ICAS Grammar and Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog's tail is wagging happily.

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The book's are on the shelf.

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Its a beautiful day outside.

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We saw three cat's in the yard.

Question 2

What is the correct plural form of the word 'child'?

Accepted Answer

children

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childs

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childes

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childrens

Question 3

Which word is the verb in the sentence: 'The bird sings beautifully in the morning'?

Accepted Answer

sings

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bird

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beautifully

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morning

Question 4

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

Maria wrote the letter to her friend.

Answer

The cake was eaten by the children.

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The ball was kicked by Tom.

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The window was broken by the storm.

Question 5

What type of sentence is: 'Please close the door.'?

Accepted Answer

Imperative

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Exclamatory

Question 6

What does a colon (:) most commonly introduce in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A list or detailed explanation

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A question

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A pause between two sentences

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Possession or ownership

Question 7

Which sentence contains a simile?

Accepted Answer

The thunder roared like an angry lion.

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The stars are diamonds in the sky.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Time is a thief that steals our years.