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Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
Choose the best conjunction to join the sentence pair.
We can ask directions. We can use a map.
We can ask directions. We can use a map.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
because
2.
The following sentence pair should be combined to make a better sentence. Which is the best revision?
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.
a)
The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat.
b)
The flat bicycle tire is on the bike.
c)
On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat.
d)
The tire on the bicycle is flat.
3.
Select the topic sentence for the following paragraph.
a)
He was born in 1818.
b)
He was educated at the St. Peters University.
c)
In 1852, he abandoned poetry and devoted himself to fiction.
d)
Ivan Turgenev was a critically acclaimed Russian author.
4.
Choose the best conjunction to combine the sentence pair: Joe loves watching television. He hates soap operas.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
5.
Choose the best conjunction to combine the sentence pair: We can drive to San Francisco. We can take an airplane.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
6.
Identify the correct verb for the blank in the following sentence: Laura and her friend ______________ for their trip in one hour.
a)
left
b)
leave
c)
is leaving
d)
leaves
7.
Identify the correct contraction for the blank in the following sentence: _____ Jake and Anna have to work this evening?
a)
Don't
b)
Doesn't
8.
Identify the correct verb for the blank in the following sentence: We, the entire student body, ____ the school colors to remain blue and red.
a)
wants
b)
want
c)
wanting
d)
wanted
9.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a)
Because night fell
b)
Jim ate the sandwich.
c)
On a tree-lined path.
d)
In our area of the city.
10.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a)
In the middle of night. The van pulled up.
b)
Chuck would not, give Jane the seat.
c)
Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.
d)
Lemonade. My favorite drink.
11.
What is the correct sequence of steps in the writing process.
a)
Organize, Brainstorm, Prewrite, Publish
b)
Draft, Publish
c)
Brainstorm, Organize, Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish
d)
Draft, Edit, Publish
12.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a)
We went to their house because there hosting a party.
b)
They're having a party at there house this weekend.
c)
We went to their house because they're hosting a party.
d)
There having a party at their house this weekend.
13.
Choose the word (s) that best completes this sentence:
The CN Tower opened in 1975. _________ the tallest free standing structure in Ontario.
The CN Tower opened in 1975. _________ the tallest free standing structure in Ontario.
a)
Its'
b)
It's
c)
It has
14.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
I'm going to be too late to see the concert.
b)
I'm going to be to late too see the concert.
c)
I'm going to be to late two see the concert.
d)
I'm going to be too late two see the concert.
15.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Their chasing their dog into their house.
b)
They're chasing their dog into their house.
c)
They're chasing their dog into they're house.
d)
Their chasing their dog into they're house.
16.
Choose the word that best completes this sentence:
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
a)
completes
b)
compliments
c)
complaints
d)
complements
17.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
18.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
19.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My mom yelled "Go to your room!"
b)
My mom yelled, "Go to your room!"
c)
My mom, yelled "Go to your room!"
d)
My, mom, yelled "Go to your room!"
20.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
see;
b)
her;
c)
huge;
d)
coming;
21.
Is this sentence correct?
Michelle drives a jaguar Sonya drives a Porsche
Michelle drives a jaguar Sonya drives a Porsche
a)
False
b)
True
22.
Where should you put the semicolon in this sentence?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
a)
however;
b)
meal;
c)
hungry;
d)
huge;
23.
What punctuation goes in the blank?
I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
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