First Quarter Study Guide (Part One)
Objective 4.21: Demonstrate the correct usage of commas.
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Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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Select the sentence that uses commas incorrectly.
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The store clerk ignored the rude obnoxious comments of the customer.
Both Frances and Ashley will of course, help you decorate for the Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance.
That speech was, perhaps, a turning point in the politician’s career.
Since the expansion of the internet conducting research has become much easier.
Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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After a good washing and grooming, our beagle looked like a new dog.
Yes Katrina and I can come to your party.
Please Doug, will you help me take out the trash?
The dancer moved across the stage daintily gracefully and lightly.
Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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Jamal, do you want to barbeque ribs, to eat watermelon, and then go to see the fireworks?
“Don’t eat that slice of pizza,” warned Ayesha. “It’s over two weeks old!”
The restless impatient customer, repeatedly tapped his fingertips against the counter.
A thunderstorm rolled in from the west, but we continued with our baseball game.
Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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Trina had several phone calls to make, and then she will be ready to leave for the movie.
“Allen likes to talk about football” she said, “especially when the Super Bowl is approaching.”
Robert, Katie’s younger brother, enjoys skydiving and hot air ballooning.
The bag contained worn clothes, dirty coats, and old shoes to be thrown away.
Select the sentence that uses commas incorrectly.
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“Don’t worry Ricky,” Mom reassured me. “If Spot doesn’t come home soon, we will place a notice in the
newspaper offering a reward.”
Susan prefers abstract art but she also likes impressionist paintings.
The sour rancid smell of my carton of milk made me ask the cafeteria manager to refund my 30 cents.
I don’t really care whom you see, what you do, or where you go.
Samantha, do you have time to meet us for an ice cream after school?
I often go to the beach early in the morning, and collect shells.
Please place the plates, bowls, and cups, into the cabinet for me.
On November 11, 1918 the armistice ending World War I was signed.
Select the sentence that uses commas incorrectly.
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A student with a bright, friendly smile sat in the center of the front row in my math class.
Quickly and efficiently, the emergency room doctor administered CPR to a patient whose heart had stopped.
Candace, my best friend, is organizing our 20th class reunion.
Robert Service a famous Canadian poet, was inspired by his experiences during the Klondike Gold Rush.
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Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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Jeff, my friend who lives in Tampa, Florida is a professional football player.
Andy and I saw the Aerosmith concert on Tuesday February 8, 2007, in Pensacola, Florida.
Robin mailed the package to 2643 State Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39406.
Mrs. McGilberry is Christina’s math teacher, but she is not mine.
Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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I asked Maria if she would drive me to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, so I can visit the University of Alabama,
the college I plan to attend.
On December 27, 1995 my son was born, and we named him Edward James.
Georgia was born on October 17, 1989 exactly one year later than her sister Pam.
In, May, 2009 Anna, LaShondra, and Brittany will graduate from Baker High School.
10. Select the sentence that uses commas incorrectly.
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Coffee brewed on the countertop, and cinnamon rolls warmed in the oven.
“Can you believe” Courtney asked me “that it’s been three years since we saw each other?”
The average score on this difficult test, much to my joyful surprise, was 92.
Arden planned to give his old crutches to Sophia, but his mother had used them to stake tomato plants
in her garden.
Objective 3.11: Correct run-on sentences, sentence fragments, and comma splices
11. Select the sentence that is a fragment.
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Before you go, try this cupcake; it is one of my favorites.
When the bell rang during class and confused the teacher and her students.
When you spot a black cat, walk around it.
Glass seems quite solid it actually begins as a liquid.
12. Select the sentence that is a run-on.
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She usually sits in the back of the bus with Jim, but she decided that she wanted to sit in the front with Sam
and Katie.
Sit in the back with me because it is more comfortable back here.
Joseph sat in the back Carter sat in the front.
Cody will not tell me what the answer is; therefore, I will have to look it up for myself.
13. Select the sentence that is a complete sentence.
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During his lunch break on Tuesday and then before bedtime on Sunday.
A head of lettuce, a tomato, and some carrots from Jimmy Lowe’s Fruit Stand.
Mother and I went to the store, and we bought the groceries that we needed to have for our picnic on the
Fourth of July.
Breakdancing used to be very popular so was disco.
14. Select the sentence that is a run-on.
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You need to study for your Algebra I test because Mr. Bunton warned that it would be quite difficult.
