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When the teacher caught two students cheating, she MAKED them stay after school.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: Made
2. Although the BREAKS in the car were KNEW, they failed and caused an accident.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: brakes . . . new
3. I don’t believe YOU’RE cutoff jeans are the RIGHT clothes for the wedding.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written
your . . . right
4. Which of the following has the correct form for a title on the top line of a school paper?
Creating a Business Plan
5. The two sisters hadn’t seen each other for months, so they planned a weekend together.
One correct way to write the above is: The two sisters hadn’t seen each other for months, so
they planned a weekend together.
6. At the motel, we used the exercise room and SWAM in the outdoor pool.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: swam
7. My greatest challenge, Rick said, is balancing my personal life and my career.
The sentence above should be written: “My greatest challenge,” Rick said, “is balancing my
personal life and my career.”
8. The famous violinist _________ last night.
Which word should fill the blank in the sentence above? Played
9. Horatio went to the movies with Franklin and ME.
The capitalized part of the above sentence should be written: me.
10. Neither of those science courses LOOK easy.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: looks
11. Jane said, “ON SUNDAYS, MOM would make us pancakes shaped like our initials.”
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: “On Sundays, Mom
12. The green stripes in that shirt match your eyes perfectly.
In the sentence above, the verb is: match.
13. “The candidate ended his long speech by asking, Can I count on your vote?”
The sentence above should be written: The candidate ended his long speech by asking,
“Can I count on your vote?”
14. The jewels are safely hidden in a velvet box.
In the sentence above, the word JEWELS is a(n): noun.
15. My sister wakes up an hour earlier each day. To have more time for studying.
One correct way to write the above is: My sister wakes up an hour earlier each day. She
wants to have more time for studying.
16. The painter finished one wall and then stepped back and ADMIRES his work.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: admired
17. I didn’t think I could be hypnotized. However, I quickly went into a trance, Felice explained to
Joe.
The correct way to write the above sentence is: “I didn’t think I could be hypnotized.
However, I quickly went into a trance,” Felice explained to Joe.
18. The magician NEEDS A WATCH A RING AND A VOLUNTEER FROM THE AUDIENCE for
his next trick.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: needs a watch, a ring, and a
volunteer from the audience
19. The jewels are safely hidden in a velvet box.
In the sentence above, the word VELVET is a(n): adjective.
20. The mysterious visitor to the president’s office must have entered through a side door.
In the sentence above, the subject is: visitor.
21. My HUSBAND’S brother volunteered to coach our CHURCH’S softball team this year.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: husband’s . . . church’s
22. Our spanish teacher at valley college never eats meat or fish.
The correct way to write the above sentence is: Our Spanish teacher at Valley College never
eats meat or fish.
23. Over the summer, Jaime TEACHED crafts at a camp for teenagers.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: taught
24. Which of the following sentences should end in a question mark? May I use your telephone
25. The panda, a native of China, was my Aunt’s favorite animal at the zoo.
The correct way to write the above sentence is: The panda, a native of China, was my aunt’s
favorite animal at the zoo.
26. A horn PLAYERS most valued possession is his LIPS.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: player’s . . . lips
27. At the end of a hard day, I like to soak in a hot bathtub and forget all YOUR troubles.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: my
28. Kareem got in late on Friday night he slept till noon on Saturday.
One correct way to write the above is: Both b and c are correct.
29. When I dropped the book. A tendollar bill fell out of the back.
One correct way to write the above is: When I dropped the book, a tendollar bill fell out of
the back.
30. The principal announced “The snow is heavy so we will dismiss school early today.”
The correct way to write the above sentence is: The principal announced, “The snow is
heavy, so we will dismiss school early today.”
31. IT’S true that many people can speak better THEN they can write.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: It’s . . . than
32. Every time the phone rings, the cat JUMPED.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: jumps
33. These BOOT’S look great, but they ARENT comfortable.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: boots . . . aren’t
34. Deep inside the woods WAS several camping spots.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: were
35. Those cows will always eat. Whether they are hungry or not.
One correct way to write the above is Those cows will always eat, whether they are hungry
or not.
36. That carton of eggs ARE outdated.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: is
37. The green stripes in that shirt match your eyes perfectly.
In the sentence above, the subject is: stripes.
38. That tree should be sprayed, it also needs trimming.
One correct way to write the above is: That tree should be sprayed, and it also needs
trimming.
39. Anyone can get into the basketball game if THEY LINE up for a ticket.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: he or she lines
40. The jewels are safely hidden in a velvet box.
In the sentence above, the word SAFELY is a(n): adverb.
41. The bananas in this store cost far too much.
In the sentence above, the subject is: bananas.
42. Nothing appeals to me right now. Except a nap.
One correct way to write the above is: Nothing appeals to me right now; except a nap.
