Apostrophes
Where does the apostrophe go in the following sentence?
My friends are going to the beach today, and Tonys driving.
My friends are going to the beach today, and Tony's driving.
What end mark indicates an interjection or shows strong emotion?
An exclamation point
Is this sentence properly punctuated:
"My brother is running late, as usual."
Yes.
What does banish mean?
Example: The king was banished from the castle when the neighboring army invaded.
To punish by sending someone away.
What part of speech is the word: Dog
Noun
True or False: An apostrophe can be used to make words plural.
False
What end mark should be used in the following sentence:
He wondered if she answered the phone
A period
True or False: A comma is used to join two independent clauses together.
False
Based on the following sentence, what does infuriate mean?
I was infuriated when I saw the bigger girl push the small boy down on the playground.
To make very angry.
What part of speech is the word: Written
Verb
Fix this sentence.
The apples' on the tree are almost ripe.
The apples on the tree are almost ripe.
Punctuate this sentence:
"Are you going to the prom__" Wendy asked__
"Are you going to the prom?" Wendy asked.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, but I only like them roasted.
Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, I only like them roasted.
Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, but I only like them roasted.
What does it mean to be punctual?
To arrive or be on time.
What part of speech is the word: Before
Preposition
Rewrite the following sentence using contractions:
"I cannot believe that she will not attend the party."
I can't believe that she won't attend the party.
What end mark is used at the end of a sentence or abbreviation?
A period
How do you know if there is a comma splice in a sentence?
When two independent clauses are joined together with only a comma.
What word means: long-lasting energy or strength?
Stamina
What part of speech is the word: Yet
Coordinating Conjunction
True or False: An apostrophe is used when omitting letters.
True
Punctuate this sentence:
How do you like your steak__
How do you like your steak?
Fix this comma splice.
The new tablet is out, I really want one.
The new tablet is out. I really want one.
The new tablet is out; I really want one.
The new tablet is out, and I really want one.
What word means: about to happen?
Impending
What part of speech is the word: Happily
Adverb