RHetLab Readability

Samuel wrote this passage. Where is there a missing apostrophe?If you're preparing for a three-week backpacking trip, don't forget your most important item: socks... His backpack even has its own little space for them.

"It has been reported that Grubers socks..." should read "It has been reported that Grubers' socks..."

Which punctuation mark should be used after "purposes" in the following sentence? The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient analogue computer likely used for several purposes predicting astronomical positions, anticipating eclipses, and calculating Olympiads.

A colon should be used after "purposes."

Which punctuation mark should be used after "word" in the following sentence? The recovery operation can be described in one word brutal.

A colon should be used after "word."

Identify the comma error in the following sentence by selecting the correct response: After August 4 2017, the Cleveland Indians will be on the road for almost two weeks, playing series in Baltimore, Maryland; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Seattle, Washington.

A comma should be after "August 4."

Identify the comma error in the following sentence by selecting the correct response: John has, however always been available to help with mowing and with other chores.

A comma should be after "however."

Which punctuation mark should be used after "hull" in the following sentence? The mechanism was recovered from the ship's hull this location suggests the mechanism was highly protected and valued.

A semicolon should be used after "hull."

Identify where the semicolon(s) should be used in the sentence below: The sea tulip's name comes from the organism's appearance it looks like a knobby "bulb" or flower attached to a long stalk.

A semicolon should be used between "appearance" and "it."

Identify where the semicolon(s) should be used in the sentence below: Sea tulips come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, yellow, orange, and purple, note that the coloration of sea tulips depends upon their association with a symbiotic sponge that covers their surface.

A semicolon should replace the comma after "purple."

Which of the options below would most effectively revise the following run-on sentence? As college aptitude tests become more challenging and expensive, children from poor families become even more disadvantaged and despairing they just don't have the educational or financial resources to compete.

As college aptitude tests become more challenging and expensive, children from poor families become even more disadvantaged and despairing. They just don't have the educational or financial resources to compete.

Which sentence demonstrates the standard use of an apostrophe in a contraction?

Aunt JoAnn can't go to your yard sale. It's just too hot, and that's too risky for her.

Which of these three examples is a sentence fragment?

Because, even though I knew I was safe, it still felt like I couldn't breathe.

Which passage demonstrates standard uses of apostrophes?

Dean's mama makes the best Brunswick Stew in the county. It's only a little different from Bob Jenkins' recipe, but its flavor is pretty distinct. In fact, her stew won the VFW's barbeque contest back in '97.

Which of the options below would most effectively revise the following sentence fragment? Despite parents and other parental figures going above and beyond to give their offspring all the required assets to achieve success. Many children fail.

Despite parents and other parental figures going above and beyond to give their offspring all the required assets to achieve success, many children fail.

A semicolon is used correctly in the following sentence: The sea tulip's name comes from the organism's appearance it looks like a knobby "bulb;" or flower attached to a long stalk.

False

The comma usage in the following sentence is correct as is: Juan decided to take the later bus, so he could get more studying done.

False

Identify which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly.

I participate in an exceedingly dangerous sport: I am a snake charmer

Which passage demonstrates the standard uses of apostrophes?

Jo Dee's cousin cooked the best casserole last Easter, but that's only one of the tasty things we had to eat. Suzette Conners' sweet potato pie was just delicious. I really think every member of the Conners family should enter the FFA's baking contest

Which sentence demonstrates standard use of an apostrophe to show possession?

MaeBelle sister is coming to town on Tuesday to meet with the preacher.

Evaluate the following sentences for fragments. Which option is best? Many girls don't seek help. Which is a big part of the problem.

Many girls don't seek help, which is a big part of the problem.

Which of the following options would most effectively revise the following run-on sentence? My son ordered his usual: dragon fruit, chicken tikka masala, and beef with saffron, he headed to the restaurant's game room.

My son ordered his usual: dragon fruit, chicken tikka masala, and beef with saffron. Then, he headed to the restaurant's game room.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Nevertheless, she's a good roommate she gets my mind off my worries.

Does this sentence demonstrate standard use of an apostrophe to show possession? The post office lady has my mamas' sewing machine right now, so I cannot fix your dress.

No. Mama is singular possessive, so the apostrophe should come before the "s."

Which of the options below would most effectively revise the following sentence fragment? Other symptoms to watch for would include changes in her mood. Such as sadness or irritability.

Other symptoms to watch for would include changes in her mood, such as sadness or irritability.

Which of the options below would most effectively revise the following run-on sentence? Poor people do not want to stay poor forever or live in terrible conditions all of their lives, however, many are unable to rise above their circumstances.

Poor people do not want to stay poor forever or live in terrible conditions all of their lives; however, many are unable to rise above their circumstances.

Identify where the semicolon(s) should be used in the sentence below. You may spot this phenomenon in ocean waters near Sydney, Australia, Vancouver, Canada, and Acapulco, Mexico.

Semicolons should replace the commas after "Australia" and "Canada."

Which sentence is missing an apostrophe?

Socks are extremely important when your out in the backcountry; without them, it's easy to get your feet torn up.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Sometimes, my brain just can't focus, it's a good idea to take a break and listen to music.

