LUMEN WAYMAKER - Module 1: Grammar

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..."

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 "word" in the following sentence? The recovery operation can be described in one word brutal.

A colon should be used after "word."

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.

Priya has written this passage. What does she need to change? (The sentences have been numbered to make answering easier.) (1) Weary to my core, and shuffling upstairs from... (7) An age when I'm supposed to be providing for myself.

Sentences 1, 3, 5, and 7 are actually sentence fragments.

Is the following a sentence fragment, a run-on sentence, or a complete sentence? Whereas his mother, Jocelyn, held the title of Indiana 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? Even though the dog was small enough to fit in her pants pocket.

This is a sentence fragment because it is a dependent clause.

You should add colons (:) to your essays to accomplish which of the following?

To introduce material that explains or summarizes the part of the sentence before it.

What is the difference between "its" and "it's"?

"Its" is possessive, and "it's" is short for "it is."

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: 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.

Is the following a run-on sentence? Why or why not? In the long run, we will have to choose which path to take, we won't have time to hike everywhere.

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

Evaluate the following sentences for fragments. Which option is best? Low self-esteem, depression, bullying. These are four issues adolescent girls may face.

Low self-esteem, depression, and bullying are four issues adolescent girls may face.

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... and Seattle, Washington.

A comma should be after "August 4."

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

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

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

The sentence is correct as is.

How many apostrophes should be removed from this passage? There are lots of ways to get you're feet torn up in the woods'. Did you know that thousands of people were eaten by bears in these woods in the 1980's? It's important to take care of your feet so you can escape the bears.

3

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 of the following options would most effectively revise the following run-on sentence? My son order 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 options below would most effectively revise the following sentence fragment? Other symptoms to watch out for would include changes in her mood. Such as sadness or irritability.

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

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 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 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."

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.

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.

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.

Does this sentence demonstrate standard uses of apostrophes? Joe 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.

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

In the following sentence, choose whether the colon is used correctly or not. Lydia is definitely my best friend: she has a wicked sense of humor, she makes me chocolate cookies, and she knows all my secrets.

Yes, it is correct because it introduces a list.

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."