Sentence Structure

"Treat others how you want to be treated" the teacher reminded her students. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

"Treat others how you want to be treated," the teacher reminded her students. (commas are used with quotations)

Trying to lift the weight above his head and dropped it on his toe. A. Stringy sentence B. Run-on C. Fragment D. Passive voice E. Subject/ver disagreement

C. Fragment Feedback: Who is trying to lift the weight above his/her head? The subject is missing from the sentence, making this a fragment.

Used to combine two complete sentences. Ex: Come over after school | we can study math together. A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

C. Semicolon

A group of race cars are speeding down the interstate. A. Misplaced/dangling modifier B. Unclear pronoun reference C. Subject/verb agreement D. Passive voice E. Fragment

C. Subject/verb agreement

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a compound sentence? A. The puppy was cute but it still had to sleep in its kennel. B. The puppy was cute: but it still had to sleep in its kennel. C. The puppy was cute; it still had to sleep in its kennel. D. The puppy was cute, it still had to sleep in its kennel.

C. The puppy was cute; it still had to sleep in its kennel.

Chad Beaty M.D. arrived at the office late. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

Chad Beaty, M.D., arrived at the office late. (commas are used with degrees and titles)

My mother told me "Pick the very best one." - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

My mother told me, "Pick the very best one." (commas are used with quotations)

On our road trip however we will be sleeping in the car. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

On our road trip, however, we will be sleeping in the car. (commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence)

While Shrek is a movie about ogres, it still follows a fairy tale story line. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

C. Complex

Used to show possession. Ex: He was fired for talking to the boss | s wife A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

E. Apostrophe

It's my life not yours. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence.

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a complex sentence? A. After the inning was over, the players ran to the dugout. B. After, the inning was over, the players ran to the dugout. C. After the inning was over the players, ran to the dugout. D. After the inning was over the players ran to the dugout.

A. After the inning was over, the players ran to the dugout.

Punctuation consisting of three or four dots that indicates words or entire sentences are missing from a direct quote. In creative writing, this punctuation mark can express hesitation or thoughts trailing off. Ex: "Today | will go down in history." A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

A. Ellipses

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence? A. If I study, I will excel; slacking doesn't get me anywhere in life. B. If I study; I will excel because slacking doesn't get me anywhere in life. C. If I study, I will excel, slacking doesn't get me anywhere in life. D. If I study I will excel: slacking doesn't get me anywhere in life.

A. If I study, I will excel; slacking doesn't get me anywhere in life.

Yesterday, we learned about natural disasters in the classroom. A. Misplaced or dangling modifier B. Run-on C. Fragment D. Subject/verb disagreement E. Unclear pronoun reference

A. Misplaced or dangling modifier

Many people believe concealed carry should be illegal, but concealed carry is a right many people in this country would fight to defend. Concealed carry rights have been taken away in some states, but in others, concealed carry is a privilege. Concealed carry might be eliminated some day, but for now, concealed carry is here to stay. A. Repetition/redundancy B. Faulty parallelism C. Choppy sentences D. Conjunctive adverb punctuation E. Subject/verb agreement

A. Repetition/redundancy Feedback: The term concealed carry is overused - 6 times! That's a lot of repetition. This passage needs to be more concise.

Disney created the world's first large amusement park. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

A. Simple

Disney has started to diversify the cultural groups in its movies lately. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

A. Simple

Disney movies are controversial. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

A. Simple

Rapunzel is stranded in a tower. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

A. Simple

Abe is a strong fast runner. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

Abe is a strong, fast runner. (coordinate adjectives)

School uniforms are important. They regulate behavior. They reduce bullying. Uniforms help with school culture. Clothing can be expensive. Uniforms are beneficial. A. Fragments B. Faulty parallelism C. Choppy sentences D. Conjunctive adverb punctuation E. Stringy sentences

C. Choppy sentences

Laura is from the Beaumont Texas area. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

B. A comma is needed with cities and states.

Indicates a very brief pause. One of the most commonly-used and abused punctuation marks. Ex: We should use this punctuation mark correctly | but most people do not. A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

B. Comma

You should finish your homework before practice, you'll feel better about having it done. A. Passive voice B. Comma splice C. Unclear pronoun reference D. Run-on E. Subject/verb agreement

B. Comma splice

Disney is known for using royalty, and they are also known for using taking animals. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

B. Compound

They often portray certain groups stereotypically; some people are offended by this practice. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

B. Compound

When you go to the store, try to buy organic produce, but if it's really expensive, just stick to the basics so that we can save some money, and then we can try a different grocery store tomorrow to see if they might have more affordable prices. A. Choppy sentence B. Stringy sentence C. Comma splice D. Conjunctive adverb punctuation E. Subject/verb disagreement

B. Stringy sentence

Einstein was a brilliant mathematician. This is how he was able to explain the universe. A. Misplaced/dangling modifier B. Unclear pronoun reference C. Subject/verb agreement D. Passive voice E. Fragment

B. Unclear pronoun reference Feedback: What does the pronoun THIS refer to?

Braden please wash your stinky laundry. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

Braden, please wash your stinky laundry. (commas with nouns of direct address)

Even though Merida is a princess, she is more progressive than most Disney females. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

C. Complex

Chad Beaty M.D. arrived at the office late. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles.

