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Fixing Grammatical Errors
Fixing Grammatical Errors
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A 100 question quiz on 20 lessons of grammatical errors.
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1
Jorge went into the office today; it seemed quieter than usual.
Correct
Incorrect
2
His car was at the shop because its' brakes were out.
Missing Apostrophe
Neither
Unnecessary Apostrophe
3
Amy talks about the intro: “The introduction was informative, yet it lacked creativity.”
Incomplete Quote
Complete Quote
4
(Lesson 15) The new janitor has a lot of experience, and he intends to put it to good use.
Run-on Sentence
Not a Run-on Sentence
5
(Lesson 20) Use complete _________ when writing.
Sentences
Quotes
Hyphens
6
The dance teacher said, Our newest dance instructor begins teaching tomorrow.
Incorrect
Correct
7
(Lesson 16) I wanted to help bake serve desert after dinner, but my dad didn't want help.
Not a Comma Splice
Comma Splice (Correct)
Comma Splice (Incorrect)
8
DeJuan's tutor is in advanced math classes
Correct
Incorrect
9
What punctuation should go in the blank? "We'll start planting our garden_" my mom said.
Comma
Period
Apostrophe
10
The dog, running through the park, brought the ball back to Julie.
Missing Commas
No Missing Commas
11
Correct form of the question?
Running slowly I finally made it to the finish line.
Running slowly, I finally made it to the finish line.
Running slowly I finally made it, to the finish line.
12
Sincere Carry Solon's point guard is ranked the No. 402 high school prospect in the country.
No Missing Commas
Missing Commas
13
The president’s biographer: “When he had a free moment, he spent it with his family” (70).
Complete Quote
Incomplete Quote
14
Marco Reus started for Dortmund for the first time in a.
Missing Word
No Missing Word
15
(Lesson 7) Make sure the _______ is necessary.
Quotation
Comma
Goose
16
Blake Griffin dunks, shot, and dribbles.
Correct Sentence Structure
Incorrect Sentence Structure
17
Black Panther opens today and got great reviews.
Incorrect Sentence Structure
Correct Sentence Structure
18
A principal was appointed for our middle school. He used to be the high school principal.
Run-on Sentence
Not a Run-on Sentence
19
(Lesson 18) _________ should flow smoothly into the sentences that surround them.
Antecedents
Words
Quotes
20
It has been snowing for the past three days, the weather forecast predicts it will continue.
Not a Comma Splice
Comma Splice
21
(Lesson 4) Create ________ pronoun-antecedent relationships to make your writing more powerful.
Vague
Clear
Nice
22
The __________ of the university held a press conference.
precedent
president
presidant
23
The children on the merry-go-round looked care-free.
Correct Hyphenation
Incorrect Hyphenation
24
(Lesson 6) _____________ marks are used to identify direct quotations.
Exclamation
Quotation
Question
25
The well-known musician was in town performing a concert.
Incorrect Hyphenation
Correct Hyphenation
26
The UPS worker delivered a package at five today, it snowed four inches.
Incorrect
Correct
27
George's video games are piled high on the shelf.
Not a Comma Splice
Comma Splice
28
(Lesson 9) Make sure there are no missing _______ in a text.
Words
Geese
29
Mr. Jefferson teaches algebra in morning and teaches calculus in the afternoon.
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
No Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
30
Choose the answer with correct sentence structure.
I got hit by a bus, and I crossed the street.
I got hit by a bus while crossing the street.
31
My classmate DeJuan goes to Ms. Leonard's trigonometry tutoring on Tuesdays.
Incorrect
Correct
32
Marco Reus who missed 220 days due to injury is Borussia Dortmund's best player.
Missing Commas
No Missing Commas
33
Mr. Plush used to teach English, but then became the vice principal.
Correct
Incorrect
34
Real Madrid knew their team was, so they weren't surprised when they beat PSG.
No Missing Word
Missing Word
35
Correct form of the sentence?
Great, I will see you at the movie
Great I will see you at the movie.
Great, I will see you at the movie.
36
(Lesson 11) The hamster who is called Lucky likes to run around.
Missing a comma in an adjectival clause.
Missing a comma in a participial phrase.
Unnecessary Capitalization
37
The river, and the ponds are warmer than usual for this time of year.
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence
Not Missing a Comma in a Compound Sentence
38
(Lesson 3) Provide complete citations in MLA format to ___________________.
take all credit for the quote.
give that author of the quote credit.
39
She said her favorite book was
Wind in the Willows.
Incorrect Capitalization
Correct Capitalization
40
(Lesson 8) Remember to follow the rules of _______________.
Mr. Plush
Goose
Capitalization
41
Neither Ed nor John rode his bike to school.
Incorrect Pronoun
Correct Pronoun
42
Joseph thinks that they saw Black Panther this weekend.
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense (Sequence of Events)
No Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense (Subordinate Clause)
43
My best friend needs _________ for her project.
blue
glue
44
Correct? "The road was sick with ice."
Incorrect
Correct
45
She studied in New York, but was from Los Angeles.
Incorrect
Correct
46
Is "Atlanta United gathered the most attendance in the MLS in 2017 (Nutmeg 14)" correct?
No
Yes
47
Each drummer must bring their drumsticks to band practice after school.
Incorrect Pronoun
Correct Pronoun
48
The ________ read to the students.
principle
principal
49
He is traveling to Japan on a nonstop flight and he is expected to arrive in the evening.
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
Comma Splice
50
The plane took off and he James jumped out.
Is not Missing a Comma in a Compound Sentence
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence
51
(Lesson 5) Spelling errors can change the meaning of a ___________.
