Wrong Word Errors
Choose the correct word in the sentence that follows:
The only way to get they're/ there/ their is by traveling on boat.
What is "there?"
Two independent clauses should be joined by a coordinating conjunction and a _______.
What is "comma?"
A complete sentence should have a subject, predicate, and express a ______ _______.
What is "complete thought?"
The three types of communication are as follows: verbal, nonverbal, and _______.
What is "visual?"
Ms. Chatham has been at East Hall for ___ years.
What is "three?"
Choose the correct word in the sentence that follows:
You're/ Your/ Your'e going to be a strong leader one day.
What is "you're?"
Punctuation that is used to create a contraction.
What is "apostrophe?"
One time it was so hot outside that.
The sentence above is an example of _______.
What is a "sentence fragment?"
The process of communication involves the sender, receiver, channel, message, and ______.
What is "feedback?"
Ms. Chatham is a ____ (cat or dog) person.
What is "dog?"
Choose the correct word in the sentence that follows:
Who's/ Whose/ Whos' going to the fall festival on November 6th?
What is "who's?"
Used to introduce a list proceeded by an independent clause.
What is "colon?"
My dog's name is Arcadia she is the most loyal dog I have ever had.
The above sentence is an example of a _____.
What is "run-on?"
Written communication is a type of _____ communication.
What is "verbal?"
Ms. Chatham has a 4-year-old son by the name of _____.
What is "Dean?"
Choose the correct word in the sentence that follows:
It's/ Its'/ Its going to be the longest week ever; I have four exams to study for.
What is "it's?"
This type of punctuation is used to separate two independent clauses that are not joined by a conjunction.
What is "semicolon?"
After being in the car all day, it overheated and died.
The above sentence is an example of a _____ ______.
What is "dangling participle?"
Gestures, facial expressions, and dress are examples of _______ communication.
Ms. Chatham is certified to teach both Business and ______.
Choose the correct word in the sentence that follows:
The Canvas outage shouldn't affect/ effect anyone during fall break.
What is "affect?"
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Although I'm not very good, I really enjoy bowling.
The italicized portion of the sentence above is an example of a _____ _____.
What is a "dependent clause?"
Charts, graphs, posters, and Powerpoints are examples of ______ communication.
What is "visual?"
Ms. Chatham is ____ years old.
What is "29?"