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