Comma Usage
How is the sentence correctly punctuated?
We are having peas and carrots roast beef and cake for dinner.
A. We are having peas, and carrots, roast beef and cake for dinner.
B. We are having peas and carrots, roast beef, and cake for dinner.
C. We are having peas and carrots, roast, beef and cake for dinner.
What is...?
B. We are having peas and carrots, roast beef, and cake for dinner.
Which transition best replaces the transition in italics?
Cinna spends hours in his vegetable garden every day while he wants to grow the world's largest pumpkin.
A. because
B. on the other hand
C. whenever
What is because?
Complete the sentence with a pronoun that refers to the italicized word.
Timon told me that some goddesses sent _______ news to the people using flying messengers.
A. her
B. them
C. their
What is...?
C. their
What are the three basic points of view?
What is first, second, and third?
Which word is a SWABI, or subordinate conjunction, in the following sentence?
Whenever we go to town, we almost always stop for ice cream.
What is whenever?
How is the sentence correctly punctuated?
A. Mr. Morton, my English teacher, says we have to learn how to use commas.
B. Mr. Morton, my English teacher says we have to learn how to use commas.
C. Mr. Morton, my English teacher says, we have to learn how to use commas.
What is...?
A. Mr. Morton, my English teacher, says we have to learn how to use commas.
Which transition best replaces the transition in italics?
Pumbaa would have played the air guitar since his keyboard had stopped working during the concert.
A. although
B. if
C. because
What is if?
Which revision is the correction for the following sentence?
Whenever many of the mayor's advisors meet in Mufasa's tree house, they finish all his work.
A. Whenever many of the mayor's advisors meet in Mufasa's tree house, they finish all their work.
B. Whenever many of the mayor's advisors meet in Mufasa's tree house, they finish all our work.
C. Whenever many of the mayor's advisors meet in Mufasa's tree house, they finish all them work.
What is...?
A. Whenever many of the mayor's advisors meet in Mufasa's tree house, they finish all their work.
Read the paragraph. Is the point of view first, second, or third?
The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together. Neither of them was smiling. After a long period of silence, Kevin said, "This isn't going to work. I mean, you're a dog person and I'm a cat person." Juno nodded. A tear rolled down her face. Kevin went on, "If we got married and bought a house, what kind of pet would we get? Some kind of cat-dog? Somebody's going to be unhappy." Juno began sobbing and said, "Ok, let's just end it now. Have fun with your slobbery dogs." She jumped off the bench and ran into the woods.
What is third?
Which sentence below correctly punctuates and uses the THAMOs/conjunctive adverb, correctly?
A. However, we always study for important quizzes.
B. We always study for important quizzes however.
C. We however always study for important quizzes.
What is...?
A. However, we always study for important quizzes.
How is the sentence correctly punctuated?
He says “Remember Bob use commas before and after you address someone directly.”
A. He says, “Remember, Bob, use commas before and after you address someone directly.”
B. He says, “Remember Bob use commas before and after you address someone directly.”
C. He says, “Remember, Bob use commas before and after you address someone directly.”
What is...?
A. He says, “Remember, Bob, use commas before and after you address someone directly.”
Which transition best replaces the transition that's in italics?
President Snow just folded forty-six origami swans; the gust of wind, therefore, swept them out to sea.
A. nevertheless
B. moreover
C. however
What is however?
Which revision is the correction for the following sentence?
When everyone arrives at the rodeo, they will get to see Haymitch Abernathy ride a bull.
A. When everyone arrives at the rodeo, they or we will get to see Haymitch Abernathy ride a bull.
B. When everyone arrives at the rodeo, he or she will get to see Haymitch Abernathy ride a bull.
C. When everyone arrives at the rodeo, he or me will get to see Haymitch Abernathy ride a bull.
What is...?
B. When everyone arrives at the rodeo, he or she will get to see Haymitch Abernathy ride a bull.
Read the paragraph. Is the point of view first, second, or third?
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
What is second?
Which sentence correctly punctuates and uses the FANBOY, correctly?
A. The school always administers SOLs in the Spring but it does not include the Writing.
B. The school always administers SOLs in the Spring, but it does not include the Writing.
C. The school always administers SOLs in the Spring; but, it does not include the Writing.
What is...?
