Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive? Courtney traveled to the mountains each year for a ski trip with her family. Rick promised.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #1

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive?Courtney traveled to the mountains each

year for a ski trip with her family.Rick promised to listen to his aunt while he

was visiting for a week.Komail practiced playing his guitar to his

animals before each big recital.My best friend led the class in singing

“Happy Birthday” to our teacher.


Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive?Courtney traveled to the mountains each

year for a ski trip with her family.Rick promised to listen to his aunt while

he was visiting for a week.Komail practiced playing his guitar to his

animals before each big recital.My best friend led the class in singing

“Happy Birthday” to our teacher.

Reasoning: Infinitive = to + verb

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #2After some light stretching, Julia decided to run around the park for her warm-up.

What is the infinitive in the sentence above?To runFor her warm-upAround the parkAfter some

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #2After some light stretching, Julia decided to run around the park for her warm-up.

What is the infinitive in the sentence above?To runFor her warm-upAround the parkAfter some

Reasoning: Infinitive = to + verb

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #3Megan’s art portfolio, showing her best paintings, was on display at the fair.

What is the participial phrase in the sentence?At the fairShowing her best paintingsOn displayMegan’s art portfolio

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #3Megan’s art portfolio, showing her best paintings, was on display at the fair.

What is the participial phrase in the sentence?At the fairShowing her best paintingsOn displayMegan’s art portfolio

Reasoning: Participle phrases always function as adjectives,

adding description to the sentence


Which sentence contains a participle?Each summer, the sail boats sailed along

the eastern coast.Sailing upon the ocean can be a fun activity

in the summer.The receding waves left a dark mark upon

the golden sand.Rosa loved watching the waves, the boats,

and the beach goers.


Which sentence contains a participle?Each summer, the sail boats sailed along

the eastern coast.Sailing upon the ocean can be a fun activity

in the summer.The receding waves left a dark mark upon

the golden sand.Rosa loved watching the waves, the boats,

and the beach goers.

Reasoning: Receding is the present participle that describes the waves. Participles are words that end in –ing or –ed and are used as adjectives. The words "sailing" and "watching" are used as gerunds.


Which sentence uses the present participle of the word enrich?Music is an essential part of a child’s

learning because it enriches his or her life.Enriched with fiber, the cereal is one of the

most popular items on store shelves.Some programs enrich the lives of people

by teaching them how to eat healthy.The foundation, enriching the lives of many

people, has been open over 20 years.


Which sentence uses the present participle of the word enrich?Music is an essential part of a child’s

learning because it enriches his or her life.Enriched with fiber, the cereal is one of the

most popular items on store shelves.Some programs enrich the lives of people

by teaching them how to eat healthy.The foundation, enriching the lives of many

people, has been open over 20 years.

Reasoning: Enriching is the present participle that describes the foundation. Participles are words that end in –ing or –ed and are used as adjectives.


What is the past participle of the word endorse.EndorsingEndorsedEndorseEndorses


What is the past participle of the word endorse.EndorsingEndorsedEndorseEndorses

Reasoning: Participles are words that end in –ing or –ed and are used as adjectives. Endorsed is the past participle of the word "endorse" because it ends with –ed.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #7Sitting up straight was a problem for Thi, so she decided to practice every day.

What is the gerund phrase in the sentence?She decidedSitting up straightTo practice every dayA problem for Thi

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #7Sitting up straight was a problem for Thi, so she decided to practice every day.

What is the gerund phrase in the sentence?She decidedSitting up straightTo practice every dayA problem for Thi

Reasoning: A gerund is a verbal noun ending in –ing. It functions like any other noun. "Sitting up straight" is the thing that is a problem for Thi.


Which of the following sentences contains a gerund?Editing papers was Evan’s favorite part of

the writing process.Evan needs an interesting topic for his next

written report.After deciding what to write about, Evan

went to the library.Evan will be typing his English paper

throughout the evening.


