FAST - Florida State Assessment Readiness Language and Grammar Conventions Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the sentence. 'The group of tourists _______ amazed by the massive size of the ancient pyramid.' Which verb form correctly completes the sentence?

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was

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were

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are

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have been

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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For my project, I need paper, scissors, glue, and markers.

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We are going to the beach so, you should pack a towel.

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To prepare for the hike, you will need: water, snacks, and a map.

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The old house which has been abandoned for years is finally being sold.

Question 3

A student is writing a report about manatees. Read the draft of a paragraph from the report. '(1) Manatees are large, slow-moving marine mammals. (2) Sometimes called “sea cows,” they graze on aquatic plants in shallow waters. (3) A manatee uses its two flippers to help it swim. (4) Many people finds these gentle giants to be fascinating creatures.' Which sentence contains a grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

Sentence 4

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Sentence 1

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Sentence 2

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Sentence 3

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses capitalization correctly?

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We drove across the Hoover Dam and then went to see the Grand Canyon.

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Last Summer, my family took a trip to visit my Aunt in California.

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Our favorite restaurant was an italian place called 'Nonna's Kitchen.'

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My Cousin, David, said his favorite holiday is the Fourth of july.

Question 5

Read the following sentence. 'After the long hike, the team took off their muddy boots and celebrated their victory.' Which revision corrects the error in pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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After the long hike, the team took off its muddy boots and celebrated its victory.

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After the long hike, the team took off their muddy boots and celebrated its victory.

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After the long hike, the team took off its muddy boots and celebrated their victory.

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No change is needed.

Question 6

A student wrote the following sentence: 'While making a sandwich, the tomato fell on the floor.' Which of the following revisions best corrects the dangling modifier in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

While I was making a sandwich, the tomato fell on the floor.

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The tomato fell on the floor while making a sandwich.

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The tomato, while making a sandwich, fell on the floor.

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Falling on the floor, the tomato was making a sandwich.