WorksheetsSubject-Verb Agreement and Punctuation
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
I love the game of basketball, however, I don't play it myself.
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basketball: however,
basketball however,
basketball; however,
The tribe was left without food for weeks the members had no choice but to resort to cannibalism.
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weeks, the
weeks; the
weeks--the
The guy, cleaning the room, is the handyman for our whole school.
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guy cleaning the room is
guy (cleaning the room) is
guy--cleaning the room-- is
When I turn sixteen I'm going to buy a car.
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sixteen, I'm
sixteen; I'm
sixteen--I'm
Students who work hard will ace the ACT.
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Students, whom work hard,
Students who work hard,
Students, who work hard,
Ready for the journey of a lifetime the boy hopped on the spaceship.
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lifetime; the
lifetime, the
lifetime: the
Stephen King's first novel, Carrie, was a surprise success.
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novel Carrie was
novel. Carrie was
novel Carrie, was
It was early morning when my sisters and I arrived, at the spa for our facials and massages.
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my sisters' and I arrived
my sisters and I arrived
my sisters' and I arrived,
In the more than two thousand years since the birth of Jesus millions of believers have traveled to the Holy Land on religious pilgrimages.
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since the birth of Jesus, millions
since, the birth of Jesus, millions
since, the birth of, Jesus millions
I always carry two items, a wallet and a phone.
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items; a wallet
items: a wallet
items a wallet
Critics found the early portion of the Broadway production delightful, however, the second half was a major disappointment.
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delightful, similarly, the second
delightful; however, the second
delightfully, and secondly
The Thai restaurant serves noodle dishes such as: pad thai, pad see-ew, and kua gai.
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as pad
as, pad
as--pad
The patient lifted up his sleeve; revealing a deep scar on his forearm.
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sleeve revealing
sleeve, revealing
sleeve: revealing
The report indicates that the pollution above Beijing has reached an all-time high.
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indicates, that
indicates. That
indicates; that
His hobbies included, jumping off planes, crashing helicopters, and eating jellyfish.
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included: jumping off planes, crashing helicopters and eating jellyfish.
included--jumping off planes, crashing helicopters, and eating jellyfish.
included jumping off planes, crashing helicopters, and eating jellyfish.
Although he is lactose intolerant, he likes to eat pizza for lunch.
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intolerant he
intolerant. He
intolerant; he
The platter was filled with berries, and crackers, and cheese.
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with: berries, and crackers and cheese.
with, berries and crackers and cheese.
with berries, crackers, and cheese
After college, Abigail had three options: get a job, apply to graduate school, or become a criminal.
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options get a job, apply to graduate school or become a criminal.
options: get a job, or apply to graduate school, or become a criminal.
options, get a job, apply to graduate school or become a criminal.
Because she is so busy; I haven't seen her in weeks.
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busy I
busy, I
busy--I
The program began, in 2009, a year after Hayden Davis became the first National Merit Scholar.
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began in 2009, a year
began in 2009; a year
began in 2009 a year
Pick the sentence with the possessive apostrophe in the correct place.
Many students cars were painted red and black.
Many student’s cars were painted red and black.
Many students’ cars were painted red and black.
Pick the sentence with the possessive apostrophe in the correct place.
The girls sleeping bags are spread all over the room.
The girl's sleeping bags are spread all over the room.
The girls' sleeping bags are spread all over the room.
Pick the sentence with the possessive apostrophe in the correct place.
The hat belongs to Max. It is _____.
Maxs'
Maxes'
Max's
Pick the sentence with the possessive apostrophe in the correct place.
Pick the sentence with the possessive apostrophe in the correct place.
The peoples' votes were counted.
The people's votes were counted.
The peoples vote's were counted.
What are the two reasons for apostrophes?
To show omission and plurals.
To show possession and plurals.
To show possession and to show omission.
Every year, the company hosts a big party for all _____ employees.
ITS
IT'S
People say easier _______ to learn new things when you're young.
ITS
IT'S
I read a fantastic book recently, but I can't remember the name of ______ author.
ITS
IT'S
Don't worry, the train will be here soon; ______ always a little bit late!
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IT'S
Which is the correct compound sentence?
Do you like football , or basketbal?
He saw a fox and a snake.
They wanted some pizza, and some drinks.
Your brother can speak English, but he cannot speak French.
Each July, one of the world's largest folk-art festivals bring together artists from every corner of the globe for a vast and colorful international bazaar. For several weeks, more than 200 artists from 60 countries gather to offer handmade masterworks. The festival is located in Santa Fe, a destination rich in culture and history. The work of master artists lines the walls as market-goers are given the opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures and meet their creators.
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bringing
brought
brings
Each July, one of the world's largest folk-art festivals bring together artists from every corner of the globe for a vast and colorful international bazaar. For several weeks, more than 200 artists from 60 countries gather to offer handmade masterworks. The festival is located in Santa Fe, a destination rich in culture and history. The work of master artists lines the walls as market-goers are given the opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures and meet their creators.
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have lined
lining
line
Kite-flying has a long history in Japan: according to legend, the first kites were flying nearly 1,400 years ago. Since that time, kite-flying had remained a delightful tradition. Kites are made from a bamboo framework and layers of washi paper - paper made by hand in the traditional style. Colorful narrative illustrations and legendary heroes from Japanese folklore decorates their surfaces. Every region of the country has its own distinct kite design, with more than 130 varieties in all. For this reason, there is no single design that are typical of Japanese kites.
