Grammar 1
They decided to meet at (James, James's) house after the game.
What is "James's."
The ZIP code in my area is New York, 10017.
A) N.Y., 10017
B) NY 10017
C) New York 10017
D) New Yk. 10017
What is "B."
The farmers made their crops grow (more fast, faster) by using fertilizer.
What is "faster."
Which punctuation mark is needed?
Mrs. Bennett was often a source of embarrassment to her entire family
What is a "period."
Everyone (is, are) comfortable with the school rules.
What is "is."
That was the (worst, most bad) test I have ever taken.
What is "worst."
All of Alhambra's citizens (is, are) proud of their heritage.
What is "B."
Which is correct?
A) Send this message to: Joe, Sam, and Rita.
B) Send this message to the following people: Joe, Sam, and Rita.
C) The recipients are: Joe, Sam, and Rita.
What is "B."
Most of my work is in (their, its) place.
What is "its."
Determine whether the sentence uses number correctly.
The chef finally perfected his recipe after 143 unsuccessful attempts.
What is "correct."
(As, Like) I always say, you are what you eat.
What is "as."
Which is correct?
A) Send this message to: Joe, Sam, and Rita.
B) Send this message to the following people: Joe, Sam, and Rita.
C) The recipients are: Joe, Sam, and Rita.
What is "B."
Which is correct?
A) Years ago you didn't watch television, because it hadn't been invented yet.
B) Year ago no one watched television, because it hadn't been invented yet.
What is "B."
At Arnold's Diner, the mens' restroom was closed for maintenance.
What is "false."
Which is correct?
A) Along came Ted in a checked shirt, riding a horse.
B) Along came Ted riding a horse in a checked shirt.
What is "A."
The letter began, "To (who, whom) it may concern."
What is "whom."
Charelle likes to (lay, lie) on the grass and read a book.
What is "lie."
Which is correct?
A) "You'll have to wait," Anita laughed, "the test is tomorrow."
B) "You'll have to wait," Anita laughed. "The test is tomorrow."
What is "B."
Kathleen decided to go with Greg and (I, me) to the meeting.
What is "me."
Where should the comma go?
Because of an absent teacher Diane decided to teach the class herself.
What is "teacher, Diane"
The stereo set cost three hundred forty-seven dollars last year.
A) 347 dls.
B) 347 dollars
C) $347.00
D) $three forty-seven
What is "C."
Which is correct?
A) The boxes fell over as soon as we put them on the shelves.
B) As soon as we put the boxes on the shelves, they fell over.
What is "A."
Which words should be capitalized?
Former presidents, such as Jimmy carter, are still addressed as Mr. president.
What is "carter, president"
Which is correct?
A) Amanda raced to the door wearing only a pink bathing suit.
B) Wearing only a pink bathing suit, Amanda raced to the door.
What is "B."
Someone left (their, his) homework all over the teacher's desk.
What is "his."