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Name: Date: Capitaliw Thi (Tu*clag) Capitalization Rules to Remember: capitalize historic events capitalize nations, nationalities, languages, and words based on such words Capitalize academic courses capitalize brand names capitalize titles that precede names We Do Directions: Edit the following paragraph using the editing mark for capitalization (3 lines under the letter that needs to be capitalized). Then re-write the paragraph correctly on the lines below. During world war II many jewish people were killed. german soldiers that were part of the nazi regime wanted to get rid of people who did not look like them. I learned this in world history 201. professor McNoodle always wore nike tennis shoes and drank coke during class. He was an interesting man because he could speak french, spanish, english, and german, but he was born and raised in america.
You Do In the book I read for u.s. history 110, many things happened in the year of 1910. In march, an uprising against the ottoman rule breaks out in albania. hailey's comet was visible from Earth in april. king george V becomes king after his father dies. Some popular food brands were jell-o, dole, campbell's soup, and coca cola. it was a very interesting time in history to be living.
Name: Date: Proofreading Directions: The following letter was written by a student and is in rough-draft form. Read it carefully and choose the best way to revise each underlined part. If the underlined part is correct the way it is written, choose D, "There is no error." I love Candy 1 Candy is my favorite food. I eat candy Monday, Tuesday, and wednesday. 2 Sometimes I eat it every day. My favorite candy ever is Milky way. Last 3 weekend my friend tommy came over. We ate so much candy. We even watched 4 Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. My mom told uncle joe not to give me 5 6 candy for my birthday. He gave me lots of candy in secret. My mom still doesn't know. 1. How should you correct the error in number 1? a. Change I love Candy to i love candy b. Change I love Candy to I Love Candy c. Change I love Candy to I love candy d. there is no error 2. How should you correct the error in number 2? a. Change Monday, Tuesday, and wednesday to monday, tuesday, and wednesday b. Change Monday, Tuesday, and wednesday to Monday, tuesday, and Wednesday c. Change Monday, Tuesday, and wednesday to Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday d. there is no error
3. How should you correct the error in number 3? a. Change is Milky way to is milkey way b. Change is Milky way to is Milky Way c. Change is Milky way to Is Milky Way d. There is no error 4. How should you correct the error in number 4? a. Change my friend tommy to My friend Tommy b. Change my friend tommy to my friend Tommy c. Change my friend tommy to my Friend Tommy d. There is no error 5. How should you correct the error in number 5? a. Change Charlie and The Charlie Factory to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory b. Change Charlie and The Charlie Factory to charlie and the chocolate factory c. Change Charlie and The Charlie Factory to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory d. There is no error 6. How should you correct the error in number 6? a. Change uncle joe to uncle Joe b. Change uncle joe to Uncle Joe c. Change uncle joe to Uncle joe d. there is no error
q-. Name: Ben 10 Sentence Combining Practice Directions: Read each set of sentences. Decide how each set should be combined. Circle the letter of the correct answer for each question. 1. Ben gets superhero powers and is able to turn into aliens. He finds that it is harder than he thought it would be. A Ben gets superhero powers and is able to turn into aliens and it is harder than he thought it would be. B. After Ben gets superhero powers that can turn him into aliens, he finds that it is harder than he thought it would be. C. After Ben gets superhero powers and can turn into aliens, he finds that it is more hard than he thought it would be. D. Ben gets superhero powers that can turn him into aliens because he finds it harder than he thought it would be. 3. Ripjaws is a phenomenal swimmer. He can breathe underwater. He can also change his legs into a large tail. a. Ripjaws is a phenomenal swimmer, who can not only breathe underwater, he can also change his legs into a large tail. b. Ripjaws is a phenomenal swimmer, and who can breathe underwater, and he can also change his legs into a large tail. c. Ripjaws is a phenomenal swimmer, who can not only breathe underwater, but can also change his legs into a large tail. d. Ribjaws is a phenomenal swimmer, while he breathes underwater, he can change his legs into a large tail. 5. Ghostfreak is an alien. He has ghostlike powers and can turn invisible and move through walls. 2. Ben is ready to rush into danger. His cousin, Gwen, tries to plan ahead. A. Ben is always ready to rush into danger, but his cousin, Gwen, has tried to plan ahead. B. Unlike Ben, who is always ready to rush into danger, his cousin, Gwen, tries to plan ahead. C. Ben is always ready to rush into danger, his cousin, Gwen, is trying to plan ahead. D. When Ben is ready to rush into danger, his cousin, Gwen, tried to plan ahead. 4. Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in the galactic defense force. He is quick to help when Ben is in need. A. Since Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in the galactic defense force, he is quick to help when Ben is in need. B. Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in the galactic defense force, he is quick to help when Ben is in need. C. Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in the galactic defense force, but he is quick to help when Ben is in need. D. Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in the galactic defense force, and he is quick to help when Ben is needs him. 6. Way Big is the biggest alien out of them 3 all. He reaches nearly 100 feet tall from head to toe. A. Ghostfreak is an alien with ghostlike powers, who can turn invisible and move through walls. B. Ghostfreak is an alien with ghostlike powers and can turn invisible and move through walls. A. Way Big is the biggest alien out of them all and can reach nearly 100 feet tall from head to toe. B. Reaching nearly 100 feet tall from head to toe, Way Big is the biggest alien, out of them all. C. Ghostfreak is an alien, he has ghostlike powers, and can turn invisible and move through walls. C. Way Big is the biggest alien out of them all, he reaches nearly 100 feet tall from head to toe. D. Ghostfreak, who is an alien with ghostlike, invisible powers, and move through walls. D. Reaching nearly 100 feet tall from head to toe, Way Big is the biggest alien out of them all.
