Choose a sentence in which the direct quotation is punctuated correctly

“ I am eager,” said Lin, “ to meet the new exchange student”

Choose the sentence in which quotation marks are used correctly

“All I know,” Sharon said, “is that I did my best.”

Choose the compound sentence that is punctuated correctly

The electricity has gone out ,but it will be fixed shortly

Choose the sentence that contains a common usage problem

Their trying as hard as they can

Choose a sentence in which independent are joined correctly

Jeremy is an excellent soccer player; his brother prefers that baseball

Choose the sentence in which the direct quotation is punctuated correctly

The caller asked politely, “ may I please speak with Mark?”

Choose a sentence in which the adjectives are punctuated correctly

The new pitcher threw a long, wobbly pitch at the batter

Choose the sentence in which the nonessential elements is punctuated correctly

Alana ,whose father is an archaeologist ,has traveled to Egypt

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly

Although I was angry, I exercised self-control

Choose the sentence with the correct end mark

My friends asked if I could stay longer.

Choose the sentence with faulty parallelism

Merrell took classes in math, science, and using a computer

Choose the sentence in which the introductory word is punctuated correctly

Throughout the night, we heard the distant sirens

Choose the answer that is punctuated correctly

I explained my problem to the librarian. She was able to find what I needed

Choose the answer that is punctuated correctly

Charles did his best, but he still lost the race

Choose the sentence with faulty parallelism

Carly likes reading fashion magazines and to see the latest trends

Choose the sentence in which the series is punctuated correctly

Cesar entered the library ,sat at a table, and began his homework

Choose the sentence in which the parenthetical expression is punctuated correctly

Three of the students, to be exact, received detention

Choose the compound sentence that is punctuated correctly

This job offers good health benefits, and the people are very friendly

Choose the sentence that contains a common usage problem

Everyone accept John agrees with the decision, Where are the people that signed up for the trip

Choose the sentence in which the introductory word, phrase, or clause is punctuated correctly

If you ask me, the movie was a waste of time

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1
Choose a sentence in which the direct quotation is punctuated correctly
“ I am eager,” said Lin, “ to meet the new exchange student”
“ I am eager,” said Lin “ to meet the new exchange student”
“ I am eager” said Lin “ to meet the new exchange student”
2
Choose the sentence in which quotation marks are used correctly
“All I know,” Sharon said, “is that I did my best.”
“All I know, Sharon said, is that I did my best.”
All I know, Sharon said, “is that I did my best.”
3
Choose the compound sentence that is punctuated correctly
The electricity has gone out but, it will be fixed shortly
The electricity has gone out ,but, it will be fixed shortly
The electricity has gone out but it will be fixed shortly
The electricity has gone out ,but it will be fixed shortly
4
Choose the sentence that contains a common usage problem
They’re leaving at dawn
Their trying as hard as they can
There is the hospital where I was born
Their home was lost in a fire
5
Choose a sentence in which independent are joined correctly
Jeremy is an excellent soccer player his brother prefers baseball
Jeremy is an excellent soccer player; his brother prefers that baseball
Jeremy is an excellent soccer player; but his brother prefers baseball
Jeremy is an excellent soccer player, his brother prefers baseball
6
Choose the sentence in which the direct quotation is punctuated correctly
The caller asked politely, “ may I please speak with Mark?”
The caller ,asked politely, “ may I please speak with Mark?”
The caller asked politely “ may I please speak with Mark?”
7
Choose a sentence in which the adjectives are punctuated correctly
The new pitcher threw a long, wobbly pitch at the batter
The new pitcher threw a long wobbly pitch at the batter
The new pitcher threw a long, wobbly, pitch at the bottle
8
Choose the sentence in which the nonessential elements is punctuated correctly
Alana, whose father is an archaeologist has traveled to Egypt
Alana whose father is an archaeologist has traveled to Egypt
Alana ,whose father is an archaeologist ,has traveled to Egypt
9
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly
Although, I was angry I exercised, self-control
Although I was angry, I exercised self-control
Although I was angry I, exercised self-control
Although, I was angry I exercised self-control
10
Choose the sentence with the correct end mark
My friends asked if I could stay longer,
My friends asked if I could stay longer.
My friends asked if I could stay longer?
My friends asked if I could stay longer!
11
Choose the sentence with faulty parallelism
Merrell took classes in math, science, and using a computer
Dad sorted the laundry neatly and efficiently into piles
To make chili, brown the meat, add the seasonings, and simmer slowly
12
Choose the sentence in which the introductory word is punctuated correctly
Throughout the night, we heard the distant sirens
Throughout the night we heard, the distant sirens
Throughout, the night we heard the distant sirens
13
Choose the letter salutation that is punctuated correctly
My dear Nate,
My dear Nate
My dear, Nate,
My,dear, Nate
14
Choose the letter salutation that is punctuated correctly
Dear, Aunt Sue
Dear Aunt Sue,
Dear Aunt, Sue
Dear Aunt Sue
15
Choose the answer that is punctuated correctly
I explained my problem to the librarian she was able, to find what I needed
I explained my problem to the librarian, she was able to find what I needed
I explained, my problem to the librarian she was able to find what I needed
I explained my problem to the librarian. She was able to find what I needed
16
Choose the answer that is punctuated correctly
Charles did his best, but he still lost the race
Charles did his best but he still lost the race
17
Choose the sentence with faulty parallelism
Jose is popular because he is friendly, kind, and enthusiastic
My vegetable garden includes peas, lettuce, and radishes
Carly likes reading fashion magazines and to see the latest trends
She agreed to act in the school musical but refused to sing.
18
Choose the sentence in which the series is punctuated correctly
Cesar entered the library sat at a table, and began his homework
Cesar, entered the library sat at a table and began his homework
Cesar entered the library ,sat at a table, and began his homework
Cesar entered the library ,sat at a table and began his homework
19
Choose the sentence in which the parenthetical expression is punctuated correctly
Three of the students, to be exact, received detention
Three of the students, to be exact received detention
Three of the students to be exact received detention
20
Choose the compound sentence that is punctuated correctly
This job offers good health benefits and the people are very friendly
This job, offers good health benefits and the people are very friendly
This job offers good health benefits, and the people are very friendly
21
Choose the sentence that contains a common usage problem
The computer that my brother owns has a virus
Everyone accept John agrees with the decision
Where are the people that signed up for the trip
Except for Steven, no one had difficulty finding the restaurant
22
Choose the sentence in which the introductory word, phrase, or clause is punctuated correctly
If you ask me, the movie was a waste of time
If you ask me the movie was a waste of time
If you ask me, the movie, was a waste of time

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