NoRedInk Writing Mechanics

Question 1

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly to show possession?

Accepted Answer

The dog's collar is red.

Answer

The dogs collar is red.

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The dogs' collar is red.

Answer

The dogs collar's is red.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

The dog wagged its tail happily.

Answer

The cat licked it's paw.

Answer

Its raining outside today.

Answer

The tree lost it's leaves.

Question 3

Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'we visited lake michigan last summer'?

Accepted Answer

lake michigan

Answer

summer

Answer

visited

Answer

we

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The list of items is on the counter.

Answer

The group of students are studying.

Answer

Neither the coach nor the players was ready.

Answer

Each of the answers are wrong.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses 'their,' 'there,' or 'they're'?

Accepted Answer

They're planning a surprise party.

Answer

Their going to the park after school.

Answer

The books are over their on the shelf.

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The students forgot they're homework.

Question 6

Which sentence shows correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

Answer

The team celebrated their victory loudly.

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Each student should turn in their paper.

Answer

Every athlete practiced until they were tired.

Question 7

Which sentence uses a comma correctly before a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to stay, but she had to leave.

Answer

He ran fast, and fell down.

Answer

We ate lunch, but, quickly.

Answer

They played outside and, enjoyed the sun.