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1
Which conjunction best completes the sentence: ________ you want to learn karate, you should sign up for lessons.
And
Unless
None of the above
If
2
Which conjunction best completes the sentence: _________ Hannah enjoys tennis, she rarely has time to play.
Until
But
Although
None of the above
3
Sometimes hyphens are used to link words together to modify a single noun. These linked words are called __________.
nonrestrictive elements
restrictive elements
independent clauses
compound modifiers
4
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
Able to drive on schedule
Since they will present their paper
They decided to take a long walk
Although we walked to the store
5
Choose the correct homophone: Pete and Malia headed out the door on _______ way to the convention.
there
their
none of the above
they're
6
Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
They will not defeat their enemy until they come up with a better strategy.
Watchful archers hid in the towers, and the soldiers stood ready below.
With its calm surface, the moat looked harmless, but it had hidden dangers.
The castle is a fortress, but it does have some weaknesses.
7
Fill in the blanks: You will want to run regularly. You should, ______, allow enough time for rest and recovery.
However
None of the above
Yet
Rather than
8
Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence?
You can go for a walk, however I would prefer to stay home.
You can go for a walk, but I would prefer to stay home.
You can go for a walk; or, I would prefer to stay home.
You can go for a walk; because I would prefer to stay home.
9
Which conjunction best completes the sentence: _______ you want to run a marathon, you need to train.
But
Unless
None of the above
If
10
Which quotation has the correct punctuation and capitalization?
My mother once said she "never understood the power of positive thinking."
Benjamin Franklin once said "a penny saved is a penny earned."
Paris, France, is known as "The city of lights."
A philosopher once said "it has taken too long for change."
11
A ________ is used to connect words or word parts.
hyphen
colon
comma
semicolon
12
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
I painted my bedroom beige, but my sister painted her room blue.
We can watch the movie after we've finished the book.
They like to borrow our telescope when it's clear enough to see the moon.
While my brother takes his dance class, I go to soccer practice.
13
Which sentence has a list that is punctuated correctly?
Because Shanda could sing, dance, and act, she auditioned for the musical.
I made my schedule to have study halls on Mondays Tuesdays, and Fridays.
The students in the debate were from: Houston; Phoenix; and New Mexico.
We had a hard time picking between soccer, field hockey and tennis.
14
Which sentence contains a list that is punctuated correctly?
One day, I will own a blue car, a purple motorcycle, and a yellow truck.
My favorite foods include chicken tamales, beef fajitas and black beans.
The farm we visited grew vegetable; fresh herbs; and flowers.
On the camping trip, we had a water bottle a tent, and a fishing pole.
15
Which conjunction best completes the sentence: Simon is an accomplished chess player, _________ he often competes.
and
yet
None of the above
though
16
Choose the correct homophone: The baseball player _______ the ball.
thru
threw
through
none of the above
17
Is the phrase in italics restrictive or nonrestrictive: Athletes
who use drugs
are no longer eligible to play.
Restrictive
Nonrestrictive; needs commas around the phrase
Neither
Both
18
When separating items in a list, a writer should
add a comma after the "and" before the last item.
add a comma before the "and" before the last item.
separate the items with colons.
end the list with a colon.
19
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
"Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said derrick.
"Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," Said Derrick.
"Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said Derrick.
"coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said Derrick.
20
Is the phrase in italics restrictive or nonrestrictive: Magic Johnson
who is a famous basketball player
is coming here.
Both
Neither
Restrictive
Nonrestrictive; needs commas around the phrase
21
A restrictive modifier requires commas or dashes around the phrase.
True
False
22
Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?
Jake, who is twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher.
Jake, who is twenty-seven is, studying to be a yoga teacher.
Jake who is, twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher.
Jake who is twenty-seven is, studying to be, a yoga teacher.
23
Which sentence contains a phrase that is hyphenated correctly?
We planted forty-two trees, but the twenty-two apple trees are my favorite.
The recipe uses one-sixteenth-of-a-cup of sugar per thirty two cupcakes.
A-third of our class walks to school, while another-third rides the bus.
I will be twenty-five years old at the same time my grandma is one-hundred.
24
Fill in the blanks: You can run on an indoor track, _______ you should be sure to run outdoors as race day approaches.
None of the above
Unless
Nevertheless
But
25
Choose the correct homophone: I can't _______ anyone being treated badly.
accept
except
axcept
eccept
26
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
As the storm approaches from the north
The game resumed later that afternoon
Comfortable uniforms were necessary
Generally she prefers baseball to soccer
27
A list should be introduced with a colon when the list is preceded by
a complete thought.
a dependent clause.
a strong opinion.
a descriptive phrase.
28
Choose the correct homophone: My brother is taller _______ me.
thain
than
none of the above
then
29
Which conj. adverb best completes the sentence: Look at sample schedules. _______, develop one that fits your life.
Besides
None of the above
Then
When
30
A ________________ makes clauses dependent.
coordinating conjunction
adverb
adjective
subordinating conjunction
31
Which sentence is written correctly?
Ms. Anda showed us a movie because the film "Focuses on a similiar topic."
Ms. Anda showed us a movie because the film "focuses on a similar topic."
Ms. Anda showed us a movie because the film, "Focuses on a similar topic."
Ms. Anda showed us a movie because the film, "focuses on a similar topic."
32
A nonrestrictive modifier is a phrase that is not essential to the sentence.
False
True
33
Choose the correct homophone: They were excited to _______ the latest edition of their favorite comic book.
none of the above
buy
bye
by
