Common Assessment 6
  • 1. Which of these sentences correctly combines the three sentences into one?
    My family just got a new pet.
    Its name is Skipper.
    It is a golden retriever.
A) My family, which just got a new pet, and named it Skipper is a golden retriever.
B) My family got a new golden retriever; named Skipper.
C) My family just got a new pet golden retriever and is named Skipper.
D) My family just got a new golden retriever, and we named it Skipper.
  • 2. Choose the correct punctuation for this run-on sentence.
    Jacob trained effectively for the track meet he placed first in four different categories.
A) meet:
B) meet;
C) meet,
D) meet-
  • 3. Which of the following sentences is compound?
A) The pioneers who traveled westward through the mountains were brave.
B) When a person gets on a camel, the animal often whines.
C) Despite all our efforts, the shoe factory closed.
D) The soccer team ran onto the field, and they practiced kicking the ball.
  • 4. Which of the following is an example of a correctly written compound sentence?
A) They went for ice cream, but the ice cream parlor was out of milkshakes.
B) Because it was hot outside, Mark and Tina went to the movies.
C) The twins watched the movie and they enjoyed it very much.
D) The twins and their friends decided to eat at another location.
  • 5. What is the best way to combine the following sentences?

    The students are getting ready for a field trip.
    The trip is to the science museum.
    The students are in the seventh grade.
A) The students are in the seventh grade and took a trip to the science museum.
B) The field trip to the science museum was gotten ready but the seventh grade.
C) To the science museum the seventh grade students took a trip.
D) The seventh grade students are getting ready for a field trip to the science museum.
  • 6. What is the best way to combine the following sentences?

    During sprints, the cheetah spine acts like a giant spring. The spine stores energy that can be released in explosive surges.
A) During sprints, the cheetah spine acts like a giant spring, the spine storing energy that can be released in explosive surges.
B) During sprints, the cheetah spine acts like a giant spring, the spine stores energy that can be released in explosive surges.
C) During sprints, the cheetah spine acts like a giant spring, storing energy that can be released in explosive surges.
D) During sprints, the cheetah spine acts like a giant spring, energy is stored in the spine that can be released in explosive surges.
  • 7. Which sentence below is a run-on sentence?
A) Mickey has a dog, and the dog chases squirrels.
B) Amy collects seashells and she goes to the seashore every year.
C) Becky has a new car that was given to her by her dad.
D) Bill likes to visit his grandmother who lives in the country.
  • 8. What would be the best way to correct the following run-on sentence?

    Winter is the best time of the year my brother like to make snow angels.
A) Winter is the best time of the year and my brother likes to make snow angels.
B) Winter is the best time of the year, my brother likes to make snow angels.
C) Winter is the best time; of the year my brother likes to make snow angels.
D) Winter is the best time of the year; my brother like to make snow angels.
  • 9. What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence?

    Every Thanksgiving my family goes to Arkansas we stay with my cousins.
A) Every Thanksgiving my family goes to Arkansas: we stay with my cousins.
B) Every Thanksgiving my family goes to Arkansas; and we stay with my cousins.
C) Every Thanksgiving my family goes to Arkansas, we stay with my cousins.
D) Every Thanksgiving my family goes to Arkansas, and we stay with my cousins.
  • 10. All of the following would appropriately correct this run-on sentence EXCEPT.

    John has worked diligently over the past several months he expects to be promoted soon.
A) John has worked diligently over the past several months, and he expects to be promoted soon.
B) John has worked diligently over the past several months. He expects to be promoted soon.
C) John has worked diligently over the past several months; he expects to be promoted soon.
D) John has worked diligently over the past several months, he expects to be promoted soon.
  • 11. Read the following run-on sentence then choose the most appropriate method to correct it.

    After many months the king chose a wife she was the daughter of his army captain.
A) After many months; the king chose a wife, she was the daughter of his army captain.
B) After many months the king chose a wife, she was the daughter of his army captain.
C) After many months. The king chose a wife. She was the daughter of his army captain.
D) After many months the king chose a wife; she was the daughter of his army captain.
  • 12. Choose the best way to correct the following sentence.

    Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa and chips they also had to get money from the bank before the new show came on television at 7:00.
A) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa, chips and had to get money from the bank before the next show came on television at 7:00.
B) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store. Kesha and Misty needed to the bank to get money. They needed to be back before the next show came on television at 7:00.
C) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa, chips, get money, and go the bank before the next show came on television at 7:00.
D) Kesha and Misty needed to go to the store to buy salsa and chips. They also had to get money from the bank before the next show came on television at 7:00.
  • 13. What is the best way to correct the following run-on sentence?

