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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB rules
I had a great time at the concert. I regretted not bringing my mom however.
I had a great time at the concert. I regretted not bringing my mom however.
I had a great time at the concert, I regretted not bringing my mom however.
I, had a great time at the concert. I regretted not bringing my mom however.
I had a great time at the concert. I regretted not bringing my mom, however.
Answer explanation
When a THAMO is the last word(s) of a sentence, put a comma BEFORE it!
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB rules
I hate participating in class in fact I hide under my desk when the teacher calls on someone.
I hate participating in class, in fact, I hide under my desk when the teacher calls on someone.
I hate participating in class, in fact I hide under my desk when the teacher calls on someone.
I hate participating in class. In fact I hide under my desk when the teacher calls on someone.
I hate participating in class. In fact, I hide under my desk when the teacher calls on someone.
Answer explanation
When a THAMO falls between two complete thoughts, put a period (or semicolon) BEFORE it and a comma AFTER it.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB rules
She never texted me back last night. Thus, I can assume she’s really busy studying.
She never texted me back last night thus I can assume she’s really busy studying.
She never texted me back last night thus, I can assume she’s really busy studying.
She never texted me back last night, thus, I can assume she’s really busy studying.
Answer explanation
When a THAMO falls between two complete thoughts, put a period (or semicolon) BEFORE it and a comma AFTER it.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB rules
I decided I wanted to be in the school musical. However I realized I do not know how to sing.
I decided I wanted to be in the school musical. However I realized I do not know how to sing.
I decided I wanted to be in the school musical. However, I realized I do not know how to sing.
I decided I wanted to be in the school musical however I realized I do not know how to sing.
I decided I wanted to be in the school musical, however, I realized I do not know how to sing.
Answer explanation
When a THAMO falls between two complete thoughts, put a period (or semicolon) BEFORE it and a comma AFTER it.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.2.1E
CCSS.L.3.1G
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling of the word
ladys
ladeys
ladies
lades
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A ____________compares one thing to another using "like" or "as".
simile
metaphor
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A ___________________compares two objects or ideas by saying one thing is something else.
My dog is a pig when she eats.
simile
metaphor
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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