Place the Missing Comma(s)
The circus performers finished with a dramatic stunt and the crowd roared in applause. (1)
The circus performers finished with a dramatic stunt, and the crowd roared in applause.
After a bedtime story, the children went to sleep.
Introductory phrase
"My favourite colour is green", Rachel said. (One error)
My favourite colour is green," Rachel said. (Comma before the end quotation mark)
We had alot of fun on our holiday in Madeira.
"alot" should be "a lot"
Rain pattered on the rooftop. In this sentence, "pattered" is an example of which type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
The cat quietly jumped down from the couch snuck up on the unsuspecting mouse and pounced on it. (2...ideally)
The cat quietly jumped down from the couch, snuck up on the unsuspecting mouse, and pounced on it.
Before even opening my eyes this morning, I felt the fresh mountain air wafting through my bedroom window, and the smell of fried bacon came floating up from the kitchen.
1. Introductory phrase
2. Compound sentence
"Please turn to page 10." The teacher said. (One error)
"Please turn to page 10," the teacher said. (Change full stop to a comma when the speaker tag comes after the dialogue)
The pulchritudinous queen lamented the necessity of such a lengthy journey and complained she was too tried to attend the royal ball.
"tried" should be "tired"
Which figurative language technique makes a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as?"
Simile
The river which had long been an important source of water for the community dried up in the harsh unforgiving sun. (3)
The river, which had long been an important source of water for the community, dried up in the harsh, unforgiving sun.
I brought cookies, cakes, and ice cream for dessert, and my friends prepared the appetizers and entrees.
1-2: Items in a list
3: Compound sentence
"what did you get for Christmas," my friend asked. (Two errors)
"What did you get for Christmas?" my friend asked. (Capitalize first word in quotation; question mark instead of comma)
They believe it's neccessarry to complete the construction project before winter.
"neccessarry" should be "necessary"
"Her parents considered Matilda nothing more than a scab: something you have to put up with until the time comes when you can pick it off and flick it away." This sentence is an example of a/an _____________.
Metaphor
After the match the teams shook hands but things got out of hand when Tommy our goalkeeper punched the opposing team's striker in the mouth. (4)
After the match, the teams shook hands, but things got out of hand when Tommy, our goalkeeper, punched the opposing team's striker in the mouth.
The arrogant, selfish Mr Speke insisted the source of the Nile was Lake Nyanza, which he called Victoria, and published his journals in England disparaging his commanding officer, ignoring the contributions of native Africans, and claiming all the glory for himself.
1. Coordinating adjectives
2-3: Non-essential information
4-6: Items in a list
"I just can't believe you put me through this" my ex told me. "Don't you feel bad for me." (Two errors)
"I just can't believe you put me through this," my ex told me. "Don't you feel bad for me?" (need punctuation at the end of the first quote; need a question mark at the end of the second quote)
Our coach was dissapointed when we lost the scrimmage.
"dissapointed" should be "disappointed"
Use alliteration to describe a snail
(Answers will vary)
Despite arduous diligent revision the students failed the test and the teacher who was as stubborn as an old mule refused to admit it was unfair. (5)
Despite arduous, diligent revision, the students failed the test, and the teacher, who was as stubborn as an old mule, refused to admit it was unfair.
Aside from her sister, whom she adored, and her baby brother, the young girl had few other children to play with, but that changed when the family moved away from the country to crowded, bustling London.
1-2: Non-essential information
3: Introductory phrase
4: Compound sentence
5: Coordinating adjectives
My aunt suddenly frowned and said "you really shouldn't have eaten all that fruit cake" (Three errors)
My aunt suddenly frowned and said, "You really shouldn't have eaten all that fruit cake." (comma to introduce quote; capitalize first word in quote; full stop at the end of the sentence)
English is definetly my favourite subject because I love commas and spending entire class periods writing descriptions.
"definetly" should be "definitely"
"The old door protested as it opened, creaking and moaning like a whimpering baby." Which THREE figurative language techniques are used in this sentence?
Personification (a door protesting); Onomatopoeia (creak); Simile (comparing the door with a baby)