43. Which of the following sentences should end in a question mark?
Do you have a flashlight that I could borrow
44. EVERY JUNE, THE METHODISTS IN TOWN host a big strawberry festival.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: Every June, the Methodists in
town
45. I don’t know WHO’S jeans these are, but they are TOO big for me.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: whose . . . too
46. Which of the following has the correct form for a title on the top line of a school paper?
My Career Goals
47. Nobody in this family SING well.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: sings
48. The college president read the names of the graduates in a loud, clear voice.
In the sentence above, the word CLEAR is a(n): adjective.
49. My grandfather a sweet man with a quiet voice was a terrific storyteller.
The correct way to write the above sentence is: My grandfather, a sweet man with a quiet
voice, was a terrific storyteller.
50. Terry exclaimed, I can’t believe it! I passed my chemistry test!
The correct way to write the above sentence is: Terry exclaimed, “I can’t believe it! I passed
my chemistry test!”
51. Neither of my brothers WANTS to be a salesman like our father.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: wants
52. Once a week, Lydia steams her face and PLACED cucumber slices over her eyes.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: places
53. Jose lives in a green house which was built in the forties.
One correct way to write this sentence is: Both b and c are correct.
54. Someone left THEIR shoes on my bed.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: his or her
55. Because of a storm, I COULDN’T make it to my SISTER’S wedding.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: couldn’t . . . sister’s
56. The bananas in this store cost far too much.
In the sentence above, the verb is: cost.
57. It is only three o’clock, but the sky is very dark.
One correct way to write the above is: Both a and b are correct.
58. “This action is a disgrace” said the mayor angrily.
The correct way to write the above sentence is: “This action is a disgrace,” said the mayor
angrily.
59. There IS two reasons I can’t come to the party.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: are
60. For his entire life, Uncle Henry has said that his favorite book is the Bible.
The correct way to write the above sentence is: For his entire life, Uncle Henry has said that
his favorite book is the Bible.
61. There is a long line for the roller coaster the Ferris wheel is broken.
One correct way to write the above is: There is a long line for the roller coaster because the
Ferris wheel is broken.
62. The children stood quietly on the street corner. Waiting for the light to turn green.
One correct way to write the above is: Both b and c are correct.
63. The college president read the names of the graduates in a loud, clear voice.
In the sentence above, the word NAMES is a(n): noun.
64. More people in the cafeteria CHOOSED pizza than macaroni and cheese.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: chose
65. The college president read the names of the graduates in a loud, clear voice.
In the sentence above, the word OF is a(n): preposition.
66. Until the race began. The horses waited at the starting line.
One correct way to write the above is: Until the race began, the horses waited at the starting
line.
67. A student should never hand in a paper unless THEY CHECK it over first.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: he or she checks
68. “The waitress explained, We’re out of every kind of pie but blueberry.”
The correct way to write the above sentence is: The waitress explained, “We’re out of every
kind of pie but blueberry.”
69. The puddles in the driveway FREEZED solid overnight.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: froze
70. It is lovely to watch those HORSE’S MANES blow in the wind.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: horses’ manes
71. If you ask me, snapped the marriage counselor, “you’re both wrong.”
The correct way to write the above sentence is: “If you ask me,” snapped the marriage
counselor, “you’re both wrong.”
72. As the final buzzer rang, O’Neal THREW the basketball from the far end of the court.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: threw
73. Tennis is fun, it is also good exercise.
One correct way to write the above is: Tennis is fun. It is also good exercise.
74. In many cases, medicine should be taken along with some food.
In the sentence above, the subject is: medicine.
75. The man in the apartment next door STAY there for days at a time.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: stays
76. That man holding the can of Cola is an English teacher at Highland College.
The sentence above should be written: That man holding the can of cola is an English
teacher at Highland College.
77. The children claim they don’t KNOW where that WHOLE in the carpet came from.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: know . . . hole
78. I always read the newspaper on Sundays.
In the sentence above, the verb is: read.
79. Only one PEACE of YOU’RE birthday cake is left.
In the sentence above, the capitalized parts should be written: piece . . . your
80. The boy spotted an icecream truck and YELL for it to stop.
In the sentence above, the capitalized part should be written: yelled
81. In which of the following sentences are modifiers used correctly?
Dave found his favorite Tshirt hanging from a hook on the closet door.
82. The jewels are safely hidden in a velvet box.
In the sentence above, the word SAFELY is a(n) adverb.
83. In which of the following sentences are modifiers used correctly?
The girls were exhausted because they’d stayed up nearly all night talking.
84. Nothing appeals to me right now. Except a nap.
One correct way to write the above is: Nothing appeals to me right now except a nap.
85. My sister took a train to savannah, georgia, to visit aunt Melba.
The sentence above should be written: My sister took a train to Savannah, Georgia, to visit
Aunt Melba.
86. Which of the following has the correct form for a title of a school paper? My Career Goals
87. In which of the following sentences are modifiers used correctly?
Phil wore a handsome suit that had belonged to his grandfather to the dance.
88. Which of the following sentences should end in a question mark? Do you have a flashlight
that I could borrow
89. In which of the following sentences are modifiers used correctly?
The first time Sharla and her friends baked cookies, most of them were burned to a crisp.