MUG 18 - 12/3/2024

What is the correct spelling of the word "suprised" as used in the sentence?

• Surprised

• Supprised

• Suprized

• Surprized

Answer explanation

The correct spelling of the word is "Surprised". The other options contain incorrect letter placements or duplications. "Surprised" is the standard spelling used in English.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: "When I looked around the corner I am suprised to see what my cousin was up to."

• Tense inconsistency that creates confusion on timing.

• Subject-verb agreement between nouns and verbs.

• Incorrect punctuation at the end of the sentence.

• Misplaced, dangling modifier that creates confusion.

Answer explanation

The sentence has a tense inconsistency. It starts in the past tense "looked" but shifts to present tense "am surprised," creating confusion about the timing of the actions.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the correct spelling of the word "ferrats" as used in the sentence?

• Ferrets

• Ferrats

• Ferrits

• Ferets

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is "ferrets," which refers to the domesticated animal. The other options, "ferrats," "ferrits," and "ferets," are incorrect variations and do not represent the animal.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What is the correct possessive form to use in the sentence: "there parents were not amused"?

• there

• their

• they're

• thier

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form is 'their', which indicates ownership. 'There' refers to a place, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'thier' is a misspelling. Thus, the sentence should read: 'Their parents were not amused.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the best way to fix the run-on in sentence #2?

• Add a comma to separate the dependant clauses.

• Use a semicolon and a coordinating conjuntion.

• Add a period and capitalize the T for their.

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The best way to fix the run-on in sentence #2 is to add a period and capitalize the 'T' in 'their'. This separates the two independent clauses, correcting the run-on structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

To avoid the prepositon at the end of sentence #1, which we should always try to do, the best fix would be to say:

... see what my cousin was ​ (a)  

• doing

• adding

• creating

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'doing' because it fits grammatically in the sentence, indicating the action my cousin was engaged in. The other options do not appropriately complete the sentence without altering its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What revisions should be made to the beginning of sentence #2?

• Fierce and out-of-control ferrets

• Fierce, out-of-control ferrets

• Fierce, out of control ferrets

• Fierce and out of control

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Fierce, out-of-control ferrets' because it uses a comma to separate the adjectives and includes a hyphen in 'out-of-control' to indicate that the two words function together as a single descriptor.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

When inserting a dependant clause, commas should be added. Look at sentence #2. Where is the clause, and where do the comma(s) go?

• ferrets chased the children all kindergarteners, to the parking lot

• ferrets chased the, children all kindergarteners, to the parking lot

• ferrets chased the children, all kindergarteners, to the parking lot

• ferrets chased the children, all kindergarteners to the parking lot

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'all kindergartners' is a dependent clause that provides additional information. Therefore, it should be set off by commas, resulting in 'ferrets chased the children, all kindergartners, to the parking lot'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Rewrite this sentence correctly: When I looked around the corner I am suprised to see what my cousin is up to.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is: "When I looked around the corner, I was surprised to see what my cousin was up to." The verb "am" should be changed to "was" for past tense consistency, and "suprised" should be corrected to "surprised."

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Rewrite this sentence correctly: Fierce out of control ferrats chased the children all kindergardeners to the parking lot there parents are not amused.

Answer explanation

The corrected sentence is: "Fierce, out-of-control ferrets chased the kindergarten children to the parking lot; their parents are not amused." This fixes grammar, punctuation, and clarifies the subject and possessive form.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F