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1
A run-on sentence is basically 2 sentences run together with no punctuation between them.
true
false
2
If you want to combine 2 sentences, all you need to do is erase the period in between them.
false
true
3
The New York Yankees____ Boston Red Sox are long-time rivals.
or
,and
and
;however,
4
Which answer is Correct?
I love art class especially—painting.
I love art class—especially painting.
I love—art class—especially painting.
5
A hot, steaming bowl of oatmeal in the center of the kitchen table.
This is a sentence.
This is a fragment.
6
Use a conjunction (and/or) WITHOUT A COMMA when you combine two ____.
sentences
verbs
subjects
7
The band toured in Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Louisville, Kentucky.
This sentence does NOT use semicolons correctly.
This sentences uses semicolons correctly.
8
Edgar Allan Poe used a strange subject for one of his stories: a cask of wine.
This sentence correctly uses a colon.
This sentence does NOT correctly use a colon.
9
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Nike has a motto of: "Just do it!"
Nike's motto is: "Just do it!"
Nike has a fun motto: "Just do it!"
Nike's motto says: "Just do it!"
10
___________ believes that Kyle will eat a tarantula?
who
whom
11
I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _____________________.
…I watched the movie version.
…watching the movie.
…to watch the movie.
12
I've been on vacation to: Hawaii, Idaho, and Alaska.
This sentence does NOT use a colon correctly.
This sentence uses a colon correctly.
13
Which answer is Correct?
Well, I passed the test—granted, I cheated—but I passed!
Well I passed the test, granted I cheated—but I passed!
Well—I passed the test—granted, I cheated, but I passed!
14
Jessica really wanted to see the end of the movie, but she just couldn't keep her eyes open.
This is a run-on sentence.
This sentence is correct.
15
A semicolon can be used to combine two sentences and sometimes to separate items in a series.
True
False
16
Many students have minimal interest in
GRAMMAR AND
are hard to motivate.
grammar, but
grammar, and
correct as is
grammar and,
17
Our cat spent her first three years completely
INDOORS, BUT
now we let her go outside.
indoors however
indoors but
indoors because
correct as is
18
Each of these women ___ that she had read the care instructions before washing the dress.
wishes
wish
wished
would wish
19
I don't care _________ she's going out with.
who
whom
20
The following things annoy Luce: vacuousness, pretentiousness, and gullibility.
This sentence uses a colon correctly.
This sentence does NOT use a colon correctly.
21
When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
…starting to get windy…
…windy…
…getting windy…
22
A subject or a verb
by itself
is a _________.
fragment
sentence
23
Neither the students nor their instructor ___ happy with the length of the line.
is
are
was
were
24
Horatio reads everything he
CAN, THEREFORE
he has an impressive vocabulary.
can and
can, but
correct as is
can; therefore,
25
Plays soccer in the spring and football in the fall.
This is a fragment.
This is a sentence.
26
Punctuation and conjunctions provide a necessary pause to separate the sentences you combine.
false
true
27
Ants and flies found ___________ way to our picnic.
her
his
they
their
28
A ___________ has a subject and verb.
fragment
sentence
29
Derek Jeter was the Yankees' team captain for many years ___ the team currently has no captain.
; however,
but
and
, or
30
You must use a conjunction (and/but/or) AND A COMMA when you combine two _____.
sentences
verbs
subjects
31
Teachers love many things; especially writing on whiteboards.
This sentence does NOT uses a semicolon correctly.
This sentence uses a semicolon correctly.
32
Feeling a little anxious, he sat down and opened his test booklet.
This is a sentence.
This is a fragment.
33
True or False? A colon should always follow an independent clause/complete sentence.
True
False
34
I can't remember _____________ told me that.
who
whom
35
You may use a semicolon to combine two ___.
subjects
verbs
sentences
36
Joe Girardi manages the Yankees _____ John Farrell manages the Red Sox.
and
or
;
but
37
Even though the jury ____ to believe the defendant is innocent, the evidence points to guilt.
wanted
wants
want
are wanting
38
Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ___ .
...playing a game of cards.
…to play cards.
…a game of cards.
39
The valuable collection of baseball cards resides in ____________ fireproof case.
their
it's
its
his
40
Neither of Freud's parents ___ much intelligence when it comes to choosing spouses.
are showing
had
have
has
41
To __________ did you give the book?
whom
who
42
I'd like you to work in groups for this assignment; however, you may work alone if necessary.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
43
Which example correctly uses a semicolon?
I hate mornings; so they make life hard.
I hate mornings; they make life hard.
I hate mornings because; they make life hard.
Because I hate mornings; they make life hard.
44
One of my friends claims to be
VEGAN BUT
yesterday I saw her eat a double cheeseburger.
vegan since
vegan and
vegan , but
correct as is
45
Which answer is Correct?
She wanted to buy the toy the new—rocket ship.
She wanted—to buy the toy—the new rocket ship.
She—wanted to buy the toy the new rocket ship.
She wanted to buy the toy—the new rocket ship.
46
Which of these sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
Margaret likes pizza consequently; she eats it all the time.
Margaret likes pizza, consequently she; eats it all the time
Margaret likes; pizza consequently she eats it all the time.
Margaret likes pizza; consequently, she eats it all the time
47
I don't care _________ takes responsibility for this accident, but someone should.
who
whom
48
My best friend Tina.
This is a sentence.
This is a fragment.
49
Jake tried to recall the names of his cousins, most of _________ he had never met.
who
whom
50
My mother always used to say: "Do your homework!"
This sentence does NOT use a colon correctly.
This sentence uses a colon correctly.
51
A squirrel or a bird must have found __________ way into my berry patch.
their
its
his
our
52
Which answer is Correct?
The tea—and I rarely drink tea, was warm and delicious
The tea—and I rarely drink tea—was warm and delicious.
The tea, and I rarely drink tea—was warm and delicious
53
________ shall I say is calling?
who
whom
54
Which one of these sentences correctly uses a colon?
I like to do things such as: bicycling, sleeping, & gaming.
I enjoy: bicycling, sleeping, and gaming.
I enjoy the following: bicycling, sleeping, and gaming.
I like to: ride my bike, sleep, and play video games.
55
A __________ expresses a complete thought.
fragment
sentence
56
Will Thea or Sandra bring ___________ flute?
she
their
them
her
57
Grandpa claims that Martian measles ___ green and purple spots.
will cause
cause
causes
had cause
58
I always forget to bring a pencil to class luckily my friend usually has an extra one.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
59
Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
…bicycling…
…a spinning class…
…racquetball…
60
Gravity is a law of nature; consequently, people fall down stairs.
This sentence does NOT use a semicolon correctly.
This sentence uses a semicolon correctly.
61
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Emily Dickinson was a recluse; she never left her house.
Emily Dickinson was a recluse; and she never left her house.
Emily Dickinson was a recluse; so she never left her house.
Emily Dickinson a recluse because; she never left her house.
62
Everyone said the congressman was lying; he said he was just stretching the truth.
This sentence does NOT use a semicolon correctly.
This sentence uses a semicolon correctly.
63
After a game, players celebrate with a party ___ console themselves with ice cream.
or
, or
or,
64
The African elephant is the largest land animal it weighs over 8,000 pounds.
This is a run-on sentence.
This sentence is correct.
