Commas, Colons, & Semicolons
After the game [ ] we should get dinner [ ] and go back to your place [ ] to watch a movie.
After the game [ , ] we should get dinner [ ] and go back to your place [ ] to watch a movie.
Anyone planning on coming to the game needs to make sure they buy a ticket.
a. they buys
b. he or she buy
c. he or she buys
d. correct as is
c. he or she buys
How is the following sentence best revised for appropriate academic tone?
The cheerleaders' routine was totally awesome; they did a bunch of cartwheels and flips and stuff.
a. The cheerleaders' routine was impressive; they did a bunch of tricks.
b. The cheerleaders' routine was really cool; they did a number of cartwheels and flips.
c. The cheerleaders' routine was amazing; they did a bunch of cartwheels and flips and stuff.
d. The cheerleaders' routine was impressive; they performed a number of cartwheels, flips, and other tricks.
d. The cheerleaders' routine was impressive; they performed a number of cartwheels, flips, and other tricks.
Cameron wants to write an essay about football. Which action will help him narrow his topic?
a. Surveying the football players at his school to see how long they've been playing.
b. Telling a story to his friend about the best moment in his last football game.
c. Brainstorming a list of questions about specific aspects of football he may be interested in writing about.
d. Researching his favorite football player and watching compilation videos of his greatest plays.
c. Brainstorming a list of questions about specific aspects of football he may be interested in writing about.
Which sentence would make the most formal, engaging hook for Cameron's essay about the importance of concussion protection for football players?
a. Boom! Crash! That's the sound of your skull taking impact on the football field.
b. Have you ever slammed your head into the wall without any protection?
c. 300,000 football players suffer concussions each year.
d. Concussions are a big problem for football players.
c. 300,000 football players suffer concussions each year.
Many students [ ] left the homecoming dance early [ ] but those who stayed [ ] had a great time.
Many students [ ] left the homecoming dance early [ , ] but those who stayed [ ] had a great time.
Student groups can participate in homecoming by setting up a table at fall fest, decorating a hallway to match the homecoming theme, or by designing a float for the parade.
a. by designing a parade float
b. designing a float for the parade
c. having chosen a float to design for the parade
d. correct as is
b. designing a float for the parade
How are the following sentences best combined without changing their meaning?
The Sundevils are a skilled football team. They won the homecoming game. The score was 35-0.
a. The Sundevils are skilled at football because they won the homecoming game with a score of 35-0.
b. Since the Sundevils are skilled at football, they won the homecoming game with a score of 35-0.
c. Because of the Sundevils' skill, they won the football game and the score at the homecoming game was 35-0.
b. Since the Sundevils are skilled at football, they won the homecoming game with a score of 35-0.
What should Cameron do after he has completed his research for his topic?
a. Arrange his notes from his research in alphabetical order.
b. Create the cover page for his essay.
c. Create an outline for his essay and organize the main ideas from his research.
d. Begin writing the hook for his essay.
c. Create an outline for his essay and organize the main ideas from his research.
Which of the following is the most compelling call to action statement for Cameron's essay on concussions prevention for football players?
a. Concussions are a really big deal and teams should do something about them.
b. It is essential that society invest in improved helmet designs in order to protect football players' brains.
c. Football is a dumb sport and isn't worth the risk of concussions.
d. Companies need to design better helmets now!
b. It is essential that society invest in improved helmet designs in order to protect football players' brains.
The marching band [ ] one of the most underrated [ ] and underfunded [ ] groups on campus [ ] is my favorite part of a football game.
The marching band [ , ] one of the most underrated [ ] and underfunded [ ] groups on campus [ , ] is my favorite part of a football game.
Each of the football players are expected to give their all on the field.
a. is expected
b. correct as is
a. is expected
Which word best replaces the underlined word in the sentence to make the sentence more precise?
