Which of the following is NOT a rule for quotation marks?

Use quotation marks for indirect quotes.

Which of the following sentences is correctly using capitalizaiton?

Grandma Sue gives us the best presents.

Read the sentence & decide where a comma is needed: Every Monday I ride the train to work.

Every Monday, I ride the train to work.

Which sentence is INCORRECTLY using a comma?

I have to work, early in the morning

Which of the following sentences is correctly using a comma in a sentence?

English class is a fun, exciting class to be in.

Which sentence has NO capital letter mistakes?

We all watch the Macy's Day Parade.

Which of the following sentences is using an apostrophe to show possession?

Charles' clothes needs to be washed.

Which of the following is using the correct form of its/it's?

It's hard to remember everything you learn in class.

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Mrs. West STAAR REVIEW

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1. Appositives 2. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences 3. Capitalization and Punctuation Commas 4. Capitalizing Names and Titles of People 5. Apostrophes, Commas, Quotation Marks & Capitalization

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1
A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a __________.
simple sentence
independent clause
complex sentence
dependent clause
2
What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS or a semicolon?
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
3
ben casey, m.d.
Ben Casey, m.d.
Ben Casey, M.D.
Ben Casey, M.d.
Ben Casey, m.D.
4
Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
5
Walking on the beach Tom and Robert had an excellent view of the sunset.
Robert,
Tom,
Walking on the beach,
Had an excellent view,
6
peter ashike, m.a.
Peter Ashike, M.a.
Peter Ashike, M.A.
Peter Ashike, m.a.
Peter ashike, m.a.
7
Which words need to be capitalized? mom took olivia to target.
mom, olivia, target
mom, target
mom, olivia
olivia, target
8
edward r. murrow
Edward r. murrow
Edward r. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. murrow
9
Why does this sentence need a period at the end? I am going to Disney World next week.
It is showing excitement.
It is giving a command
It is asking a question.
It is telling you something.
10
When the storm hit the Atlantic coast residents were told to evacuate their homes.
told to evacuate,
hit the Atlantic coast,
residents, were
When the storm,
11
Which of the following is NOT a rule for quotation marks?
Use quotation marks for titles of publications.
Use quotation marks for direct quotes.
Use a question mark when a question is asked in a quotation.
Use quotation marks for indirect quotes.
12
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect?: My favorite band of all time is "Journey."
Correct
Incorrect
13
This pocket watch is valuable to me for it belonged to my grandfather.
to me, for
This pocket watch,
belonged to, my
for, it
14
What words need to capitalized to make the sentence correct? I saw taylor swift last fall.
taylor swift
taylor
taylor, swift, fall
swift
15
My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.
complex sentence
compound sntence
simple sentence
16
uncle dexter
Uncle dexter
uncle Dexter
Uncle Dexter
uncle dexter
17
Well you never told me what time you would be finished.
you,
me,
Well,
never,
18
Which of these is written correctly?
Dear, Brianna
I bought apples oranges, and bananas.
Sincerely, Joe
August, 17 2016
19
When writing the title of a book, what words do we capitalize?
The first and last words
All of the words
The first word only
All of the important words
20
Are the capitalized words correct or incorrect: We're going to my Sister Anne's house.
Correct
Incorrect
21
Hector was tired yet he still had one more chapter to read.
he,
was,
yet,
tired,
22
hillary r. clinton
Hillary r. Clinton
hillary R. clinton
Hillary R. Clinton
Hillary R. clinton
23
We made a fruit salad of apples oranges and grapefruit.
oranges, and
apples, oranges,
and, grapefruit
apples,
24
Identify the appositive: Jeremy, the marathon runner, sweated profusely during the 5K.
marathon
the marathon runner
sweated
Jeremy
25
Which one is written correctly?
Atlanta Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia,
Atlanta Georgia,
Atlanta, Georgia
26
Although she is 40 years old Mary still likes to watch cartoons.
Although she is 40 years old,
Mary still likes to,
Mary still,
Although she,
27
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called ___________.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
28
Send this package to Omaha NE 68142.
NE,
to,
Omaha,
29
