Grammar Week 3

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
• Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
  
  
• In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
  
  
• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
  
  
• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
  
  
• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

We put the picnic basket on the table we walked over to the playground.

• We put the picnic basket, on the table, we walked over to the playground.
• We put the picnic basket on the table, and we walked over to the playground.
• We, put the picnic basket on the table we walked over to the playground.
• Correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

The girls climbed on the playscape I sat under a tree and read.

• The girls climbed on the playscape; I sat under a tree and read.
• The girls climbed on the playscape I, sat under a tree and read.
• The girls, climbed on the playscape I sat under a tree and read.
• Correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

When we returned to the table, we heard squealing and chattering, a family of squirrels had started lunch without us.

• When we returned to the table, we heard squealing and chattering, so a family of squirrels had started lunch without us.
• When we returned to the table. We heard squealing and chattering. A family of squirrels had started lunch without us.
• When we returned to the table, we heard squealing and chattering; a family of squirrels had started lunch without us.
• Correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

• I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

• I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

• I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A