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
52
What citation is "Dr Jackson said, 'The species continues to thrive'" missing?
(Jackson 23)
(Jackson)
Jackson 23
53
Is "The response claimed the text was 'brilliant and exciting' (42)" a correct citation?
Yes
No
54
"Half of all the students at Eastlake North High School celebrate 4-20 (Marshall 18)" correct?
No
Yes
55
A new police officer was added to the force he seems like a really nice guy.
Run-on Sentence
Not a Run-on Sentence
56
South is hosting the homecoming football game next Friday. It should be well attended.
Vague Pronoun Reference
Clear Pronoun Reference
57
The dance teacher said that a new dance instructor will be teaching tomorrow.
Incorrect
Correct
58
Have you seen
War Bus,
the worst action movie from the 80's?
Correct Capitalization
Incorrect Capitalization
59
Tabitha asked for milk during breakfast-- although she preferred orange juice.
Incomplete Sentence
Complete Sentence
60
During the timeout, the cheerleading squad sent their best cheerleader to do some flips.
No Missing Word
Missing Word
61
Kevin's cat, a tabby, chased after the tennis ball.
No Missing Commas
Missing Commas
62
One of the coaches supplied all of the treats for her team’s bake sale.
Incorrect Pronoun
Correct Pronoun
63
(Lesson 1) To use the right words, make sure your words _________________________.
are spelled correctly.
exceed the Grade 5 Reading Level.
say exactly what you mean them to say.
64
Jimmy began walking to the park at noon and arrived at twelve thirty Jimmy is a nice guy.
Not a Run-on Sentence
Run-on Sentence
65
The gardener said, "The newest flowers are out back"; they raced back to the store to get them.
Correct
Incorrect
66
Correct form of the sentence?
James, can you hand me that paper?
James, can you hand me that paper.
James can you hand me that paper?
67
The kids' went to the playground.
Unnecessary Apostrophe
Neither
Missing Apostrophe
68
The submarine was diving under water.
Complete Sentence
Incomplete Sentence
69
(Lesson 12) Billy believes that he ate pizza next Monday.
No Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
70
I will _______ you the answers in a bit.
vend
send
71
Jamie rushed to get ready for dinner. And she left the house without her purse!
Complete Sentence
Incomplete Sentence
72
I am going to the basketball game after school today, unless my family has other plans.
Incomplete Sentence
Complete Sentence
73
The plays cast was about the best she had seen perform in years.
Unnecessary Apostrophe
Missing Apostrophe
74
(Lesson 19) Use ______ correctly in your writing, including with compound words and adjectives.
Geese
Quotes
Hyphens
75
I volunteer at the Red Cross on Thursdays.
Correct Capitalization
Incorrect Capitalization
76
(Lesson 17) Check that pronouns agree with their ___________ in number, person, and gender.
Quotations
Geese
Antecedents
77
He walks to the grocery store, and then will walk to his house.
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence. (Brief Clauses)
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense. (Sequence of Events)
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence.(Main Clause)
78
The student's books are piled high on his desk.
Unnecessary Apostrophe
Missing Apostrophe
Neither
79
When preparing for the driving exam, potential drivers need to practice the rules of the road.
Vague Pronoun Reference
Clear Pronoun Reference
80
The debate team held a short meeting to discuss upcoming invitational.
No Missing Word
Missing Word
81
Trae Young dropped 48 points versus Oklahoma State. The Cowboys still managed to win.
Vague Pronoun Reference
Clear Pronoun Reference
82
Correct? "The South varsity basketball team wone the Perry Holiday tournament."
Incorrect
Correct
83
Gabe and John are learning how to program their computer.
Incorrect Pronoun
Correct Pronoun
84
Correct? "His best friend plays base guitar in the jazz band."
Correct
Incorrect
85
(Lesson 14) The dogs toy got lost.
Neither
Unnecessary Apostrophe
Missing Apostrophe
86
Quin voices his feelings on the Chelsea Football Club: “Chelsea is trash” (Kelley 1).
Complete Quote
Incomplete Quote
87
South's varsity soccer team is getting new uniforms. They should be pretty well accepted.
Clear Pronoun Reference
Vague Pronoun Reference
88
The dog chased the ball and dove under the table.
Not Missing a Comma in a Compound Sentence
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence
89
(Lesson10)Sentences should express complex ideas using consistent tenses and similar structures
True
False
90
benJamin frankLin HeLD MANy joBS.
Correct Capitalization
Incorrect Capitalization
91
According to Baek, “The nation needs a leader in a time of crisis” (Baek 4).
Incomplete Quote
Complete Quote
92
Mr. Smith discussed his plans for his business' future he was an articulate speaker.
Run-on Sentence
Not a Run-on Sentence
93
The Native-Americans cultivated many crops.
Correct Hyphenation
Incorrect Hyphenation
94
Correct? "I drove through the desert with my family."
Correct
Incorrect
95
(Lesson 13) He is going to Mars, and wants to be there by June.
Missing Comma in a Compound Sentence
Not Missing a Comma in a Compound Sentence
96
Correct form of the sentence?
When the conductor boards the train it will start moving.
When the conductor boards the train, it will start moving.
97
(Lesson 2) To avoid missing commas after introductory elements, place a comma ________________.
after the subject.
before the introductory elements.
after the introductory elements.
98
My daughterinlaw was waiting in the driveway for us to arrive.
Correct Hyphenation
Incorrect Hyphenation
99
He hopes that he will attend his first choice of highschool next year.
No Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
Unnecessary Shift in Verb Tense
100
USA has taken gold in all four snowboarding events so far, and Shaun White won Men's Halfpipe.
Correct Sentence Structure
Incorrect Sentence Structure