Capitalization
What needs to be capitalized?
My family likes to watch movies on netflix every weekend.
Netflix
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
A. After the game we went out for pizza.
B. After the game, we went out for pizza.
C. After the game we went out, for pizza.
D. After the game we, went out for pizza.
B. After the game, we went out for pizza.
Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.
A basket of apples _______________ on the table.
A. sit
B. sits
Select two subordinate clauses.
A. Even though it’s raining and cold
B. The movie ended
C. I can’t wait
D. It’s fine
E. Because it was cold
A. Even though it’s raining and cold
E. Because it was cold
Go, before it gets too late.
A. Subordinate Clause
B. Independent Clause
B. Independent Clause
What needs to be capitalized?
My brother and I are visiting the grand canyon this summer.
Grand Canyon
Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma?
A. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
B. After gym class, started we began to race.
C. We have an umbrella, because it is raining.
D. Although, it was funny, the movie could have been better.
A. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
Everyone in the class ___________ ready for the test.
B. is
Although it was late, she finished her homework before bed because she wanted to be prepared.
Which part of the sentence is the independent clause?
A. Although it was late
B. she finished her homework before bed
C. Although it was late, she
D. because she wanted to be prepared
B. she finished her homework before bed
Walking to the bus stop, the rain were falling hard.
Which sentence corrects the two grammar or usage errors in the above sentence?
A. As I walked to the bus stop, the rain was falling hard.
B. The rain was falling hard, walking to the bus stop.
C. Walking to the bus stop, the rain was falling hard on me.
D.As I walked to the bus stop, the rain were falling hard.
A. As I walked to the bus stop, the rain was falling hard.
What needs to be capitalized?
have you arranged transportation?
Have
We couldn’t go to the park because it was raining. Whenever mom suggested we should go to the mall instead my sister and I jumped at the opportunity.
Which option corrects the punctuation error?
A. Add a comma (,) after park
B. Add a comma (,) after mom
C. Add a comma (,) after go
D. Add a comma (,) after instead
D. Add a comma (,) after instead
Not only the students but also the professor ____________ forward to the break.
B. looks
Select the sentence that contains a [dangling/misplaced] modifier.
A. The cat slowly crept toward the mouse.
B. After the storm, the sun finally emerged from behind the clouds.
C. She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
D. He eagerly waited for the bus at the corner.
C. She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
My friend and I was laughing at how fast it moved.
Which sentence corrects the grammar error in the above sentence?
A. My friend and I were laughing at how fast it moved.
B. My friends and I was laughing at how fast it moved.
C. My friend and I was laughed at how fast it moved.
D. My friend and I were laughed at how fast if moved.
A. My friend and I were laughing at how fast it moved.
What needs to be capitalized?
My aunt wrote a letter to senator riley.
Senator Riley
Which sentence correctly punctuates the compound sentence?
A. I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
B. I wanted to go to the park but, it started raining.
C. I wanted to go to the park but it started, raining.
D. I wanted to go to the park but it started raining,
A. I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
On Saturday, my friends and I made pizza. We prepared the dough. Then, we used tomato sauce and cheese. One of the packages of cheese ______. We didn’t care. The pizza was really delicious!
Select the correct subject-verb agreement to fill in the blank.
A. open
B. was open
C. were open
D. were being open
B. was open
Choose the complex sentence.
A. I like to walk my dog.
B. I ate an apple, and I drank a soda.
C. Since I'm tired, I don't plan on going.
D. I have seven pairs of shoes, and I have two diamond rings.
C. Since I'm tired, I don't plan on going.
I spotted a squirrel while walking through the park with a fluffy tail.
Which sentence corrects the grammar error in the above sentence?
A. While walking through the park, I spotted a squirrel with a fluffy tail.
B. With a fluffy tail, I spotted a squirrel walking through the park.
C. While walking through the park, with a fluffy tail, I spotted a squirrel.
D. With a fluffy tail, walking through the park, I spotted a squirrel.
A. While walking through the park, I spotted a squirrel with a fluffy tail.
What needs to be capitalized?
president richard nixon visited china in 1972.
President Richard Nixon China
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. The dog barked loudly the neighbors complained.
B. The dog barked loudly; the neighbors complained.
C. The dog barked loudly the neighbors, complained.
D. The dog barked loudly the neighbors complained,
B. The dog barked loudly; the neighbors complained.
Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The team captain, as well as the other players, is anxious.
B. One of the boxes are open.
C. Each of these apples are juicy.
D. Fifty dollars are a lot of money.
A. The team captain, as well as the other players, is anxious
Once the classroom was empty the teacher began preparing for Monday’s lesson.
Which sentence corrects the punctuation error in the underlined sentence?
A. Once, the classroom was empty she began preparing for Monday’s lesson.
B. Once the classroom, was empty she began preparing for Monday’s lesson.
C. Once the classroom was empty, she began preparing for Monday’s lesson.
D. Once the classroom was empty she began, preparing for Monday’s lesson.
C. Once the classroom was empty, she began preparing for Monday’s lesson.
Which two sentences contain a [dangling/misplaced] modifier?
A. After reading the book, the movie made more sense.
B. Barking loudly, the dog chased the squirrel.
C. With one last look at the room, the door closed.
D. She smiled as she read the letter from her friend.
E. After studying all night, Fred found the test easier than expected.
A. After reading the book, the movie made more sense.
C. With one last look at the room, the door closed.