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Punctuation is LIFE
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1
Which is a complete sentence?
Kept it very warm.
We rode waves.
On my new bike.
All the way to school.
2
Which sentence is correct?
My elephant is graceful, kind, and leathery.
My elephant is: graceful, kind, and leathery.
my elephant is graceful, kind, and leathery.
My elephant is graceful, kind and leathery!
3
Which means not prominent or noticeable?
Inconspicuous
Errant
Loyal
Deceitful
4
What is the subject? : Oscar surfed yesterday morning.
Yesterday.
Surfed
Morning
Oscar
5
Which is a run-on?
Mrs. P turned left and she avoided oncoming traffic.
Mrs. P turned left as to avoid oncoming traffic.
Mrs. P turned left to avoid oncoming traffic.
Mrs. P turned left, she avoided oncoming traffic.
6
Which is correct?
She used paper to make its leafs.
She used paper two make its leaves.
She used paper to make its leaves.
She used paper to make it's leafs.
7
Which is a synonym for obsolete?
small
unclear
outdated
important
8
What does annotate mean?
To make copies.
To think deeply.
To design and type.
To record notes on/ mark up.
9
Which is correct?
Plants have many defenses, including spines and thorns.
Plants have many defenses, including: spines and thorns.
Plants have many defenses: including, spines and thorns.
Plants have many defenses, including spines, and thorns.
10
Which is correct?
I love sports, however, I don't like the NBA.
I love sports; however, I don't like the nba.
I love sports; however, I don't like the NBA.
I love sports; however, I dont like the NBA.
11
Which is a synonym for recommend?
defend
nominate
give
categorize
12
Is punctuation important
omg yes.
Well, is a teacher going to look at it?
only in math class
not at all
13
Which is correct?
"Go home," she yelled.
"Go home" she yelled.
"Go home", she yelled.
"Go home" she yelled!
14
Which sentence is correct?
Eds sick: He won't be in school today!
Eds sick. He wont be in school today!
Ed's sick: He won't be in school today.
Eds sick he wont be in school today!
15
Which word is a verb?
Act
Grapes
Fuzzy
Shoe
16
Which is a real type of dinosaur?
Borogovia
Antemebian
Drake-a-saurus-rex
Kermithogwarsia
17
Which is correct?
The fabric was two lose and heavy.
The fabric was to loose and heavy.
The fabric was too loose and heavy.
The fabric was too lose and heavy.
18
What is author's craft?
The author's genuine opinion of topics.
A way of reflecting on progress during reading.
The way writing flows.
Tools and techniques implemented to make the writing strong.
19
Which sentence is correct?
Elephants are Josh's favorite animal, too.
Elephant's are Joshs favorite animal, too.
Elephant's are Josh's favorite animal too.
Elephants are Joshs. Favorite animal too.
20
Which is correct?
The Sahara desert is dry and hot.
The Sahara dessert is dry and hot.
The sahara desert is dry and hot.
The Sahara dessert is Dry and Hot.
21
Which is a complete sentence?
David off the stage.
Joe had on his knee.
After the party.
Will he go?
22
Which word is an adjective?
red
spoke
slowly
ran
23
What is an allusion?
A ghost or phantom.
A reference to a well known work to draw a comparison.
A lesson or moral of the story.
A reference to another world or continent.
24
Which is not an example of symbolism?
The conflict between Heather and Melinda in SPEAK.
The cage in Maya Angelou's poem.
The bird in Maya Angelou's poem.
The nature in SPEAK.
25
Which is a synonym for jabber?
speak loudly
speak calmly
speak in a whisper
speak rapidly
26
Which is the subject? : Dedicated volunteers are working to clean up trash.
clean
trash
working
dedicated volunteers
27
Which is a synonym for wince?
shatter
explode
run away screaming
retract
28
Which sentence is correct?
My roommate gave me: what I needed most, peace, and quiet.
My roommate gave me what I needed most: peace, and, quiet.
my roommate gave me what I needed most: peace and quiet.
My roommate gave me what I needed most: peace and quiet.
29
Which is a synonym for savant?
Hard worker
Clever
Genius
Creative
30
Which sentence is correct?
After school, I'll do my homework.
After school, Ill do my homework.
After school Ill do my homework.
After, school I'll do my homework.
31
How can an author develop tone?
By using precise words.
By having many characters.
By using paragraphing.
By inserting emojis.
32
How can an author build suspense?
Use large vocabulary words.
Tell you the ending.
Use humor and sarcasm.
Put time constraints on characters.
33
Which sentence is correct?
The moose in Calvins' photo was gigantic but also cute.
The moose in Calvin's photo was gigantic, but also cute.
The moose in calvins photo was gigantic but also cute
The moose in Calvins photo was gigantic, but also cute.
