Grammar Practice
Authored by Rose Hahn
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following should be capitalized?
Move each term into the correct category.
Groups:
(a) Capitalize
,
(b) Do not capitalize
First word of a direct quotation
compass directions (west, east, south, north)
general, non-specific people, places, things, or ideas
conjunctions (and, but, because, etc.) that don't come at the start of a title or sentence
Countries
articles (a, an, the) that do not come at the start of a title or sentence
Titles of stories, articles, books, movies, etc.
titles without a name (like governor, mayor, president)
Titles with a name (President Kennedy, Principal Henze, etc.)
words that show family relations (aunt, uncle, etc.) that are not used as part of a name
The pronoun "i"
seasons (spring, fall, winter, summer)
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2A
CCSS.L.2.2A
CCSS.L.3.2A
CCSS.L.4.2A
CCSS.L.K.2A
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How should you use a comma?
Move each answer choice to the correct category.
Groups:
(a) Correct use of a comma
,
(b) Incorrect use of a comma
,
(c) Missing Comma
On my way to school, I spilled coffee on my shirt.
I had coffee eggs and toast for breakfast.
The roller coaster was thrilling, because it looped us upside down.
On March 7, 2025, we started our spring break.
She said, "It's a pleasure to meet you."
I love fruit but I don't like apples.
After we went to the movies we got some ice cream.
He said "Where are you going?"
I live in San Antonio, TX.
In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like it.
It was a beautiful, sunny day.
I found a rare coin, it was in my backyard!
The coach blew the whistle, so I ran to the side of the court.
She was reading a great book, and didn't want it to end.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the BEST way to combine these 2 sentences?
This weekend, I played basketball at the park. Playing basketball is my favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
This weekend, I played basketball at the park, and playing basketball is my favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
This weekend, I played basketball at the park, it's my favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
This weekend, I played basketball at the park, which is my favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
This weekend, I played basketball at the park because playing basketball is my favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the BEST way to combine the following sentences?
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the fourth time. It's my favorite book.
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, my favorite book, for the fourth time.
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the fourth time, and it's my favorite book.
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the fourth time, therefore it's my favorite book.
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the fourth time, it's my favorite book.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The Chess Tournament"
1) Jordan sat across from her opponent, a seven-year-old boy named Kyle. (2) As the
competitors placed their chess pieces on the board. (3) Kyle asked Jordan how long she
had been playing the game. (4) Jordan felt a little embarrassed telling him she had been
playing chess for only six months.
What is the correct way to write sentences 2 and 3?
A) As the competitors placed their chess pieces on the board, Kyle asked Jordan how long she had been playing the game.
B) As the competitors placed their chess pieces on the board, Kyle asked Jordan. How long she had been playing the game.
C) The competitors placed their chess pieces on the board, after that Kyle asked Jordan how long she had been playing the game.
D) The competitors placed their chess pieces on the board. Then Kyle asking Jordan how long she had been playing the game.
Answer explanation
Sentence 2 is a fragment; it doesn't express a complete thought. To fix this error, connect it as a dependent clause to sentence 3, which completes the thought.
Because the dependent clause comes at the start of the sentence, you should place a comma after it.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5) Kyle opened the match by saying, "good luck, Jordan." (6) He then confidently
advanced one of his white pawns. (7) Jordan countered with a black pawn she then hit
the chess clock to signal the end of her move. (8) She tried to tell herself that playing in
this tournament was just like playing against her dad, but it didn't feel the same.
(9) Even though Kyle was just half her age, he is known to be an exceptional player.
What change needs to be made in sentence 5?
A) Change opened to will open
B) Insert a comma after match
C) Change by saying to with saying
D) Change good to Good
Answer explanation
"Good" should be capitalized because it is the first word in a direct quotation.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5) Kyle opened the match by saying, "good luck, Jordan." (6) He then confidently
advanced one of his white pawns. (7) Jordan countered with a black pawn she then hit
the chess clock to signal the end of her move. (8) She tried to tell herself that playing in
this tournament was just like playing against her dad, but it didn't feel the same.
(9) Even though Kyle was just half her age, he is known to be an exceptional player.
What change is needed in sentence 7?
A) Change countered to countering
B) Insert a semicolon after pawn
C) Change hit to hits
D) Change signal to signel
Answer explanation
Sentence 7 is a run-on. It contains 2 independent clause that have not been connected with proper punctuation or a conjunction. Placing a semicolon between the 2 independent clauses fixes this error.
(7) Jordan countered with a black pawn; she then hit the chess clock to signal the end of her move.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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