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Find the missing Commas
Argument
Flocabulary
subject verb agreement
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Is there a missing comma? If so, where? Since Mara stopped playing piano the house has been a lot quieter. A.after the word “Mara” B.after the word “piano” C.after the word “house” D.The sentence does not need a comma.
B.after the word “piano”
100
The opposing viewpoint.
What is counterargument/counterclaim?
100
I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written? A. first person B. second person C.third person, omniscient D. third person, objective
A. first person
100
The dead trees and peeling paint, along with the broken windows and flapping shutters, __________ everyone believe that evil spirits haunt the deserted Sinclair house. A. made B. has made C. makes D. make
make
200
Is there a missing comma? If so, where? Nancy read the information about commas carefully and she earned a perfect score on the practice quiz.
B. Nancy read the information about commas carefully, and she earned a perfect score on the practice quiz.
200
In argument writing, this is an author's statement that informs the reader about what they intend on proving.
What is a thesis statement?
200
The narrator is the ________. A. person telling the story B. main character in the story C. enemy of the main character in the story D. person listening to the story
A. person telling the story
200
Where __________ the earrings that I left by the bathroom sink? Oh no! That stupid cat has swatted them down the drain again! A. was B. were C. is D. are
What is are
300
Is there a missing comma? If so, where? Betty did not read the information about commas carefully and earned a low score on the practice quiz.
A. Betty did not read the information about commas carefully and earned a low score on the practice quiz. (No commas)
300
If you want to support your argument you should back it up with ___________ and ____________.
What is "reasons and evidence"?
300
A(n) ________ clause can’t stand on its own as a sentence. A.independent B.dependent
B. Dependent
300
Neither of those sharks circling your b oogie board __________ hungry enough to bite. A. looks B. look C. looked D. had looked
What is looks
400
Is there a missing comma? If so, where? Ralph Ripley's song "In the Coconut Grove" is on Ripley's newest CD.
A. Ralph Ripley's song "In the Coconut Grove" is on Ripley's newest CD. (No commas) It's obvious from the sentence that Ralph has more than one song, so the title is serving as a restrictive clause. No commas should be used because the title "restricts" which song is being referred to.
400
a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or without logical reasons
What is bias?
400
When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you ________. (Read between the lines)
_ _ _ _ _ (5 letter word)
400
One hundred and fifty gallons __________ the amount of liquid the average living room rug can absorb. Rachel discovered this fact after taking a long shower when th e curtain wasn't tucked inside the tub. A. is B. are C. was D. were
What is is
500
Is there a missing comma? If so, where? The Mississippi River which is over 2300 miles long is the second-longest river in the United States.
The Mississippi River, which is over 2300 miles long, is the second-longest river in the United States.
500
This is where the the evidence originates.
What is the source?
500
. When a test question asks you to develop an idea, you should ________. A evaluate an argument B make long-term predictions C compare and contrast its parts D explain the parts of it in detail
D explain the parts of it in detail
500
Agnes never loses a single possession. Everyone knows what belongs to her, for each pen, pencil, and paperclip __________ a tiny flag attached with Agnes' full name on it. A. will ha ve B. has C. have D. had
What is has