34
Which sentence is correct?
After work, Ill go to Sarah's party.
Dog's and cat's are my favorite.
The tree's waved in the breeze.
The man's ugly sweater was so bright.
35
Which sentence is correct?
My dog likes three snacks: peanuts, bones, and cheese.
My dog likes three snacks peanuts bones and cheese.
My dog likes three snacks; peanuts, bones, and cheese.
My dog likes three: snacks, peanuts, bones, and cheese.
36
Which sentence is correct?
Your story is spooky. I am scared!
Youre story is spooky I am scared.
Your story is spooky, I am scared!
Your story is spooky- I am scared!
37
Which is correct?
People's food in take has increased over the last ten years?
People's food intake has increased over the last ten years.
People's food intake has increased over the last ten year's.
People's food intake has increased over the last ten year's
38
Which sentence is correct?
Beneath it all, Josh loved Mrs. Matthew's class.
Beneath it all, josh loved Mrs matthews class.
Beneath it all, Josh loved Mrs. Matthews' class.
Beneath, it all Josh loved Mrs matthews class.
39
Which means bewildering and confusing?
Frenzy
Bellow
Flea
Baffle
40
What part of writing is an exposition?
A chapter not pertaining to the text.
Needed dialogue.
A conclusion.
An introduction.
41
Which is correct?
buffalo wings are to hawt.
Buffalo wings are to hot.
Buffalo wings are too hot.
Buffalo wings are two hot.
42
Which sentence is correct?
Life's like a puzzle, half the fun is working it all out.
Life's like a puzzle: half the fun is working it all out.
Lifes' like a puzzle: half the fun is working it all out.
Lifes like a puzzle half the fun is working it all out
43
Which is an internal conflict?
A storm hits town.
An emotional decision.
Advice from an elder.
An argument between two people.
44
Which sentence is correct?
Theres a fire over there!
There's a fire, over there!
There's a fire over there!
Theres a fire over their!
45
What is a theme?
An conflict applying only to the literature.
A universal lesson or message.
A park with rollercoasters.
Something important but who knows anyway.
46
Which means playfully hesitant and shy?
Bleak
Dormant
Demure
Eloquent
47
Which is a fragment?
The teacher was being so helpful.
The teacher being so helpful.
The teacher tried to be helpful.
The teacher is being helpful.
48
Which word is a preposition?
Under
Bellow
Sighed
Scrape
49
Which is an antonym for tenacious?
flexible
willing
stubborn
persistent
50
Which is a fragment?
I will consider it.
Who says?
My oldest brother.
I want that.
51
Which is correct?
Geodesy: the science of measuring earth's shape and gravity.
Geodesy the science of measuring earths shape and gravity
Geodesy; the science of measuring earth's shape and gravity.
Geodesy the science of measuring earth's shape and gravity.
52
Which is a fragment?
Marsha is beautiful.
A careless camper sat.
Darkness hung in the sky.
I will my homework later.
53
Which is incorrect?
Paragraph when introducing a new time.
Paragraph when introducing a new topic.
Paragraph when introducing a new speaker.
Paragraph after every 4-5 lines.
54
Which is a synonym for transaction?
Move
Withdrawal
Exchange
Push
55
Which is not a run-on?
Jesse hurt.
Jesse got tackled at the 50 yard line wasn't hurt though.
Jesse got tackled at the 50 yard line. He isn't hurt though.
Jesse was tackled at the 50 yard line he wasn't hurt though.
56
Which is correct?
The Cinema was crowded, but it was also quiet.
The cinema was crowded, but it was all so quite.
The cinema was crowded, but it was also quiet.
The cinema was crowded but it was also quite.
57
The best thanksgiving side dish is...
mashed potatoes
stuffing
cauliflower and cheese sauce
cranberry sauce
58
Which is a synonym for concise?
Crafty
Clear
Brief
Elaborated
59
Which is correct?
I cannot accept a personal gift from they're mother.
I cannot accept a personal gift from their mother.
I cannot except a personal gift from their mother.
I cannot except a personal gift from there mother.
60
Which sentence is correct?
Will you come? We are going to Mary's house.
Will you come: we are going to Mary's house.
Will you come we are going to Marys house?
Will you come. We are going to Marys house.
61
Which is correct?
My response is shorter than yours.
My response is shorter then you'res.
My responce is shorter than yours.
My response is shorter then yours.
62
Which is a synonym for influential?
well spoken
powerful
weak
communicates
63
What are Mrs. Matthews' dogs names?
Cruiser and Yoshi
Duck and Honey
Zucko and Tiger
Peach and Clementine
64
Which is a synonym for menacing?
unfortunate
inconsiderate
threatening
upsetting
