ($300) for the running shoes.
c)
She paid a lot $300 (for the running shoes).
10.
Which sentence uses the parenthesis correctly
a)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA is the regulating organization for many colleges and universities (in the United States).
b)
The National Collegiate (Athletic Association) NCAA is the regulating organization for many colleges and universities in the United States.
c)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the regulating organization for many colleges and universities in the United States.
11.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
I'll get (back to) you tomorrow Friday.
b)
I'll get back to you tomorrow (Friday).
c)
I'll (get back to you) tomorrow Friday.
d)
I'll get (back to) you tomorrow Friday.
12.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Which country do you want to visit? (Write it on the blank line.)
b)
(Which country do you want to visit?) Write it on the blank line.
c)
Which country do you want to visit? (Write it on the blank line).
d)
Which country do you want to (visit)? Write it on the blank line.
13.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
You (put) fifty-four 54 books on that shelf.
b)
You put fifty-four 54 books (on that shelf).
c)
You put fifty-four 54 books on that shelf.
d)
You put fifty-four (54) books on that shelf.
14.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
The (American Civil Liberties Union) ACLU is going to bring a suit.
b)
The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU is going to bring a suit.
c)
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is going to bring a suit.
d)
The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU (is going to bring a suit).
15.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
If you want to be healthy, you must 1 eat good food, 2 get sufficient exercise, and 3 get adequate sleep.
b)
If you (want to be healthy), you must 1 eat good food, 2 get sufficient exercise, and 3 get adequate sleep.
c)
If you want to be healthy, you must (1) eat good food, (2) get sufficient exercise, and (3) get adequate sleep.
d)
If you want to be healthy, you must (1) eat good food, (2) get sufficient exercise, and 3 get adequate sleep.
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