Strunk &

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Grammar Rules 1-10

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Linked to CCSS:
Conventions of Standard English:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing.

A Quiz Designed for ACT English Practice,

Grammar & Mechanics Revision, and
Assessment
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Strunk & White Elements of Style Start of Year Quiz

What do you remember?

Name: ____________________________________

Hour: ________ Score: ____/40

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks to complete the rule using the word bank below. Then repair the sentences
that follow for grammatical and stylist errors.

Apostrophe S
Dash

Omit

Subject
Comma(s) 4
Independent

Possessive

Three
Conjunction

List


Pronoun

Verb
Colon

Needless

Sentences

Words

1. Rule #1: Form the ____________________ singular of nouns by adding _____________________.

- That is Monicas backpack not Nicks.


2. Rule #2: In a series of ___________________ or more terms with a single conjunction, use

a _________________ after each term.

- Cecily Spencer and Colton enjoy reading Gateway nominees.


3. Rule #3: Enclose parenthetic expressions between _____________________.

- A persons attitude in life it seems has a direct impact on his success.



4. Rule #4: Place a ____________________ before a ____________________ introducing an
independent clause.

- You may get tripped on the playground of life but you must dust off and go on.



5. Rule #5: Do not join ____________________ clauses by a ____________________ only. If you do,
it is called a comma splice.

- Using proper grammar is important Strunk & White rules help students do this.


6. Rule #6: Do not break ____________________ in two.

- You alone are painting your canvas. Thought by thought, choice by choice.
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7. Rule #7: Use a ____________________ after an independent clause to introduce a

__________________ of particulars.

- Please bring the following to class your book, a flash drive, highlighters, and a pen.


8. Rule #8: Use a ___________________ to set off an abrupt break or interruption.

- Marco and Brian saw the mouse that tiny, squeaky, brown creature behind the desk.



9. Rule #9: The number of the ____________________ determines the number of the
____________________.

- Both Justin and Brandon plays football.



10.
Rule #10: Use the proper case of the ____________________.

- Do you remember (they/them)?



11.
Rule # 17: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________!

- We met around 12 p.m. noon for lunch.


12.
Identify the following Coordinating Conjunctions:

F ____________________
A ____________________
N ____________________
B ____________________
O ____________________
Y ____________________
S ____________________

13 . It is acceptable to use Second Person you point of view when writing. True/False

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Strunk & White Elements of Style

Quiz Teacher Answer Key
Name: ____________________________________

Hour: ________ Score: ____/40

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks to complete the rule using the word bank below. Then repair the sentences
that follow for grammatical and stylist errors.

Apostrophe S
Dash

Omit

Subject
Comma(s) 4
Independent

Possessive

Three
Conjunction

List


Pronoun

Verb
Colon

Needless

Sentences

Words

1. Rule #1: Form the POSSESSIVE singular of nouns by adding APOSTROPHE S.

- That is Monicas backpack not Nicks.


2. Rule #2: In a series of THREE or more terms with a single conjunction, use

a COMMA after each term.

- Cecily, Spencer, and Colton enjoy reading Gateway nominees.


3. Rule #3: Enclose parenthetic expressions between COMMAS.

- A persons attitude in life, it seems, has a direct impact on his success.



4. Rule #4: Place a COMMA before a CONJUNCTION introducing an independent
clause.

- You may get tripped on the playground of life, but you must dust off and go on.


5. Rule #5: Do not join INDEPENDENT clauses by a COMMA only. If you do, it is
called a comma splice.

- Using proper grammar is important; Strunk & White rules help students do this.


6. Rule #6: Do not break SENTENCES in two.

- You alone are painting your canvas. Thought by thought, choice by choice.
- You alone are painting your canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.

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7. Rule #7: Use a COLON after an independent clause to introduce a

LIST of particulars.

- Please bring the following to class: your book, a flash drive, highlighters, and a pen.


8. Rule #8: Use a DASH to set off an abrupt break or interruption.

- Marco and Brian saw the mouse -- that tiny, squeaky, brown creature behind the desk.



9. Rule #9: The number of the SUBJECT determines the number of the NOUN.

- Both Justin and Brandon plays football.



10.
Rule #10: Use the proper case of the PRONOUN.

- Do you remember (they/them)?



11.
Rule # 17: OMIT NEEDLESS WORDS!

- We met around 12 p.m. noon for lunch.


12.
Identify the following Coordinating Conjunctions:

F ____________________ FOR
A ____________________ AND
N ____________________ NOR
B ____________________ BUT
O ____________________ OR
Y ____________________ YET
S ____________________ SO

13 . It is acceptable to use Second Person you point of view when writing. True/False

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