Which of the following sentences contains a gerund? Editing papers was Evan’s favorite part of the

writing process. Evan needs an interesting topic for his next

written report. After deciding what to write about, Evan went

to the library. Evan will be typing his English paper

throughout the evening.

Reasoning: A gerund is the –ing form of a verb when it is used as a noun. A gerund functions like any other noun, functioning as a subject, subject complement, or object in a sentence. The phrase "editing papers" functions as the subject of this sentence.


Which sentence is written in passive voice?The new office building was built by my

uncle Danny.Sometimes, he had to work on the

weekends.Danny finished the construction in a short

time.When he finished the building, everyone

admired it.


Which sentence is written in passive voice?The new office building was built by my

uncle Danny.Sometimes, he had to work on the

weekends.Danny finished the construction in a short

time.When he finished the building, everyone

admired it.

Reasoning: In sentences written in passive voice, the subject receives the action expressed in the verb; the subject is acted upon. In this case, the subject, "Danny," receives the action, "was built." Look for the pattern: "be" verb + past participle + by = "was built by."


Which sentence is written in passive voice?Bessy checked into a seedy motel as part of

the authentic road trip experience.A seedy motel is checked into as just part of

the authentic road trip experience. As part of the authentic road trip

experience, they checked into a seedy motel.

Kameel, as part of the authentic road trip experience, checked into a seedy motel.


Which sentence is written in passive voice?Bessy checked into a seedy motel as part of

the authentic road trip experience.A seedy motel is checked into as just part of

the authentic road trip experience. As part of the authentic road trip

experience, they checked into a seedy motel.

Kameel, as part of the authentic road trip experience, checked into a seedy motel.

Reasoning: Sentences written in passive voice are useful when the actor is unknown or not as important as the action. In this case, the action is what is important. The passive sentence does not contain an actor, or a subject, that performs the action of the verb "check."

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #11 Identify the sentence that corrects the shift in

voice in the following sentence

The police had been looking for the thief for months, and he was finally caught in the act.

The thief had been searched for months by the police, and they finally caught him in the act.

The thief had been searched for months, and the police finally caught him in the act.

The police had been looking for the thief for months and had finally caught him in the act.

The police had been looking for the thief for months, and he was finally caught in the act by them.


Identify the sentence that corrects the shift in voice in the following sentence

The police had been looking for the thief for months, and he was finally caught in the act.

The thief had been searched for months by the police, and they finally caught him in the act.

The thief had been searched for months, and the police finally caught him in the act.

The police had been looking for the thief for months and had finally caught him in the act.

The police had been looking for the thief for months, and he was finally caught in the act by them.

Reasoning: Inconsistency or a shift in a sentence confuses the reader. Shifts in the voice can make reading difficult and the meaning confusing. To correct the shift, both clauses in the sentence should be in the same (active) voice.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #12 Which of the following sentences is written in

active voice?By Eric, what life would be life if he had an

unlimited bank account was imagined. If he had an unlimited bank account, what

life would be like was imagined by Eric.What life would be like if he had an

unlimited bank account was imagined by Eric.

Eric imagined what life would be like if he had an unlimited bank account.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #12 Which of the following sentences is written in

active voice? By Eric, what life would be life if he had an

unlimited bank account was imagined. If he had an unlimited bank account, what life

would be like was imagined by Eric. What life would be like if he had an unlimited

bank account was imagined by Eric. Eric imagined what life would be like if he had

an unlimited bank account. Reasoning: In sentences written in active voice, the subject performs the action expressed in the verb; the subject acts. In this case, the subject, "Eric," performs the action, "imagined."

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #13 Choose the sentence that corrects the shift in

voice in the following sentence.

He could not remember if the bathroom door had been locked by him from the inside.

He could not remember if he had locked the bathroom door from the inside.

He could not remember if the bathroom door was locked from the inside.

It could not be remembered if he had locked the bathroom door from the inside.

It could not be remembered by him if he had locked the bathroom door from the inside.


Choose the sentence that corrects the shift in voice in the following sentence.

He could not remember if the bathroom door had been locked by him from the inside.

