English Lang1

Question 1

What does SPAG stand for?

Answer 1

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

Question 2

True or False: ‘And’, ‘But’, ‘Or’, ‘Nor’, ‘For’, ‘So’, and ‘Yet’ are known as FANBOYS.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that connects clauses or sentences.

Answer 3

conjunction

Question 4

What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

Answer 4

To clarify meaning and indicate pauses or stops.

Question 5

Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?

Answer 5

But

Question 6

Identify the error: ‘She go to the store yesterday.’

Answer 6

The verb ‘go’ should be ‘went’ to match the past tense.

Question 7

What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

Answer 7

Although

Question 8

True or False: Commas should always be placed before FANBOYS conjunctions.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is a compound sentence?

Answer 9

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

Answer 10

Syntax

Question 11

What is the primary function of a semicolon?

Answer 11

To link closely related independent clauses.

Question 12

Identify the FANBOYS conjunction used in this sentence: ‘I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.’

Answer 12

But

Question 13

What is a sentence fragment?

Answer 13

A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

Question 14

True or False: Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or contractions.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Answer 15

Question mark (?)

Question 16

What does the term ‘subject-verb agreement’ refer to?

Answer 16

The grammatical rule that the subject and verb must agree in number.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that describes a noun.

Answer 17

adjective

Question 18

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Answer 18

A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare, while a metaphor states one thing is another.

Question 19

True or False: You should use an Oxford comma in a list for clarity.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

Answer 20

And

Question 21

What is the purpose of using transitional words in writing?

Answer 21

To guide readers through the flow of ideas.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that replaces a noun.

Answer 22

pronoun

Question 23

What is an imperative sentence?

Answer 23

A sentence that gives a command or makes a request.

Question 24

What does the term ‘punctuation’ refer to?

Answer 24

The system of symbols that helps clarify meaning in writing.

Question 25

Identify the error: ‘He don’t like ice cream.’

Answer 25

Should be ‘He doesn’t like ice cream.’

Question 26

What is a complex sentence?

Answer 26

A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.