Sentence Basics
Identify the subject and main verb in this sentence:
Sam was upset with his grade in chemistry, biology, and French.
Subject: Sam. Verb: was
If the following sample contains fragments, identify and choose the best correction for the fragment:
I got one broken egg in my carton from the market. Even though I checked all of them before I left. The egg got all over my seat.
I got one broken egg in my carton from the market even though I checked all of them before I left. The egg got all over my seat.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
The basket of apples ___ on the kitchen table.
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) have
C) is
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Each of the girls must bring ___ own lunch to the picnic.
A) their
B) they
C) her
D) she
C) her
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
A) The dogs bone is buried in the yard.
B) The dog's bone is buried in the yard.
C) The dogs' bone is buried in the yard.
D) The dogs bone' is buried in the yard.
B) The dog's bone is buried in the yard.
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
A) The president of France will be visiting next week.
B) The President of France will be visiting next week.
C) The president of France will be visiting next Week.
D) The president of france will be visiting next week.
A) The president of France will be visiting next week.
What comma rule is this:
Although the food was delicious, I was too full to continue eating.
Introductory word or phrase
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses incorrectly joined together.
I loved the vacation (accept/except) the long flight
except
What type of sentence is this:
The cat sat on the mat, but the dog barked because he was excited to see her.
Compound-complex
If the following sample contains fragments, identify and choose the best correction for the fragment:
The swimming resort at Stansberry Park offers many summer amenities. Such as a rope swing, diving board, lazy river, and concession stand. When I think of summer, I think of Stansberry Park.
The swimming resort at Stansberry Park offers many summer amenities, such as a rope swing, diving board, lazy river, and concession stand. When I think of summer, I think of Stansberry Park.
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A) The team of scientists work on new experiments daily.
B) The dog and the cat plays in the backyard.
C) The list of names was posted on the board.
D) Several pieces of furniture is missing.
C) The list of names was posted on the board.
Identify the sentence with correct pronoun agreement.
A) If someone forgets their ID, they will not be allowed in.
B) Neither of the boys has turned in their homework.
C) Every student must complete his or her project by next Friday.
D) The teachers gave his students a free day.
C) Every student must complete his or her project by next Friday.
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
A) Levi's 501s are a classic brand of jeans.
B) Levis' 501s are a classic brand of jeans.
C) Levi's 501's are a classic brand of jeans.
D) Levis 501s are a classic brand of jeans.
A) Levi's 501s are a classic brand of jeans.
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
A) The black Plague was one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
B) The black plague was one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
C) The Black plague was one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
D) The Black Plague was one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
D) The Black Plague was one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
Place commas in the correct positions, if any are required:
The beautiful gray mountains were bigger than I had thought.
The beautiful, gray mountains were bigger than I had thought.
What type of a run-on sentence is this:
Ruby likes painting, she first started painting when she was twelve.
comma splice
We couldn't turn around after we (past/passed) the exit.
passed
Identify the subject and main verb in this sentence:
Volunteers lined the road to clean up the trash along both highways.
Subject: Volunteers. Verb: lined
If the following sample contains fragments, identify and choose the best correction for the fragment:
She dropped her computer today. When it happened, she watched in slow motion. As it smashed on the ground.
She dropped her computer today. When it happened, she watched in slow motion as it smashed on the ground.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
Either my mother or my sisters ___ driving me to school today.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) has
B) are
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Anybody who wants to join the club must sign up with ___ full name.
A) their
B) they
C) his
D) she
A) their
Correct the sentence by placing apostrophes where needed:
She loves watching horror movies on Fridays.
No apostrophe needed.
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
A) My aunt owns a Pug that loves to sleep on the couch.
B) my aunt owns a pug that loves to sleep on the couch.
C) My aunt owns a pug that loves to sleep on the couch.
D) My aunt owns a Pug that loves to sleep on the Couch.
C) My aunt owns a pug that loves to sleep on the couch.
Place commas in the correct positions, if any are required:
Dancing is a great activity for people of all ages.
No commas needed.
Which sentence is correct?
A) I first started baking as a teen, yet my cookies were delicious.
b) I first started baking as a teen my cookies were delicious.
C) I first started baking as a teen, my cookies were delicious.
A) I first started baking as a teen, yet my cookies were delicious.
She followed the rule out of (principal/principle).
principle
Identify if this is a phrase, independent clause, or dependent clause:
The ball rolling down the hill
phrase
If the following sample contains fragments, identify and choose the best correction for the fragment:
She seems to think she's not very intelligent, which is not true. She is a genius. Fixing my essay for me, she proved that she could be a teacher if she wanted.
no fragment
Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
A) My friend, along with his brothers, are going to the concert.
B) None of the answers are correct.
C) The committee have decided on a new policy.
D) The players on the team runs every morning.
B) None of the answers are correct.
Which sentence has correct pronoun agreement?
A) All of the players need to bring his or her jersey.
B) Everyone should do what he thinks is best.
C) The students finished their assignments before the bell rang.
D) If a person works hard, they will succeed.
C) The students finished their assignments before the bell rang.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
A) The boy's bicycles are parked outside the house.
B) The boy's bicycle's are parked outside the house.
C) The boys' bicycles are parked outside the house.
D) The boys bicycles' are parked outside the house.
C) The boys' bicycles are parked outside the house.
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
A) The President of the United States will address the nation tonight.
B) The president of the United States will address the nation tonight.
C) The president of the united states will address the nation tonight.
D) The President of the United States will address the Nation tonight.
B) The president of the United States will address the nation tonight.
Which sentence is correct?
A) The concert was held in, Milan, Italy, on August 17th.
B) The concert was held in Milan, Italy, on August 17th.
C) The concert was held in Milan, Italy, on August, 17th.
B) The concert was held in Milan, Italy, on August 17th.
What is a compound run-on?
two independent clauses incorrectly joined with just a FANBOYS.
She was (farther/further) along in the book than me.
further
What type of sentence is this:
Because she went to the store, she bought some groceries.
Complex
If the following sample contains fragments, identify and choose the best correction for the fragment:
My half sister and I share shoes all the time. Even when we are mad at each other, we share our shoes. Since we really like each other.
My half sister and I share shoes all the time. Even when we are mad at each other, we share our shoes since we really like each other.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
The number of students in the class ___ increasing every year.
A) is
B) are
C) were
D) have
A) is
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Somebody left ___ phone on the desk.
A) her
B) their
C) they
D) he
B) their
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
A) The cats toys were scattered all over the living room.
B) The cat's toys were scattered all over the living room.
C) The cats toys' were scattered all over the living room.
D) The cats' toys' were scattered all over the living room.
B) The cat's toys were scattered all over the living room.
Aside from the first word, identify the capitalization rule applied in the following sentence:
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France.
A) Capitalization of first letter in a sentence
B) Capitalization of proper nouns
C) Capitalization of titles
D) Capitalization of days, months, and holidays
B) Capitalization of proper nouns
What are all nine comma rules?
Coordinating Conjunction
Introductory phrase
Interrupting phrase
Tag statement or question
Direct address
Paired adjectives
Quotations
Dates and places
Lists and series
What is a fused sentence?
Two independent clauses incorrectly joined by not using a comma or a FANBOYS.
Mitchell had (fewer/less) patience than John.
less