Pronouns
Q1: Which word is the correct pronoun in this sentence?
“Maria said she was tired.”
A1: She is the pronoun. It replaces Maria.
Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
a) I bought three items: apples, bread, and milk.
b) I bought: apples, bread, and milk.
a) (A colon should not come right after a verb without a clause before it).
Which of the following makes the sentence correct: What, indeed, gives more.
A.What indeed, gives more
B.What indeed, gives more
C.What, indeed gives more
D.No change
C.What, indeed gives more
Correct the sentence:
I have a big test tomorrow I can’t go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow ; I can’t go out tonight
Answer(; before I)
True or False : When a sentence is singular you use (is)
True
Q2: Replace the noun with the correct pronoun:
“John and I went to the store. John bought milk.”
“John and I went to the store. He bought milk.”
Q2. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a colon?
The ingredients are: flour, eggs, and sugar.
He wanted three things: Clothes, money and shoes
She said: To me, don't forget your wallet
My favorite colors are Blue, Green, and yellow:
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. Which of the following makes the sentence correct: I like apples mangos bananas and oranges.
A. I like apples, oranges, mangos, bananas and grapes.
B. I like apples oranges, mangos, bananas and grapes.
C. I like apples, oranges mangos bananas and grapes.
C. I like apples, oranges mangos bananas and grapes.
Fix this sentence:
We didn’t have enough money to buy tickets however, we still went to the stadium.
We didn’t have enough money to buy tickets; however, we still went to the stadium.
Answer(; before however )
choose the correct sentence.
A) Her husbands wallet is always full of money.
B) Her husband's wallet is always full of money.
C) Her husbands' wallet is always full of money.
correct answer:B
What is a pronoun?
pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase
Q1. What are colons?
A colon is a punctuation mark that comes after a independent clause
A colon is a punctuation mark that comes after a dependent claus
A colon is a punctuation mark that links two independent without a conjunction
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What is a comma?
A punctuation indicating a pause between parts of a sentence.
A punctuation mark indicating a question.
A punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses.
4.A word that describes an action, state of being, or occurrence in a sentence.
A punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses.
Where should the semi-colons go?
On our trip we visited Paris, France London, England and Rome, Italy.
On our trip we visited Paris, France; London, England; and Rome, Italy.
Choose the correct sentence.
A) Its a dog wagging its tail.
B) It's a dog wagging its tail.
C) Its' a dog wagging its tail.
correct answer:B
them.
Which is correct??
A) My favorite colors are: blue, green, and red
B) My favorite colors are blue:, green, and red
A) My favorite colors are: blue, green, and red
Q5. true or false: Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list or series.
True
Choose the correct version:
A) The movie was long, it was also very boring.
B) The movie was long; it was also very boring.
(B)The movie was long; it was also very boring.
The ___ grades are finally up and they don't look too happy.
A) Students
B) Student's
C) Students'
correct answer:C
Choose the correct pronoun:
“Each of the players has ___ own locker.” (their / his or her)
his or her (since “each” is singular).
When is it best to use a colon??
A) when explaining something
B) when telling a story
A) when telling a story
Q2. Which of the following makes the sentence correct: Pure, simple, and, steadfast.
Pure simple and steadfast
Pure, simple, and steadfast
Pure simple, and steadfast
No change
2.Pure, simple, and steadfast.
Choose the correct punctuation:
“I enjoy reading novels ___ my brother prefers watching movies.”
a) ,
b) ;
c) :
Answer B ;
When a ___ tail starts wagging its not always a good sign.
A) Cat's
B) Cats
C) Cats'
correct answer:A