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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Anika, Avery, and Mason were discussing about a car they saw parked outside Olivia and Isla's house. Identify the correct usage of the word: their, there, they're in the following sentence: We saw ______ car parked outside. After the movies, _____ going over _____ to the movies.
their, they're, there
their's, they're, there
they're, their, there
there, their, they're
Maya found a book in the library, and she wants to return it to its owner. She asks Zoe, 'Is this ______ book?' Using your, you're, yours
your
yours
you're
James wants to share his cake with Aiden and Mason, so he needs ______ pieces of cake. Also, he wants to give them _______ pieces ____. Using too, to, two
too, to, two
to, two, too
two, two, too
three, too, to
I have to ____ everyone ____ of money in order _____ make it home. Using alot, allot, a lot, too, to, two
alot, too, to
allot, a lot, to
a lot, allot, too
alott, two, to
allot, alot, too
Emma wants ____ go ___, but the ice cream is on ____ way home; _____ way ____ far over _____. Using too, to, two, their, there, they're, your, you,re
A) too, to, you're, its, to, their
B) to, too, your, it's, too, there
C) two, too, your, it's, too, there
D) three, to, your, it's , there, their
James found a cat in the park and he wants to return it to its owner. He asks Mia, "Is this ______ cat?' Using your, you're
your
yours
you're
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
If you eat too much pizza you will get sick.
If, you eat too much pizza you will get sick.
If you eat ,too much pizza you will get sick.
If you eat too much pizza, you will get sick.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
My older brother gets on my nerves so, I ignore him all the time.
My older brother gets on my nerves ,so, I ignore him all the time.
My older brother gets on my nerves so I ignore him all the time.
My older brother gets on my nerves ,so I ignore him all the time.
Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.
Did you eat Jerry?
Did you eat, Jerry?
Did you, eat, Jerry?
Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.
Although I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch I settled for the Xbox One.
Although I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch, I settled for the Xbox One.
Although, I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch I settled for the Xbox One.
Which is a RUN-ON sentence?
Greece is a fantastic country it has lovely people and great food.
Despite a long flight, arriving in Athens is always a good feeling.
She gave me a hard look I was really scared.
There is nothing better for a cold than a hot whisky and a big box of chocolates.
What do you call the mistake in this sentence?
It can be really embarrassing to be so emotional. Especially when you are on your first date.
RUN ON
COMMA SPLICE
FRAGMENT
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Is this sentence grammatically correct?
Maria didn't check the bill carefully, so paid for the dish she didn't order.
CORRECT
WRONG
They weren't dangerous criminals, they were detectives in disguise.
--> What is wrong with this sentence?COMMA SPLICE
RUN ON
FRAGMENT
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
Sand piling up along the beach.
She wanted to use a shovel to dig a hole in the ground.
However, who wanted to be the winner of the contest.
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
Bobby receiving more than sixty boxes of donations this year.
Leaving for Florida soon.
Since Susan hasn't seen the dentist, her teeth are rotten.
Identify the correct usage of the word: its, it's in the following sentence: The cat licked ___ paw after ___ finished eating.
A) its, it's
B) it's, its
C) its, its
D) it's, it's
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A) The team are winning the match.
B) The team is winning the match.
C) The team were winning the match.
D) The team be winning the match.
Which sentence is a fragment?
A) Running through the park, she felt free.
B) Because he was late.
C) The sun set over the horizon.
D) They danced all night.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'affect' and 'effect'.
A) The movie had a great affect on me.
B) The movie had a great effect on me.
C) The movie effected me greatly.
D) The movie was affecting me greatly.
Identify the sentence with a comma splice.
A) I love reading, it's my favorite hobby.
B) I love reading; it's my favorite hobby.
C) I love reading. It's my favorite hobby.
D) I love reading because it's my favorite hobby.
Which sentence uses 'who' and 'whom' correctly?
A) Who did you give the book to?
B) Whom did you give the book to?
C) To who did you give the book?
D) To whom did you give the book?
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
A) She said I can't believe it's already noon.
B) She said, I can't believe it's already noon.
C) She said, "I can't believe it's already noon."
D) She said "I can't believe it's already noon."
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Neither of the answers are correct.
B) Neither of the answers is correct.
C) Neither of the answers were correct.
D) Neither of the answers be correct.
Identify the correct usage of the word: your, you're in the following sentence: I think ___ going to love ___ new job.
A) your, you're
B) you're, your
C) your, your
D) you're, you're