The dancers' routine for the pep rally was made by Mrs. Flint.
a. designed
b. created
c. choreographed
d. constructed
c. choreographed
Cassandra is writing an essay about the history of homecoming traditions in America. Which source would be most relevant to her topic?
a. An article in the school newspaper about the nominations for homecoming court.
b. A blog post titled "Best Homecoming Looks for this Season"
c. A book of photographs titled "Homecoming Through the Ages"
d. An article in a journal titled "The Origins of American Homecoming"
d. An article in a journal titled "The Origins of American Homecoming"
Which of the following would b e the best thesis for Cassandra's essay about the evolution of homecoming traditions in America?
a. America is the only country in the world that celebrates homecoming.
b. Homecoming started with colleges, but now high schools celebrate it too.
c. Homecoming has changed a lot over time.
d. Over time, homecoming evolved from a celebration focused on college alumni to more loud, ostentatious affairs centered on school spirit.
d. Over time, homecoming evolved from a celebration focused on college alumni to more loud, ostentatious affairs centered on school spirit.
The homecoming court royalty [ ] was crowned [ ] during the halftime show [ ] including representatives from the junior [ ] and senior classes.
The homecoming court royalty [ ] was crowned [ ] during the halftime show [ , ] including representatives from the junior [ ] and senior classes.
The senior class' enthusiasm won them the spirit stick at the pep rally.
a. senior classes enthusiasm
b. senior classes' enthusiasm
c. senior class's enthusiasm
d. correct as is
c. senior class's enthusiasm
How are the following sentences best combined without changing their meaning?
Marching band takes a lot of time and dedication. They support the school in many ways. They perform at pep rallies and football games. They also have their own competitions.
a. Marching band takes a lot of time and dedication for supporting the school because they perform at pep rallies, football games, and their own competitions.
b. Marching band takes a lot of time and dedication since they support the school in many ways by performing at pep rallies, football games, and their own competitions.
c. Marching band takes a lot of time and dedication, because they support the school in many ways and perform at pep rallies, football games, and their own competitions.
b. Marching band takes a lot of time and dedication since they support the school in many ways by performing at pep rallies, football games, and their own competitions.
What should Cassandra do after finishing the first draft of her paper?
a. Create an outline of her main points
b. Read over her essay for organization and quality of argument.
c. Submit her paper immediately.
d. Proofread her writing for grammar and spelling.
b. Read over her essay for organization and quality of argument.
Which detail is out of place in Cassandra's outline?
1. The Origins of Homecoming
a. college alumni games
b. first homecomings at Baylor University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Missouri
2. Homecoming Today
c. spread to high schools
d. homecoming dances
e. spirit week
3. Significance of Homecoming
f. Homecoming court/queens/kings
g. cultural phenomenon of school spirit
h. homecoming and gender roles
f. Homecoming court/queens/kings
Homecoming week has a lot going on [ ] there are [ ] sprit days [ ] where students dress in fun costumes [ ] nominations [ ] for homecoming court [ ] a dance [ ] and even a football game [ ] complete with floats and a parade.
Homecoming week has a lot going on [ : ] there are [ ] sprit days [ , ] where students dress in fun costumes [ ; ] nominations [ ] for homecoming court [ ; ] a dance [ ; ] and even a football game [ , ] complete with floats and a parade.
The dance team, along with the cheerleaders, marching band, and fall sports teams, typically take part in the fall pep rally.
a. takes part in
b. taking part in
c. took part in
d. correct as is
a. takes part in
Which word best replaces the underlined word in the sentence to make the sentence more precise?
During the football games, Mr. Gardner says important moments over the loud speaker.
a. reads
b. dictates
c. narrates
d. announces
d. announces
Which source would most likely be the best place for Cassandra to start her research about the history of homecoming traditions in America?
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Which sentence would serve as the best transition from Cassandra's first paragraph about the origins of homecoming to her second paragraph about homecoming today?
a. Homecoming started in the 19th century, and it still exists today.
b. Homecoming now includes high school students.
c. Although homecoming was originally focused on alumni in the college setting, the tradition slowly expanded to include high schools as well.
d. Today, homecoming includes dances, football games, spirit weeks, and nominations for homecoming court.
c. Although homecoming was originally focused on alumni in the college setting, the tradition slowly expanded to include high schools as well.