Complete Sentences
Frequently Confused Words
Proper Punctuation
Meanings of Words
Writing
100
Which of these is a complete sentence?
A)Out of the two of them, Allen.
B)Decided that he would eat a sandwich.
C)Since it was getting dark, to go inside.
D)The test was hard, but I think I did well on it.
D)The test was hard, but I think I did well on it.
100
Choose the correct homophone for the blank:
Nancy and Sue are feeding ____ pets.
A)thare
B)their
C)there
D)they're
B)their
100
Which sentence is correctly written?
A)John told me that he did not want to be late.
B)John told me that "he did not want to be late".
C)John told me that "he did not want to be late."
D)John told me that 'he did not want to be late.'
A)John told me that he did not want to be late.
100
Will you______my offer?
A) accept
B) except
A) accept
100
Read the sentence.
Kathleen ___________a door in the stone wall, almost hidden by ivy.
What word would show that Kathleen saw the door all of a sudden?
A) watched
B) noticed
C) examined
B) noticed
200
Which of these is an incomplete sentence?
A)Tina is a great singer.
B)The apple tastes bitter.
C)You made a very good grade.
D)Dark rain clouds in the sky.
D)Dark rain clouds in the sky.
200
The words farther and further are commonly confused. Which sentence is written correctly?
A)Miami is farther than Orlando.
B)His essay was farther in-depth than I expected.
C)He took the boat further into the ocean than was safe.
D)There was a farther development in the detective's case.
A)Miami is farther than Orlando.
200
Which sentence is correct?
A)“Let’s collect stamps, said Mary.”
B)“Let’s collect stamps,” said Mary.
C)Let’s collect stamps, said “Mary.”
D)Let’s collect “stamps,” said Mary.
B)“Let’s collect stamps,” said Mary.
200
It is ___________to see who is the guilty one in this situation.
A) plain
B) good
C)bad
D) plane
A)plain
200
Which detail would be most helpful in supporting a report on how to be polite and considerate of a substitute teacher?
A)Because our teachers are rarely absent at our school, we rarely have substitute teachers.
B)The substitute teachers at our school have special parking spaces saved for them each day.
C)If the substitute teacher does not know where something is located, volunteer to help find it.
D)A substitute teacher is responsible for all students in the same way a real teacher is responsible.
C)If the substitute teacher does not know where something is located, volunteer to help find it.
300
Josie is proofreading her book report using this checklist. Which sentence needs revision?
*capitalization
*punctuation
*word usage
*spelling
*sentence structure (fragments and run-ons)
*verb forms and tenses
*subject-verb agreement
A)To find out what happens, you will have to read the book.
B)The main character, a young boy who wanders away and gets lost in the woods.
C)The dark of night surrounded him, and the eerie sounds of the forest frightened him.
D)Arthur's family didn't realize that he was missing until they completed their hike.
B)The main character, a young boy who wanders away and gets lost in the woods.
300
The words are, hour, and our are commonly confused. Which sentence is written correctly?
A)We our going to the movie tonight.
B)It took us over an hour to drive home last night.
C)Last week are favorite team won the championship.
D)She told us that hour test would cover all of chapter 12.
B)It took us over an hour to drive home last night.
300
Choose the sentence in which quotation marks are used correctly.
A)When the teacher said that there would be a test on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
B)"When the teacher said that there would be a test on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?
C)When the teacher said "that there would be a test on Tuesday", I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
D)When the teacher said that "there would be a test" on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
A)When the teacher said that there would be a test on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
300
It was obvious that Micah was feeling sluggish because he walked out onto the field instead of running like the rest of the team.
Judging from the context, the word sluggish in this passage probably means:
A)bored.
B)excited.
C)short.
D)tired.
D)tired.
300
Have you ever stopped to think about your eyelashes? Some people only notice them when an eyelash gets stuck in their eye. But eyelashes do something very important. They keep your eyes safe. Eyelashes help keep dust and dirt away from your eyes. They also keep bugs from bothering your eyes.
Which sentence BEST supports the main idea of the paragraph?
A)Eyebrows are hairs above your eyes and eyelashes.
B)Bugs can be found in almost every part of the world.
C)People see when the eyes send messages to the brain.
D)Eyelashes are more important than most people realize.
D)Eyelashes are more important than most people realize.
400
What is the BEST way to correct this run-on sentence?
Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
A)Many people think. I’m much taller than I actually am I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
B)Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am. I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
C)Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am I wear platform shoes. With really high heels.
D)Many people think I’m much taller. Than I actually am I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
B)Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am. I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
400
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?
A)The dog doesn't want it's weekly bath.
B)It's never too late to explore new places.
C)Its amazing how students learn and grow each year!
D)I heard that its going to be extra snowy this winter.
B)It's never too late to explore new places.
400
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A)In the autumn, of that year, my family bought me a horse.
B)In the summer, the pool opened, our city started a swim team.
C)In spring, when the water is high, the lake surges over the rocks.
D)In winter when the temperature falls our heating bill, always goes up.
C)In spring, when the water is high, the lake surges over the rocks.
400
Katie’s basket was very useful. We used it to carry the linen, and we reused it when we were picking apples in the field.
Which word has the same base word as the underlined words in the passage?
A)reassure
B)unusual
C)usable
D)usurp
C)usable
400
Katy has picked this photo to go with one of her sentences. Which sentence would the photo help explain?
A)There are 2,000 species of sea star living in the world's oceans.
B)Sea stars come in many varieties, but most sea stars have five-arms.
C)Most sea stars have the remarkable ability to eat food outside their bodies.
D)There are no freshwater sea stars and only a few live in brackish water.
B)Sea stars come in many varieties, but most sea stars have five-arms.
500
Which change to (2) would make it a complete sentence?
(1) Science not only teaches us about the world we live in, it helps us to solve problems too. (2) Pollution, diseases, finding new energy sources. (3) Even studying dinosaurs is a kind of science. (4) If you study science and experiment enough, you might even make a discovery that solves a big problem!
A)Pollution, diseases, or else finding new energy sources.
B)Dealing with pollution, diseases, or finding new energy sources.
C)Pollution, diseases, finding new energy sources, to further science.
D)Pollution, diseases, and finding new energy sources are all topics of science.
D)Pollution, diseases, and finding new energy sources are all topics of science.
500
Which sentence contains an error that would affect the reader's ability to know what belongs to whom?
A)That's you're sandwich, not mine.
B)The man got to angry to remember his manners.
C)The main effect of exercise is feeling really good.
D)Its funny how we remember the little things in life.
A)That's you're sandwich, not mine.
500
Jesse is writing an opinion essay about whether students should be allowed to use cell phones at school. It is his opinion that students should be allowed to use cell phones at school. Which sentence accurately quotes and gives credit to a supporting source?
A)According to the National Education Association, "Smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools."
B)I read that the National Education Association believes that (smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools.)
C)Students can use smart phones for a variety of educational applications was even stated in an article from the National Education Association.
D)The National Education Association says that smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools. Source: National Education Association.
A)According to the National Education Association, "Smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools."
500
Will they be ______________tomorrow night?
A) there
B) their
C) they're
A) there
500
Look at these details:
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
Park Güell has beautiful views of the city of Barcelona.
People enjoy the interesting shapes and bright colors of Park Güell's buildings.
There are also lovely gardens and wooded areas in Park Güell.
A) Park Güell is full of interesting sights for visitors to enjoy.
B) Some of the areas in Park Güell are decorated with bright lights.
C) Barcelona has wonderful museums, parks, and restaurants.
A) Park Güell is full of interesting sights for visitors to enjoy.