My summer reading books were The Miracle Worker, The Hobbit, and The Giver.
Classrooms that are rich in a variety of activities encourage the intelligent growth students need and seek.
All students are to have a writing folder and all pieces of writing in the folder should be assessed using a
rubric.
15. Select the sentence that is a complete sentence.
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At the age of five, Kino began practicing to become a pearl diver.
In 1954, at the age of twenty-five, Kino found the pearl which he could take to the capital city to get money
for his son to be treated by the fat doctor because back on the beach, Coyotito was stung by a scorpion.
As Donna strolled along the beach, she discovered a conch shell that had washed up on the sand so she
picked it up and placed it in her yellow plastic bucket.
Carlos glaring at me with his angry sneer and then he told all about his terrible day at school.
16. Select the sentence that is a complete sentence.
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Robert Frost wrote several poems but I think that “The Road Not Taken” is my favorite.
Uncle Michael turned and stared at Denise, he felt sick to his stomach and started to vomit.
Make sure to correct your subject-verb agreement mistakes before you turn in your paper to be graded by the
teacher.
D. You need to complete your household chores, call me when you do.
17. Select the sentence that is a fragment.
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Although I wanted to go to see The Hulk with Annie and Lou.
Last night, I went to the Carrie Underwood concert and I had a fabulous time, even though I am not much of
a Carrie Underwood fan.
Jack and Jill will not attend the band concert tonight.
Mr. Jacobs will pick you up at 7:00 P.M.
18. Select the sentence that is a run-on.
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If you plan to go to the Battle of the Bands tonight, let me know; I want to go with you.
To experience freedom and adventure, try driving a BMW.
Are you telling me the truth I hope so.
Chicken can be cooked in many ways; however, turkey is most often roasted.
19. Select the sentence that is a run-on.
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Uncle Douglas is very talented, and he has a beautiful tenor voice.
He has decided to move to Venice, Italy, to pursue a career as an opera writer and singer.
In Venice in the early 1700’s, opera was the most popular musical entertainment and the most profitable for
composers.
It’s too bad that Uncle Douglas wasn’t born in the 1700’s then he would have a better chance at becoming
world famous.
20. Select the sentence that is a complete sentence.
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My dad thinks that Jake Peavy is the greatest baseball player on the San Diego team.
My dad was a ball player when he was young and he and Jake used to play together at St. Paul’s School in
Mobile, AL.
One time when my dad and my grandfather were in Atlanta to see the Braves play and it was really hot and
humid.
Jake Peavy has a home here in Mobile I’ve been there with my dad and my grandfather.
Objective 4.31: Demonstrate the correct use of semicolons and colons.
21. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons correctly.
A. John knew he should save his money; however, he spent all his extra cash on his girlfriend Ann.
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Her bus is scheduled to depart at 8;30 A.M.
Let’s ask Martha for advice; because she’s an expert in public speaking.
My school supply list includes: a dictionary, a thesaurus, one three-ring binder, and a set of dividers.
22. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons correctly.
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Hopefully the weather will change soon; and we will finally get some rain.
While at Books-a-Million, I bought three novels; The Outsiders, Soldier’s Heart, and Fahrenheit 451.
Supplies for the camping trip consisted of the following: food, water, matches, sleeping bags, and tents.
Fernando agreed to bring: cupcakes, potato chips, and soft drinks for the class party.
23. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons incorrectly.
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My Honda Accord needs to have the oil changed, additionally; it needs a new set of tires.
This year on vacation we traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Tucson, Arizona; and Atlanta, Georgia.
Mom’s favorite breakfast cereals include the following: Rice Krispies, Cheerios, and Frosted Flakes.
The office cannot accept requests for schedule changes until Friday; all requests with valid reasons will be
considered.
24. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons incorrectly.
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Martin is the fastest swimmer on the swim team; unfortunately, he lost his last three races.
Carmen is an exceptional writer: actually, she should submit some of her short stories for publication.
Among other places, London and his new bride sailed to Honolulu, Hawaii; Sydney, Australia; and Tahiti
aboard the Snark.
The flight from Chicago, which was due at 10:23 A.M., did not arrive until 11:15 A.M.
25. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons correctly.
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Place these sweaters in your dresser; your closet; or in your bedroom closet.
Emily needs to complete her PowerPoint presentation; and then she needs to finish editing her
report and creating her poster before Wednesday.
The French Club plans to travel to: Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and London, England during Spring Break.
