Therefore it is very useful to study all the rules of grammar because you can apply them to your writing.

after Therefore and after grammar

Which sentence is correct?

We knew who would win the game: the Commanders.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

Identify which sentence has TWO dependent clauses AND an independent clause.

As I was running late, I had to rush, which I hate doing.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected it earlier.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.

I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.

I need sugar butter and eggs from the grocery store.

I need sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.

You are I am sure telling the truth.

You are, I am sure, telling the truth.

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Grammar Review

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A review of various grammar rules (i.e. parallel structure, sentence types, punctuation, and Subject/Verb Agreement).

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Questions 18

Answers

1
I wanted to apologize for my error but he was too angry to listen.
No comma needed
Comma between my/error
Comma after I
Comma between error/but
2
Therefore it is very useful to study all the rules of grammar because you can apply them to your writing.
after grammar
after Therefore
after Therefore and after grammar
No comma
3
It consists of only one clause.
complex
simple
compound
compound complex
4
Which sentence is correct?
We knew who would win: the game, the Commanders.
They're all wrong. The Packers are the best team of all-time.
We knew who would win the game, the Commanders.
We knew who would win the game: the Commanders.
5
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.
The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue.
The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.
6
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
7
Identify which sentence has TWO dependent clauses AND an independent clause.
After we watched the Giants game, we ate pizza.
Although I was running late, I had time to stop for pizza.
I was very late to class last night.
As I was running late, I had to rush, which I hate doing.
8
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected it earlier.
The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected it earlier.
The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected it earlier.
9
I got in trouble at school today; my mom won’t let me leave the house.
Incorrect
Correct
10
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles to the movie last night.
I took Angie the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie, last night.
11
A comma plus a coordinating conjunction can turn two simple sentences into a compound sentence.
True
False
12
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Jeremy and I have had, our share of arguments.
Jeremy, and I, have had our share of arguments.
Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.
Jeremy and I, have had our share of arguments.
13
He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
Correct
Incorrect
14
I need sugar butter and eggs from the grocery store.
I need sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.
I need sugar, butter, and eggs, from the grocery store.
I need, sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.
15
It consists of two or more independent clauses.
compound/complex
complex
simple sentence
compound sentence
16
Some music teachers believe the ability to read notes is more important than the ability to play them.
before ability
after teachers
after believe
No comma
17
What a rude thing to say Antonio!
No comma needed
Comma between rude, thing
Comma after what,
Comma between say, Antonio!
18
You are I am sure telling the truth.
No changes
You are, I am sure, telling the truth.
You, are I am sure telling the truth.
You are I am sure, telling the truth

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Grammar Review

18 termsStudBud Administration547 plays

A review of various grammar rules (i.e. parallel structure, sentence types, punctuation, and Subject/Verb Agreement).

Flashcards18 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 18

Answers

1
I wanted to apologize for my error but he was too angry to listen.
No comma needed
Comma between my/error
Comma after I
Comma between error/but
2
Therefore it is very useful to study all the rules of grammar because you can apply them to your writing.
after grammar
after Therefore
after Therefore and after grammar
No comma
3
It consists of only one clause.
complex
simple
compound
compound complex
4
Which sentence is correct?
We knew who would win: the game, the Commanders.
They're all wrong. The Packers are the best team of all-time.
We knew who would win the game, the Commanders.
We knew who would win the game: the Commanders.
5
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.
The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue.
The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.
6
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
7
Identify which sentence has TWO dependent clauses AND an independent clause.
After we watched the Giants game, we ate pizza.
Although I was running late, I had time to stop for pizza.
I was very late to class last night.
As I was running late, I had to rush, which I hate doing.
8
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected it earlier.
The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected it earlier.
The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected it earlier.
9
I got in trouble at school today; my mom won’t let me leave the house.
Incorrect
Correct
10
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles to the movie last night.
I took Angie the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie, last night.
11
A comma plus a coordinating conjunction can turn two simple sentences into a compound sentence.
True
False
12
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Jeremy and I have had, our share of arguments.
Jeremy, and I, have had our share of arguments.
Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.
Jeremy and I, have had our share of arguments.
13
He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
Correct
Incorrect
14
I need sugar butter and eggs from the grocery store.
I need sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.
I need sugar, butter, and eggs, from the grocery store.
I need, sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.
15
It consists of two or more independent clauses.
compound/complex
complex
simple sentence
compound sentence
16
Some music teachers believe the ability to read notes is more important than the ability to play them.
before ability
after teachers
after believe
No comma
17
What a rude thing to say Antonio!
No comma needed
Comma between rude, thing
Comma after what,
Comma between say, Antonio!
18
You are I am sure telling the truth.
No changes
You are, I am sure, telling the truth.
You, are I am sure telling the truth.
You are I am sure, telling the truth