English Grammar and Writing Quiz

Which sentence combines ideas using both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions correctly?

• While the movie was playing, we ate popcorn and drank soda

• The movie was playing, we ate popcorn, drinking soda

• Because the movie played, we ate popcorn, we drank soda

• The movie played while we ate popcorn, drank soda

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which revision shows correct punctuation after an introductory phrase?

• During the game the crowd cheered loudly

• The crowd cheered loudly, during the game

• During the game, the crowd cheered loudly

• During, the game the crowd cheered loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?

• The collection of books belong on the shelf

• The collection of books belongs on the shelf

• The collection of books are on the shelf

• The books in the collection is on the shelf

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which transition word best completes the sentence: 'Lions hunt in groups. ___, wolves also hunt together.'

• However

• Similarly

• Finally

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that uses a subordinating conjunction correctly:

• I finished my homework, I played outside

• I finished my homework but I played outside

• After I finished my homework, I played outside

• I finished my homework so played outside

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which revision best develops a topic with supporting details?

• Robots are cool. They do things

• Robots help people. They are machines

• Robots assist in many tasks, including manufacturing, surgery, and space exploration

• I saw a robot once. It moved around

Which sentence shows the correct use of commas with coordinating conjunctions?

• The sun was bright and the sky was blue

• The sun was bright, but the sky was cloudy

• The sun was bright, the sky was blue

• The sun was bright but, the sky was cloudy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which revision best shows character feelings through dialogue?

• I'm going to the park," said Tom

• My hands shook as I opened the letter," whispered Sarah

• Tom went to the park feeling nervous

• Sarah opened the letter yesterday

Which sentence needs a comma after the introductory phrase?

• In the morning we eat breakfast

• Yesterday the mail arrived late

• After school I do my homework

• Today I feel great

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which revision best strengthens a conclusion paragraph?

• The end

• That's all I know about tigers

• In conclusion, tigers are magnificent creatures that deserve our protection

• Tigers are cool animals