Grammar & Conventions Review

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Do you listen to music while you do your homework A. Do you listen to music while you do your homework? B. Do you listen to music while you do your homework. C. Do you listen to music, while you do your homework?

A. Do you listen to music while you do your homework?

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: If you move to north dakota, will you miss eastern tennessee? A. If you move to North Dakota, will you miss eastern Tennessee? B. If you move to North Dakota, will you miss Eastern Tennessee? C. If you move to north Dakota, will you miss eastern Tennessee? D. If you move to North Dakota, will You miss Eastern Tennessee?

A. If you move to North Dakota, will you miss eastern Tennessee?

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: On the side opposite the stands were full A. On the side opposite, the stands were full. B. On the side opposite; the stands were full. C. On the side, opposite the stands were full.

A. On the side opposite, the stands were full.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: The Murphys lived in Flagstaff Arizona from June 11998 to May 1999 A. The Murphys lived in Flagstaff, Arizona, from June 1, 1998, to May 1999. B. The Murphys lived in Flagstaff Arizona, from June 1, 1998, to May, 1999. C. The Murphys, lived in Flagstaff, Arizona, from June 1 1998, to May, 1999.

A. The Murphys lived in Flagstaff, Arizona, from June 1, 1998, to May 1999.

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: "this oil tanker is so big, " said Little Deer, the tour guide, "that three football fields could fit on its deck." A. "This oil tanker is so big, " said Little Deer, the tour guide, "That three football fields could fit on its deck." B. "This oil tanker is so big, " said Little Deer, the tour guide, "that three football fields could fit on its deck." C. "This oil tanker is so big, " said little deer, the tour guide, "That three football fields could fit on its deck." D. "This oil tanker is so big, " said Little Deer, the Tour Guide, "that three football fields could fit on its deck."

B. "This oil tanker is so big, " said Little Deer, the tour guide, "that three football fields could fit on its deck."

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: After a month in the country we felt happy and content A. After a month, in the country we felt happy and content. B. After a month in the country, we felt happy and content. C. After a month in the country we felt happy and content?

B. After a month in the country, we felt happy and content.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Bring the following a jar with a lid a rubber band a pencil and a notebook A. Bring the following; a jar with a lid a rubber band, a pencil and a notebook. B. Bring the following: a jar with a lid, a rubber band, a pencil, and a notebook. C. Bring the following, a jar with a lid a rubber band; a pencil; and a notebook.

B. Bring the following: a jar with a lid, a rubber band, a pencil, and a notebook.

Choose the correct possessive form of the noun in parentheses in the following sentence: (Chris) father works in a bakery. A. Chris' B. Chris's C. Chriss D. Chrises

B. Chris's

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Mrs. Lawson our band director has been ill however Mr. Ito has done a fine job in her place A. Mrs. Lawson our band director has been ill however, Mr Ito has done a fine job in her place! B. Mrs. Lawson, our band director, has been ill; however, Mr. Ito has done a fine job in her place. C. Mrs. Lawson, our band director, has been ill, however; Mr. Ito has done a fine job in her place.

B. Mrs. Lawson, our band director, has been ill; however, Mr. Ito has done a fine job in her place.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Ms. Workman said "Potato chips too have a high fat content." A. Ms. Workman said. "Potato chips too, have a high fat content." B. Ms. Workman said, "Potato chips, too, have a high fat content." C. Ms. Workman said "Potato chips, too, have a high fat content."

B. Ms. Workman said, "Potato chips, too, have a high fat content."

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of quotation marks, italics, and/or apostrophes for the following sentence: The boys basketball team won only half its games. A. The boys' basketball team won only half it's games. B. The boys' basketball team won only half its games. C. correct as is D. The boy's basketball team won only it's games.

B. The boys' basketball team won only half its games.

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: The dentist, dr. truong, spoke with mrs. hampton about her toothache and recommended brite toothpaste. A. The dentist, Dr. Truong, spoke with Mrs. Hampton about her toothache and recommended brite toothpaste. B. The dentist, Dr. Truong, spoke with Mrs. Hampton about her toothache and recommended Brite toothpaste. C. The dentist, Dr. Truong, spoke with Mrs. Hampton about her toothache and recommended Brite Toothpaste. D. The Dentist, Dr. Truong, spoke with Mrs. Hampton about her toothache and recommended Brite Toothpaste.

