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WorksheetsWriting Pre-Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 40mins
Where would the comma go for the following sentence:
On a bright sunny day the kids like to play outside.
after On
after bright
after kids
after play
Where would the commas go for the following sentence: CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS
Even though I can’t afford it at least not right now I desperately want that car.
after even though
after it
after least
after now
after desperately
Where would the commas go for the following sentence: CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS
My favorite stores at the mall are Hollister Abercrombie and Aero.
after favorite
after mall
after are
after Hollister
after Abercrombie
Where would the commas go for the following sentence: CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS
Mr. Mongada the principal asked the students to stay in their seats.
after Mongada
after principal
after asked
after students
after stay
Where would the comma go for the following sentence:
Rapunzel’s long blonde hair helped save her life.
after Rapunzel's
after long
after blonde
after save
Where would the comma go for the following sentence:
The students went to Citizen's Bank Park the home of the Phillies.
after students
after Citizen's
after Park
after home
Where would the commas go for the following sentence: CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS
Monica under her breath said she was going to get her sister back for ruining her makeup.
after Monica
after breath
after going
after back
after ruining
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Beyonce and Jay Z have children named Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
After I had Chic-fil-a, I was ready for a nap.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
I had to go to Target because I needed school supplies, but I ended up buying snacks instead.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
You have to turn your homework in on time, or you will receive a zero.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to speak French.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
My favorite sport is basketball.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
My favorite sport is basketball because I am good at it.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
When I am with my friends, we love to talk about what shows we are watching.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
We facetime all of the time, but we don't see each other a lot.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
When we have a day off of school I am excited, but I also have to watch my siblings.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
What is a coordinating conjunction used for?
to bring together two independent clauses
to bring together two dependent clauses
to bring together two complex sentences
to bring together subordinating conjunctions
What does IC stand for in our coding system?
subordinating conjunction
dependent clause
coordinating conjunction
independent clause
What part of speech (according to the our code) needs to ALWAYS come before the DC?
CC
IC
SC
What is the correct code for a compound sentence?
IC, DC IC.
IC, CC IC.
CC, IC CC.
DC, IC, DC,
What code represents a simple sentence?
IC.
DC.
CC.
SC.
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions?
after, although, because, but, during, since, though
aboard, about, above, across, against, along, around
that, who, whom, whose, which, where, when
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Choose the Conventions Term that can be defined as:
A word, phrase, or clause that functions as an adjective, or adverb to add description
coordinating adjectives
appositives
aside
modifier
Choose the Conventions Term that can be defined as:
Adjectives that appear in sequence with one another that modify the same noun.
coordinating adjectives
appositives
aside
modifier
Choose the Conventions Term that can be defined as:
Temporary departure from a main theme or topic, a short digression
coordinating adjectives
appositives
aside
modifier
Choose the Conventions Term that can be defined as:
Noun or pronoun or phrase set off by commas that interrupts the sentences and gives further explanation
coordinating adjectives
appositives
aside
modifier
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
His caregiver needs to get apple grape and peach jelly at the store.
Nerguis shirt is bright green.
Batu cleaned his room, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.
Qacha said, throw the ball to me.
Which word in this sentence needs a capital letter?
Have you ever visited the Okefenokee swamp?
you
visited
swamp
ever
Look at the address below. Where is a comma needed?
239 Main Street
Augusta Maine
Between Main and Street
Between Augusta and Maine
Between 239 and Main
After Maine
Which word in the sentence needs a capital letter?
Nika and i look much different with our new hairstyles.
hairstyles
look
different
i
What time does the movie start
Tareq and i drove to the beach last week for fun.
capitalize i
capitalize beach
lowercase Tareq
capitalize week
Is the following sentence correct?
the room is black.
yes
no
What is the punctuation for the end of this sentence?
Two summers ago, Tiana's parents surprised her with a visit to Kennywood
?
!
.
Which sentence is correct?
Hey hyunh Where have you been.
Hey,Hyunh where have you been?
Hey Hyunh, where have you been?
Which sentence is correct?
Over the summer I went to M.D.
Over the summer I went to MD.
Over the summer i went to MD.
What is the punctuation for this sentence?
Why does my dog eat grass
?
!
.
What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW! Did you see that ___
!
.
?
,
Which correctly completes the sentence?
I saw that you _____ late but I was early!
were
was
is
are
Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly?
i bought a Maine Root soda and some Doritos.
My favorite pixar movie is Up.
The President of the United States is inaugurated on the twentieth of January.
I want to learn french so that I can travel more easily in quebec.
Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation?
Lena likes milk, but Sanyu prefers lemonade when hes thirsty.
Lena likes milk, but Sanyu prefers lemonade when he's thirsty.
Lena likes milk but Sanyu prefers lemonade when he's thirsty.
"The hawaiian islands are very beautiful!" hugo remarked
Which word or words need to be capitalized?
Hawaiian
none
Hugo, Hawaiian
Hugo, Hawaiian Islands
Which is the correct way to write the red word?
Leticias cat likes honey and carrots.
Leticias
Leticia's
Leticia's'
Leticias'
Which of the following uses correct capitalization and punctuation?
My favorite episode of Bob's Burgers is Ex Mach Tina.
My favorite episode of Bob's Burgers is "Ex Mach Tina".
My favorite episode of Bob's Burgers is "Ex Mach Tina."
My favorite episode of "Bob's Burgers" is "Ex Mach Tina."
My favorite episode of "Bob's Burgers" is Ex Mach Tina.
Which of the following sentences uses underlining incorrectly?
Please hand me the newspaper so I can read Chargers vs. Colts Gets Interesting.
Many of the songs on Taylor Swift's new album made it on to Billboard's top 100 hits this week.
Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, is a tragic love story.
Did you read the article in The New York Times about Donald Trump?
Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalization and punctuation?
My favorite chapter in Milk and Honey is "The Loving."
My favorite book of all time is American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I read "Vogue" to keep up with the latest fashion trends.
Next week we will begin to read The House On Mango Street.