Identify where the colon should be used in the sentence below. Snake charming the sport that is underloved.

The colon should be used after "charming."

Identify where the colon(s) should be used in the sentence below. I participate in an exceedingly dangerous sport I am a snake charmer.

The colon should be used after "sport."

Identify the comma error in the following sentence by selecting the correct response: In addition to running in marathons on four continents, Debbie also has participated in rowing, hiking, and climbing events.

The sentence is correct as is.

Identify where the comma or commas should appear in the sentence below: You and the kids need to put all of the beach towels in the car and get going before the sun sets.

The sentence is correct as is.

Identify which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly.

There are three methods of attracting earthworms from the ground: worm charming, worm grunting, and worm fiddling

Identify where the comma or commas should appear in the sentence below: Therefore all persons taking part in the classes beginning in 2017 need to have proof of insurance to stay on the rosters.

There should be a comma after "Therefore."

Identify where the comma or commas should appear in the sentence below: The premise that smoking may cause cancer which seems obvious in modern times has only been accepted by the majority of American people for a couple of generations.

There should be commas after "cancer" and "times."

Identify where the comma or commas should appear in the sentence below: With real estate tax bills coming and no raises expected at the company Jack asked his parents his best friend and his brother for loans.

There should be commas after "company," "parents," and "friend."

Identify where the comma or commas should appear in the sentence below: The twins are coming with us and they plan to bring a lot of items for the picnic including a blanket and a basket.

There should be commas after "us" and "picnic."

Identify the comma error in the following sentence by selecting the correct response: Some of her favorite comedians are Daniel Tosh, Patton Oswalt, and Key, and Peele, all of whom she has seen perform live.

There should be no comma after "Key."

Which sentence demonstrates the standard use of an apostrophe in a contraction?

They're going to the Arctic Fest up in Alaska next week. It's really cold there so I hope they have coats.

Which of the options below would most effectively revise the following sentence fragment? This category consists of children who were born into successful families. Children of doctors, lawyers, and bankers.

This category consists of children who were born into successful families, such as children of doctors, lawyers, and bankers.

Which of the options below would most effectively revise the following sentence fragment? This group is large. And makes up a great deal of the nation's population.

This group is large and makes up a great deal of the nation's population

Is the following a run-on sentence? Why or why not? I thought I was a pretty savvy traveler, however, that was before I met some of my colleagues.

This is a run-on sentence because the first comma needs to be a semicolon.

Is the following a sentence fragment, a run-on sentence, or a complete sentence? Whereas his mother, Diana, held the title of Ohio Corn Princess for three years when she was a teen.

This is a sentence fragment because it is a dependent clause and does not convey a complete idea.

Is the following a sentence fragment, a run-on sentence, or a complete sentence? Whereas Thomas was five years older, making him the oldest and the smartest.

This is a sentence fragment because it is a dependent clause and does not covey a complete idea

Is the following a run-on sentence? Why or why not?Jake had to make a rest stop, and Elaine had to return home to retrieve her cell phone, but we still got to the doctor's office on time and the prescription refilled.

This is not a run-on sentence because commas and coordinating conjunctions are joining the independent clauses.

A semicolon is used correctly in the following sentence:Sea tulips come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, yellow, orange, and purple; note that the coloration of sea tulips depends upon their association with a symbiotic sponge that covers their surface.

True

True or False: This sentence is missing an apostrophe? Socks are extremely important when youre out in the backcountry; without them, it's easy to get your feet torn up.

True

Which of the following options would most effectively revise the following run-on sentence? Walking my bike across the street is safer and it only takes a few seconds longer than riding.

Walking my bike across the street is safer, and it only takes a few seconds longer than riding.

Does this sentence demonstrate standard uses of apostrophes? Jo Dee's car has broken down on the side of Route 31; that old '88 Honda Civic has finally met its end.

Yes. Jo Dee is in possession of her car, and '88 is a standard abbreviation of 1988.

Una has written this passage. What is the best suggestion for how she should spend her time proofreading this draft? Weary to my core, and shuffling upstairs from my parents' basement. I tried not to think. Almost forty, and living with my parents while my husband tried to find a job in this post-crash economy. More than that was awful, though. My old, frayed pajamas; my inability to afford new ones; and the fact the pancakes I was smelling were ones my mom had made me. And I'm thirty-nine years old, I thought. An age when I'm supposed to be providing for myself.

You need to work on fixing sentence fragments.

Why should the apostrophe in the following sentence be removed: There are lots of ways to get you're feet torn up in the woods.

You're is a contraction of "you are," not the possessive form of "you."

Which punctuation mark should be used after "levels" in the following sentence?The mission was deemed a success on two levels recovery of precious metals and preservation of original material.

a colon should be used after "levels"

Which punctuation mark should be used after "rubies" and "copper" in the following sentence?This lump was later separated into 82 separate fragments, including: gems, such as diamonds and rubies ore, such as iron and copper and adhesives, such as glue and putty.

a semicolon should be used after "rubies" and "copper"

Which of these three examples is a sentence fragment?

even though the dog was small enough to fit in pants pocket

Identify which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly.

snake charming: the sport that is underlined.