PSSA grammar review Quizizz

Which revision corrects the punctuation error in the paragraph?

(1) Students, who participate in the science activity, will need to wear safety goggles. (2) The counter that is on the south side of the science classroom has a variety of safety goggles. (3) The experiment, which has been used by teachers for years, shows how gases have volume. (4) Baking soda and vinegar are put into a bottle, and then a balloon is attached to the bottle. (5) The chemical reaction that occurs when baking soda and vinegar meet causes gas to inflate the balloon.

• Remove the commas after Students and activity in sentence 1.

• Add commas after counter and classroom in sentence 2.

• Remove the commas after experiment and years in sentence 3.

• Add commas after reaction and meet in sentence 5.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which revision of sentence 2 uses punctuation to most effectively emphasize the underlined information?

(1) North American hummingbirds like flower nectar, and they often drink from artificial feeders containing sugar water, which is an effective substitute for nectar . (2) Because these small, lightweight, delicate birds are highly active, they consume a lot of food often more than their own weight .

• Because these small, lightweight, delicate birds are highly active, they consume a lot of food—often more than their own weight.

• Because these small, lightweight, delicate birds are highly active, they consume a lot of food, often more than their own weight.

• Because these small, lightweight, delicate birds are highly active, they consume a lot of food (often more than their own weight).

• Because these small, lightweight, delicate birds are highly active, they consume a lot of food, “often more than their own weight.”

Which revision of sentence 2 most improves the style of the paragraph?

(1) Until 1945, a type of pen called the fountain pen provided a popular option for writing with ink. (2) However, many people complained that the fountain pens required too much time to fill with ink, and they also complained that the pens did not write smoothly and that the pens left ink spots on paper and that these were caused by the ink that dried too slowly. (3) Some inventors, like Milton Reynolds of Chicago, began to think of ways to solve those problems. (4) The solution was to create the ballpoint pen.

• However, many people complained that fountain pens required too much time to fill with ink, did not write smoothly, and left ink spots on paper because the ink dried too slowly.

• However, many people complained about the ink that dried too slowly and left spots on paper and the pens not writing smoothly and requiring too much time to fill.

• However, many people complained because the ink dried too slowly and left ink spots on paper. The pens did not write smoothly, and then they required too much time to fill.

• However, many people complained that fountain pens required too much time to fill with ink. They complained that the pens did not write smoothly and that the ink that dried too slowly left ink spots on paper.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which revision would correct the mistake in punctuation?

(1) Public places like airports, train stations, and hospitals should continue to have wall clocks with the correct time. (2) It is true that people often have the following items: mobile phones, computers, and wristwatches. (3) Rushing, carrying heavy bags, and searching through pockets can make it difficult for people to check their devices for the time. (4) There should be wall clocks electronic screens, or announcements over the loudspeaker so that people can avoid being late.

• Add a comma after places in sentence 1.

• Remove the comma after phones in sentence 2.

• Remove the comma after Rushing in sentence 3.

• Add a comma after clocks in sentence 4.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence should be revised to correct the inappropriate shift in pronoun person?

(1) Some students enjoy participating in our school band simply because they like music so much. (2) However, other students enjoy being in band because of the opportunity you have to perform with others. (3) Our band students perform for many different audiences throughout the school year, and they also get to attend several  musical competitions. (4) The band director prepares them well for their performances.

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which underlined pronoun is vague or unclear and should be changed?

Gene Autry had many talents, and one of them was singing. He performed on the radio and on television, and he loved it. He touched the lives of many of those who heard his songs. His fans knew he was an honest, hardworking person.

• it

• who

• his

• He

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which revision should be made to the paragraph?

(1) The airport manager works hard to make sure the airport runs efficiently, smoothly, and with few problems for airline passengers. (2) Happy, helpful, and friendly airport employees greet passengers and direct them where to go. (3) Passengers wait to board their flights after they check their luggage, go through security, and make their way to their gates. (4) Then they can watch, airplanes take off, land, and taxi down the runway.

• Add a comma after runs in sentence 1.

• Remove the comma after Happy in sentence 2.

• Add a comma after check in sentence 3.

• Remove the comma after watch in sentence 4.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which revision that combines sentences 2 and 3 into one sentence best improves the style of the paragraph?

(1) The saguaro cactus lives in the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona and Mexico. (2) This plant is special because it grows nowhere else on Earth. (3) It is also special because it is the largest cactus in all of North America. (4) When it is young, the saguaro looks like a skinny pencil covered in sharp needle-like spines. (5) When the saguaro gets older, it starts to grow branches that resemble arms. (6) Some saguaros have been known to grow up to 20 arms!

• Being special, this plant grows nowhere else on Earth and is also the largest cactus in North America.

• In North America, this special plant grows the largest of any cactus that grows nowhere else on Earth.

• This plant is special because it grows nowhere else on Earth and is the largest cactus in North America.

• It is also special because it grows nowhere else on Earth and is very large for a cactus in North America.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence of the paragraph has a formal style?

 (1) In the central area of Chile is a long river valley. (2) People who visit there are just really amazed by the really pretty views. (3) Some people head for the lakes to kick back or relax. (4) Others sit tight in the amazing forests.

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Which underlined group of words functions as a noun? (try the “it” test).

Mary and Cindy have always wanted to act and sing in theatrical productions, and now they have their chance. A new drama course, which has everyone in the community excited, will focus on preparing students to perform on stage. Each participant in the class will receive a role in one of the plays and musicals to be staged throughout the course. The view of the instructor is that all students should perform in front of an audience. 

• in theatrical productions

• which has everyone in the community excited

• of the plays and musicals

• that all students should perform in front of an audience

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B