B. The dentist, Dr. Truong, spoke with Mrs. Hampton about her toothache and recommended Brite toothpaste.

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: These salmon swim against the current of kenai river in alaska to return to the place they were born. A. These Salmon swim against the current of Kenai river in Alaska to return to the place they were born. B. These salmon swim against the current of Kenai River in Alaska to return to the place they were born. C. These salmon swim against the current of Kenai river in Alaska to return to the place they were born. D. These Salmon swim against the current of Kenai River in Alaska to return to the place they were born.

B. These salmon swim against the current of Kenai River in Alaska to return to the place they were born.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: 245 people attended the free performance on 5th Avenue. A. 245 people attended the free performance on Fifth Avenue. B. Two hundred forty-five people attended the free performance on Fifth Avenue. C. correct as is D. Two hundred forty-five people attended the free performance on 5th Avenue.

B. Two hundred forty-five people attended the free performance on Fifth Avenue.

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: which groups were fighting in the war of 1812, world war II, and the american revolution? A. Which groups were fighting in the war of 1812, world war II, and the American revolution? B. Which groups were fighting in the War of 1812, World War II, and the American Revolution? C. Which groups were fighting in the War Of 1812, World War II, and the American Revolution? D. Which groups were fighting in the War Of 1812, World War II, and the American Revolution?

B. Which groups were fighting in the War of 1812, World War II, and the American Revolution?

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Yes Ted I do like green vegetables A. Yes Ted; I do like green vegetables B. Yes, Ted, I do like green vegetables. C. Yes Ted, I do like green vegetables?

B. Yes, Ted, I do like green vegetables.

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the type of sentence in the following sentence: Silver was scarce, and Washington gave the mint some of his silver dishes. A. simple B. compound C. complex

B. compound

Choose the correct word or phrase in parentheses that completes the following sentence: Mr. Borelli made these costumes for Kiki and (she, her). A. she B. her

B. her

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the sentence below. When did Michael Jordan join the Chicago Bulls? A. declarative B. interrogative C. imperative D. exclamatory

B. interrogative

Choose the verb in parenthesis that correctly completes the following sentence: Any of these sweaters (looks, look) good with jeans. A. looks B. look

B. look

Choose the verb in parenthesis that correctly completes the following sentence: Three months (passes, pass) during summer vacation. A. passes B. pass

B. pass

Choose the verb in parenthesis that correctly completes the following sentence: Meteorologists (studies, study) weather patterns. A. studies B. study

B. study

Choose the correct word or phrase in parentheses that completes the following sentence: Look at (these, those) dark clouds on the horizon. A. these B. those

B. those

Choose the verb in parenthesis that correctly completes the following sentence: The class (wants, want) to enter their photographs in the contest. A. wants B. want

B. want

Choose the answer that identifies each conjunction and what parts each conjunction joins in the following sentence: My friend has a pager, but I don't want one. A. conjunction: has, compound sentence B. conjunction: has, compound subject C. conjunction: but, compound sentence D. conjunction: but, compound predicate

C. conjunction: but, compound sentence

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: The baby was born on the first day of the month about four o'clock in the morning; he weighed seven pounds and was twenty-one inches long. A. The baby was born on the first day of the month, about four o'clock in the morning; he weighed seven pounds and was twenty-one inches long. B. The baby was born on the first day of the month, about four o'clock in the morning - he weighed seven pounds, and was twenty-one inches long. C. correct as is D. The baby was born on the first day of the month about four o'clock in the morning; he weighed seven-pounds and was twenty-one-inches long.

C. correct as is

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the italicized clause. The italicized clause is indicated by parentheses. No one knows (what the future will bring). A. adjective B. adverb C. noun

C. noun

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the sentence below. Suyuan is a champion gymnast her brother doesn't enjoy sports. A. simple B. compound C. run-on

C. run-on

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of quotation marks, italics, and/or apostrophes for the following sentence: Its anybodys guess how long it took to build the Great Wall of China he added. A. "Its anybody's guess how long it took to build the Great Wall of China he added." B. "It's anybodys guess how long it took to build the Great Wall of China" he added. C. correct as is D. "It's anybody's guess how long it took to build the Great Wall of China," he added.