Rick is a phenomenal artist; he has a studio downtown on Second Avenue.
26. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons correctly.
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Robert W. Service and Jack London both traveled to the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush; each
man was inspired to write about his experiences there.
Although Service was a writer; he also worked as a war correspondent for the Canadian government.
London’s first book was The Son of the Wolf; and Service’s first poem was “The Shooting of Dan McGrew.”
When they are set in interesting places, Bradley enjoys reading the following types of works; short stories,
poems, and novels.
27. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons incorrectly.
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When I was a child; my father read Robert W. Service’s poems to me as bedtime stories.
The following selections are among my favorite poems: “The Quitter,” “Just Think,” and “The Quest.”
Jack London died when he was forty; on the other hand, Robert Service lived to the age of eighty-four.
Between 9: 00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., I read a biography about Jack London.
28. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons incorrectly.
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Robert W. Service was born in England on January 16, 1874; he moved to Canada at the age of twenty-one.
I thought that “The Cremation of Sam McGee” was exciting, suspenseful, and entertaining: but Charles
thought it was dull, confusing, and boring.
Is the essay on my selected poem by Robert Service due on Monday, October 20; Tuesday, October
21; or Thursday, October 22?
I finished my homework on “The Spell of the Yukon” last night; therefore, I can go to the movie tonight.
29. Select the sentence that uses semicolons and/or colons incorrectly.
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Bring the following items to class tomorrow: your copy of The Call of the Wild, your notes on
Jack London, and your literature textbook.
I need to complete the following assignments before Monday, September 5: finish reading “To Build a Fire,”
write my literary analysis essay on White Fang, and begin my research paper on Jack London.
Jack London lived in: Oakland, California and San Francisco, California before sailing to join the Klondike
Gold Rush.
Service was hired by a Canadian bank; he was then was placed at the branch in Whitehorse in the Yukon
Territory.
30. Select the answer that uses semicolons and/or colons correctly.
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Dear Aunt Sally:
To Whom: It May Concern
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Dearest Grandmother;
Objective 1.31: Recognize Subject-Verb Agreement
31. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement INCORRECTLY.
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There are thirty students in Mr. Brown’s language arts class.
My church’s youth group is planning a mission trip this summer.
The mumps is a childhood disease that was once quite common.
That girl with the blue book bag don’t know how to behave properly.
32. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement INCORRECTLY.
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Our drama teacher needs to choose three plays for us to perform.
Mathematics has always been a little difficult for me.
One of my cousins are coming for a visit.
James or his sisters are planning to take you to the mall.
33. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement CORRECTLY.
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The band is playing a special song during the pep rally.
The band are playing a special song during the pep rally.
The band be playing a special song during the pep rally.
The band were playing a special song during the pep rally.
34. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement CORRECTLY.
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My figurative language poem, which contains three similes, is due tomorrow.
Each of the Robert Frost poems were read by the students.
Here’s Louie and Mike.
My pen and pencil is in my locker.
35. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement INCORRECTLY.
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S. E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders is my favorite book.
The teacher is lending everyone a copy of the book.
Do you believe politics is an interesting subject?
Where’s the cookies that I was saving for my snack?
36. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement CORRECTLY.
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Around the corner live a lady with six cats.
We didn’t complete the assignments that was written on the board.
Keisha, here come your boyfriend.
What do the students like best about the art class?
37. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement CORRECTLY.
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The students who is going on the field trip should report to the buses.
Both Stacey and Brandi was in my P.E. class last year.
Neither Bobby nor Mitch have a chance to make the team.
One of Joey’s baseball cleats is missing, so he will be late for the game.
38. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement CORRECTLY.
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Mr. Davis, one of our best customers, buy milk here.
Neither Susan nor Brianna is staying to help decorate the gym.
A committee are going to decide who will win the poster contest.
Do your dance studio offer modern jazz classes?
39. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement CORRECTLY.
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The football team is practicing for the play-offs.
There’s some papers that need to be filed.
The walls in this room needs to be painted blue.
Chicken and dumplings are my grandpa’s favorite dish.
40. Select the sentence that uses subject-verb agreement INCORRECTLY.
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The tourists, three ladies from Colombia, seem to like Mobile.
Here come the finalists from that swim team.
Some flowers and a necklace were what I gave Mom for her birthday.
Cats are among the most successful plays on Broadway.