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Combine the following sentences:
She had been worried about her test. She was prepared for it. She did well.
Example: Even though she was worried about her test, she was prepared for it so she did well.
Write an essay about whether or not students should wear school uniforms.
Example: Students should wear school uniforms because they would help reduce discipline problems and cost less than other clothing.
One of my best friends are an extra on Grey's Anatomy this week.
CORRECTED: One of my best friends is an extra on Grey's Anatomy this week.
Correct the sentence and name the comma rule that applies:
I need shampoo soap and deodorant from the store.
CORRECTION: I need shampoo, soap, and deodorant from the store.
RULE: Commas in a list.
Because it requires a lot of skill and determination.
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My sister needed help with her social study's project this week.
CORRECTION: My sister needed help with her social studies project this week.
Write an essay about the importance of mentorship.
Example: Mentors are important because they show you the way and assist you through challenges.
The list of ingredients are on top of the recipe.
CORRECTED: The list of ingredients is on the recipe.
(List is the subject, not ingredients.)
Correct the sentence and name the comma rule that applies:
After the track meet we all went to Whataburger to celebrate.
CORRECTED: After the track meet, we all went to Whataburger to celebrate.
RULE: Comma after a dependent clause.
I don't know why we have to take these sorts of tests anyway I mean why don't they just trust us that we know how to do this stuff I mean what's the big deal anyway I think I write just fine don't you think so?
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Its their job to let us know if the games have been rained out.
CORRECTED: It's their job to let us know if the games have been rained out.
Write an essay about the importance of free speech.
Example: Free speech allows people to share their beliefs and makes our country unique.
Six gallons of milk is still in the refrigerator.
CORRECTED: Six gallons of milk are still in the refrigerator.
Correct the sentence and name the comma rule that applies:
Katniss can survive in the forest and she is a capable hunter.
CORRECTED: Katniss can survive in the forest, and she is a capable hunter.
RULE: Comma used before a conjunction to separate two COMPLETE sentences.
If you want to become famous.
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For a majority of students it is important to have assignments that are like real-world situations.
CORRECTED: For a majority of students, it is important to have assignments that are like real-world situations.
Write an essay about whether or not teenagers should have a curfew.
Example: Teenagers should have a curfew because it keeps them safe and gives parents a peace of mind.
There was 15 candles in that bag.
CORRECTED: There were 15 candles in that bag.
Correct the sentence and name the comma rule that applies:
After school we played basketball in the park.
CORRECTED: After school, we played basketball in the park.
RULE: Comma after a dependent clause.
Being a straight-A student is great, but understanding the material is more important.
Complete sentence
Yesterday I bought lunch for you.
CORRECTED: Yesterday, I bought lunch for you.
Write an essay about the importance of friendship.
Examples: Friends are influential because they support you and challenge you to reach your full potential.
Neither Ben nor I knows the answer.
CORRECTION: Neither Ben nor I know the answer.
Correct the sentence and name the comma rule that applies:
We traveled to Galveston Texas for Spring Break.
CORRECTED: We traveled to Galveston, Texas for Spring Break.
RULE: Comma between city and state.
We're all going to ace this STAAR nonsense, we're all going to get perfect scores.
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