D. "It's anybody's guess how long it took to build the Great Wall of China," he added.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: The leaves of poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans in Latin grow in cluster of 3. Side Note = Toxicodendron radicans is italicized A. correct as is B. The leaves of poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans in Latin grow in clusters of three. C. The leaves of poison ivy - Toxicodendron radicans - in Latin grow in clusters of 3. D. The leaves of poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans in Latin) grow in clusters of three.

D. The leaves of poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans in Latin) grow in clusters of three.

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the italicized word in the sentence below. The italicized word is indicated by parentheses. The science field trip was (sensational). A. direct object B. indirect object C. predicate noun D. predicate adjective

D. predicate adjective

Choose the answer that correctly identifies each adjective and the noun it modifies in the following sentence: Bill Nye, a wacky scientist, performs goofy experiments on Saturday television. A. performs, experiments; goofy, television; Nye, scientist B. wacky, scientist; performs, goofy; Saturday, television C. goofy, Bill Nye; goofy, experiments; Saturday, experiments D. wacky, scientist; goofy, experiments; Saturday, television

D. wacky, scientist; goofy, experiments; Saturday, television

Choose the correct word or phrase in parentheses that completes the following sentence: (We, Us) newspaper carriers struggle with the heavy Sunday edition. A. We B. Us

A. We

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the type of verb in the following sentence: The twins are visiting their grandparents. A. action verb B. linking verb

A. action verb

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the italicized clause. The italicized clause is indicated by parentheses. The counselor (whom I saw yesterday) gave me some good advice. A. adjective B. adverb C. noun

A. adjective

Choose the correct word or phrase in parentheses that completes the following sentence: Su and (he, him) explored the cave together. A. he B. him

A. he

Choose the correct possessive form of the noun in parentheses in the following sentence: My (mom) responsibilities allow her little free time. A. mom's B. moms C. moms' D. mom'

A. mom's

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the sentence below. My sister and I pitched the tent and gathered wood for a fire. A. simple B. compound C. run-on

A. simple

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the type of sentence in the following sentence: The dollar is the basic unit of money in both the United States and Canada. A. simple B. compound C. complex

A. simple

Choose the correct word or phrase in parentheses that completes the following sentence: You play this game even (worse, worser, worst) than I. A. worse B. worser C. worst

A. worse

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the type of sentence in the following sentence: In 1700 B.C., people in the country of Lydia, which occupied the site of present-day Turkey, used the first coins as money. A. simple B. compound C. complex

C. complex

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "The post office is down the street around the corner and past the library" said Felicia. A. "The post office is down the street around the corner, and past the library," said Felicia. B. "The post office is down the street; around the corner and past the library", said Felicia. C. "The post office is down the street, around the corner, and past the library," said Felicia.

C. "The post office is down the street, around the corner, and past the library," said Felicia.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of quotation marks, italics, and/or apostrophes for the following sentence: Today said Mr. Papaleonardos we will talk about seven amazing things that people built before 1700 A. correct as is B. "Today said Mr. Papaleonardos we will talk about seven amazing things that people built before 1700." C. "Today," said Mr. Papaleonardos, "we will talk about seven amazing things that people built before 1700." D. "Today," said Mr. Papaleonardos "we will talk about seven amazing things that people built before 1700".

C. "Today," said Mr. Papaleonardos, "we will talk about seven amazing things that people built before 1700."

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of quotation marks, italics, and/or apostrophes for the following sentence: Who built the wall asked Tsuruji. Its important for me to know A. "Who built the wall," "asked Tsuruji." "Its' important for me to know." B. correct as is C. "Who built the wall?" asked Tsuruji. "It's important for me to know." D. "Who built the wall" asked Tsuruji. Its important for me to know.

C. "Who built the wall?" asked Tsuruji. "It's important for me to know."

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of quotation marks, italics, and/or apostrophes for the following sentence: Did you say I cant wait for school to begin A. correct as is B. Did you say, I cant wait for school to begin? C. Did you say, "I can't wait for school to begin"? D. Did you say, "I can't wait for school to begin?"

