Is the following sentence grammatically correct?

No, "should not" should replace "shouldn't"

Is the following sentence grammatically correct?

No, "should not" should replace "shouldn't"

Identify the sentence where "your" is used incorrectly.

I can't believe your going out in this weather.

Is this your book on the table?

Please make sure your assignments are submitted on time.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Anyway, I think we should leave now.

Anyways, I think we should leave now.

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice ?

Students are finishing up MAP testing, we can then evaluate our own data.

Students are finishing up MAP testing we can then evaluate our own data.

Students are finishing up MAP testing, and we can then evaluate our own data.

Which of the following is an example of a fragment ?

Because the temperatures are dropping!

Keep your eye on the weather, temperatures are dropping!

Keep your eye on the weather temperatures are dropping!

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'its' and 'it's'.

B) It's a beautiful day, and the sun is shining.

A) Its raining outside, so take your umbrella.

C) The cat chased it's tail around the room.

D) Its a shame that we can't go to the park.

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

B) The group of students is going on a trip.

A) The team are winning the match.

C) The books on the shelf needs dusting.

D) The pair of shoes are on sale.

Select the sentence that is free of punctuation errors.

B) He asked, "Can you help me with this?"

A) She said 'I will be there soon'.

C) Its a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll.

D) The dog barked loudly, it was very annoying.

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

B) They're going to the park with their friends.

A) Their going to the park with there friends.

C) There going to the park with they're friends.

D) Their going to the park with they're friends.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of 'affect' and 'effect'.

C) The weather can affect your mood.

A) The movie had a great affect on me.

B) The new law will effect many people.

D) The affect of the speech was inspiring.

Which sentence is an example of a run-on sentence?

B) She loves reading she has a huge collection of books.

A) I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

C) We can go to the park after lunch.

D) He is tired, but he wants to finish his work.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'who' and 'whom'.

A) Who did you give the book to?

B) Whom is coming to the party?

C) To who should I address the letter?

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

B) A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

A) The chef cooked a delicious meal.

C) The children played in the park.

D) The teacher explained the lesson.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of 'fewer' and 'less'.

C) Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.

A) There are less apples in the basket than yesterday.

B) She has fewer patience than her brother.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an effective characteristic/description of a fragment?

incomplete sentence that lacks the necessary grammatical elements to make an independent clause

two or more independent clauses (i.e. complete sentences) joined without an appropriate conjunction or mark of punctuation

two independent clauses that are connected with only a comma

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an effective characteristic/description of a comma splice?

incomplete sentence that lacks the necessary grammatical elements to make an independent clause

two or more independent clauses (i.e. complete sentences) joined without an appropriate conjunction or mark of punctuation

two independent clauses that are connected with only a comma

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an effective characteristic/description of a run-on?

incomplete sentence that lacks the necessary grammatical elements to make an independent clause

two or more independent clauses (i.e. complete sentences) joined without an appropriate conjunction or mark of punctuation

two independent clauses that are connected with only a comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a run-on?

We have been learning about utopian and dystopian societies; soon we will be reading a self-selected dystopian novel.

We have been learning about utopian and dystopian societies soon we will be reading a self-selected dystopian novel.

We have been learning about utopian and dystopian societies, soon we will be reading a self-selected dystopian novel.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that uses "your" and "you're" correctly.

If you're going to the store, can you pick up your brother?

Your going to love what you're surprise is!

Can you tell me if you're shoes are on sale?

Your sure that you're ready for the test?

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

repeating or unnecessary

restate

portrayed

redundant

concession

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these is NOT a silly writing mistake?

Not capitalizing the beginning of your sentences

Using a semicolon

Not ending your sentences with a period

Writing incomplete thoughts

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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Recognizing Common Writing Errors

Which of the following is an effective characteristic/description of a fragment?

Which of the following is an effective characteristic/description of a comma splice?

Which of the following is an effective characteristic/description of a run-on?

Which of the following is an example of a run-on?

Choose the sentence that uses "your" and "you're" correctly.

repeating or unnecessary

Which of these is NOT a silly writing mistake?

Is the following sentence grammatically correct?

Which option correctly fills in the blanks? " going to need help with this project."

What change is needed in sentence 9?
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Choose the sentence that uses "your" and "you're" correctly.

repeating or unnecessary

Which of these is NOT a silly writing mistake?

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