Grammar Fundamentals

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses?

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show possession?

In the sentence, 'Running quickly, the dog caught the ball,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate items in a list.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

In which sentence is the hyphen used correctly?

Choose the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

In the sentence, 'Wow, that's incredible!' what part of speech is the word 'Wow'?

Which sentence correctly uses a dash for emphasis?

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct capitalization?

Choose the sentence that avoids a run-on sentence error.

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

Select the sentence that uses the correct form of 'there,' 'their,' or 'they're'.

Which sentence exemplifies correct use of progressive tense?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to connect independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb.

Which sentence appropriately utilizes the perfect tense?

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Which sentence correctly uses 'to,' 'too,' or 'two'?

Identify which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence.

Select the sentence that avoids using a double negative.

Which of the following sentences contains a collective noun acting as a singular unit?

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon in a complex list where items contain commas?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses dashes to set off an interruption.

In which sentence is the ellipsis (...) used correctly?

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun agreement with a gender-neutral pronoun?

Select the sentence that is free of comma splices and run-on sentences.

Which sentence best demonstrates the correct use of capitalization in titles?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses both commas and a coordinating conjunction.

In which sentence is the word 'affect' or 'effect' used correctly?

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off a nonessential appositive phrase.

Which of the following uses correct punctuation for a question within a quotation?

Identify the sentence with the correct use of 'who' or 'whom'.

Select the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly.