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.
Everyone is excited for the pep rally. Katie and Jill are in charge of blowing up the balloons, their least favorite task. They hate how the balloons have to be completely full or they won't float. On the other side of the gym, Sam is practicing the cheer routine. If she doesn't practice, she could embarrass herself. The last to arrive are Brynn and Avery with the shirts to give away. As long as everyone does their part, the pep rally will be a success.
The relative pronoun that is used with an essential clause, and the relative pronoun which is used with a nonessential clause. In 3–5 sentences, explain when to use each pronoun and the difference between the two types of relative clauses. (2 points)
The relative pronoun "that" is typically used with an essential clause, which is a clause that provides necessary and non-negotiable information about the noun it modifies. It cannot be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning. For example, "The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow." Here, the essential clause "that I borrowed from the library" is necessary to specify which book is being referred to.
On the other hand, the relative pronoun "which" is used with a nonessential clause, which provides additional information that is not crucial to the understanding of the sentence. Nonessential clauses are set apart by commas and can be omitted without changing the basic meaning of the sentence. For instance, "The book, which I borrowed from the library, has a beautiful cover." The nonessential clause "which I borrowed from the library" adds an extra detail about the book, but it is not essential for identifying the book.
In summary, "that" is used for essential clauses that are necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while "which" is used for nonessential clauses that provide extra information but can be omitted without altering the basic meaning.
Grammar and Punctuation Unit Test
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Question
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
This summer, a popular sandwich shop called Mark’s Deli will be opening downtown. The deli will offer free tastings of their most popular sandwiches on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. The samples will include mouth-watering bites of the Veggie Deluxe, a wrap with roasted vegetables and hummus, the Italian Combo, a selection of Italian meats and cheeses on a roll, and the famous B.L.T., made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted rye bread. Mark’s Deli already has several other locations including Boston, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York, and Portland, Maine.
Rewrite the paragraph, replacing commas with semicolons where they are needed.
(2 points)