    I am going to the football game on Saturday the Eagles play the Bears.
A) I am going to the football game on Saturday; The Eagles play the Bears.
B) I am going to the football game on Saturday, the Eagles play the Bears.
C) I am going to the football game on Saturday, The Eagles play the Bears.
D) I am going to the football game on Saturday; the Eagles play the Bears.
  • 14. What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence?

    The roads were icy he decided not to make the trip.
A) Because the roads were icy he decided not to make the trip.
B) The roads were icy, he decided not to make the trip.
C) Because the roads were icy, he decided not to make the trip.
D) The roads were icy and he decided not to make the trip.
  • 15. When Jessica left on a cruise to Europe with her family, her friends yelled, "Bon Voyage!"

    In this sentence the bon voyage most likely mean_________.
A) come back soon
B) it's a great day
C) see you later
D) have a good trip
  • 16. Identify the commonly used foreign phrase that means genuine or sincere.
A) carpe diem
B) bona fide
C) modus operandi
D) quid pro quo
  • 17. What does the foreign phrase "carpe diem" mean?
A) black day
B) forensics
C) platform diving
D) seize the day
  • 18. When speaking to a friend who had come to town to stay with him for a week, Juan said, "Mi casa es su casa."
    What did he mean?
A) My house is your house.
B) Do not touch any of the furniture.
C) Wipe your feet as you come in.
D) Would you like something to eat?
  • 19. Choose the sentence with the correctly spelled word as it is used in the sentence.
A) There is a stationery front on the coast.
B) Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
C) We studied about the waist lands.
D) There has been a brake in the weather.
  • 20. Imagine that you are on a field trip to an aquarium.

    The most polite way to ask your tour guide a question would be....
A) "Hey man, do parrots eat fish?"
B) "Yo, are black eels carnivores?"
C) "Excuse me, how many teeth do sharks have?"
D) "Where are the whales?"
  • 21. Identify the compound sentence.
A) The students who wrote myths submitted their stories in a contest.
B) Each student wrote a myth, and the teacher submitted the stories in a contest.
C) The students who are taught by Mr. Gonzalez, submitted their stories in a contest.
D) Each student wrote a myth and submitted the story in a contest.
  • 22. Using troublesome words in and into. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) When we leave, call the dog into the house and lock the doors.
B) The guides put the pamphlets on kayaking in the box.
C) Leave your wet clothes into the dryer for a few more minutes.
D) Leta brought that ceramic figurine in the country from Holland.
  • 23. Using the troublesome words accept and except. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Dad will never except that explanation for your behavior.
B) Gwen will accept the award on Kiara's behalf.
C) I hope you will except this invitation to my graduation.
D) Everyone plans to attend the conference accept Dan.
  • 24. Using the troublesome words between and among. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) The two teammates talk among themselves before the match.
B) Pick the one you like best from between these five blouses.
C) Phil and his brother can share the books among them.
D) You'll have to decide between going shopping and waiting for Dana.
  • 25. Using the troublesome words chose and choose. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Deanna must chose which babysitting job to take this weekend.
B) I always choose to eat steak and french fries on my birthday.
C) Chose your research topic before you leave for spring break.
D) Martina choose a velvet dress for the WinterFest Dance.
  • 26. Using the troublesome words lie and lay. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Vera likes to lie in the grass and look at the constellations.
B) Mom told the toddlers to lay down for an hour.
C) Lie that cloth over the table, please.
D) Please make the dog stop barking and lay down.
  • 27. Using the troublesome words raise and rise. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) We're trying to raise the level of enthusiasm for this project.
B) The bread will not raise if you neglect to put in the yeast.
C) The Buccaneers rise their ticket prices every season.
D) The sun will raise bright and early every morning.
  • 28. Using the troublesome words learn and teach. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Don't learn me the difference between right and wrong.
B) Most people can learn themselves to roller skate if they practice.
C) Izzy wants to learn marine biology to high school students.
D) Parents teach their children how to behave in social situations.
  • 29. Using the troublesome words its and it's. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) The committee should file it's report before the deadline.
B) Its essential that you renew your license before your birthday.
C) It's a little late to be making such an important decision.
D) The dog brought it's toy to me, so we could play.
  • 30. Using the troublesome words sat and set. Select the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
A) Jules set his glasses down somewhere, and now he can't find them.
B) Why don't you set on the sofa and rest for a while?
C) The merchant sat a row of gold chain in the shop window.
D) I asked mom to sat the table for Sunday dinner.
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