6 week Practical Writing Test

Front

What is the past tense of 'go'?

Back

went

Front

How do you correctly punctuate a compound sentence?

Back

Use a period or a conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'children'?

Back

children's

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

How do you combine two sentences effectively?

Back

Look for common subjects or actions and use conjunctions or punctuation.

Front

What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

Back

To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.

Front

What is an example of a sentence fragment?

Back

A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

Front

What is the role of commas in a sentence?

Back

To separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause.