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