He could not remember if he had locked the bathroom door from the inside.

He could not remember if the bathroom door was locked from the inside.

It could not be remembered if he had locked the bathroom door from the inside.

It could not be remembered by him if he had locked the bathroom door from the inside.

Reasoning: Inconsistency or a shift in a sentence confuses the reader. Shifts in the voice can make reading difficult and the meaning confusing. To correct the shift, both clauses in the sentence should be in the same (active) voice.


Which sentence is written in active voice?The licenses are issued by the

government.A pilot flies the small, turboprop plane.A grapefruit is eaten by people who

diet. The dress is sold by Gilman’s.


Which sentence is written in active voice?The licenses are issued by the

government.A pilot flies the small, turboprop plane.A grapefruit is eaten by people who diet. The dress is sold by Gilman’s.

Reasoning: In sentences written in active voice, the subject performs the action expressed in the verb; the subject acts. "Pilot" is the subject that performs the action "flies."

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #15Stay beneath an umbrella if you want to remain dry on a rainy day.

Which of the following is a preposition from the sentence above?IfBeneathWant You

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #15Stay beneath an umbrella if you want to remain dry on a rainy day.

Which of the following is a preposition from the sentence above?IfBeneathWant You

Reasoning: The preposition "beneath" describes the area under the umbrella.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #16 What word or phrase is modified by the

prepositional phrase in the sentence below?

Michael joined a winter soccer league so he could play in between his school team’s seasons.

SoccerLeaguePlaySeasons

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #16 What word or phrase is modified by the

prepositional phrase in the sentence below?

Michael joined a winter soccer league so he could play in between his school team’s seasons.

SoccerLeaguePlaySeasons

Reasoning: The prepositional phrase in this sentence is "in between his school team's soccer seasons," and it modifies the word "play." It describes when Michael will play for the winter league.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #17 What is the BEST way to combine the information in the

two clauses below?Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home. They took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home so they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home, they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home, or they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home; they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.


What is the BEST way to combine the information in the two clauses below?

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home. They took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home so they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home, they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home, or they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Before the Ramirez family brought their new puppy home; they took it to the vet to get a check-up and shots.

Reasoning: The first clause is a dependent clause. To combine the clauses, replace the period after "home" with a comma and make "They" lowercase.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #18 What is the BEST way to combine the

information in the two clauses below?

Eddie left his soccer practice early. So that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early; so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early, and so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early for so that he could make his tutoring appointment.


What is the BEST way to combine the information in the two clauses below?

Eddie left his soccer practice early. So that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early; so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early, and so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Eddie left his soccer practice early for so that he could make his tutoring appointment.

Reasoning: The second clause is a dependent clause. To combine the two clauses, remove the period after "early" and make "So" lowercase. When the dependent clause comes after the independent clause, no comma is needed to separate the two. The phrase "so that" separates the two clauses.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #19 What is the BEST way to combine the three

sentences below?Harrison is the class clown. Harrison always tells the funniest jokes. Harrison doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown, but always tells the funniest jokes and doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown because he always tells the funniest jokes and doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown; he always tells the funniest jokes, or doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown and always tells the funniest jokes, or doesn’t take things seriously.


What is the BEST way to combine the three sentences below?

Harrison is the class clown. Harrison always tells the funniest jokes. Harrison doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown, but always tells the funniest jokes and doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown because he always tells the funniest jokes and doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown; he always tells the funniest jokes, or doesn’t take things seriously.

Harrison is the class clown and always tells the funniest jokes, or doesn’t take things seriously.

Reasoning: Each of the three sentences is an independent clause. Because all three clauses share the same subject, you can combine the actions of at least two of the sentences to create one independent.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #20 Choose the sentence that is written

correctly.

She uses different kinds of media, and she has received many awards.

She uses different kinds of media. And she has received many awards.

She uses different kinds of media and, she has received many awards.

She uses different kinds of media and she has received many awards.