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flown
were flown
had flewn
Kite-flying has a long history in Japan: according to legend, the first kites were flying nearly 1,400 years ago. Since that time, kite-flying had remained a delightful tradition. Kites are made from a bamboo framework and layers of washi paper - paper made by hand in the traditional style. Colorful narrative illustrations and legendary heroes from Japanese folklore decorates their surfaces. Every region of the country has its own distinct kite design, with more than 130 varieties in all. For this reason, there is no single design that are typical of Japanese kites.
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would have remained
will remain
has remained
Kite-flying has a long history in Japan: according to legend, the first kites were flying nearly 1,400 years ago. Since that time, kite-flying had remained a delightful tradition. Kites are made from a bamboo framework and layers of washi paper - paper made by hand in the traditional style. Colorful narrative illustrations and legendary heroes from Japanese folklore decorates their surfaces. Every region of the country has its own distinct kite design, with more than 130 varieties in all. For this reason, there is no single design that are typical of Japanese kites.
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decorate
decorating
has decorated
Kite-flying has a long history in Japan: according to legend, the first kites were flying nearly 1,400 years ago. Since that time, kite-flying had remained a delightful tradition. Kites are made from a bamboo framework and layers of washi paper - paper made by hand in the traditional style. Colorful narrative illustrations and legendary heroes from Japanese folklore decorates their surfaces. Every region of the country has its own distinct kite design, with more than 130 varieties in all. For this reason, there is no single design that are typical of Japanese kites.
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will be
is
had been
In a village at the edge of the rainforest, the skilled and nimble fingers of an old woman bends fabric and straw into graceful baskets. The baskets are the perfect size to hold papayas, but they also held centuries of craft and tribal identity. Basket weaving is one of the most widespread crafts in history: it originated in the Middle East around 7,000 years ago and spread to every continent except Antarctica. The preservation of ancient baskets is difficult, however, because most items are made of natural materials like wood, grass, and vines, which decay rapidly. As a result, much of the history of basket making would be lost. On the other hand, weaving techniques, which are often passed along from generation to generation, has been preserved throughout the centuries and are still being expanded upon today.
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will bend
bend
has bent
In a village at the edge of the rainforest, the skilled and nimble fingers of an old woman bends fabric and straw into graceful baskets. The baskets are the perfect size to hold papayas, but they also held centuries of craft and tribal identity. Basket weaving is one of the most widespread crafts in history: it originated in the Middle East around 7,000 years ago and spread to every continent except Antarctica. The preservation of ancient baskets is difficult, however, because most items are made of natural materials like wood, grass, and vines, which decay rapidly. As a result, much of the history of basket making would be lost. On the other hand, weaving techniques, which are often passed along from generation to generation, has been preserved throughout the centuries and are still being expanded upon today.
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they would also hold
they would have also held
they are also holding
As the world's first supersonic passenger jet, the Concorde was regarded as a marvel of engineering. Most jets fly at maximum speeds of about 550 miles per hour, but the Concorde could have gone more than two times as fast - double the speed of sound. During its 27 years of service, the world's fastest commercial aircraft transported passengers across the Atlantic ocean in only two hours.
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gone
will go
went
Although the Concorde was retired in 2003, a plane that is capable of flying halfway around the world in a mere four hours might soon exist. For engineers, eliminating sonic booms have been one of the biggest challenges involved in building the new craft. Airplanes that break the sound barrier are extremely loud, so they must be flown primarily over water.
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were
has
are
Engineers claim, however, that they have found a way of reducing the amount of noise the planes makes. They solution involves thinner wings and hidden engines. Moreover, lightweight materials and innovative engine technology allow the plan to fly twice as fast as the Concorde.
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have made
making
make
Which of these sentences are constructed correctly?
She hit a brick wall and the car flipped over.
She hit a brick wall, and the car flipped over.
After hitting a brick wall; the car flipped over
The car flipped over after hitting a brick wall.
Which of these sentences has the correct verb tense and subject agreement?
Reading, writing, and arithmetic is my favorite thing to do.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic are my favorite things to do.
Charles had ate the last apple right in front of me.
Charles had eaten the last apple before his mother, sister, and little brother arrives home.
What is the best combination of the two sentences?
She wanted to go to prom and she never asked for permission.
She wanted to go to prom; never asked for permission
She wanted to go to prom but she never asked for permission.
Although she wanted to go to prom, she never asked for permission.
Choose the best coordinating conjunction to join the sentence pair.
We can ask for directions. We can use a map.
and
but
or
because
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
While I ate dinner I watched Regular Show.
When writing a persuasive essay, it's important to include a counterargument/refutation because...
a counterargument agrees with your opinion
a counterargument helps you fill up the page
acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility
a counteragrument and refutation look good
When providing examples for a persuasive essay, its important to avoid using
historical examples
real life, anecdotal examples
literature examples
hypothetical examples
Which word best enhances the clarity of the sentence below?
Sheryl thought it was a bad idea to create a new logo for the stubborn client.
replace thought with believed
replace bad with risky
replace client with customer
make no change
I am stopping at the next rest stop I see.
present progressive
past progressive
future progressive
They will be spending the whole day at the beach.
present progressive
past progressive
future progressive
Our teacher was planning to take us outside, but it was too cold.
present progressive
past progressive
future progressive
Jim and Pam were leaving the house when the phone rang.
present progressive
past progressive
future progressive
The doctor is examining the patient.
present progressive
past progressive
future progressive
paint (past progressive tense)
(a)
dance (present progressive tense)
(a)
cook (future progressive tense)
(a)
think (past progressive tense)
(a)
read (future progressive tense)
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