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Ana Sofia wrote the following paper about the new Jennifer Lopez Barbie dolls. Read Ana Sofia's composition and look for any corrections she should make. When you finish reading, answer the questions that follow. J LO Barbie (1)If you are a fan of Jennifer Lopez you must have the latest doll from a popular toy manufacturing company. (2) Mattel Inc. has designed two contemporary Jennifer Lopez Barbie dolls. (3) The first barbie is a replica of Jennifer's style from her Dance Again World Tour. (4) Barbie is dressed in a sequin covered full-length bodysuit. (5) The second Barbie figurine is a alluring red carpet doll that imitates Jennifer's gorgeous gown at the 2012 Academy Awards. (6) Each of these fabulous dolls is available at BarbieCollector.com for $29.95. (7) "I wanted to live in Barbie's world. (8) I wanted to be Barbie," Lopez said as she held up the new Barbie dolls in a recent interview. (9) Designer of the dolls, Robert Best, had high praise for J Lo's career. (10) "She really worked his way to the top," said Best. (11) "I think she's gotten to where she is through hard work, and dedication, and she's really an incredible role model for young girls." (12) One little girl, will find it easy to look up to Lopez as a role model. (13) Jennifer's own daughter, four-year-old Emme, is certain to get plenty of play time with the new designer Barbie dolls. 1 What change should be made in sentence 1? A Change fan to Fan B Add a comma after Lopez C Change latest to /attest D Change company to Company
2 What change, if any, should be made in sentence 3? F Change barbie to Barbie G Change Jennifer's to Jennifers' H Change Tour to tour J No change should be made 3 How should sentence 5 be changed? A Add a comma after figurine B Change a to an C Change gown to gowns D Sentence 5 should not be changed 4 What change, if any, should be made in sentence 10? F Delete the quotation marks before She G Change worked to work H Change his way to her way J No change needs to be made in sentence 10.
