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Grammar Review - there, their, they're
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Mrs. Pickle scowled when we removed the __ large books on Renaissance art from the shelf.
to
two
too
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The blow dryer whined beside Carla's ear, __ hot breath burning her scalp.
its
it's
3
__ is no way a doctor would ever consider operating with any knife that Roseanne had washed!
their
they're
there
4
When Martha counted only __ dollars in her wallet, she knew that she was broke.
too
to
two
5
"Don't give me that look Marlin," warned Mrs. Clemmons, who held his paycheck in her hand.
Add a comma after look.
Remove the comma after Mrs. Clemmons.
No change needed.
6
Our neighbor's dog's toenails are so long that __ curled like macaroni noodles.
there
their
they're
7
Which one is a fragment?
So Santana snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge.
Maria wasn't watching her plate of barbecue very carefully.
As potato salad and beans slid onto Maria's new sandals.
8
too is
a preposition usually expressing emotion or direction
an adverb meaning "in addition," "in excess" . . .
the number between 1 & 3
9
two is
an adverb meaning "in addition," "in excess" . . .
a preposition usually expressing emotion or direction
the number between 1 & 3
10
__ a shame that Theo won't try the squid eyeball stew that Marilyn made.
Its
It's
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Now _______ slippery with furniture polish, glowing in the sunlight.
their
there
they're
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"__ been quite a challenge," Eric admitted as he shook hands with his professor.
Its
It's
13
Mari bought a new dictionary, so that she could proofread for spelling errors on her essay.
Remove the comma after dictionary.
Add a comma after errors.
No change needed
14
Attempting __ eat more fruit and vegetables each day, Logan ordered a salad for lunch.
to
too
two
15
Cal and Tamy had plenty of kissing privacy because __ were 6 sheets drying on the clothesline.
there
their
they're
16
Harry left the __ half-eaten pizzas on the counter even though he knew the cat would eat it.
two
to
too
17
Which one is a fragment?
The fruit bounced everywhere in an explosion of indigo.
Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor.
James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator.
18
"Oh no! ____ are lima beans on my plate!" screamed Noel.
they're
their
there
19
Which one is a fragment?
For example, Kim's Labrador retriever Murphy.
Beautiful women gravitate towards guys with cute dogs.
Richie loves to walk his friends' dogs at Lake Eola Park.
20
The cup of hot tea sat on __ saucer, tendrils of steam rising into the air.
its
it's
21
Arriving __ late to take the quiz, Amy calculated the zero into her average.
too
to
two
22
___ he will sleep, purring in contentment while shedding white hair on the towels.
there
they're
their
23
Kelly, who was __ busy to notice her dying plants, gulped a glass of cool water.
to
two
too
24
their shows
possession
location
they are
25
Which one is a fragment?
My cat Fuzz loves to sleep in inconvenient places.
Lately she prefers the computer table.
Where her long hair sticks to the mouse pad.
26
Which one is a fragment?
But was too shy to raise her hand and volunteer an answer.
Head down, Lela stared at the textbook on her desk.
She understood the fragment practice.
27
there shows
location
possession
they are
28
Coffee brewed on the counter top and bacon fried on the stove.
Add a comma after top.
Add a comma after brewed.
No change needed
29
__ a real disadvantage to slice open a finger while chopping celery.
Its
It's
30
they're means
they are
possession
location
31
Noel always worries that __ might be a worm buried in his Brussel sprouts.
there
their
they're
32
Dolly hates dogs because ___ only goal in life is to kill her grass with urine.
they're
their
there
33
Christine removed her glasses. If she couldn't see her homework she could ignore it.
Add a comma after homework.
Add a comma after glasses.
No change needed.
34
__ important that the puppy learns not to chew on the sofa.
Its
It's
35
Like everyone else in my organic chemistry class, I __ want a good grade.
two
to
too
36
Which one is a fragment?
An explosive belch erupted from his mouth.
The pressure from the gas in Josh's stomach unbearable.
Although he didn't want to be rude in the middle of geology.
37
The abandoned textbook lay on the coffee shop table, __ pages ruffled by the breeze.
its
it's
38
__ kind of you to compliment the landscaping, but Grandpa needs to sell his rusty old car.
It's
Its
39
to is
an adverb meaning "in addition," "in excess" . . .
a preposition that usually expresses motion or direction
the number between 1 & 3
40
The dishes, however were piled all over the kitchen counter and in the sink.
No change needed.
Add a comma after counter.
Add a comma after however.
41
Which one is a fragment?
To memorize the vocabulary for his Spanish midterm.
Phillip left work early.
But all that he could think about was Beatrice.
42
Oreo, our dog will scream like a human child if we don't feed her pizza.
Add a comma after child.
No change needed
Add a comma after dog.
43
"Go outside!" mom ordered. "__ too beautiful outside to sit here playing video games!"
It's
Its
44
Behind the sofa __ is a collection of desiccated broccoli spears.
their
they're
there
45
What is personification
giving human characteristics to objects that are not human
the attitude of a piece of writing
giving animal characteristics to objects
46
Her roommates were planning __ eat pizza at Antonio's.
two
to
too
47
Ronnie & Tyler were __ busy doing math homework in the back row to take notes on Shakespeare.
to
two
too
48
Winning the lottery would create more headaches than the money is worth but Fred insisted.
Add a comma after lottery.
Add a comma after worth.
No change needed
49
Mrs' O'Shea's children can't find the kitchen without leaving ___ trail of dirty footprints.
they're
there
their
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The puppy wagged __ tail with hesitation.
its
it's
