Capitalization
Punctuation
Usage
Sentences
Surprise
100
The new play, A day on Main Street, had just completed its premiere showing. A. A Day on Main Street B. a Day on Main Street C. A Day On Main Street D. correct as is
What is A. A Day on Main Street (should be underlined or in italics)
100
Today, growing flower's is not just for amateurs. A. Today growing flowers is not just for amateurs. B. Today, growing flowers is not just for amateurs. C. Today growing flower's is not just for amateurs. D. correct as is
What is B. Today, growing flowers is not just for amateurs.
100
Which is the __________ of the two golf clubs? A. long B. longer C. more longer D. longest
What is B. longer
100
Choose the answer that is written correctly. A. Because he lost his lunch money, David had to borrow money from me. B. David had to borrow money from me. Because he lost his lunch money. C. David lost his lunch money because he had to borrow money from me. D. Because he had to borrow money from me, David lost his lunch money.
What is A. Because he lost his lunch money, David had to borrow money from me.
100
We want to thank the pioneering efforts of horticulturists at Texas A&M university. A. Spelling B. Capitalization C. Punctuation D. No Error
What is B. Capitalization
200
During christmas vacation, we will stringing the lights on the outside of our house. A. Christmas Vacation B. Christmas vacation C. Christmas Vacation D. correct as is
What is B. Christmas vacation
200
As the curtain came down the actors looked hesitantly at each other. A. As the curtain came down, the actors looked hesitantly at each other. B. As the curtain came down the actor’s looked hesitantly at each other. C. As the curtain came down the actors’ looked hesitantly at each other. D. correct as is
What is A. As the curtain came down, the actors looked hesitantly at each other.
200
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Put the picture in ___________ frame. A. their B. there C. its D. it's
What is C. its
200
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. Some parasite plants attach to their hosts suck off food and water and often spread diseases. B. Some parasite plants: attach to their hosts suck off food and water and often spread diseases. C. Some parasite plants attach to their hosts, suck off food and water, and often spread diseases. D. Some parasite plants attach to their hosts suck off food and water. And often spread diseases.
What is C. Some parasite plants attach to their hosts, suck off food and water, and often spread diseases.
200
Choose the answer that combines these sentences using a dependent clause. We took Grand Road. There was an accident on Main Street. A. We took the grand Road, and there was an accident on Main Street. B. We took Grand Road, so there was an accident on Main Street. C. We took Grand Road; there was an accident on Main Street. D. Because there was an accident on Main Street, we took Grand Road.
What is D. Because there was an accident on Main Street, we took Grand Road.
300
After school, aunt Susan is picking me up for soccer practice. A. Aunt Susan B. Aunt susan C. aunt susan D. correct as is
What is A. Aunt Susan
300
Mr. Elliot my father's coworker, will be coaching our softball team. A. Mr. Elliot my fathers coworker, will be coaching our softball team. B. Mr. Elliot, my father's coworker, will be coaching our softball team. C. Mr. Elliot my fathers’ coworker, will be coaching our softball team. D. correct as is
What is B. Mr. Elliot, my father's coworker, will be coaching our softball team.
300
There ____ nothing quite like a music festival. A. are B. is C. isn't D. wasn't
What is B. is
300
Read the sentence. Choose the answer that shows the best way to rewrite it. If you could see into the future you might be surprised. A. If you could see into the future, you might be surprised. B. If you could have seen into the future you might be surprised. C. If you could have saw into the future you might be surprised. D. Correct as is
What is A. If you could see into the future, you might be surprised.
300
Choose the sentence written in the passive voice. A. Ellie and Jayna will participate in two dances in their recital. B. Each dance will approximately take five minutes. C. You can find more information about the recital from Ms. Lyon. D. The music will be performed by local musicians.
What is D. The music will be performed by local musicians.
400
At the physician's conference, the Doctors had to share their expertise on modern medicine. A. the doctors B. the Doctor’s C. the doctor’s D. correct as is
What is A. the doctors
400
The play had been a success and the audience applauded loudly at the end. A. The play had been a success and the audience, applauded loudly at the end. B. The play, had been a successs, and the audience applauded loudly at the end. C. The play had been a success, and the audience applauded loudly at the end. D. correct as is
What is C. The play had been a success, and the audience applauded loudly at the end.
400
One of the basketballs ______ left in the gym after practice. A. was B. were C. is D. are
What is A. was
400
Choose the sentence that shows correct punctuation. A. If you hand me the book I'll show you the page I mean. B. If you hand me the book, I'll show you the page I mean. C. If, you hand me the book, I'll show you the page I mean. D. If you hand me the book, I'll show you the page, I mean.
What is B. If you hand me the book, I'll show you the page I mean.
400
Identify the verbal phrase in this sentence. In the morning, we will gather at the park to clear the flowerbeds of weeds. A. In the morning B. will gather C. at the park D. to clear the flowerbeds
What is D. to clear the flowerbeds
500
I live south of Granite park. A. I live South of Granite Park. B. I live south of Granite Park. C. I live South of granite park. D. correct as is
What is B. I live south of Granite Park.
500
"Sure," Mae said, "we'll be happy to help you." A. "Sure," Mae said, "We'll be happy to help you." B. "Sure, Mae said, "we'll be happy to help you." C. "Sure" Mae said, "we'll be happy to help you." D. correct as is
What is A. "Sure," Mae said, "We'll be happy to help you."
500
Of course, painting, dancing, and singing karaoke tunes_______by many people. A. enjoyed B. is enjoyed C. are enjoyed D. enjoys
What is C. are enjoyed
500
Choose the sentence that is written correctly? A. Carla come here, and meet our new neighbors. B. Carla come here! And meet our new neighbors. C. Carla, come here and meet our new neighbors. D. Carla come here and meet our new neighbors.
What is C. Carla, come here and meet our new neighbors.