B. The school always administers SOLs in the Spring, but it does not include the Writing.
How is the sentence correctly punctuated?
A. “Don’t go there”, said Formica.
B. “Don’t go there,” said Formica.
C. “Don’t go there” said, Formica.
What is...?
B. “Don’t go there,” said Formica.
What's the function of the transtion in italics of the following sentence:
Even though it was windy during the archery competition, William Johnson hit the bull's-eye with his first shot.
A. Addition
B. Contrast
C. Example
What is...?
B. Contrast
Which revision is the correction for the following sentence?
Until someone teaches Gale Hawthorne how to play Twister, they won't know how flexible he is.
A. Until someone teaches Gale Hawthorne how to play Twister, them or me won't know how flexible he is.
B. Until someone teaches Gale Hawthorne how to play Twister, she or he won't know how flexible he is.
C. Until someone teaches Gale Hawthorne how to play Twister, we or I won't know how flexible he is.
What is...?
B. Until someone teaches Gale Hawthorne how to play Twister, she or he won't know how flexible he is.
Read the paragraph. Is the point of view first, second, or third?
The green ooze dripped slowly down the steps. We didn't have a Geiger counter with us, but if we had, I bet that it would have been beeping. I noticed Chris moving toward the ooze and said, "Chris, don't!" but it was too late. Chris dipped the front part of his shoe in the ooze and the ooze burned the sole off his shoe instantly. Then it melted his sock, and then it began to go to work on his foot. Vanessa began licking her lips. "I wonder what it tastes like," she said. I screamed, "No Vanessa! Don't!"
What is first?
Which sentence correctly punctuates and uses the THAMOs/conjunctive adverb, correctly?
A. Pam likes potatoes with butter on the contrary, Sam likes poatoes with sour cream.
B. Pam likes potatoes with butter; on the contrary Sam likes poatoes with sour cream.
C. Pam likes potatoes with butter; on the contrary, Sam likes poatoes with sour cream.
What is...?
C. Pam likes potatoes with butter; on the contrary, Sam likes poatoes with sour cream.
How is the sentence correctly punctuated?
Emilio my next-door neighbor has two daughters a son and a puppy.
A. Emilio, my next-door neighbor, has two daughters a son and a puppy.
B. Emilio, my next-door neighbor, has two daughters, a son, and a puppy.
C. Emilio, my next-door neighbor, has two daughters a son, and a puppy.
What is...?
B. Emilio, my next-door neighbor, has two daughters, a son, and a puppy.
What's the function of the transtion in italics of the following sentence?
Gale Hawthorne is well liked by his classmates. In fact, he is the most popular student in his grade.
A. Contrast
B. Emphasis
C. Similarity
What is...?
B. Emphasis
Which revision is the correction for the following sentence?
If many teachers start giving away donuts during recess, we will make Peter Pettigrew and your friends very happy.
A. If many teachers start giving away donuts during recess, they will make Peter Pettigrew and his friends very happy.
B. If many teachers start giving away donuts during recess, she and he will make Peter Pettigrew and our friends very happy.
C. If many teachers start giving away donuts during recess, we will make Peter Pettigrew and his or her friends very happy.
What is...?
A. If many teachers start giving away donuts during recess, they will make Peter Pettigrew and his friends very happy.
Read the paragraph. Is the point of view first, second, or third?
Penny pedaled her bike as quickly as she could, but she couldn't seem to build up enough speed. She started rolling down the hill. "I can't do it," she thought to herself. Her friend Melissa was riding behind her. "Keep trying! Stand up on your pedals. You can do it!" Melissa shouted. Penny decided to take her advice. She stood up on the pedals and put all of her weight into the climb. She started going up the hill. This made Penny very happy. "Thanks Melissa!" she said as she got to the top of the hill. Melissa smiled and said, "What are friends for?"
What is third?
Which sentence punctuates and uses the SWABI/subordinate conjunction, correctly?
A. If students studied more they would be more successful in school and life.
B. If, students studied more, they would be more successful in school and life.
C. Students would be more successful in school and life if they studied more.
What is...?
C. Students would be more successful in school and life if they studied more.