Grammar
Punctuation
Writing
Proofreading
Common Errors
100

The subject and predicate in the sentence: 

The dog chased the ball.

Subject: dog

Predicate: chased

100

Add the correct punctuation: "What time does the game start"

What time does the game start?

100

Identify the topic sentence in the short paragraph:

Learning to manage money is one of the most valuable skills a student could learn because it is applicable to everyday life. Studies show that students who learn to balance a checkbook are more likely to be successful in their careers. When people understand the value of a dollar and how quickly they can be spent, they tend to work harder to earn more. Ultimately, learning to manage money creates harder workers and a more productive society.  



Learning to manage money is one of the most valuable skills a student could learn because it is applicable to everyday life.

100

Identify the misspelled word: "The students recieved an invitation.

Recieved should be received. 

100

Correct the commonly confused words: "Their / There / They're going to bring ____ coats."

They're going to bring their coats. 

200

Choose the correct pronoun: 

Each of the students must bring ___ pencil." (options: his or her / their)

his or her
200

Choose the correct use of commas in a series: "We brought apples bananas and oranges." (show corrected sentence)

We brought apples, bananas, and oranges. 

200

List two strong supporting details for the topic: "Why school lunches should be healthier."

One important reason to provide students with healthy options at school is that obesity is at an all time high. Providing healthy meals can not only curtail the rate of obesity, but it can create great habits and set students up for healthier lives once they graduate. 


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200

Identify and fix the capitalization error: "last summer, we visited the grand canyon."

Last summer, we visited the Grand Canyon.

200

Fix the run-on sentence by making two sentences or using a conjunction: "The bell rang we went outside to recess."

The bell rang, and we went outside to recess. 

300

Identify the verb tense: "By next week, she will have finished the project."

Future tense

300

Explain when to use a semicolon and rewrite: "I wanted to go to the concert it was sold out."

You should use a semicolon when two independent clauses are closely related.

I wanted to go to the concert; it was sold out.  

300

What is a transitional phrase? Provide two examples that could connect paragraphs in an essay about recycling.

Ultimately, if everyone committed to recycling even half of their recyclable goods, the earth would be a healthier place to live.


Overall, recycling is a selfless act that will not only impact today, but also generations to come. 

300

Find and correct the punctuation error in: "Its time to go to the movies, isnt it"

It's time to go to the movies, isn't it?

300

Explain the difference and correct usage of "its" vs. "it's" in a sentence about a dog losing a collar.

It's absolutely not normal for a dog to lose its collar every single time he goes outside. 

400

Rewrite this sentence to correct subject-verb agreement: "Neither the teacher nor the students was ready."

Neither the teacher nor the students WERE ready. 

400

Place punctuation to correctly format this sentence with a quotation: The coach said we will practice at four oclock

The coach said, "We will practice at four o'clock."

400

Revise this weak sentence to make it stronger and more specific: "Bad weather made the game bad."

The bad weather made the game less enjoyable. 

400

Edit this sentence for clarity and concision: "In my opinion, I believe that students should really try to study every night because it helps a lot with grades."

In my opinion, students should study every night, as it helps them to make better grades. 

400

Choose an appropriate transition word:

Kids should not be allowed to have social media. ___________, it is bad for their mental health. 

Show emphasis!

Obviously

Clearly


500

Define and give an example of a subordinating conjunction used to join dependent and independent clauses

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join dependent clauses and independent clauses to show relationships of time, cause-and-effect, or contrast. 

When

When I got off work, I drove straight home. 

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500

Correctly punctuate this complex sentence with an interrupter: "My sister who is a nurse works nights."

My sister, who is a nurse, works at night. 

500

Write a brief thesis statement (one sentence) for an essay about how technology changes learning.

Technology has completely changed the learning experience by allowing people to have information at their fingertips, providing a wealth of resources for people to use, and ultimately, making learning a more enjoyable experience. 

500

Proofread this two-sentence student response and rewrite it with corrections for grammar, punctuation, and clarity. 

the little girl stated I am not ready to go to there house. the last time we went it really effected me?

The little girl stated, "I am not ready to go to their house. The last time we went, it really affected me."

500

Identify and correct the mistakes in the paragraph.

Tommy was a young kid, he loved to play out side. His mom Tanya couldn't never keep him inside the house every single time she looked out the window he was out their with his buddys. Tanya finaly excepted the fact that her son tommy could be doing much worser things than playing outside with his friend's. 

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