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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Select the sentence that is punctuated and structured correctly.
Unfortunately, with these morals and principles, they also eradicated true emotions, which Huxley feels are
necessary in a meaningful life.
Unfortunately, with these morals and principles, they also eradicated true emotions; which Huxley feels are
necessary in a meaningful life.
Select the sentence that is punctuated and structured correctly.
English II Accelerated is a challenging class, as a result, you should be prepared to be successful and potentially
earn college credit in your next two AP courses!
English II Accelerated is a challenging class; as a result, you should be prepared to be successful and potentially
earn college credit in your next two AP courses!
Select the sentence that is punctuated and structured correctly.
What John is trying to say is that people should have the freedom of thought and emotion. The freedom to feel
bad, or good.
What John is trying to say is that people should have the freedom of thought and emotion – the freedom to feel
bad or good.
Select the sentence that is punctuated and structured correctly.
The crowd’s reaction to the speech indicated one clear emotion: apathy.
The crowd’s reaction to the speech indicated one clear emotion - apathy.
Select the sentence that is punctuated and structured correctly.
The Romantic poets often addressed two major themes; the power of the individual and the beauty of nature.
The Romantic poets often addressed two major themes: the power of the individual and the beauty of nature.
Select the sentence that is punctuated and structured correctly.
There are several film versions of Pride and Prejudice; however, my favorite version stars Kiera Knightly.
There are several film versions of Pride and Prejudice, however, my favorite version stars Kiera Knightly.
Which sentence demonstrates active voice?
Magwitch filed off his shackles in Great Expectations.
The shackles were filed off by Magwitch in Great Expectations
Which sentence demonstrates passive voice?
A new, successful liver transplant was performed yesterday by the surgeon.
The surgeon performed a new, successful liver transplant yesterday.
Look through the window, you can see the mountain peaks in the distance.
Run-on
Fragment
Correct
Which is why I cried.
Run-on
Fragment
Correct
Eliot has a love and appreciation for puns, if we’re lucky, he tells us a new one every day.
Run-on
Fragment
Correct
Which of the following correctly uses a colon?
Remember to bring: pencils, paper, and a water bottle.
Remember to arrive with: pencils, paper, and a water bottle.
Remember to bring paper: pencils, and a water bottle.
Remember to bring these things: pencils, paper, and a water bottle.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
Whenever I have a day off from school; I take the train into the city.
My friends prefer the suburbs; but I enjoy the history and the architecture of the city.
Few cities in the Midwest offer diverse cultural experiences; Chicago is the exception.
I strongly suggest you explore the city this summer; because free concerts and events abound.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct semicolon usage?
I enjoy singing; in fact, I am auditioning for a musical this spring.
In the spring I will audition for a musical; because I enjoy singing so much.
I enjoy singing; and I am auditioning for a musical this spring.
I enjoy singing; as a matter of fact; I am auditioning for a musical this spring.
Which of the following correctly uses a colon?
The stage manager asked to see me along with: Bernard, Macduff, Kanye, and Adele.
The stage manager asked to see the following tap dancers: Bernard, Macduff, Kanye, and Adele.
The stage manager asked: Bernard, Macduff, Kanye, and Adele to report to the stage.
The stage manager asked to see: Bernard, Macduff, Kanye, and Adele.
