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Directions: Underline the words that need to be capitalized. On the line below each
sentence, write the sentence correctly using correct capitalization.
Example: on sunday, my family will go eat at olive garden.
On Sunday, my family will go eat at Olive Garden.
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3. when i was little, my favorite holiday was christmas.
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mike, tony and chris like to play basketball at the park.
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i have a dentist appointment on thursday.
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Can we go to six flags for halloween on saturday.
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my birthday is on april 7, i will turn 8.
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my cousin lives in texas.
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dr. thomas put a cast on jimmy's broken arm.
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Name:
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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
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Candy is my favorite food. I eat candy Monday, Tuesday, and wednesday.
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Sometimes I eat it every day. My favorite candy ever is Milky way. Last
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weekend my friend tommy came over. We ate so much candy. We even watched
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. My mom told uncle joe not to give me
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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
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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.
2.
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Ben gets superhero powers and is able to
turn into aliens and it is harder than he
thought it would be.
A. Ben is always ready to rush into danger,
but his cousin, Gwen, has tried to plan
ahead.
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.
Ben is ready to rush into danger. His cousin, Gwen,
tries 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.
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.
4.
Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in
the galactic defense force. He is quick to
help when Ben is in need.
a.
Ripjaws is a phenomenal swimmer, who
can not only breathe underwater, he can
also change his legs into a large tail.
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.
Ripjaws is a phenomenal swimmer, and who
can breathe underwater, and he can also
change his legs into a large tail.
B. Grandpa Max saw battle while he was in the galactic
defense force, he is quick to help when Ben is in need.
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.
Ghostfreak is an alien. He has ghostlike
powers and can turn invisible and move
through walls.
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
5.
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.
C. Ghostfreak is an alien, he has ghostlike powers, and
can turn invisible and move through walls.
D. Ghostfreak, who is an alien with ghostlike, invisible
powers, and move through walls.
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defense force, and he is quick to help when Ben is
needs him.
Way Big is the biggest alien out of them
all. He reaches nearly 100 feet tall from
head to toe.
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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. Way Big is the biggest alien out of them all, he reaches
nearly 100 feet tall from head to toe.
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
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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
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organize your writing
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develop your writing in detail
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choose your words carefully
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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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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
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organize your writing
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develop your writing in detail
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choose your words carefully
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use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences
Date:
Name:
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.
B.
C.
D.
Soon after
Next
To promote the album
Then
5. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 10?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Delete the word starts
Change starts to started
Delete the comma
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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