Conventions Quiz Focusing On Punctuation And Capitalization

The correct answer is "First of all, you should never act like a bully." This sentence is written correctly because it follows the proper structure of a sentence. It begins with an introductory phrase ("First of all"), followed by a subject ("you"), a verb ("should"), and an object ("act like a bully"). The sentence is clear and grammatically sound.

The sentence "Some ways to raise your grades are: attend Homework Club, bring your work home, or get a tutor to help you" is written correctly because it uses parallel structure. The three options for raising grades (attend Homework Club, bring your work home, or get a tutor) are presented in a consistent and balanced manner.

The sentence "Turn your phone off; you shouldn’t be expecting a call during class." is written correctly. It is grammatically correct and conveys a clear message. The use of a semicolon correctly separates the two related independent clauses, and the sentence structure is appropriate.

The correct answer is "We drove east for three days to get to South Virginia." This sentence is written correctly because it follows the proper capitalization rules by capitalizing the first word of the sentence, "We," and the proper noun "South Virginia." Additionally, it uses the correct direction, "east," and includes the appropriate preposition, "to," to indicate the destination.

The sentence "My favorite trip was on February 14, 2008, to San Diego, California." is written correctly. It follows the standard format of including the month, day, and year in the correct order, and it also includes the specific location of the trip.