Grammar Gurus
Which sentence correctly uses a simple sentence structure?
A. I wanted to go to the mall, but it was closed.
B. Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
C. She danced.
D. After school, I did my homework and cleaned my room.
✅ Correct Answer: C. She danced.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly between coordinate adjectives?
A. It was a long, boring movie.
B. She wore a red old sweater.
C. He drove a fast red, car.
D. The bright sunny, day was perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: A. It was a long, boring movie.
Which sentence avoids wordiness?
A. I personally believe that I myself should be the one to lead.
B. I think I should lead.
C. I am the one that I think should lead.
D. The leadership should be by me, I think.
✅ Correct Answer: B. I think I should lead.
What does the word belligerent most likely mean?
A. Peaceful
B. Angry
C. Joyful
D. Honest
✅ Correct Answer: B. Angry
What does the prefix "bio-" mean?
A. Life
B. Earth
C. Water
D. Air
✅ Correct Answer: A. Life
Which sentence contains a compound sentence?
A. He smiled and waved.
B. She studied all night.
C. The bell rang, and the students left.
D. While it snowed, we built a snowman.
✅ Correct Answer: C. The bell rang, and the students left.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. Recieve
B. Definitly
C. Separate
D. Alot
✅ Correct Answer: C. Separate
Choose the most concise version:
A. Due to the fact that it was late, we went home.
B. Because it was late, we went home.
C. It was late, and because of this, we went home.
D. Owing to the lateness of the hour, we went home.
✅ Correct Answer: B. Because it was late, we went home.
What does the prefix “bio-” mean?
A. Earth
B. Life
C. Water
D. Light
✅ Correct Answer: B. Life
Which word contains a root that means "to see"?
A. Inspect
B. Predict
C. Transport
D. Reject
✅ Correct Answer: A. Inspect
("spect" means to see)
Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?
A. Because the dog was hungry.
B. After we left the store.
C. She baked a cake.
D. When the movie ended.
✅ Correct Answer: C. She baked a cake.
When do you use a comma between adjectives?
A. When the adjectives are equal and can be reversed or separated by "and."
B. When the first adjective is more important than the second.
C. When the adjectives are part of a compound noun.
D. When the adjectives describe different aspects of the noun.
✅ Correct Answer: A. When the adjectives are equal and can be reversed or separated by "and."
What’s the difference between a phrase and a clause?
A. A phrase has both a subject and a verb; a clause does not.
B. A clause has a subject and verb; a phrase does not.
C. A phrase is a complete thought; a clause is not.
D. A clause can stand alone; a phrase cannot.
✅ Correct Answer: B. A clause has a subject and verb; a phrase does not.
Use context clues: What does elated mean in this sentence?
“When she saw the puppy, she was elated and jumped for joy.”
What is: Very happy or thrilled.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "disarray" in this sentence:
"After the storm, the backyard was in total disarray."
What is: A big mess or disorder?
Name the sentence type: Even though it was late, she kept working on her project.
What is: A complex sentence.
Correct the punctuation:
She bought apples bananas oranges and grapes.
She bought apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.
Fix the misplaced modifier: She almost drove her kids to school every day.
What is: She drove her kids to school almost every day.
What kind of resource would you use to find a synonym for a word?
What is: A thesaurus.
List 5 synonyms for the word “happy.”
Joyful, Cheerful, Glad, Delighted, Content, Ecstatic, Elated, Jubilant, Blissful, Satisfied
What is a dangling modifier?
A. A word that replaces a noun in a sentence.
B. A phrase that describes the wrong word or has no clear subject.
C. A verb tense used to show completed action.
D. A sentence that contains more than one independent clause.
✅ Correct Answer: B. A phrase that describes the wrong word or has no clear subject.
Identify and correct the error:
He wore an old green, sweater to the party.
What is: "He wore an old green sweater..." — no comma needed.
Identify the sentence with a compound-complex structure:
A. I went to the store and bought some milk.
B. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, and we took an umbrella.
C. She likes reading books but prefers watching movies.
D. After the meeting ended, she left the office early.
✅ Correct Answer: B. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, and we took an umbrella.
What does the root “cred” mean in the word incredible?
a. believe
b. lie
c. think
d. amazing
a. believe
What does the word “belligerent” most likely mean, based on the Latin root "bellum" meaning “war”?
What is: Hostile or aggressive?