Grammar Mix
Passage Organization
Punctuation
Transitions
Verbs & Tenses
100
What grammar error is committed in the sentence? Skipping through the forest, singing my favorite tune.
What is a fragment?
100
The type of organization used to write about the powers, archenemies, and origins of two of your favorite superheroes.
What is compare-contrast organization? Bonus point if you said part-to-part
100
The punctuation mark used to connect two independent clauses when there is a coordinating conjunction such as "and" or "but"
What is a comma?
100
Which of the following connecting words suggests a cause and effect relationship? a. accordingly c. furthermore b. consequently d. however
"Consequently" means "as a result of.
100
Which form of the verb "to roast" accurately completes the sentence? We carved a pumpkin, _____ marshmallows, and made s'mores.
What is "roasted?"
200
What grammar error is committed in the sentence? I had hoped she would keep my secret we've been best friends since kindergarten.
What is a run-on?
200
The type of organization in which you would describe a physical space, object, or person in terms of its location, for example: back-to-front, top-to-bottom, or left-to-right.
What is spatial organization?
200
The punctuation mark used to connect two independent clauses when there is NO conjunction present
What is a semicolon?
200
Which of the following words or phrases indicates a contrast? a. as a result c. nevertheless b. indeed d. next
nevertheless
200
Which of the forms of "to be" is correct in this sentence? (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been) The trip between my two offices ___ long.
What is "was" or "is?" (Either of these could be correct, depending on tense.)
300
Name the type of fault committed in the sentence, AND tell how to fix it. The bride was given away by her father wearing her mother's wedding veil.
What is a modifier error e.g. The bride, wearing her mother's veil, was given away by her father. The bride, who was wearing her mother's veil, was given away by her father.
300
The method of organization you would use to write about the impact of the Civil War on the economy of the South
What is cause/effect organization? (The word "impact" is a signal word that means the same as the word "effects")
300
We graduated at 7 p.m. and we partied until 2 a.m. (Name the punctuation needed and tell where it should go)
Place a comma BEFORE and. We graduated at 7 p.m., and we partied until 2 a.m.
300
Which transition word best fits the relationship among the sentences? The Egyptians were the first to tame the African wild cat. They closely associated this animal with their cat-headed goddess, Bast. The cat was a working deity, ____ . a. consequently c. moreover b. however d. therefore
What is "however?" (Note: However shows contrast.)
300
Which of the forms of "to be" is correct in this sentence? (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been) The house that my parents _____ buying has turned out to be termite-infested.
"are" or "were," depending on tense intended
400
Nailed to a telephone pole, I saw one of the signs for the missing dog. (Dangling or misplaced, and explain the error.)
What is a misplaced modifier? I was not nailed to a telephone pole; the sign was.
400
What relation do these two statements have to each other: Carnival food is unhealthy. Cotton candy, for example, is simply air-blown colored sugar. a. comparison & contrast c. statement & example b. cause & effect d. climax
C. Statement & Example
400
Name the 3 or 4 (one is opt.) punctuation marks needed in the sentence, and tell where they go. At graduation we were caught up in the moment we threw our caps in the air not realizing we would have difficulty finding our own again when they came down
A comma after "graduation" is optional. Place a semicolon after "moment." Place a period at the end. At graduation, we were caught up in the moment; we threw our caps in the air, not realizing we would have difficulty finding our own again when they came down.
400
My boyfriend is very controlling; ______, he asks for my cell phone every time we're together to check my messages and calls. Which is the best transition? a. besides c. furthermore b. for example d. likewise
for example (Note: The second sentence is an example of a way that the boyfriend is controlling.)
400
Which of the forms of "to be" is correct in this sentence? (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been) Macaroni and cheese ___ my favorite comfort food.
is (or was) (Note: when referring to food combinations which are considered to be one dish, use a singular verb. Other examples: biscuits and gravy, beans and franks, corned beef and cabbage.)
500
Which pronoun is correct in the SECOND sentence. I like Japanese club. You do all kinds of activities in that club. a. One c. They b. I d. You (correct as is)
I (Pronouns should be consistent. "I" to "you" is a 1st to 2nd person switch.)
500
High schools should have later start times. Research has shown that teens perform better later in the day. Moreover, the dropout rate decreases in areas where start times are later. Which of the following words best expresses the relationship between the sentences: a. addition c. chronological b. cause & effect d. contrast
What is addition?
500
Name the three punctuation marks needed, and tell where they go. Many people rent their graduation robes for the occasion however I chose to purchase mine
Semicolon after "occasion," comma after "however," period at the end Many people rent their graduation robes for the occasion; however, I chose to purchase mine.
500
Which one of these conjunctive adverbs does NOT show the same relationship as the others? a. accordingly c. nonetheless b. likewise d. similarly
What is "nonetheless?"
500
Which of the forms of "to be" is correct in this sentence? (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been) Neither of the boys ____ going to the game tonight.
"Is." Verbs agree with their subjects, not with the object of the preposition "boys." "Neither" is a singular indefinite pronoun.
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