What word needs capitalized in this sentence: I don't think my parents need to learn spanish.
Parents
Spanish
Learn
Don't
30
In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?
compound sentences
complex sentences
simple sentences
31
Either of the two alphabets may be used in writing Serbo-Croatian, the language of Yugoslavia.
writing
the language of Yugoslavia
the two alphabets
language
32
Although the sport is new, it has already attracted six collegiate teams in the Southeast.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
33
Most of the students are engineering majors, and they devote their spare time to their sport.
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
34
Which of these uses punctuation incorrectly?
I ate pizza, corn, and chips.
January, 23 2016
Dear Aunt Sophie,
Newnan, Georgia
35
What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence: Mrs. jones needs to get her act together.
Jones
Together
Act
Needs
36
What words need to be capitalized to make the sentence correct? i am going to the mall tuesday.
i, tuesday
mall, tuesday
i, mall
i
37
Which word needs an apostrophe: Dont walk away from me, you are one of the members we need.
Don't
Member's
38
The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
39
Identify the appositive: The eohippus, a small hoofed mammal, was the ancestor of the horse.
eohippus
a small hoofed mammal
ancestor of the horse
40
Which of the following sentences is correctly using capitalizaiton?
jane is going to see the Movie allegient tonight with dan.
Grandma Sue gives us the best presents.
my Aunt enjoys cooking desserts when she has the time.
my sister sara isn't a big fan of Dogs.
41
On the desk in the den you will find your book.
,den
den,
the,
desk,
42
Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
a simple sentence
43
Read the sentence & decide where a comma is needed: Every Monday I ride the train to work.
Every Monday I ride, the train to work.
Every, Monday I ride the train to work.
Every Monday, I ride the train to work.
Every Monday I ride the train, to work.
44
Which sentence is INCORRECTLY using a comma?
I enjoy hiking, running, and biking.
I have to work, early in the morning
She completed her homework, but she didn't do it correctly.
On the other hand, I'm not sure if that plan will work.
45
Which of the following sentences is correctly using a comma in a sentence?
English class is a fun, exciting class to be in.
"Be sure you do the dishes, before you go to bed" said mom.
My sister, doesn't like to eat apples.
The homecoming dance, is on October 3 2016.
46
After being lost in the cave for six days the hiker cut off his own arm.
being lost,
six days,
cut off,
After,
47
Which sentence has NO capital letter mistakes?
We all watch the Macy's Day Parade.
my favorite holiday is thanksgiving.
We eat Ham and Turkey.
I love visiting my aunt maria.
48
Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
49
Which of the following sentences is using an apostrophe to show possession?
Right now, it's raining outside.
Don't you want to go out to eat tonight?
Charles' clothes needs to be washed.
I couldn't understand what she was saying in class.
50
Why I have never been to New York.
have,
Why,
never,
been,
51
Which of the following is using the correct form of its/it's?
The horse seemed to enjoy working for it's owner.
It's hard to remember everything you learn in class.
Somehow the book and it's additional material got separated.
I heard its going to ran today.
52
I plan to live in San Francisco California.
to,
Francisco,
live,
in,
53
On January 9 1988 my little brother was born.
1988,
January,
9,
9, 1988,
54
general robert e. lee
general Robert E. Lee
General Robert E. lee
General Robert E. Lee
General Robert e. Lee
55
Amy read the book judy Moody is in a bad mood. What words need to be capitalized?
judy, is
bad, mood
judy, bad, mood
judy, mood
56
benjamin davis jr.
Benjamin Davis Jr.
Benjamin davis Jr.
Benjamin Davis JR.
Benjamin Davis jr.
57
Mercury Venus Mars and Jupiter are the closet planets to earth.
Mercury, Venus, Mars,
Jupiter,
58
Eric ran home the rest of the way because he knew he was in trouble.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
59
Which of the following words shows possession with a name that ends in s?
Turkeys's
Brothers's
Sisters's
Damaris's
60
Mrs. Geller said that will be enough, and everyone agreed.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
61
Louise chopped the wood and brought it into the house.
wood,
brought,
Correct
and,
62
A simple sentence that stands alone is called ___________.
phrase
independent clause
dependent clause
63
I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter.
complex sentence
simple sentencee
compound sentence
64