5 What change should be made in sentence 12? A Delete the comma after girl B Change Lopez to lopez C Change role to roll D Change model to modle
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Expository READ the information in the box below. Sometimes we experience random acts of kindness from another person. Someone may hold a door open for you or pick up something that you've dropped. Maybe someone stands back and lets you have a turn first in line. It's surprising when someone does something thoughtful for you without being asked. THINK about a time when someone did something nice for you. WRITE about an act of kindness from someone that you experienced. Explain how that unexpected act of kindness affected you. Be sure to- clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences
Kwan read about rock climbing. After doing some research, he wrote the following paragraph. Read Kwan's paragraph and look for ways he should revise it. Then answer the questions that follow. Send It!* (1) Rock climbing is a demanding sport, one that will test a climber's strength, persistence, alertness, and balance. (2) It is a risky sport and awareness of climbing techniques and the specialized equipment is critical for safety. (3) Rock climbing is a sport where individuals climb natural rock structures or man-made rock walls. (4) Rock climbing is not an adults-only sport. (5) Climbing can be the perfect sport for kids and teens. (6) It is also a great way to learn other important life skills. (7) Climbing is a treacherous sport and is not a sport kids should try on their own. (8) Certain techniques are needed that can best be taught by good climbers. (9) The easiest way to get started is to find a rock climbing gym in your area and sign up for a class. (10) Once there you will learn the essentials and will meet more seasoned climbers that can coach you. *a slang phrase that means "Get busy climbing!" 1 Kwan would like to add the following sentence to his paragraph. The climber's mental power can also be severely challenged. Where is the BEST place to insert the sentence? A After sentence 1 B After sentence 3 C After sentence 9 D This sentence should not be added to this paragraph
2 What is the BEST way to combine sentences 5 and 6? F Climbing can be the perfect sport for kids and teens, but it's an excellent way to learn other important life skills. G Climbing can be the perfect sport for kids and teens, and it's an excellent way to learn other important life skills. H Climbing can be the perfect sport for kids and teens it's an excellent way to learn other important life skills. J Climbing can be the perfect sport for kids and teens, nor is it an excellent way to learn other important life skills. 3 What transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 7? A Afterwards B Finally C On the other hand D When suddenly 4 Kwan wants to use a more accurate word than good in sentence 8. Which of the following words could BEST replace this word? F huge G dignified H lingering J qualified
5 What is the BEST way to revise sentence 10? A Once there, you will learn the essentials as you meet more seasoned climbers that can coach you. B Once you are there. You will likely meet more seasoned climbers than you. C You will learn the essentials and you will meet more seasoned climbers like you that can coach you. D You will learn the essentials and meet more people that you can coach once you are there.
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Expository READ the information in the box below. People will often say, "Every cloud has a silver lining." That is their way of saying that something good can be found in every bad situation. THINK about a tough situation that has happened to you. WRITE about a bad situation that you may have experienced. Explain how that tough experience brought about good things. Be sure to- clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences
Name: Date: Directions: Read the following selection and choose the best answer to each question. This selection is about the popular singer, Justin Bieber. As you read it, look for any edits and revisions which need to be made. When you finish reading, answer the questions that follow. Justin Bieber (1) Justin Bieber is one of the most famous pop singers in the world. (2) He was born on March, 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada. (3) Many people do not know that he taught himself to play the piano. (4) He also taught himself to play the drums, guitar, and trumpet. (5) Justin was discovered when a man named Scooter Braun watched one of his homemade YouTube videos. (6) After Bieber was signed to Island Records, Mr. Braun became his manager. (7) A year later, in November of 2009, his debut album, My World, was released. (8) The album reached Platinum status in the United States. (9) This means that at least a million copies of it were sold. (10) Justin starts performing on several live shows, including Good Morning America. (11) His bigest hit so far, Baby, charted at number five in the United States in January 2010. (12) It was the lead single from his full length debut album, My World 2.0. (13) The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart. (14) Bieber became the youngest solo male musical act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. (15) In June of 2010, Bieber kicked off her first official headlining tour, the My World Tour.
1. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 2? A Delete the comma after March B. Delete the comma after 1 C. Delete the comma after 1994 D. Make no change 2. What is the BEST way to combine sentences 3 and 4? A. Many people do not know that he taught himself to play the piano, but he also taught himself to play the drums, guitar, and trumpet. B. Many people do not know that he taught himself to play the piano, he also taught himself to play the drums, guitar, and trumpet. C. Many people do not know that he taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and the trumpet. D. Many people do not know that he taught himself to play the piano, and he taught himself to play the drums, guitar, and trumpet. 3. Which sentence could be added to the end of the first paragraph (sentences 1-4)? A I think he is an amazing singer and so will you. B. I think I want to learn to play those instruments, too. C. Did you know he likes to play hockey, soccer, and chess? D. It was only a matter of time before his music career would take off. 4. Which transition could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 10? A. Soon after B. Next C. To promote the album D. Then
5. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 10? A. Delete the word starts B. Change starts to started C. Delete the comma D. Change the period to a question mark 6. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 11? A. Change bigest to biggest B. Change charted to charts C. Add a comma after January D. No change is needed in sentence 11. 7. What is the BEST way to combine sentences 13 and 14? A. The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, and Bieber became the youngest solo male musical act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. B. The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, but Bieber became the youngest solo male musical act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. C. The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart. Bieber became the youngest solo male musical act to top the album chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. D. The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and Bieber became the youngest solo male musical act to top that album chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. 8. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 15? A. Delete the comma after 2010. B. Change off to of C. Change their to his D. Make no change
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