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WW100Which of the following compound sentences in not punctuated correctly?
A. Logan wanted to play basketball, but it was raining.
B. He could either play a video game, or he could lift weights.
C. He decided to exercise and, it really made him feel better.
D. Now he would rest, and tomorrow he would do it again.
WW200Which of the following sentences in written
correctly?A. Natalie had to do her homework, clean her
room, and take a bath.B. Natalie had to do her homework clean her
room, and take a bath.C. Natalie had to do her homework clean her
room and take a bath.D. Natalie had to do her homework, clean her
room and, take a bath.
WW300Which shows a correct way to combine the
following sentences?
Jose loves soccer. Jose hates baseball.
A. Jose loves soccer but he hates baseball.B. Jose loves soccer, but he hates baseball.C. Jose loves soccer but, he hates baseball.D. Jose loves soccer, but, he hates baseball.
WW400
Which sentence uses commas correctly?A.Jasmine dribbled down the floor, and shot
the jumpshot.B. Jeremy a new boy at school won the first
race.C. Michael stomped off, explaining to his
mom, that she had made him mad.D. Carrie ate two apples, three strawberries,
and a piece of pizza.
WW500
Which sentence is correct?A.Tim are you coming with us?B. Tim, are you coming with us.C. Tim, are you coming with us!D. Tim, are you coming with us?
Which of the following sentences is correct?
A.Choc, my favorite pet made the kids laugh.B.Choc my favorite pet, made the kids laugh.C.Choc, my favorite pet, made the kids
laugh.D.Choc my favorite pet made the kids laugh.
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IW200
Which sentence is written correctly?A. No you can’t clean the chalkboard.B. Yes Destiny you can have a
Squinkee.C. Well, it is time to go, Hope.D. Yes I love, to play kickball.
IW300
Which sentence is incorrect?A.The students, teachers, and parents
cheered the team on.B. Will, had just scored the winning
goal.C. Nick, his coach, was so happy.D. Emma, please pay attention to the
game!
IW400Which sentence does not contain a
comma error?A.John went to school, and studied math,
English, and reading.B. Kain who is a great artist, displayed
his work.C. “We need to go see it,” said Megan.D. Justin, are you, going to go with us?
IW500Which sentence is written correctly?A.Justin likes to sleep, play video games,
and read.B. Zack got his hair cut, and his ears
pierced.C. Madison listens to Michael Jackson
the Jackson Five, and Mrs. Garrett.D. Macon hunts, deer, and fishes.
VR100
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. Alyssa said, “ The test was a breeze”.B. Alyssa said “ ,The test was a breeze.”C.Alyssa said, “ The test was a breeze.”D.Alyssa said “ The test was a breeze.”
VR200
Which sentence below is written correctly?A. Jadyn once said “ He who studies the hardest will
still not make a better grade than me.”B. Jadyn once, “Said He who studies the hardest will
still not make a better grade than me.”C. Jadyn once said, “ He who studies the hardest will
still not make a better grade than me.”D. Jadyn once said, “ He who studies the hardest will
still not make a better grade than me?”
VR300
Which sentence is incorrect?A.“ Did you read my story?” asked
Tristen.B. Gunner answered, “ You know I
don’t like to read.”C. “Well, you don’t know what you’re
missing”, replied Albaro.D. Lily argued, “I didn’t like it.”
VR400
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.A.“Yoni and Ayl,” Aubrey asked “are you
eating with us?”B.“Yoni and Ayl” Aubrey asked, “are you
eating with us?”C.“Yoni and Ayl” Aubrey asked “are you
eating with us?”D.“Yoni and Ayl,” Aubrey asked, “are you
eating with us?”
VR500
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.A.“ Where are you going to eat”? asked
Kody.B.“ Where are you going to eat?” asked
Kody.C.“ Where are you going to eat,” asked
Kody?D.“ Where are you going to eat,” asked
Kody.
EC1Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
A. “Do I have to finish writing? asked Daegan.
B. “I had to finish?” replied Fabian.C. “I got done first!” exclaimed Joel.D. “Nathan said,” big deal.
EC2Choose the correct places for commas in this
sentence.
Do you know Chris when the test is?
A.Do you know Chris, when the test is?B.Do you know, Chris when the test is?C.Do you, know Chris, when the test is?D.Do you know, Chris, when the test is?
EC 3 Choose the sentence that is written correctly.A.“I’m finally done,” sighed Maria, “but I’ll
have even more to do tomorrow.”B.“I’m finally done” ,sighed Maria, “but I’ll
have even more to do tomorrow.”C.“I’m finally done,” sighed Maria, “But I’ll
have even more to do tomorrow.”D.“I’m finally done” sighed Maria “but I’ll
have even more to do tomorrow.”