Which sentence correctly shows how the apostrophe is used to form a contraction?(1 point)
Responses
The missing notebook contained all of the teacher's information for the field trip.
The missing notebook contained all of the teacher's information for the field trip.
The storm's arrival on Friday will bring much-needed rain.
The storm's arrival on Friday will bring much-needed rain.
Fred noted it's a poor time to plant spring flowers until after the last frost.
Fred noted it's a poor time to plant spring flowers until after the last frost.
Molly's options for courses to study next semester are unlimited.
Fred noted it's a poor time to plant spring flowers until after the last frost.
Which punctuation mark should be used to offset speech tags in a quotation?(1 point)
Responses
dash
dash
semicolon
semicolon
comma
comma
period
comma
Which sentence contains coordinate adjectives?(1 point)
Responses
Mr. Tanner is an inspiring, smart, energetic science teacher.
Mr. Tanner is an inspiring, smart, energetic science teacher.
Mr. Tanner is an amazing seventh-grade science teacher.
Mr. Tanner is an amazing seventh-grade science teacher.
Mr. Tanner is my sister’s seventh-grade science teacher at Windsor Middle School.
Mr. Tanner is my sister’s seventh-grade science teacher at Windsor Middle School.
Mr. Tanner is a new science teacher at Windsor Middle School.
Mr. Tanner is a new science teacher at Windsor Middle School.
Mr. Tanner is an inspiring, smart, energetic science teacher.
Grammar and Punctuation Unit Test
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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.
Where should a colon be placed to correct the error in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things: at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things: at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.
Michael’s mom: asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.
Michael’s mom: asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese, and salsa.
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese,: and salsa.
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner beans, cheese,: and salsa.
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner: beans, cheese, and salsa.
Michael’s mom asked him to pick up a few things at the grocery for their taco dinner: beans, cheese, and salsa.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
The PTA agree to fund a fall field trip. The seventh-grade class vote on the destination. Some votes for the zoo; others vote for the museum. After the vote, the student council announces that the zoo is the winner.
Rewrite the paragraph so that all subjects and verbs agree.
(2 points)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
The PTA agrees to fund a fall field trip. The seventh-grade class votes on the destination. Some vote for the zoo; others vote for the museum. After the vote, the student council announces that the zoo is the winner.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
Everyone is excited for the pep rally. Katie and Jill are in charge of blowing up the balloons, her least favorite task. They hate how the balloons have to be completely full or it won't float. On the other side of the gym, Sam is practicing the cheer routine. If she doesn't practice, you could embarrass yourself. The last to arrive are Brynn and Avery with the shirts to give away. As long as everyone does her part, the pep rally will be a success.
Revise the following paragraph for correct pronoun agreement.
(2 points)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.