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