Question
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation conventions?(1 point)
Responses
The local politician who won her race handily (will speak at the grand opening event).
The local politician who won her race handily (will speak at the grand opening event).
We should visit the farmers’ market, it tends to have many local vendors.
We should visit the farmers’ market, it tends to have many local vendors.
There are three reasons to visit the beach: the sun, the sand, and the surf.
There are three reasons to visit the beach: the sun, the sand, and the surf.
My grandmother told me, “treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Which sentence correctly follows comma conventions?(1 point)
Responses
After he finishes his breakfast, he will go for a walk around the block.
After he finishes his breakfast, he will go for a walk around the block.
My sister Marcie, who loves to read is spending the day at the library.
My sister Marcie, who loves to read is spending the day at the library.
“I prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla” said the boy.
“I prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla” said the boy.
We will go to the museum and then we will go out to dinner.
Which sentence correctly follows capitalization conventions?(1 point)
Responses
It began during the Fifteenth Century.
It began during the Fifteenth Century.
She claims she is “Too tired” to spend time with us.
She claims she is “Too tired” to spend time with us.
My Uncle David is coming to the party.
My Uncle David is coming to the party.
The Senator is holding a press conference tomorrow.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Last year, our theater department did performances of Grease, The Zoo Story, Death of a Salesman, and Romeo and Juliet. This year, the department has planned a much more ambitious schedule, including Othello, Our Town, The Crucible, Pygmalion and Steel Magnolias.
Where should an Oxford, or serial, comma appear for the sake of consistency?
(1 point)
Responses
after and in the first sentence
after and in the first sentence
after Juliet in the first sentence
after Juliet in the first sentence
after including in the second sentence
after including in the second sentence
after Pygmalion in the second sentence
after Pygmalion in the second sentence
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He and I made sure the car had an oil change, air in the tires, new fluids, and plenty of gasoline. I didn’t think we would have any problems. But now I know better. The next time you see a police cruiser, don’t hesitate to flag down the officer so you and me can ask for help!
Which are the best revisions that improve the passage? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
Remove the comma after new fluids.
Remove the comma after new fluids.
Change you and me to you and I.
Change you and me to you and I.
Change He and I to Him and me.
Change He and I to Him and me.
Combine the third and fourth sentences.
Combine the third and fourth sentences.
Combine the second and third sentences.
Combine the second and third sentences.
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Responses
The local politician who won her race handily (will speak at the grand opening event).
The local politician who won her race handily (will speak at the grand opening event).
We should visit the farmers’ market, it tends to have many local vendors.
We should visit the farmers’ market, it tends to have many local vendors.
There are three reasons to visit the beach: the sun, the sand, and the surf.
There are three reasons to visit the beach: the sun, the sand, and the surf.
My grandmother told me, “treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Which sentence correctly follows comma conventions?(1 point)
Responses
After he finishes his breakfast, he will go for a walk around the block.
After he finishes his breakfast, he will go for a walk around the block.
My sister Marcie, who loves to read is spending the day at the library.
My sister Marcie, who loves to read is spending the day at the library.
“I prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla” said the boy.
“I prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla” said the boy.
We will go to the museum and then we will go out to dinner.
Which sentence correctly follows capitalization conventions?(1 point)
Responses
It began during the Fifteenth Century.
It began during the Fifteenth Century.
She claims she is “Too tired” to spend time with us.
She claims she is “Too tired” to spend time with us.
My Uncle David is coming to the party.
My Uncle David is coming to the party.
The Senator is holding a press conference tomorrow.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Last year, our theater department did performances of Grease, The Zoo Story, Death of a Salesman, and Romeo and Juliet. This year, the department has planned a much more ambitious schedule, including Othello, Our Town, The Crucible, Pygmalion and Steel Magnolias.
Where should an Oxford, or serial, comma appear for the sake of consistency?
(1 point)
Responses
after and in the first sentence
after and in the first sentence
after Juliet in the first sentence
after Juliet in the first sentence
after including in the second sentence
after including in the second sentence
after Pygmalion in the second sentence
after Pygmalion in the second sentence
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He and I made sure the car had an oil change, air in the tires, new fluids, and plenty of gasoline. I didn’t think we would have any problems. But now I know better. The next time you see a police cruiser, don’t hesitate to flag down the officer so you and me can ask for help!
Which are the best revisions that improve the passage? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
Remove the comma after new fluids.
Remove the comma after new fluids.
Change you and me to you and I.
Change you and me to you and I.
Change He and I to Him and me.
Change He and I to Him and me.
Combine the third and fourth sentences.
Combine the third and fourth sentences.
Combine the second and third sentences.
Combine the second and third sentences.
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Here are the responses for each question based on the conventions of punctuation, capitalization, and grammar:
**1. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation conventions?**
- **Correct Answer:** There are three reasons to visit the beach: the sun, the sand, and the surf.
**2. Which sentence correctly follows comma conventions?**
- **Correct Answer:** After he finishes his breakfast, he will go for a walk around the block.
**3. Which sentence correctly follows capitalization conventions?**
- **Correct Answer:** My Uncle David is coming to the party.
**4. Where should an Oxford, or serial, comma appear for the sake of consistency?**
- **Correct Answer:** after Pygmalion in the second sentence
**5. Which are the best revisions that improve the passage? Select the two correct answers.**
- **Correct Answers:**
- Change you and me to you and I.
- Combine the second and third sentences.
These selections respect the rules of grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity.
**1. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation conventions?**
- **Correct Answer:** There are three reasons to visit the beach: the sun, the sand, and the surf.
**2. Which sentence correctly follows comma conventions?**
- **Correct Answer:** After he finishes his breakfast, he will go for a walk around the block.
**3. Which sentence correctly follows capitalization conventions?**
- **Correct Answer:** My Uncle David is coming to the party.
**4. Where should an Oxford, or serial, comma appear for the sake of consistency?**
- **Correct Answer:** after Pygmalion in the second sentence
**5. Which are the best revisions that improve the passage? Select the two correct answers.**
- **Correct Answers:**
- Change you and me to you and I.
- Combine the second and third sentences.
These selections respect the rules of grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity.
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