CAHSEE Writing Conventions 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses commas correctly with a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

My sister, who lives in Seattle, moved here last year.

Answer

My sister, who lives in Seattle moved here last year.

Answer

My sister who lives in Seattle, moved here last year.

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My sister who lives in Seattle moved here last year.

Question 2

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog's bowl is empty.

Answer

The dogs's bowl is empty.

Answer

The dogs bowl is empty.

Answer

The dog's bowl are empty.

Question 3

Which sentence is punctuated correctly when writing dialogue?

Accepted Answer

She asked, "Where are you going?"

Answer

She asked "where are you going"?

Answer

She asked "Where are you going"?

Answer

She asked, "where are you going?"

Question 4

Which pair of words should be capitalized in this sentence? 'We traveled to the grand canyon last summer.'

Accepted Answer

grand and canyon

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traveled

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grand only

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canyon only

Question 5

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She loves reading; her favorite genre is mystery.

Answer

I wanted to go; but she said no.

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She loves; reading mystery novels.

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I finished my homework; and then watched TV.

Question 6

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

Accepted Answer

I need to buy the following items: milk, eggs, and bread.

Answer

I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.

Answer

I: need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.

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I need: to buy milk eggs and bread.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks and capitalization in dialogue?

Accepted Answer

The teacher said, "Please open your books."

Answer

The teacher said, "please open your books."

Answer

The teacher said "Please open your books."

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The teacher said: "please open your books."