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DOL 9/9
1. Directions: Rewrite the sentence fixing the mistakes.
dr and mrs j r stone went to everglades national park in florida
2. Directions: Combine these sentences into a Compound Sentence using a semicolon.
Giant waves washed the beach. Sea gulls flew overhead.
Sep 10­3:43 PM
DOL 9/10
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentence:
the sun will of rose over the rocky
mountains by 610 AM tomorrow
2. Directions: Combine these 3 sentences into 1 Simple
Sentence.
Bob's hair is wavy. Bob's hair is brown.
Bob's hair is very short.
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DOL 9/11
1. Rewrite the following letter making the necessary corrections:
deer george
do you have a sleephing bag i can lend when we go camping together next weak
sincerely
tony
DOL 2
DOL 9/16 1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
shes certainly doing good in her knew job
at digitel computer co
2. Combine the following sentences without using the word
"and".
The book was about wildlife. The book
was on the table.
DOL 3
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9/17
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
are dogs our gitting us in truble in the neighborhood by barking at knight
2. Put the right ALLOWED/ALOUD in the sentences.
Susie read her story _____ for the class.
My best friend _____me to sing at her wedding.
DOL 5
9/18
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
i and my brother seen the movie liberty heights at the majestic theater
2. Place the right THEIR, THERE, and THEY'RE in the sentence
I can't believe ______ leaving _______ children _______!
DOL 7
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9/18
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
i went to youre apartment yesterday to borrow you the book titled divergent
2. Place the right TWO, TOO, and TO in the sentence
It's _____ early _____ answer your _____ questions.
Nov 6­9:46 AM
DOL 9/30
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
deer mom
kin u please leave me some $ for lunch also remember i have a game 2nite at 7
love
tommy
2. Place the right WHOSE and WHO's in the sentence:
Paul, _____truck is not running, is wondering _____going to take him to work
DOL 8
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10/1
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
anna exclaimed dont touch that hot frying pan
2. Place the right DO, DUE, and DEW in the sentence
____to the dry weather, we ___ not see any ____ on the grass. DOL 9
DOL 10/2
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentence:
We divided the Science project between the five of us but were not sure well finish in time professor johnson
2. Place the right RITE, WRITE, and RIGHT in the sentence
1. A retirement party is a ______ of passage
2. If you want to be a writer, you must _____.
3. The bear looked ______at me.
Nov 5­2:32 PM
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DOL 10/8
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
i should of wore them running shoes but i returned them back to my sister
2. Place the correct WARE, WHERE, and WEAR in the sentence:
_____ safety glasses when cutting glass_____ no matter ______ you are.
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DOL 10/9
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
i borrowed my sweater to a freind so she could
where it to the movies i hope she returns it soon
2. Place the correct WHICH or WITCH in the sentence:
I discovered she really was a _______, _____ really explained her odd behavior!
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DOL 10/21
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
i ran farther then the other forty nine marathon runner's
2. Place the correct ITS and IT'S in the sentence:
Most of the time, ____ not really important to a cat where ____ owner is.
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DOL 10/22
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
can me and Susie please go to the library asked John
2. Place the correct WEATHER or WHETHER in the sentence:
_________ you like it or not, you cannot control the __________.
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DOL 10/23
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
on vacation at crystal lake the hernandez family enjoyed boating water­skiing to fish and to camp
2. Place the correct PRINCIPAL and PRINCIPLE in the sentence:
Even though the boy was anxious to report to the _____________ that his worst enemy had cheated on his exams, on ___________ he could not bring himself to be a tattletale. DOL 16
DOL 10/28
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following
sentence:
my mother susan baught me and my
sister knew shoes.
2. Place the correct STAIR and STARE in the sentence:
After I slipped on the top ___________, I saw Tony ________ at me.
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DOL 10/29
viking middle school
500 southside drive
woodville wi 54028
DJ's Resteurant JUDA
740 main st
baldwin wi
54002
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DOL 10/30
Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
1. the pipes in are house freezed because this here furnace didnt work proper
2. I now they're ain't miss steaks in my payper cause we used special soft wear witch checks spelling
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DOL 11/11
Rewrite this paragraph correctly:
despite students relying on spell check, it can
knot correct arrows in punctuation ore usage; it
will also not fined words witch are miss used
butt spelled rite. the massage is that
proofreading is knot eliminated jest because
you half spell check.
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DOL 11/12
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
unless you lay down for a while youll faint from exhaustion
2. Correct the misused homophones in the following sentence:
They're children have the potential two do grate things!
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DOL 11/13
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
they arrived late they missed the beginning of the movie shrek
2. Use the correct vocabulary words to complete the sentence:
You might think it is ______________ for me to assign an _____________________speech, but I can assure you, I am not being _________________. In fact, giving speeches will make you a ________________ student. I believe in you; you can do it!
DOL 23 DOL 11/14
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
will you read the novel the martian chronicles or will you read the article
scientific mysteries 2. Place apostrophes where necessary in the following sentence:
The two boys bags were lying at the rivers edge.
