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Homophones
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100
There, their, or they're? My brother went ________ to buy suits.
My brother went there to buy suits.
100
Choose the correct answer: a. I like to eat pizza, enchiladas, and tacos. b. I like to eat pizza, enchiladas and tacos. c. Both are correct.
c. You just want to be consistent. If you chose to use the Oxford comma, you need to be consistent. There are times when you need to comma to clarify information.
100
Choose the correctly capitalized sentence: a. I live on Kearney Street in Denver, Colorado. b. I live on kearney street in Denver, Colorado. c. I live on Kearney street in Denver, Colorado.
A
100
a. Kangaroos, koalas, and raccoons all have crazy eyes. b. Kangaroo's, koala's, and raccoon's all have crazy eyes. c. Kangarooes, koalaes, and raccoones all have crazy eyes.
A
100
1.
THINK: Parallelism! 1. The athletes were patient, practical, and fast. or 2. The athletes were patient, practical, and liked to run fast.
200
To / too / or two? I ate _____ much pumpkin pie for dinner.
I ate too much pumpkin pie for dinner.
200
Which is correct? WHY? a. My brother is a serious man; but he doesn't like to wear pants. b. My brother is a serious man, but he doesn't like to wear pants. c. My brother is a serious man but he doesn't like to wear pants.
B. It's a FANBOYS comma!
200
Choose the correctly capitalized sentence: a. I just read a BOOK by Hillary Jordan, and i loved It. b. I just read a book by Hillary Jordan, and I loved it. c. I just read a book by Hillary jordan, and I LOVED it.
B
200
1. Jonathan's aunt cannot attend graduation. or 2. Jonathans aunt cannot attend graduation.
1.
200
What is included in the RLA portion of the GED exam?
1. Grammar 2. Reading 3. Extended response (essay)
300
Your or you're? I like _______ mother, but ________ not as nice.
I like your mother, but you're not as nice.
300
Which is correct and why. a. Tony plans to purchase a car on Tuesday; therefore, he will pick me up on Wednesday. b. Tony plans to purchase a car on Tuesday, therefore, he will pick me up on Wednesday. c. Tony plans to purchase a car on Tuesday, therefore; he will pick me up on Wednesday.
a. THE SANDWICH
300
Choose the correctly capitalized sentence: a. Next quarter I will take English, Science, and Math. b. Next quarter I will take English, science, and Math. c. Next quarter I will take English, science, and math.
C
300
1. Its difficult to find time to study! or 2. It's difficult to find time to study!
2.
300
What is a noun?
Person, place, or thing
400
Who's or whose? We will hire the person ________ skills match our needs.
We will hire the person whose skills match our needs.
400
Which sentence is correct? WHY? a. If Bailee comes, to class on Wednesday I will have a present for her. b. If Bailee comes to class on Wednesday I will have a present for her. c. If Bailee comes to class on Wednesday, I will have a present for her.
c. Introductory clause
400
Choose the correctly capitalized sentence: a. If the governor calls me on Friday, I will help him with his speech. b. If the Governor calls me on Friday, I will help him with his speech. c. If Governor Inslee calls me on Friday, I will help him with his speech.
A & C
400
1. Camilles dog is not very nice. or 2. Camille's dog is not very nice.
2
400
What is a verb?
It can be an action word like jump, run, or sing. It can be a state of being word like is, are, or was.
500
It's or its? My cat hurt ____ paw, and ____ very sad.
My cat hurt its paw, and it's very sad.
500
Which sentence is correct? Why? a. Mr. Parker, the math teacher, is a really fancy dresser. b. Mr. Parker the math teacher is a really fancy dresser. c. Mr. Parker. The math teacher. Is a really fancy dresser.
a. It's the interrupting comma!
500
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: a. Please enjoy the fine european chocolates. b. Please enjoy the fine European chocolates. c. Please enjoy the fine European Chocolates.
B
500
1. The package is mine's, so do not leave it unattended. or 2. The package is mine, so do not leave it unattended.
2
500
What is an adjective?
It describes a noun. Here are some examples: beautiful, handsome, smart