Walt Disney was a man who believed in dreams. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

C. Complex

Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. After a big snowball slippery treacherous roads are common. B. After a big snowball, slippery treacherous roads are common. C. After a big snowball slippery, treacherous roads are common. D. After a big snowball, slippery, treacherous roads are common. E. After a big, snowball slippery treacherous roads are common.

D. After a big snowball, slippery, treacherous roads are common.

Used to introduce a description, an explanation, or a list of items. It always follows a complete thought. Ex: That is the secret of my extraordinary life | always do the unexpected. A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

D. Colon

Whitney who is my neighbor tries to steal my toys. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

D. Commas are needed with nonessential information.

The dream that you wish will come true; Cinderella says so. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

D. Compound-complex

Physical and mental health and wellness rely on four elements: regular exercise, healthy diet, social interaction, and getting sufficient sleep. A. Stringy sentence B. Comma splice C. Misplaced or dangling modifier D. Faulty parallelism E. Subject/verb agreement

D. Faulty parallelism

Shakespeare is known as the Bard a bard he is poet. A. Passive voice B. Comma splice C. Unclear pronoun reference D. Run-on E. Subject/verb agreement

D. Run-on Feedback: This sentence consists of two independent clauses that are smooshed together without any conjunctions or punctuation, which makes it a run-on.

My favorite hobbies are swimming reading running and painting. (There are 2 answers) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion.

You can come over to play, however, we won't be able to use the trampoline. A. Repetition/redundancy B. Misplaced/dangling modifier C. Faulty parallelism D. Unclear pronoun reference E. Conjunctive adverb punctuation

E. Conjunctive adverb punctuation

The delicious meal was cooked by mom. A. Repetition/redundancy B. Faulty parallelism C. Comma splice D. Choppy sentence E. Passive voice

E. Passive voice

Used to enclose information that clarifies or that is used as an aside. Ex: He finally replied | after taking five years to think | that he'd rather not go to prom with me. A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

F. Parentheses

Furthermore people should be allowed to read the books that interest them. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

Furthermore, people should be allowed to read the books that interest them. (comma after a transition word)

Abe is a strong fast runner. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions.

He plays the piano poorly but he has taken lessons for many years. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions.

Indicates added emphasis, interruption, or an abrupt change of thought. More dramatic than a comma and also less formal. Use between groups of words. Ex: The house rule is simple | clean up after yourself. A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

G. Dash

Furthermore people should be allowed to read the books that interest them. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions).

If you want to eat cake with us be sure to be here by five o'clock. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions).

This punctuation mark should never be surrounded by spaces. Its main function is to glue words together. They are used with compound adjectives and numbers. They often are used to clarify wording that would otherwise be confusing. Ex: The fifteen | year | old boy was known for quarreling. A. Ellipses B. Comma C. Semicolon D. Colon E. Apostrophe F. Parentheses G. Dash H. Hyphen

H. Hyphen

He plays the piano poorly but he has taken lessons for many years. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

He plays the piano poorly, but he has taken lessons for many years. (comma joining compound sentence with coordinating conjunction)

If you want to eat cake with us be sure to be here by five o'clock. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

If you want to eat cake with us, be sure to be here by five o'clock. (comma after introductory dependent clause)

It's my life not yours. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

It's my life, not yours. (commas are to separating contrasting ideas or parts of a sentence)

Braden please wash your stinky laundry. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address.

On our road trip however we will be sleeping in the car. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

The article was published on February 25 2001 but I just saw it yesterday. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

L. Commas are used with dates.

Laura is from the Beaumont Texas area. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

Laura is from the Beaumont, Texas, area. (commas are used with cities and states)

"Treat others how you want to be treated" the teacher reminded her students. (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

M. Commas are used with quotes.

My mother told me "Pick the very best one." (There is 1 answer) A. A comma is needed to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. B. A comma is needed with cities and states. C. A comma is needed with degrees and titles. D. Commas are needed with nonessential information. E. Commas are needed with items in a series. F. The Oxford comma is needed for consistency and to avoid confusion. G. Commas are needed with coordinating conjunctions. H. Commas are needed after introductory elements (phrases, clauses, transitions). I. Commas are needed to join compound sentences. J. Commas are needed with nouns of direct address. K. Commas set apart expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. L. Commas are used with dates. M. Commas are used with quotes.

M. Commas are used with quotes.

My favorite hobbies are swimming reading running and painting. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

My favorite hobbies are swimming, reading, running, and painting. (items in a series and Oxford comma)

The article was published on February 25 2001 but I just saw it yesterday. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

The article was published on February 25, 2001, but I just saw it yesterday. (commas are used with dates)

Whitney who is my neighbor tries to steal my toys. - Retype this sentence with correct use of commas according to the rule you selected.

Whitney, who is my neighbor, tries to steal my toys. (commas with nonessential information)