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  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    Five dollars are the cost of admission to the museum.
    The band is practicing their instruments.
    "Water Lilies" is a painting by the artist Claude Monet.
    Social studies is a required class for middle school.
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    It’s hard to walk backward’s down a hill.
    The boys’ bikes were left in the driveway.
    The dragon used it's claw to draw in the sand.
    The soccer player’s were afraid they’d be late for the game.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    My mom and dad are to strict with rules.
    I, too, like to eat pizza with pineapple.
    Rachel plays volleyball and basketball, too.
    I went to Eric’s house after school.
  • Which sentence shows the correct capitalization?
    The author read his book to his Son, Dylan.
    The author read his book to his son, Dylan.
    The Author read his book to his son, Dylan.
    The Author read his book to his Son, Dylan.
  • Which of the following does NOT show correct capitalization?
    I went to see the Doctor last Wednesday for my annual visit.
    Every Sunday, my mom and I walk in the park.
    Every Friday, Captain Carson watched a French film.
    My uncle teaches Texas history at Randolph Middle School.
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    My friends went to the movies; while I stayed home sick.
    Although he had enough money, the rich man was unhappy.
    After the storm; the backyard was covered in leaves.
    You should go to bed, because it's late.
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "Each night, Dad returns home and had set his lunch pail on the table"
    Change "return" to "returning"
    Change "had set" to "set"
    Change "had set" to "will set"
    Change "had set" to "sets"
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    I like pizza more then hamburgers.
    My brother is taller than me.
    First I went home, then I took a nap.
    Other than the two of us, no one showed up for practice.
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    Breakfast is important; so make sure you eat something.
    Let’s go to McDonalds to eat; I love their French fries.
    I want pickles lettuce, and tomatoes on my hamburger.
    Let’s order pizza for dinner, I don’t want to cook.
  • Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
    The tsunami struck, and beachfronts were destroyed.
    The tsunami strikes, and beachfronts are destroyed.
    Striking without warning, the tsunami destroyed beachfronts.
    The tsunami struck, and beachfronts are destroyed.
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "The Civil War began in 1861 and ends in 1865."
    Change "began" to "will begin"
    Change "ends" to "is ending"
    Change "began" to "beginning"
    Change "ends" to "ended"
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    Is Lauren and Nicole going to be late?
    Is Nicole bringing chips?
    Are Lauren and she arriving by car?
    Is the host providing the meat?
  • Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
    My Brother likes Japanese sushi, but I’m not a fan.
    My brother likes Japanese Sushi, but I’m not a fan.
    My Brother likes Japanese sushi, but i’m not a fan.
    My brother likes Japanese sushi, but I’m not a fan.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    The children ran into the classroom to find their teacher.
    Are there any pencils in your backpack?
    Their class took a field trip to the zoo.
    We are going to there house after school.
  • What is the correct way to combine these sentences? (1) The girl watches. (2) For the bus to drive down the street.
    The bus to drive down the street, for the girl watches.
    For the bus to drive down the street, the girl watches.
    The girl watches, for the bus to drive down the street.
    The girl watches for the bus to drive down the street.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    Gravity affects everything in the universe.
    Not paying attention in class can affect how much you learn.
    The effect of the tornado was devastating.
    Cloudy weather can effect your mood.
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    A group of penguins are on exhibit at the aquarium.
    Everyone on the buses is ready to go.
    Both of the farmers are selling produce at the market.
    One of the boys was late to basketball practice.
  • Which sentence shows the correct capitalization?
    My Dad lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near the mountains.
    My dad lives in santa fe, new mexico, near the mountains.
    My dad lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near the mountains.
    My dad lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near the Mountains.
  • What is the correct way to write these two sentences? (1) Because it was frightened during the storm. (2) The cat hid.
    Frightened during the storm because the cat hid.
    During the storm the cat hid it was frightened.
    Because it was frightened. During the storm the cat hid.
    During the storm, the cat hid because it was frightened.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    I like all fruits except pineapple.
    The dog escaped its yard.
    I hate it when I loose my phone.
    Do you know which iPad is his?
  • What is the correct way to write these sentences? (1) After the timer goes off. (2) Take the cookies out of the oven.
    After the timer goes off, out of the oven take the cookies.
    After the timer goes off, take the cookies out of the oven.
    After the timer, take the cookies out of the oven goes off.
    After the timer goes off, take the cookies. Out of the oven
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "He sings his favorite song while he drove down the street."
    Change "sings" to "sang"
    Change "sings" to "is singing"
    Change "drove" to "driving"
    Change "drove" to "was driving"
  • What is the correct way to write these sentences? (1) My little sister is an angel. (2) My little sister is so sweet.
    My little sister is an angel; and so sweet.
    My little sister is an angel, she is so sweet.
    My little sister, an angel, is so sweet.
    My little sister is an angel she is also sweet.
  • What is the correct way to combine these sentences? (1) I hate waking up early. (2) I try to avoid Monday.
    I hate waking up early, so I try to avoid Monday.
    I hate waking up early I try to avoid Monday.
    I hate waking up early, I try to avoid Monday.
    I hate waking up early and I try to avoid Monday.
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "She has fun when she played in the yard."
    Change "played" to "was played"
    Change "has" to "having"
    Change "play" to "playing"
    Change "has" to "had"
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    Alex and Ava are bringing cupcakes to Josiah’s party.
    Either the dolphins or the walrus are performing next.
    One of the dogs has escaped from the yard.
    Neither Jane nor Ava has five dollars to lend me.
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    His teammates, along with Ben, are in the weight room.
    Ben and his teammates are in the weight room.
    Ben, along with his teammates, are in the weight room.
    The coaches, along with the team, are ready for the season.
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    Should we go now, or should we wait until it stops raining?
    Should we go now or should we wait, until it stops raining?
    Should we go now, or should we wait, until it stops raining?
    Should we go now or should we wait until it stops raining?
  • Which of the following is capitalized correctly?
    Kara complained, "my Samsung Phone isn't working again."
    Kara complained, "My samsung phone isn't working again."
    Kara complained, "my Samsung phone isn't working again."
    Kara complained, "My Samsung phone isn't working again."
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    Ethan said, Don’t forget about anime club today."
    Do you know what time the volleyball game starts.
    “I hate broccoli!” my nephew yelled.
    Ava asked, “Have you seen my Airpods?