Voice and Troublesome Words
Making Words Agree
Commas, Semicolons, Colons
Apostrophes
Capitalization and Quotes
100
Menus (lay, laid) on the kitchen table. Which word fits?
lay
100
Harold forgot to clean up his mess. What is the antecedent of his?
Harold
100
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. On Monday we will listen, to a guest speaker. B. His loyal, generous friends stand by him through everything. C. Jessie studied last night he has a test; today.
B. His loyal, generous friends stand by him through everything.
100
Write the contractions for: does not it is could not
doesn't it's couldn't
100
Mars was the roman god of war. Rewrite the proper noun or proper adjective with correct capitalization.
Roman
200
Which sentence is correct? A. Unfortunately the game was played badly. B. Tommy did well on his quiz. C. I have fewer boots than sandals. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
200
That group of kids (love, loves) to ask questions. Which verb agrees with the subject?
loves
200
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. He was born on November 20, 1988 in Perkasie. B. The concert is being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for free. C. "I can go to the mall with you", replied Jessica.
B. The concert is being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for free.
200
Let's listen to (Mrs. Mylin's, Mrs. Mylins') directions. Which possessive noun is correct?
Mrs. Mylin's
200
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Is this a direct or an indirect quote? A. She asked, "Are you going on vacation this summer?" B. She asked, "Are you going on vacation this summer"?
A. She asked, "Are you going on vacation this summer?"
300
"The book has been bought by Bethany." Rewrite the sentence in active voice.
Bethany has bought the book.
300
She loves eating at local restaurants. Singular or Plural?
Singular
300
That movie for example is rated PG. Rewrite the sentence using commas to separate the nonessential expression from the rest of the sentence.
That movie, for example, is rated PG.
300
All of my (student's, students') essays were fabulous. Which possessive noun is correct?
students'
300
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Is this a direct or an indirect quote? A.He told us that he would be moving soon. B.He told us "that he would be moving soon."
A.He told us that he would be moving soon. indirect quote
400
"The pets were fed by Fred." Active or Passive Voice?
Passive
400
I wanted to go outside however it was raining. Rewrite the sentence using correct punctuation.
I wanted to go outside; however, it was raining.
400
(Someones, Someone's) equipment was left in the gym. Which pronoun is correct?
Someone's
400
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly? A. Is Professor Jenkins teaching this course? B. My aunt is visiting next month. C. Where is Uncle John staying? D. Can you help me with dinner, Mom? E. All of the above
E. All of the above
500
"I have played piano for eighteen years." Active or Passive Voice?
Active
500
Each student handed in their essay. Either Brian or Howie will read their story to the class. Are these correct?
No- Each student handed in his or her essay. Either Brian or Howie will read his story to the class.
500
Pack the following items for our picnic cheese, bread, plates, and napkins. Rewrite the sentence using a colon.
Pack the following items for our picnic: cheese, bread, plates, and napkins.
500
The choice will be (you'rs, yours) alone. Which pronoun is correct?
yours
500
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly? A. I have Science class during fourth period. B. He has History 101 this semester. C. Mrs. Samson teaches french class. D. All of the above
B. He has History 101 this semester.
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