Choose the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.

We brought all the supplies—paint, brushes, and canvas.

Which sentence correctly sequences the tenses?

By the time she arrived, we had already eaten.

Identify the sentence fragment.

Running to catch the bus that was already leaving.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

The movie was exciting it kept us on the edge of our seats.

Which sentence maintains parallel structure?

He enjoys hiking, swimming, and riding a bike.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

I have three goals this year: improve my grades, join a club, and get fit.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Each of the runners takes their starting position.

Which sentence corrects this modifier error? "Walking along the beach, the shells sparkled in the sunlight."

Walking along the beach, she saw the shells sparkle in the sunlight.

Identify the run-on sentence.

The match was intense we couldn’t look away for a second.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

She had three options: run, hide, or fight.

Identify the sentence with redundancy.

He woke up early in the morning.

Which sentence avoids pronoun ambiguity?

Each of the interns needs to submit his or her resume by Monday.

Which of the following sentences is correctly written with parallel structure?

I asked the students to read quietly, write clearly, and listen carefully.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

She packed everything—clothes, shoes, toiletries—for her trip.

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

The team of engineers is working on a new project.

Choose the option that corrects this fragment: "Although he was excited about the trip."

Though he was excited about the trip, he didn’t pack until the last minute.

Identify the sentence that has redundancy.

He repeated the instructions over again.

Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference.

Both Sarah and Emma brought their own lunches.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

The bouquet of flowers adds beauty to the room.

Which sentence avoids a modifier error?

Having studied all night, she felt ready for the exam.

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1
Choose the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.
The dessert, which was chocolate cake was delicious.
We brought all the supplies—paint, brushes, and canvas.
I have 3 favorite books: To Kill a Mockingbird; 1984; and The Great Gatsby.
My best friends, Sarah, Mike and Emma are coming to dinner.
2
Which sentence correctly sequences the tenses?
When they will finish, I had already started my work.
By the time she arrived, we had already eaten.
He will arrive before we had eaten.
After he finishes, we have eaten.
3
Identify the sentence fragment.
She loves reading, especially historical novels.
The dog barked loudly when the doorbell rang.
Despite the rain, we decided to go hiking.
Running to catch the bus that was already leaving.
4
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
The movie was exciting it kept us on the edge of our seats.
Although he was tired, he stayed up late to finish the report.
She finished her homework, then she went to the gym.
I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn’t get tickets.
5
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?
They wanted to paint, to draw, and writing.
The job requires patience, organization, and being on time.
She likes cooking, to bake, and reading.
He enjoys hiking, swimming, and riding a bike.
6
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
For dinner, we need: pasta, tomatoes, and garlic.
I have three goals this year: improve my grades, join a club, and get fit.
The cake was: delicious, moist, and sweet.
She bought many supplies for the trip, sunscreen, snacks, and a map.
7
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
The group of friends plan a surprise party for their teacher.
A list of potential candidates were prepared for the interview.
Each of the runners takes their starting position.
Neither the manager nor the employees is responsible for the error.
8
Which sentence corrects this modifier error? "Walking along the beach, the shells sparkled in the sunlight."
Walking along the beach, she saw the shells sparkle in the sunlight.
She walked along the beach, sparkling shells in the sunlight.
Sparkling in the sunlight, she saw shells walking along the beach.
Walking along the beach, the sunlight made the shells sparkle.
9
Identify the run-on sentence.
He wanted to go out, but it started raining heavily.
I couldn’t decide on a major, so I took more time to explore.
She loves coffee, especially in the morning.
The match was intense we couldn’t look away for a second.
10
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
We need to bring the following, sunscreen, water, and a hat.
The museum had: ancient artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.
She had three options: run, hide, or fight.
He is good at two sports: basketball, and baseball.
11
Identify the sentence with redundancy.
She likes painting and drawing.
I enjoy learning new languages.
They completed the project quickly.
He woke up early in the morning.
12
Would you be interested in reading The Great Gatsby together as part of our classes to help prepare for the SAT?
YES! Let's do it!
No, I don't like reading (
13
Which sentence avoids pronoun ambiguity?
The teacher told the student she should study harder.
Each of the interns needs to submit his or her resume by Monday.
When Jim met Mike, he told him about the project.
The children brought their toys, but they left them at home.
14
Which of the following sentences is correctly written with parallel structure?
I asked the students to read quietly, write clearly, and listen carefully.
To succeed in this job, one must be diligent, creative, and have patience.
He is responsible for planning events and to organize meetings.
The committee values honesty, hard work, and being on time.
15
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
She packed everything—clothes, shoes, toiletries—for her trip.
The festival—which takes place in July is very popular.
My favorite foods—pizza, sushi, and tacos are delicious.
He loves ice cream—but not chocolate—so he ordered vanilla.
16
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
None of the cakes were eaten at the party.
The team of engineers is working on a new project.
Either the teachers or the principal have the final say.
Both of the cars in the garage need repair.
17
Choose the option that corrects this fragment: "Although he was excited about the trip."
Although he was excited, about the trip.
The trip was exciting although.
Though he was excited about the trip, he didn’t pack until the last minute.
Excited about the trip.
18
Identify the sentence that has redundancy.
She sang beautifully at the recital.
The landscape is calm and serene.
He repeated the instructions over again.
The painting was colorful and bright.
19
Choose the sentence with clear pronoun reference.
Both Sarah and Emma brought their own lunches.
Alex told Sam that he should call his mother.
The students wanted their teacher to explain his ideas better.
If a student fails, they should study harder.
20
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
The books on the shelf needs dusting.
Each of the students have a unique perspective.
The bouquet of flowers adds beauty to the room.
The committee members argues over the proposal.
21
Which sentence avoids a modifier error?
Having studied all night, she felt ready for the exam.
Flying over the mountains, the scene was breathtaking.
Before taking the test, the notes were reviewed carefully.
While driving to school, the rain started pouring down.

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