Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?

a. My brother loves to play soccer (he practices every day).

Which of the following is an dependent clause?

D. While they were hiking in the woods

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Please bring the following items: pencils, paper, and a ruler.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

B. We love to read books about adventures.

Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized?

D. I told my sister that Grandpa is making lasagna tonight

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

I packed three things for lunch: a sandwich, chips, and fruit.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

B. Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

Identify the dependent clause in the following complex sentence: I need to return to the store because I forgot an essen

because I forgot an essential ingredient for our Hawaiian pizza

In which sentence is the appositive phrase nonrestrictive?

My uncle, who is a doctor, works at the hospital.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:Physical exercise and local entertainment are activities that

Physical exercise and local entertainment are activities

Which sentence correctly uses a dash?

b. The movie was long—it lasted over three hours!

Which of the following is an independent clause?

B. She enjoys painting landscapes

Which of the following is an independent clause?

C. The kids played outside all afternoon

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1
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
a. My brother loves to play soccer (he practices every day).
d. She forgot her umbrella so (she got wet).
c. The sky is blue (and the sun is shining).
b. I have a new bike; it is red.
2
Which of the following is an dependent clause?
C. It was already late
A. We went to the park
D. While they were hiking in the woods
B. The dog barked loudly
3
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Her favorite fruits include: apples, oranges, and bananas.
Please bring the following items: pencils, paper, and a ruler.
We will discuss three topics math, science, and history.
He enjoys running, swimming, and cycling: every day.
4
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
C. He played the guitar, and she sang along.
B. We love to read books about adventures.
D. While they waited, it started to rain.
A. If you study hard, you will pass the test.
5
Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized?
C. Every summer, Aunt Sarah and uncle Mike go camping.
D. I told my sister that Grandpa is making lasagna tonight
B. Joe is visiting us from Texas next Month.
A. My mom and Dad are taking me to Central park this weekend.
6
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
I packed three things for lunch: a sandwich, chips, and fruit.
I packed three things for lunch, they are: a sandwich, chips, and fruit.
I packed: a sandwich, chips, and fruit for lunch.
I packed three things: for lunch a sandwich, chips, and fruit.
7
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
B. Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.
C. The cat sat by the window..
A. She wanted to go to the party, but she had too much homework to do.
D. We went to the park and played basketball.
8
Identify the dependent clause in the following complex sentence: I need to return to the store because I forgot an essen
to the store because I forgot
because I forgot an essential ingredient
because I forgot an essential ingredient for our Hawaiian pizza
I need to return to the store
9
In which sentence is the appositive phrase nonrestrictive?
My uncle the doctor works at the hospital.
My uncle, who is a doctor, works at the hospital.
My uncle who is a doctor, works at the hospital.
My uncle who is a doctor works at the hospital.
10
There are secrets to enjoying a mystery novel. What is the linking verb in this sentence?
to
enjoying
are
There
11
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:Physical exercise and local entertainment are activities that
are activities that people have used as stress-reducers for over a century.
Physical exercise and local entertainment are activities
Physical exercise and local entertainment are activities that people
that people have used as stress-reducers for over a century.
12
Which sentence correctly uses a dash?
d. I forgot my keys—but I found them later.
c. She likes reading—painting, and cooking.
a. We went to the park—had a picnic, and played games.
b. The movie was long—it lasted over three hours!
13
Which of the following is an independent clause?
C. When the sun set over the horizon
B. She enjoys painting landscapes
D. If he finishes his homework on time
A. Because she wanted to go to the beach
14
Which of the following is an independent clause?
C. The kids played outside all afternoon
A. Before they left for vacation
B. Unless the weather improves
D. While she was waiting for the bus

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