Bloyd Bell Ringer #2 Review

1. Choose the correctly written sentence.

• Overnight there is usually two german shepherds at the warehouse to guard against robbery attempts, so far there hasn't been any problems that we know of.
• Overnight, there is usually two German shepherds at the warehouse to guard against robbery attempts, so far there hasn't been any problems.
• Overnight there are usually two german shepherds at the warehouse to guard against robbery attempts, so far there hasn't been any problems.
• Overnight, there are usually two German shepherds at the warehouse to guard against robbery attempts; so far there haven't been any known problems.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2. Choose the correctly written sentence.

• New pictorial traffic signs have been installed because drivers' react to images quicker then to words on signs.
• New pictorial traffic signs have been installed because drivers react to images more quickly than to words on signs.
• New pictorial traffic signs have been installed because drivers react to images more quickly then to words on signs.
• New pictorial traffic signs have been installed because drivers react to images quicker then to words on signs.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

3. Choose the correctly written sentence.

• Jason, the shift leader, and I have an easy cooperative working relationship; neither of us hesitates to discuss problems as they arise.
• Jason, the shift leader and I had an easy cooperative working relationship, neither of us hesitates to discuss problems as they arise.
• Jason, the shift leader, and I had an easy cooperative working relationship, neither of us hesitates to discus problems as they a rise.
• Jason the shift leader and I had an easy cooperative working relationship, neither of us hesitates to discus problems as they a rise.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4. Choose the correctly written sentence.

• In many respects my cousins Victoria and Stephanie are similiar, but Victoria is far more spirited, and sophisticated.
• In many respects, my cousins Victoria and Stephanie are similiar, but Victoria is far more spirited, and sophisticated.
• In many respects, my cousins Victoria and Stephanie are similar, but Victoria is far more spirited and sophisticated.
• In many respects, my cousins Victoria and Stephanie are similiar; but Victoria is far more spirited and sophisticated.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5. Use a comma _________ an introductory word introductory prepositional phrase, or an introductory clause.

• before
• after

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6. Then vs. Than. The word "________" means "at that time" and is used to talk about when things will happen.

• then
• than

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

7. Then vs. Than. The word "_______" is used to compare things.

• then
• than

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

8. When deciding whether to use is or are, look at whether the noun is plural or singular. In the following example, fill in the blank wit hthe correct verb. The cat and dog ______ eating all their food.

• is
• are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

9. Use a ____________________ to connect two independent clauses.

• introductory clause
• an apostrophe
• a comma
• a semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

10. Which of the following sentences uses comma(s) correctly?

• I went to the store to buy eggs, milk and frozen pizza.
• I went to the store to buy eggs, and frozen pizza.
• I added frozen pizzas, eggs, and milk to the shopping list.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A