His left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
65
Identify the appositive: The damaged plane, a Boeing 727, landed safely.
landed
a Boeing 727
damaged plane
66
miss lucy stone
miss Lucy Stone
Miss Lucy Stone
miss lucy Stone
Miss Lucy stone
67
sonia fox, d.d.s.
Sonia Fox, D.D.S.
Sonia Fox, d.D.s.
Sonia Fox, d.d.s.
Sonia Fox, D.d.S.
68
gerald r. ford
Gerald r. ford
Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. ford
Gerald r. Ford
69
Please bring home some pasta tomatoes and zucchini.
pasta, tomatoes,
pasta,
some,
tomatoes,
70
The wallet should be returned to me, the rightful owner.
the rightful owner
wallet
71
The actors dancers and musicians all come on the stage for a bow after the performance.
The actors, dancers
musicians,
the stage for bow,
The actors, dancers,
72
What end mark would best complete this sentence? Can you please shut the door
!
?
.
,
73
Identify which sentence is correctly using punctuation marks with quotations.
"Where is the nearest bank" asked my neighbor?
Did you like Walt Whitman's poem "Leaves of Grass?"
"Quick" Lewis said "run to the car"!
"Who said girls aren't tougher than boys?" Sharon asked.
74
Which of these dates uses commas correctly?
August, 17, 2016
August 17 2016,
August, 17 2016
August 17, 2016
75
Which of the following is NOT a rule for quotation marks?
Use quotation marks for indirect quotes.
Use quotation marks for titles of publications.
Use quotation marks for direct quotes.
Use a question mark when a question is asked in a quotation.
76
beth parker, ph.d.
Beth Parker, PH.D.
Beth Parker, ph.D.
Beth Parker, ph.d.
Beth Parker, Ph.D.
77
Which of the following is NOT a rule for using apostrophes?
Use apostrophes for contractions.
Use apostrophes to show possession of a name that ends in s.
Use apostrophes for numbers that are plural nouns.
Use apostrophes to show possession.
78
private bailey
private bailey
Private bailey
Private Bailey
private Bailey
79
Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark.
a complex sentence
a compound sentence
a simple sentence
80
j. p. slaughter
J. P. Slaughter
j. P. Slaughter
J. P. slaughter
J. p. slaughter
81
Carla sneaked in and left a huge gorgeous fragrant bouquet of flowers on the desk.
huge, gorgeous,
huge gorgeous,
huge, gorgeous
a,huge gorgeous
82
aunt martha
Aunt Martha
Aunt martha
aunt martha
aunt Martha
83
Well we can watch television or play checkers.
television,
can,
watch,
Well,
84
Kelly remained at home because he had a sore throat.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
85
dr. michael thomas
DR. Michael thomas
Dr. Michael thomas
dr. Michael Thomas
Dr. Michael Thomas
86
Dad went hunting, but Mama decided to stay home.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
87
He lives in that big building the Santos Arms.
that,
lives,
building,
in,
88
Where do the commas go? My friends are Joe Michael and Austin.
Joe, Michael, and, Austin
Joe, Michael and Austin
Joe Michael, and Austin
Joe, Michael, and Austin
89
Emma wanted a cat or a dog but her mother is allergic to them.
A dog, but
a cat, or dog, but
Emma wanted,
her mother,
90
Sarah and Karen had planned to return to Canada.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
91
The training rooms of these college athletes smell of grease and gasoline.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
92
Dr. Matthews did what could be done, but it simply was not enough to save his life.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
93
This new brand of college athlete is involved in the sport of auto racing.
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
94
Karen needed four quarters for the bus but she only had three.
but,
bus,
,bus
the,
95
What end mark would best complete this sentence? Don't run into the street
,
?
!
.
96
Which of these correctly shows how to write the book title where the wild things are?
Where the wild things Are
where The wild Things are
Where The Wild things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
97
While the music played, Rachel sneaked in through the side door.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
98
Which sentence follows the quotation mark rules correctly?
I told my mom that "I hate waking up early in the morning."
Did you read the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" for class?
"How are you feeling today?" the doctor asked.
Do you enjoy listening to the song "Vice?"
99
sir walter raleigh
sir walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh
sir Walter Raleigh
sir walter raleigh
100
Decide whether the sentence follows the comma rules: Well, you need to come to class prepared.
Correct
Incorrect

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