Word Choice
Many kids would benefit from later school start times.
a) children
b) young people
c) students
C) Students
I enjoy roller coasters but I will not ride ones that go upside down.
I enjoy roller coasters, but I will not ride ones that go upside down.
a) but
b) and
c) moreover
A) But
Henry, my friend's son.
Fragment
A person, place, thing, or idea
Noun
That new policy is bonkers!
a) insane
b) absurd
c) crazy
B) Absurd
Valley Fair Worlds of Fun and Universal are all theme parks that have roller coasters.
Valley Fair, Worlds of Fun, and Universal are all theme parks that have roller coasters.
He did not find the shirt he was looking for at Kohl's, ________ did he find it at Target.
a) and
b) so
c) nor
C) Nor
It is cold it is supposed to snow tonight.
Run-on
A word that describes a noun
The salesman won a prize for being so good at her job.
a) wonderful
b) skilled
c) persuasive
Disney World which is different from Disneyland is located near Orlando Florida.
Disney World, which is different from Disneyland, is located near Orlando, Florida.
a) next
b) moreover
c) and
After the soccer game ended.
Fragment
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb.
The team really wanted positive reviews from their customers.
a) strived for
b) desired
c) pleaded for
A) Strived for
Even though she is scared of flying my niece is looking forward to our trip to visit many many theme parks.
Even though she is scared of flying, my niece is looking forward to our trip to visit many, many theme parks.
Math comes easily to Parker. ______________, he has to study a little more for his science class.
a) but
b) so
c) however
C) However
One can find additional resources on the homepage of the college's website.
Sentence
List all of the conjunctions that FANBOYS stands for.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
a) stressing out; difficult
b) panicking; stressful
c) anxious; difficult
C) anxious; difficult
After we get back from the trip Joel Rose and Anna all have to go back to work the next day which is disappointing for them.
After we get back from the trip, Joel, Rose, and Anna all have to go back to work the next day, which is disappointing for them.
Many studies have proven that social media use has negative effects on children younger than 16. _____________, a number of countries are beginning to put social media bans in place.
a) therefore
b) additionally
c) however
A) Therefore
Airplanes are expensive and use lots of fuel, trains are better for the environment, but require more time.
Run-on (Comma splice)
Give three examples of prepositions.
Student response - teacher discretion.