Punctuation In Dialogue
Inserting Transitions
Commas in a series of phrases
Inserting Concluding Sentences
Run-on, Frag, Sentence?
100
True or False End punctuation marks such as periods or exclamation points go inside the quotations?
True
100
True or False Transitions can be used to connect sentences and paragraphs.
True
100
True or False Commas tell the reader where to pause, which makes your writing easier to read.
True
100
What is more important in a reading passage? A. Central Idea B. Closing Sentence C. Both
C. Both
100
Because it requires a lot of skill and determination. Fragment
Fragment
200
True of False Writers use quotations around written conversation between characters, or dialogue.
True
200
1) My sister Kesha was upset and a little scared. (2) Some boys from school played a trick on her. Kia needs to add a transition word or phrase to help her readers move from sentence 1 to 2. Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 2? A. One day B. Meanwhile C. On the other hand D. For instance
A. One day
200
True or False Commas tell the reader where to pause, which makes your writing easier to read.
True
200
(1) Jellyfish first appeared on Earth nearly 700 million years ago. (2) They are older than any other fish with bones. (3) Over time, jellyfish have developed thousands of different forms. (4) Some are so small they can barely be seen. (5) Others, like the lion’s mane jelly, are larger than many sharks. (5) Some jellyfish glow in the dark, while others have incredibly beautiful colors. Charlie wants to add a sentence to the end of his first paragraph (sentences 1-5). Which sentence should he add to introduce the central idea of his paper? A. The body of a jellyfish is made of a jelly-like material that gives the animal its shape and the ability to float. B. Jellyfish are funny-looking fish that look like soggy, empty sandwich bags. C. When you go to the beach, you sometimes see jellyfish washed up on the sand. D. Jellyfish are some of the most curious creatures on Earth, but they’re not really true fish.
D. Jellyfish are some of the most curious creatures on Earth, but they’re not really true fish.
200
Water can be found in the earth's surface and it can be found under the earth's surface.
run on
300
What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence? I could imagine her calling out, Kaylee are you here?” A. Delete the quotation mark at the end of the sentence B. Change her to she C. Insert a quotation mark before Kaylee D. Insert a quotation mark before I
C. Insert a quotation mark before Kaylee
300
(2) These strange-looking birds are built for speed. ( 3) Speed is what they are famous for. Rachel needs to add a transition word or phrase to help her readers move from sentence 2 to sentence 3. Which transition could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 3? A. In fact B. On the other hand C. Yet D. Instead
A. In fact
300
What is the correct way to write the following sentence? My friends stopped calling texting, and stopping by the house. A. Insert comma after calling B. Insert and after calling C. Delete comma after texting D. Change and to so
A. Insert comma after calling
300
(1) Many people think it doesn’t rain in the desert, but it does. (2) However, predicting when it will rain is difficult. (3) The Australian desert may go years without a heavy rainfall. (4) But when it does rain, the plants and the animals of the Australian desert are ready. Divia wants to add a sentence to her first paragraph (sentences 1-4). Which sentence should she add to clearly state the central idea of her paper? A. If they can’t find water, they are not likely to survive. B. Deserts are well known for being dry and hot. C. They have found ways to adapt to survive in the harsh climate. D. The thorny dragon changes its color to hide itself from predators.
C. They have found ways to adapt to survive in the harsh climate.
300
If you want to become famous.
fragment
400
What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence? My sister, Callie, heard my name but being half asleep she moaned, “Uh-yeah.” A. Delete the quotation mark before Uh-yeah B. Change moaned to moans C. Change she to they D. Sentence 12 is written correctly in the story.
D. Sentence 12 is written correctly in the story.
400
(20) After the snake hits the ground, the roadrunner grabs it and pounds its head against the nearest rock. (21) The roadrunner will not stop until the snake is dead. Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 21? A. In other words B. Under C. First D. In the end
D. In the end
400
What is the correct way to write the following sentence? There are many ways you can reduce such as saving gasoline, saving oil, and turning down the thermostat in the winter. A. Delete comma after gasoline B. Insert comma after ways C. Change ways to way D. Sentence 17 is written correctly in the paper.
D. Sentence 17 is written correctly in the paper.
400
What is a closing sentence? A. the main idea or message an author wants to convey about a topic in a composition. B. Wraps up a paragraph or a composition with a main idea or message.
B. Wraps up a paragraph or a composition with a main idea or message.
400
Being a straight-A student is great, but understanding the material is more important.
sentence
500
What is change the period to an exclamation mark? I told them, “We are going back to being roommates! A. Change told to tell B. Change We to we C. Insert quotation marks after the exclamation point D. Insert quotation marks before back
C. Insert quotation marks after the exclamation point
500
BONUS 600 Points
BONUS 600
500
How can the following sentence be changed? He always agreed with me helped me with things, and said I was the best kid in seven states. A. Delete and B. Insert comma after He C. Delete comma after things D. Insert comma after me
D. Insert comma after me
500
What is central idea? A. The main idea or message an author wants to convey about a topic in a composition. B. Wraps up a paragraph or a composition with a main idea or message.
A. The main idea or message an author wants to convey about a topic in a composition.
500
When it rains, the rain forms runoff, the abundance of rain causes some areas to flood.
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