Choose the sentence that is written correctly. She uses different kinds of media, and she

has received many awards.She uses different kinds of media. And she

has received many awards.She uses different kinds of media and, she

has received many awards.She uses different kinds of media and she

has received many awards.

Reasoning: The sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the conjunction "and." A comma should be added before the conjunction.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #21 Which of the following sentences

demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Would you be willing to lend me their pencil for just a minute?

I understand our opinion, but I do not agree with you.

If you want to go to the mall, you can ride your bike there.

We all have really admired you for his bold fashion choices.


Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? Would you be willing to lend me their pencil

for just a minute? I understand our opinion, but I do not agree

with you. If you want to go to the mall, you can ride

your bike there.We all have really admired you for his bold

fashion choices.

Reasoning: Each of the sentences calls for a second-person, singular, possessive pronoun. The correct answer is "If you want to go to the mall, you can ride your bike there" because "your" is a possessive, second-person, singular pronoun.


Which sentence contains an unclear pronoun? After Archie crashed his bike into the fence, the bike

and the fence both needed repairs. Paul and Kelly left their dogs at the kennel, but then

they worried that their dogs would be homesick. Amber bought her dad a Swiss watch because she

had heard that they make the best watches. Although Rowan was an accomplished sculptor, his

daughter never became interested in sculpting.

Reasoning: A pronoun should clearly refer to an antecedent. In the correct answer, the pronoun "they" does not have an antecedent. A clearer way to write the sentence is "Amber bought her dad a Swiss watch because she had heard that Swiss watchmakers make the best watches."

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #23 Which of the following best fits the blank

in the sentence below?_______ report is due next month.

YourselfYoursYou’reYour

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #23 Which of the following best fits the blank

in the sentence below?_______ report is due next month.

YourselfYoursYou’reYour

Reasoning: "Your" is a possessive. "You're" is the same thing as "you are."

("You are" doesn't fit in this sentence.)

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #24 Which of the following sentences

demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

The four brothers are all very fit, and them is in shape for climbing.

The two sisters rarely got along as they were so different.

Carol and Becky hate camping, but he came anyways.

Philip and Vicki wanted to dance, so us put on a CD.


Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?The four brothers are all very fit, and them

is in shape for climbing.The two sisters rarely got along as they

were so different.Carol and Becky hate camping, but he came

anyways.Philip and Vicki wanted to dance, so us put

on a CD.

Reasoning: Each of the sentences calls for a third-person, plural pronoun. The correct answer is "The two sisters rarely got along as they were so different" because "they" is a third-person, plural pronoun.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #25 Which of the following verbs agrees with

the subject in the sentence?

The five deer in the field ________ fast.

AreWasWill Is


Which of the following verbs agrees with the subject in the sentence?

The five deer in the field ________ fast.

AreWasWill Is

Reasoning: "Deer" is plural here even though it does not end in "s." "Are" is the plural form of the verb.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #26 Which sentence is written correctly?

The Laguna Pub tribe, located in New Mexico, boast a rich cultural background.

Each weekend, a crowd of visitors tour the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Every Friday after Thanksgiving, a drove of shoppers flock to each store in the city.

After an Andrea Bocelli concert, the entertained audience return to their homes.


Which sentence is written correctly?The Laguna Pub tribe, located in New

Mexico, boast a rich cultural background.Each weekend, a crowd of visitors tour the

Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Every Friday after Thanksgiving, a drove of

shoppers flock to each store in the city.After an Andrea Bocelli concert, the

entertained audience return to their homes.

Reasoning: In the correct answer, the collective noun and subject is "audience." A collective noun refers to a group of people, animals, or things. The collective noun takes a plural verb when each member of the group acts separately. The collective noun needs a plural verb because each person in the audience has a different home.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #27 Which of the following contains an

inappropriate shift in verb tense?

Reading a book while sitting under an oak tree is an activity that almost anyone can enjoy outdoors.

Our neighbors have purchased a new lawnmower, and they have recommended that we do the same.

John wore a traditional Scottish kilt and performed a bagpipe solo at his wedding last month.

