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Pesky Apostrophes
Commas, Commas Everywhere
Homonyms, Shnomonyms
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Potporri
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Which of the following "its" needs an apostrophe? Its not as easy as you think. Each question has its own challenges.
It's not as easy as you think. Each question has its own challenges.
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Which comma is superfluous (unnecessary)? In ancient Incan society, couples were considered married when they took off their shoes, and handed them to each other.
The comma after shoes is superfluous.
100
_______ going to regret ______ choice to put the delicate vase right _______. Place there, they're and their in the proper order
They're going to regret their choice to put the delicate vase right there.
100
Correct the incorrect pronoun(s) Mosquitoes are not a problem in cool weather because when the temperature drops below 60 degrees it can't flap its wings.
Mosquitoes are not a problem in cool weather because when the temperature drops below 60 degrees they can't clap their wings.
100
These _____tests are ___ easy for me _____ complete right now. A. to, too, two B. two, to, too C. too, two, to D. two, too, to
D. two, too, to
200
Which is the correct way to show the possessive form of women? Womens' or women's
Women's
200
Where do the commas belong? Throughout history traveling traders and merchants took home new products such as tea spices and fabrics.
Throughout history, traveling traders and merchants took home new products such as tea, spices, and fabrics.
200
What is a homonym?
A homonym is each of two words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and (often) spelling. Examples: There, They're & Their or Hear & Here
200
Correct any pronoun errors. Armando and me are not you're classic game geeks. Him and me just like to keep up with the latest trends in video games.
Armando and I are not your classic game geeks. He and I just like to keep up with the latest trends in video games.
200
This quiz is __________ easy. A. quiet B.quite
B. quite
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When are apostrophes usually used?
Apostrophes are used to form contractions (changing "it is" to "it's") or to show possession (Mary's coat).
300
Which is the correct way to edit the following sentence: Mercutio baits Tybalt, he calls him names and provokes a fight. A. Mercutio baits Tybalt. Who calls him names and provokes a fight. B. Mercutio baits Tybalt by calling him names. Which is provoking a fight. C. Mercutio baits Tybalt, calling him names and provoking a fight.
C. Mercutio baits Tybalt, calling him names and provoking a fight.
300
_______ eyes should always look where ______ throwing the ball. A. Your, you're B. You're, your C. Your, your
A. Your, you're
300
Correct any pronoun errors: People often get theirselves all mixed up in using pronouns. Johnny told hisself to remember to buy apples.
Themselves Himself
300
What correction should be made to the following sentence? I assumed that reading a work by Shakespeare would be a tedious task one that was unrelated to my own life and times. A.Change tedious to tedeous B. Insert a comma after task C. Change unrelated to unrelatted D. No change
B. Insert a comma after tedious
400
Place apostrophes wherever they are needed: Thats right. Youre going to have to put Johns dog in its cage.
That's right. You're going to have to put John's dog in its cage.
400
Place commas where they belong: Bricks the oldest building material on earth, were probably invented in egypt home of the pyramids
Bricks, the oldest building material on earth, were probably invented in Egypt, home of the pyramids. (Be sure to capitalize Egypt as well)
400
__________ did I put that shirt I was going to _____ today? A. Wear, wear B. Where, where C. Where, wear D. Wear, where
C. Where, wear
400
Correct the following pronoun: I talked to my teacher and they said the STAAR test was easy.
He or she.
400
Choose the correct word: It ______ to rain. A. begun B. began
B. began
500
How would you make the following words plural and possessive? mother person goose
mothers' (All the mothers' kids had runny noses.) people's (The People's Republic of China has 1.4 billion citizens.) geese's (The geese's wings had been clipped by the farmer).
500
Where do the commas belong? My mother, the only vegetarian in our house demanded that I buy rice beans squash and tomatoes at the store
My mother, the only vegetarian in our house, demanded that I buy rice, beans, squash, and tomatoes at the store.
500
How would you spell homonyms for the following words: air sent there
air/heir sent/scent/cent there/they're/their
500
Correct any errors with pronouns: My mother she told Sadie and I to make pancakes.
My mother told Sadie and me to make pancakes.
500
Please fill in the blank and answer the question: What does the _____________ STAAR stand for? A. Homonym B. Antonym C. Acronym D. Anachronism
The acronym STAAR stands for State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness.