Passage 1: The Power of Sleep for Student Success
Passage 2: The Mountain Trail
Commas to Separate a long Introductory Phrase
Commas to Separate 3 or more words in a series
Commas to Separate 2 Independent Clauses Joined with a FANBOY
100
The author of the selection organizes the information by-
A. Comparing and Contrasting different sleep schedules
B. Explaining the benefits that sleep provides for students
C. Presenting the advantages and disadvantages of sleep
D. Comparing and contrasting different sleep methods
B. Explaining the benefits that sleep provides for students
100
Which sentence has a comma splice?
A. The hikers started early in the morning, they wanted to reach the summit by noon.
B. Sarah, an experienced climber, led the group up the rocky path.
C. The final push to the summit was the hardest part, everyone was exhausted.
D. However, when they reached the top, the sense of accomplishment made all the effort worthwhile.
C. The final push to the summit was the hardest part, everyone was exhausted.
100
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
Having been told of the test John wondered what he would study.
Having been told of the test, John wondered what he would study.
100
Where do the commas need to go in this sentence:
He drove through Illinois Indiana and Kentucky.
He drove through Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky.
100
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
Your handwriting is sloppy, but your punctuation is perfect.
Your handwriting is sloppy, but your punctuation is perfect.
200
Which best identifies an important detail in paragraph 2 and the key idea it illustrates?
A. Detail: The brain replays neural connections during sleep. Key Idea: Sleep helps students dream about their studies.
B. Detail: The brain replays neural connections during sleep. Key Idea: Sleep strengthens memory through consolidation.
C. Detail: Students should study vocabulary before bed. Key Idea: Sleep only works for language learning.
D. Detail: Students should study vocabulary before bed. Key Idea: Sleep replaces the need for studying.
B. Detail: The brain replays neural connections during sleep. Key Idea: Sleep strengthens memory through consolidation.
200
What is the correct way to write the first sentence?
A. The hikers started early in the morning, they wanted to reach the summit by noon.
B. The hikers started early in the morning; they wanted to reach the summit by noon.
C. The hikers started early in the morning, so they wanted to reach the summit by noon.
C. The hikers started early in the morning, because they wanted to reach the summit by noon.
B. The hikers started early in the morning; they wanted to reach the summit by noon.
200
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
Wading into the cool lake we found relief from the heat.
Wading in the cool lake, we found relief from the heat.
200
Where do the commas need to go in this sentence:
He ran up the stairs through the door and down the hall.
He ran up the stairs, through the door, and down the hall.
200
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
The story was very interesting and she read it on one evening.
The story was very interesting, and she read it on one evening.
300
How does the author support the claim that sleep is essential for academic success?
A. By demonstrating how sleep teaches skills that studying does not
B. By suggesting that sleep is more important than attending classes
C. By showing how sleep affects memory, attention, and learning
D. By stating how sleep schedules can influence school start times
C. By showing how sleep affects memory, attention, and learning
300
Which sentence is missing a comma after an introductory phrase?
A. Sarah, an experienced climber, led the group up the rocky path.
B. After several hours of climbing the team stopped for lunch.
C. They ate sandwiches, drank water, and admired the landscape.
D. However, when they reached the top, the sense of accomplishment made all the effort worthwhile.
B. After several hours of climbing the team stopped for lunch.
300
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
In the heat of the summer afternoon our air conditioner stopped.
In the heat of the summer afternoon, our air conditioner stopped.
300
Where do the commas need to go in this sentence:
He ends each day telling himself that the day was miserable that he should have stayed in bed and that tomorrow will be better.
He ends each day telling himself that the day was miserable, that he should have stayed in bed, and that tomorrow will be better.
300
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
Alice wanted to stay home that evening yet she did not feel that she could refuse the invitation.
Alice wanted to stay home that evening, yet she did not feel that she could refuse the invitation.
400
Which type of evidence does the author use to support the claim about sleep?
A. Personal stories from students who improved their grades
B. Statistical data from sleep research studies
C. Examples of how sleep affects brain function and learning
D. Quotes from teachers about student performance
C. Examples of how sleep affects brain function and learning
400
What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?
The trail was steep and challenging, but the views were breathtaking.
But
400
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
After our game with Central High School our bus broke down.
After our game with Central High School, our bus broke down.
400
Where do the commas need to go in this sentence:
I ate breakfast read the paper and went to work.
I ate breakfast, read the paper, and went to work.
400
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
You can spend the money now or you can put it in the bank.
You can spend the money now, or you can put it in the bank.
500
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the selection.
"The evidence is clear: sleep is not a luxury but a necessity for students who want to reach their full potential."
Which best explains why this sentence involves a logical fallacy, rather than an effective rhetorical device?
A. It uses emotional language to persuade instead of inform.
B. It makes a claim that contradicts the evidence presented.
C. It appeals to readers' feelings instead of providing specific evidence.
D. It makes an absolute claim without acknowledging any limitations.
D. It makes an absolute claim without acknowledging any limitations.
500
Why does this sentence need a comma placed here?
The trail was steep and challenging, but the views were breathtaking.
This is a compound sentence and needs a comma to connect the two independent clauses together with a FANBOY.
500
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
Seeing the outcoming car weaving I slowed down.
Seeing the outcoming car weaving, I slowed down.
500
Where do the commas need to go in this sentence:
I have seen his picture in magazines on television and in movies.
I have seen his picture in magazines, on television, and in movies.
500
Where does the comma need to go in this sentence:
The day was overcast yet we went to the beach.
The day was overcast, yet we went to the beach.