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DOL 11/18 1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
they're are to students who our reading the Short Story called the open boat theyll share it in Class
2. Place apostrophes where necessary in the following sentence:
The two buildings doors and windows were damaged in the blast.
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DOL 11/19
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
sence donnas poem titled springtime one 1st prize mr gonzalez our teacher read it too us 2. Place apostrophes where necessary in the following sentence:
The managers attitude was affecting all the players performance.
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DOL 11/20 1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
two enjoy a shakespeare play like macbeth a person should reed it carefully before seeing it i believe 2. Place apostrophes where necessary in the following sentence:
The cats illness was making its paws sore.
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DOL 12/2
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
the poem the road not taken is a serious poem written by r frost
2. Place apostrophes where necessary in the following sentence:
The worlds experts were quick to praise the two girls courage.
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DOL 12/3
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
here comes the sun has been a popular song four more then twenty
five years i think
2. Place apostrophes where necessary in the following sentence:
The Romans bridges and roads were vital for moving the troops supplies.
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DOL 12/4
Copy down the sentences and then choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
AFFECT / EFFECT (you can add "S" or "ED" to the word)
AFFECT = verb (influences)
EFFECT = noun (end result)
1. The film was full of dramatic ______________ like car explosions and stunts.
2. The negative attitude of my students _____________ my mood.
3. The ____________ of rising gas prices is less travel.
4. I am ________________ by the cold weather; its ____________ include an increased appetite and sleepiness.
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DOL 12/9
Copy down the sentences and then choose the correct word to fill in the
blank:
ACCEPT/EXCEPT (you can add "S" or "ED" to the word)
1. We had to ________ the verdict of the jury. 2. I brought all the gifts _________ yours.
3. Please _________ my apology.
4. Bob __________ the award for best actor.
5. ________ for the garage, the fire damaged
everything. 6. He was happy to ________ the proposals, _______ the one about longer work hours.
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DOL 12/10
1. Make corrections using editing marks to the following sentences:
my car had a flat tire i were late for the movie the 6th sense
2. Copy the sentences and choose the correct form of the verb: IS / ARE
Good planning and motivation ____ vital for academic success.
My collection of stamps _____ worth a fortune!
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DOL 12/11 Copy down the following sentences and indicate whether it is an
example of a SIMILE or a METAPHOR.
1. He curses like a sailor, and smells like one, too.
2. Winter is an icebox! 3. The world is a stage.
4. A book is like a gateway into another world.
5. My friend is as stubborn as a mule.
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DOL 1/6
1. After copying the sentences down, choose the correct word to fill in the
blank. ACCEPT or EXCEPT
I was willing to ________ my punishment for
disobeying the rules, __________ I was really
worried about my parents' reactions.
2. After copying the sentences down, choose the correct word to fill in the
blank. AFFECT vs. EFFECT
It was evident to the teacher that my lack of sleep
________ my work; however, I am confident there
won't be any lasting _ __________.
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PLEASE ADD TO YOUR GRAMMAR HANDBOOK (page 11)
ACCEPT­to receive
ex: He accepts defeat well.
EXCEPT­to take or leave out
ex: Please take all the books off the shelf except for the red one.
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AFFECT­to influence
ex: Lack of sleep affects the quality of your work.
EFFECT­n., result, v., to accomplish
ex: The subtle effect of the lighting made the room look ominous.
ex: Can the university effect such a change without disrupting classes?
Jan 2­1:41 PM
DOL 1/8
Copy down the sentences in blue. Then, determine where the missing comma(s) should be
placed.
1. A tent sleeping bag flashlight and durable shoes are essential for wilderness camping.
2. After the sound of the bell we realized it was a false alarm.
3. While waiting for my mom to pick me up I enjoyed a snack.
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DOL 1/13
Copy down the sentences in blue. Then, determine where the missing comma should be placed based on the
rule indicated in black. The rule can be then transferred to page 6 of your grammar handbook.
1. Mr. Yoshino the head of the department resigned yesterday.
Use a comma to set off an appositive (descriptive phrase) if it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence
2. I think that would be a wise choice to call your brother Micha.
Use a comma to set off words or phrases of direct address.
3. Whiskers liked to watch the goldfish sometimes dipping her paw in the bowl.
Use a comma between main clauses of compound sentences.
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DOL 1/14
Copy down the sentences in blue. Then, determine where the missing comma should be placed based on the
rule indicated in black. The rule can be then transferred to page 6 of your grammar handbook.
1. Whenever we get careless we always make mistakes. Spelling errors which are common can now be corrected by the computer.
Use a comma after an introductory clause and to set off a nonessential adjective clause.
2. She was born on February 2 1985 and she now lives in Bangor Maine
Use a comma to separate parts of an address or a date.
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DOL 1/15
Copy down the sentences, which need to be edited and are also missing a
colon. Make the editing marks and insert the colon mark (:) where
necessary.
1. travis could you please bring the following tools with
you to work hammer drill screwdriver and wrench.
2. dear mrs. fern-denzer
please accept my apology for not turning my work in
by 3 05 today it will never happen again
tommy
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