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Practice Quiz: Correct Underlined Errors
Sharpen your editing skills with guided practice
This quiz helps you practice correcting underlined errors in English sentences. Work through 20 quick questions made for Grade 6, spot the mistake, and choose the right fix to build your grammar confidence and check gaps before a quiz or exam.
Study Outcomes
- Analyze sentences to identify common grammar mistakes.
- Apply punctuation rules to correct errors effectively.
- Evaluate sentence structure to pinpoint underlined errors.
- Implement proofreading techniques to enhance clarity.
- Revise written content for improved accuracy and coherence.
Correct the Underlined Errors Cheat Sheet
- Master Comma Usage - Commas can be your best friend when listing items or breaking up clauses, but they can also trip you up with comma splices. Keep your sentences flowing by adding conjunctions or semicolons instead of just a comma between two independent thoughts.
- Understand Apostrophe Rules - Apostrophes show possession ("the dog's leash") and form contractions ("it's" for "it is"), so placing them correctly is a must to avoid confusion. Remember: "it's" always means "it is," while "its" denotes ownership without the apostrophe.
- Differentiate Between "Your" and "You're" - "Your" shows something belongs to you, and "you're" contracts "you are," making them easy to mix up. To keep your writing clear, mentally expand "you're" to "you are" whenever in doubt.
- Avoid Run‑On Sentences - A run‑on happens when two complete thoughts collide without proper punctuation or a linking word. Rescue your sentences by adding a period, semicolon, or coordinating conjunction to give readers a clear pause.
- Use Semicolons Correctly - Semicolons link closely related independent clauses without a conjunction ("I have a big test; I can't go out tonight"). They also shine in complex lists where commas alone might confuse.
- Recognize and Correct Comma Splices - A comma splice glues two full sentences together with just a comma, which can muddle your meaning. Fix it by adding "and," swapping the comma for a semicolon, or splitting into two sentences.
- Ensure Subject‑Verb Agreement - Your subject and verb need to match in number: "The dog barks," "The dogs bark." Mixing singular and plural forms can distract readers and weaken your message.
- Use Quotation Marks Properly - In American English, commas and periods typically live inside quotation marks ("She said, 'Hello.'"). Misplacing punctuation can change your meaning or sound unpolished.
- Differentiate Between "Their," "There," and "They're" - "Their" shows possession, "there" points to a place, and "they're" contracts "they are." Mixing them up is a classic slip-up - practice each in a sentence to lock in the difference.
- Apply Capitalization Rules - Always capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns, and titles ("She visited New York City in April"). Correct capitalization helps your writing look sharp and professional.