During my long drive home, I proceeded cautiously because I encounter heavy traffic.


Which of the following contains an inappropriate shift in verb tense? Reading a book while sitting under an oak tree is an

activity that almost anyone can enjoy outdoors. Our neighbors have purchased a new lawnmower,

and they have recommended that we do the same. John wore a traditional Scottish kilt and performed a

bagpipe solo at his wedding last month. During my long drive home, I proceeded cautiously

because I encounter heavy traffic.

Reasoning: An inappropriate shift in verb tense can confuse the reader and can make reading difficult. To correct the shift, the verbs in the sentence should be in the same tense. The incorrectly written sentence has verbs that are in past and present tense. One way to correct this sentence is to make both verbs past tense: During my long drive home, I proceeded cautiously because I encountered heavy traffic.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #28(1) It was a bright and sunny day, we were all hot and sticky. (2) Swimming seemed a wonderful way to escape the heat. (3) We decided to go to the pool. (4) Everyone looked forward to jumping into cool water. (5) Soon the sounds of splashing water. (6) We forgot about the heat. (7) The sounds of laughing swimmers also made us forget the heat.

Which of the sentences above is a fragment?Sentence 6Sentence 4Sentence 1Sentence 5


(1) It was a bright and sunny day, we were all hot and sticky. (2) Swimming seemed a wonderful way to escape the heat. (3) We decided to go to the pool. (4) Everyone looked forward to jumping into cool water. (5) Soon the sounds of splashing water. (6) We forgot about the heat. (7) The sounds of laughing swimmers also made us forget the heat.

Which of the sentences above is a fragment? Sentence 6 Sentence 4 Sentence 1 Sentence 5

Reasoning: Soon the sounds of splashing water. does not contain a verb. The paragraph should be re-written to say: Soon the sounds of splashing water and laughing swimmers made us forget the heat.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #29Most children who come here from other countries. Learn to speak English very quickly.

What is wrong with the underlined sentence?

It needs a verb. It is a run-on sentence. It is a sentence fragment. It is too short.


Most children who come here from other countries. Learn to speak English very quickly.

What is wrong with the underlined sentence?

It needs a verb. It is a run-on sentence. It is a sentence fragment. It is too short.

Reasoning: The underlined words form a sentence fragment. The first sentence is also a fragment. The two need to be combined into one sentence: "Most of the children who come here from other countries learn to speak English very quickly."

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #30It was a bright and sunny day, we were all hot and sticky. Swimming seemed a wonderful way to escape the heat. We decided to go to the pool. Everyone looked forward to jumping into cool water. Soon the sounds of splashing water. We forgot about the heat. The sounds of laughing swimmers also made us forget the heat.

Which of the following would be a better way to write the underlined sentence?

The summer day was bright and sunny. All of us hot and sticky.

It was a bright and sunny summer day. We were all hot and sticky.

We were hot and sticky bright summer day. A bright and sunny summer day. We were all hot and

sticky.


It was a bright and sunny day, we were all hot and sticky. Swimming seemed a wonderful way to escape the heat. We decided to go to the pool. Everyone looked forward to jumping into cool water. Soon the sounds of splashing water. We forgot about the heat. The sounds of laughing swimmers also made us forget the heat.

Which of the following would be a better way to write the underlined sentence?

The summer day was bright and sunny. All of us hot and sticky.

It was a bright and sunny summer day. We were all hot and sticky.

We were hot and sticky bright summer day. A bright and sunny summer day. We were all hot and

sticky.

Reasoning: The underlined sentence is really two sentences that should be written separately or should be combined with a conjunction.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #31I went to the meeting to watch Tyrone __________ his award.

Which of the following would be the best word to fill in the blank.

EcceptAxceptAcceptExcept

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #31I went to the meeting to watch Tyrone __________ his award.


EcceptAxceptAcceptExcept

Reasoning: accept = verb meaning to receive or to agree: He accepted their praise graciously.

except = preposition meaning all but, other than: Everyone went to the game except Alyson.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #32I parked my bike over _______ behind that tree.


