Language Standards Review

What is the preposition?
Over the years we have learned to study hard.

• the
• have
• to
• over

What is the preposition?
Soon it will be past midnight, so please go home!

• past
• so
• go
• it

What is the object of the preposition?
During the last class the teacher expected us to write 30 minutes nonstop.

• during
• last
• class
• write

Which word is a preposition?

• between
• behave
• believe
• being

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence?
Daisy enjoys working in the kitchen.

• in the kitchen
• enjoys working
• working in the kitchen

Does the following sentence require a colon or a semicolon?

• John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

• John F. Kennedy said it best; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.

• ;

• :

• '

• No Punctuation needed

Which function of a semicolon is being used here?

Adding new carpet to the living room is a smart move; it increases the home's value.

• Separating a list that contains commas

• Setting off a point of emphasis

• Separating two complete sentences

• Setting off a quote

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper, pineapple, ham, and bacon, and cheese with mushrooms.

• Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper: pineapple, ham, and bacon: and cheese with mushrooms.

• Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper; pineapple, ham, and bacon; and cheese with mushrooms.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• That man is a fantastic teacher; therefore, he is popular with students.

• It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.

• The pie includes these ingredients; strawberries, rhubarb, and blackberries.

• At the stroke of midnight; Disneyland becomes a magical place.