1. Welcome to Grammar Blitz!!!

2. Here are the categories… Subjects & Verbs The Fragment Run-on Sentences The Comma Assorted Punctuation Marks Spelling Capitalization

3. Subjects & Verbs Identify the subject in the following sentence: After the movie, the group headed to their favorite diner for some desert.

4. Subjects & Verbs Identify the verb in the following sentence: Who is going to take the baby to the doctor tomorrow?

5. Subjects & Verbs Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence: While the shark is certainly an animal to be feared, the black bear can prove to be equally dangerous when provoked.

6. Subjects & Verbs Identify the subject in the following sentence: Why would you want to drive all that way after a long day at work?

7. Subjects & Verbs In the following sentence, is the verb active or passive: Catherine ran all the way home in the hopes of making it before her curfew.

8. Subjects & Verbs Identify both the subject and verb in the following sentence: Joe and Steve wanted to take the bus, but opted for the train instead.

9. The Fragment What is a fragment?

10. The Fragment Identify the following sentence as a fragment or a complete sentence: On the other side of the ocean.

11. The Fragment Fix the following fragment: Children all over the world tonight.

12. The Fragment Identify the following sentence as a fragment or a complete sentence: The patient’s survival depended on him.

13. The Fragment Fix the following fragment: The ribbon in her hair.

14. The Fragment Identify the following sentence as a fragment or a complete sentence: The way she walked home from school.

15. Run-on Sentences Define a run-on sentence.

16. Run-on Sentences Is the following sentence a run-on? She ran up the stairs, across the hall and into the room but it was already too late.

17. Run-on Sentences Fix the following run-on: After the movie she wanted to go grab dessert he was tired and said no.

18. Run-on Sentences How is the comma splice related to the run-on sentence?

19. Run-on Sentences Fix the following run-on: The men looked good in their uniforms the general was proud.

20. Run-on Sentences Is the following sentence a run-on? He went home to get some after work, but when he arrived he found his friends all there for a surprise party in his honor.

21. The Comma Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: She went to the store to buy milk eggs bread and coffee.

22. The Comma Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: Laura did you go to school today?

23. The Comma Insert commas correctly in the following sentence : I have decided therefore to grant your request for admission to the class.

24. The Comma Insert commas correctly in the following sentence : He was born in Kansas City Kansas on October 12 1964.

25. The Comma Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: You sir are the best driver I’ve ever seen.

26. The Comma Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: In order to make it to the next round you must answer the questions correctly.

27. Assorted Punctuation Marks What would be the correct end punctuation for this sentence: You didn’t think he’d win, did you

28. Assorted Punctuation Marks Insert apostrophes where appropriate: Im going to buy enough towels so that each bathroom has its own set.

29. Assorted Punctuation Marks Insert the proper punctuation in the following sentence: I’ll get you in the end sneered the villain

30. Assorted Punctuation Marks Insert the proper punctuation in the following sentence: Hooray I just won the lottery

31. Assorted Punctuation Marks Is this a correct usage of the semicolon? He wanted to make it there on time; however, the powers that be were out to stop him.

32. Assorted Punctuation Marks Insert apostrophes where appropriate: Its been a long day, and were still not done.

33. Spelling Does the following sentence correctly use the word advice? In order to remain on track with your degree program, I advice that you take one class for your major each term.

34. Spelling Is the italicized word spelled correctly in the following sentence? There are alot of reasons to go to college.

35. Spelling Does the following sentence correctly use the word loose? I didn’t want to loose the bet, so I made sure to get to class on time.

36. Spelling Is the italicized word spelled correctly in the following sentence? I went were I was told to go.

37. Spelling Is the italicized word spelled correctly in the following sentence? Their is no place like home.

38. Spelling Does the following sentence correctly use the word choose? We must choose the restaurant for the rehearsal dinner before all of the good reservation times are gone.

39. Capitalization Apply the rules of capitalization in the following sentence: walt disney created a new brand of theme park in california.

40. Capitalization –Apply the rules of capitalization in the following sentence: the school was named in honor of martin luther king.

41. Capitalization Is the italicized word properly capitalized in the following sentence? He handed her a kleenex to dry her tears.

42. Capitalization Apply the rules of capitalization in the following sentence: allison hoped the Baby would be born on christmas day, just like her Brother.

43. Capitalization Are the italicized words properly capitalized in the following sentence? District Attorney Mills was elected for a second term.