C. Did you say, "I can't wait for school to begin"?

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: hector gonzalez jr. works at the gift shop in the statue of liberty on liberty island in new york. A. Hector Gonzalez jr. works at the gift shop in the statue of liberty on liberty island in New York. B. Hector Gonzalez jr. works at the gift shop in the statue of liberty on Liberty Island in New York. C. Hector Gonzalez Jr. works at the gift shop in the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York. D. Hector Gonzalez Jr. works at the gift shop in the Statue Of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York.

C. Hector Gonzalez Jr. works at the gift shop in the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York.

Choose the answer that correctly uses capital letters for the following sentence: I wonder if ducktown, tennessee, has a mallard avenue or a wood duck drive. A. I wonder if Ducktown, Tennessee, has a mallard avenue or a wood duck drive. B. I wonder if Ducktown, Tennessee, has a Mallard avenue or a Wood Duck drive. C. I wonder if Ducktown, Tennessee, has a Mallard Avenue or a Wood Duck Drive. D. I wonder if Ducktown, Tennessee, has a Mallard Avenue or a Wood duck Drive.

C. I wonder if Ducktown, Tennessee, has a Mallard Avenue or a Wood Duck Drive.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of quotation marks, italics, and/or apostrophes for the following sentence: If youre interested in U. S. history, read the article Recollecting the Presidents in the magazine Smithsonian. A. If your'e interested in U. S. history, read the article "Recollecting the Presidents" in the magazine "Smithsonian." B. correct as is C. If you're interested in U. S. history, read the article "Recollecting the Presidents" in the magazine Smithsonian. (Smithsonian is italicized) D. If you're interested in U. S. history, read the article Recollecting the Presidents in the magazine Smithsonian. (Recollecting the Presidents & Smithsonian are italicized)

C. If you're interested in U. S. history, read the article "Recollecting the Presidents" in the magazine Smithsonian. (Smithsonian is italicized)

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: In the survey of students, forty-nine percent were against wearing school uniforms, and fifty-one percent favored wearing uniforms. A. correct as is B. In the survey of students, 49 percent were against wearing school uniforms, and fifty-one percent favored wearing uniforms. C. In the survey of students, 49 percent were against wearing school uniforms, and 51 percent favored wearing uniforms. D. In the survey of students, forty-nine % were against wearing school uniforms, and fifty-one % favored wearing uniforms.

C. In the survey of students, 49 percent were against wearing school uniforms, and 51 percent favored wearing uniforms.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: My great aunt, an ex salesperson, said that one hundred sixty million people bought the cheaper jacket. A. My great aunt, an ex-salesperson, said that one hundred sixty million people bought the cheaper jacket. B. My great-aunt, an ex salesperson, said that one-hundred-sixty-million people bought the cheaper jacket. C. My great-aunt, an ex-salesperson, said that 160 million people bought the cheaper jacket. D. correct as is

C. My great-aunt, an ex-salesperson, said that 160 million people bought the cheaper jacket.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: On May 16 at four forty five P.M., I tried to return the sweater to the store located at One Two Two Newbury Drive. A. On May 16 at 4:45 P.M., I tried to return the sweater to the store located at One-Two-Two Newbury Drive. B. correct as is C. On May 16 at 4:45 P.M., I tried to return the sweater to the store located at 122 Newbury Drive. D. On May 16 at four forty five P.M., I tried to return the sweater to the store located at 122 Newbury Drive.

C. On May 16 at 4:45 P.M., I tried to return the sweater to the store located at 122 Newbury Drive.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: This fast food restaurant serves thirty three kinds of well done hamburgers. A. This fast food restaurant serves 33 kinds of well-done hamburgers. B. This fast-food restaurant serves thirty three kinds of well done hamburgers. C. This fast-food restaurant serves thirty-three kinds of well-done hamburgers. D. correct as is

C. This fast-food restaurant serves thirty-three kinds of well-done hamburgers.

Choose the answer that shows the correct use of hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and/or numbers for the following sentence: Two thirds of the information in this report is not up to date; search the Internet for up to date information. A. Two thirds of the information in this report is not up-to-date; search the Internet for up-to date information. B. correct as is C. Two-thirds of the information in this report is not up to date; search the Internet for up-to-date information. D. Two-thirds of the information in this report is not-up-to date; search the Internet for up to date information.

C. Two-thirds of the information in this report is not up to date; search the Internet for up-to-date information.