TheirThey’reThierThere


I parked my bike over _______ behind that tree.


TheirThey’reThierThere

Reasoning: Their = possessive pronoun: their books

There = that place: over there

They're = contraction for they are: They're making dinner.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #33The best part of my bike is ____________ ability to move fast!


Its’s Its Its’ It’s


The best part of my bike is ____________ ability to move fast!


Its’s Its Its’ It’s

Reasoning: Its = possessive pronoun: The crab had an unusual growth on its shell.

It's = contraction for it is or it has (in a verb phrase): It's still raining; it's been raining for three days.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #34Dontae’s first basketball coach had a big _______ on his career as a player.


Afect EffectAffectEfect

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #34Dontae’s first basketball coach had a big _______ on his career as a player.


Afect EffectAffectEfect

Reasoning: affect = verb meaning to influence: Will lack of sleep affect your game?

effect = noun meaning result or consequence: Will lack of sleep have an effect on your game?

effect = verb meaning to bring about, to accomplish: Our efforts have effected a major change in university policy.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #35Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments; in class for example, he made his students build contraptions, for an egg drop, from two stories high.

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments in class for example; he made his students build contraptions for an egg drop, from two stories high.

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments in class, for example, he made his students build contraptions, for an egg drop from two stories high.

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments in class; for example, he made his students build contraptions for an egg drop from two stories high.


Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly

experiments; in class for example, he made his students build contraptions, for an egg drop, from two stories high.

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments in class for example; he made his students build contraptions for an egg drop, from two stories high.

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments in class, for example, he made his students build contraptions, for an egg drop from two stories high.

Deandre’s science teacher did a lot of silly experiments in class; for example, he made his students build contraptions for an egg drop from two stories high.

Reasoning: Use semicolons with transitional words such as however, moreover, therefore and transitional expressions such as in addition, for example, and since then.


The three largest cities in the state of Texas are Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

The three largest cities, in the state of Texas, are Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio

The three, largest cities in the state of Texas are Dallas Houston, and San Antonio.

The three, largest cities, in the state of Texas as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.


The three largest cities in the state of Texas are Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

The three largest cities, in the state of Texas, are Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio

The three, largest cities in the state of Texas are Dallas Houston, and San Antonio.

The three, largest cities, in the state of Texas as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Reasoning: With more than two items in a

series, make sure that each item is separated by a comma. Also, don't forget the period at the end of the sentence.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #37The author of Evel Knievel’s Greatest Stunts wrote, Evel Knievel lived life on the edge and on his terms.

Which word or phrase from the sentence needs to be in quotation marks?

Evel Knievel’s Greatest StuntsEvel KnievelAccording the authorEvel Knievel lived life on the edge and on

his terms

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #37The author of Evel Knievel’s Greatest Stunts wrote, Evel Knievel lived life on the edge and on his terms.

Which word or phrase from the sentence needs to be in quotation marks?

Evel Knievel’s Greatest Stunts Evel Knievel According the author Evel Knievel lived life on the edge and on his terms

Reasoning: Anytime you quote from a source, and you are not using your own words, you must use quotes to distinguish what writing is yours and what isn't.

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #38When he knew that he could choose the snake he wanted the one with copper and yellow spots or the one with red and black stripes Henry took his time deciding.

What punctuation should be used to emphasize the part of the sentence that is underlined?

Quotation marks DashesPeriodsCommas

PSSA QUESTION OF THE DAY #38When he knew that he could choose the snake he wanted the one with copper and yellow spots or the one with red and black stripes Henry took his time deciding.

What punctuation should be used to emphasize the part of the sentence that is underlined?

Quotation marks Dashes Periods Commas

Reasoning: Dashes are used in a similar way as parentheses, to set off material in a sentence and call attention to it. Putting dashes before and after the phrase that's in bold emphasizes it. By doing this, you draw attention to the fact the boy had two snakes to choose from.

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive? Courtney traveled to the mountains each year for a ski trip with her family. Rick promised.

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