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  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    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.
    My friends went to the movies; while I stayed home sick.
  • 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 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 "sets"
    Change "had set" to "set"
    Change "return" to "returning"
    Change "had set" to "will set"
  • Which of the following does NOT show correct capitalization?
    Every Sunday, my mom and I walk in the park.
    I went to see the Doctor last Wednesday for my annual visit.
    Every Friday, Captain Carson watched a French film.
    My uncle teaches Texas history at Randolph Middle School.
  • 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.
    Five dollars are the cost of admission to the museum.
    The band is practicing their instruments.
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    Breakfast is important; so make sure you eat something.
    I want pickles lettuce, and tomatoes on my hamburger.
    Let’s order pizza for dinner, I don’t want to cook.
    Let’s go to McDonalds to eat; I love their French fries.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    I hate it when I loose my phone.
    I like all fruits except pineapple.
    The dog escaped its yard.
    Do you know which iPad is his?
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "He sings his favorite song while he drove down the street."
    Change "sings" to "is singing"
    Change "drove" to "driving"
    Change "drove" to "was driving"
    Change "sings" to "sang"
  • 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 sentence has an error in word use?
    Are there any pencils in your backpack?
    The children ran into the classroom to find their teacher.
    Their class took a field trip to the zoo.
    We are going to there house after school.
  • 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, she is so sweet.
    My little sister is an angel she is also sweet.
    My little sister is an angel; and so sweet.
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    Ben, along with his teammates, are in the weight room.
    Ben and his teammates are in the weight room.
    His teammates, along with Ben, are in the weight room.
    The coaches, along with the team, are ready for the season.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    I, too, like to eat pizza with pineapple.
    My mom and dad are to strict with rules.
    Rachel plays volleyball and basketball, too.
    I went to Eric’s house after school.
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    My brother is taller than me.
    Other than the two of us, no one showed up for practice.
    I like pizza more then hamburgers.
    First I went home, then I took a nap.
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    Is the host providing the meat?
    Are Lauren and she arriving by car?
    Is Nicole bringing chips?
    Is Lauren and Nicole going to be late?
  • 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 combine these sentences? (1) The girl watches. (2) For the bus to drive down the street.
    The girl watches, for the bus to drive down the street.
    For the bus to drive down the street, the girl watches.
    The bus to drive down the street, for the girl watches.
    The girl watches for the bus to drive down the street.
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    One of the boys was late to basketball practice.
    Both of the farmers are selling produce at the market.
    A group of penguins are on exhibit at the aquarium.
    Everyone on the buses is ready to go.
  • Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
    One of the dogs has escaped from the yard.
    Neither Jane nor Ava has five dollars to lend me.
    Either the dolphins or the walrus are performing next.
    Alex and Ava are bringing cupcakes to Josiah’s party.
  • 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.
  • Which of the following shows the correct punctuation?
    Ethan said, Don’t forget about anime club today."
    Ava asked, “Have you seen my Airpods?
    Do you know what time the volleyball game starts.
    “I hate broccoli!” my nephew yelled.
  • What is the correct way to write these two sentences? (1) Because it was frightened during the storm. (2) The cat hid.
    During the storm, the cat hid because it was frightened.
    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.
  • 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, I try to avoid Monday.
    I hate waking up early, so 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.
  • 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 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?
    It’s hard to walk backward’s down a hill.
    The soccer player’s were afraid they’d be late for the game.
    The boys’ bikes were left in the driveway.
    The dragon used it's claw to draw in the sand.
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "The Civil War began in 1861 and ends in 1865."
    Change "ends" to "is ending"
    Change "ends" to "ended"
    Change "began" to "will begin"
    Change "began" to "beginning"
  • Which sentence has an error in word use?
    The effect of the tornado was devastating.
    Not paying attention in class can affect how much you learn.
    Cloudy weather can effect your mood.
    Gravity affects everything in the universe.
  • 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, 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.
    After the timer goes off, take the cookies. Out of the oven
  • Which change fixes the error in the following sentence? "She has fun when she played in the yard."
    Change "has" to "having"
    Change "played" to "was played"
    Change "has" to "had"
    Change "play" to "playing"