Punctuation and Capitalization
Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization.
a. July is my favorite month of the Summer.
b. Last november we stayed home for Thanksgiving.
c. My sister Anna is the fastest kid in school.
d. My Mom thinks I should learn to play the piano.
c. My sister Anna is the fastest kid in school.
Which sentence would a student MOST LIKELY say to a friend but not to a teacher?
a. My science project is totally awesome.
b. I made charts to explain the results.
c. The steps show how to make a battery.
d. The judges awarded me second prize.
a. My science project is totally awesome.
Which underlined word in the paragraph is misspelled?
In soccer, the goalie must defend the goal. The entyre team depends on the goalie to do this. It is a problem if the goalie stops paying attention to the game.
a. defendb. entyre
Scientists were studying the problem until they find an answer.
What should replace the underlined word to make the sentence correct?
a. will be
b. was
c. is
d. have been
a. will be
“I wish I could see a movie tonight Albert said.”
Which of the following correctly replaces the underlined part of the sentence?
a. tonight, Albert said.
b. tonight” Albert said.
c. tonight, Albert said.”
d. tonight,” Albert said.
d. tonight,” Albert said.
Double Jeopardy!
Jaden has one furry big sheepdog.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. Jaden has furry big one sheepdog.
b. Jaden has big one furry sheepdog.
c. Jaden has one big furry sheepdog.
d. Jaden has furry one big sheepdog.
c. Jaden has one big furry sheepdog.
(1) Amar wanted to buy a new pair of inline skates, but his mom said they were too expensiv. (2) She told him that if he wanted the skates badly enough that he could save up for them. (3) He thought a good way to earn money would be to do chores for his nieghbors. (4) He made a list of all the people he could talk to, and then he went to their doors. (5) In the end, Mrs. Gable hired him to weed her garden, and Mr. West hired him to walk his dog.
Which TWO sentences contain spelling errors?
a. sentence 1 and sentence 3
b. sentence 2 and sentence 4
c. sentence 3 and sentence 5
d. sentence 1 and sentence 4
a. sentence 1 and sentence 3
Which helping verb correctly completes the sentence?
Our class ______________ raising money for a worthy cause.
a. has
b. been
c. did
d. is
d. is
(1) After supper, Kim stood at the end of the driveway and peered anxiously down the street. (2) She didn’t know what else she could do. (3) She had posted flyers with a photo of her missing dog, but no one in the neighborhood had called. (4) Suddenly, Patches trotted around the corner. (5) The muddy poodle was tired and thirsty.
Which sentence should MOST LIKELY end with an exclamation point?
a. sentence 1
b. sentence 2
c. sentence 3
d. sentence 4
d. sentence 4
The Fourth of July is a day which all citizens have fun and honor their country.
How should this sentence be corrected?
a. The Fourth of July is a day why all citizens have fun and honor their country.
b. The Fourth of July is a day because all citizens have fun and honor their country.
c. The Fourth of July is a day of all citizens have fun and honor their country.
d. The Fourth of July is a day when all citizens have fun and honor their country.
d. The Fourth of July is a day when all citizens have fun and honor their country.
The two runners tried to set new records when they won there races.
What change needs to be made to correct the error?
a. Change two to too.
b. Change to to two.
c. Change won to one.
d. Change there to their.
d. Change there to their.
The chicken soup _________________________.
Choose the words that BEST complete the sentence.
a. bubbling very quickly
b. with thick egg noodles
c. in a large metal pot
d. boils on the stove
d. boils on the stove
Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation.
a. I woke up, and got some cereal for breakfast.
b. I stayed home, so I could play with my little brother.
c. I went to Matt’s house, and we played until dinner.
d. I fell off my sister’s bike but, I only scraped my knee.
c. I went to Matt's house, and we played until dinner.
Birds circled above the feeder across the street from our house, and then they flew under to be near the seeds.
Which underlined word is NOT used correctly?
a. above
b. across
c. under
d. near
c. under
Choose the sentence that has an error in grammar usage.
a. My mom and dad said they’re going on vacation.
b. Do you want to come over and watch the game?
c. Ryan saved money to by a new skateboard.
d. Five people hired Francine to walk their pets.
c. Ryan saved money to by a new skateboard.
A student is writing a letter to the editor of a magazine about an article in the magazine. Read the draft of the letter and answer the question that follows it.
To the Editor:
I read the article “Who Needs Books Anymore?” in the March issue of your magazine. The author suggests that paper books are no longer needed. He says we should all read on a computer screen. I am writing to tell you that I am surprised and bothered by this suggestion. How can anyone believe that paper books don’t matter? They are very important to my friends and me. Paper books can be read anywhere, shared with friends, and passed on to the next generation. It would be terrible if there were no more books!
Sincerely,
Sue Riley
The writer wants to replace the underlined words to make her meaning more exact. Which words would make her word choice better?
a. disappointed and puzzled
b. amazed and frightened
c. bored and weary
d. excited and nervous
a. disappointed and puzzled