Capitalization
What changes should be made to this book title?
tales of a fourth grade nothing
ANSWER: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Bobby likes school. He does not like homework.
ANSWER: Bobby likes school, but he does not like homework.
What change should be made the title below?
Newspaper - citizen's voice
ANSWER: Citizen's Voice
(Everything is UNDERLINED)
What changes should be made to the sentence below? What type of sentence is it?
The answer to the problem is 6,789 ___
ANSWER: The answer to the problem is 6,789.
DECLARATIVE
What changes should be made to the sentences below?
The students books were put away.
ANSWER: The students' books were put away.
What changes should be made to the titles below?
Book title: the very hungry caterpillar
Movie title: hotel FOR dogs
ANSWER:
Book title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Movie title: Hotel for Dogs
Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction.
My brother didn't empty the dishwasher. He is grounded.
ANSWER: My brother didn't empty the dishwasher, so he is grounded.
Poem - Lost And found
ANSWER: "Lost and Found" (in quotes)
What changes should be made to the sentence below? What type of sentence is it?
Did you complete your homework last night ___
ANSWER: Did you complete your homework last night (?)
INTERROGATIVE
What changes should be made to the sentence below?
Kayleighs room was a mess!
ANSWER: Kayleigh's room was a mess!
What changes should be made below?
The article, kid takeover at local school, was written for the local newspaper.
ANSWER: "Kid Takeover at Local School"
Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction.
We have to go to the grocery story. We also have to stop at the pet store.
ANSWER: We have to go to the grocery story, and stop at the pet store.
What changes should be made to the titles below?
Newspaper article - kid takeover at local school
Book title - Diary of a wimpy kid
ANSWER:
Newspaper article - "Kid Takeover At Local School"
Book title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid - (UNDERLINED)
How was the movie ___
ANSWER: How was the movie (?)
INTERROGATIVE
What change should be made to the sentence below?
Aimees mother is French, and her father is Italian, but they both speak German.
ANSWER: change Aimees to Aimee's
What changes should be made to the sentence below?
the starry night, by Vincent Van Gogh, is a very popular painting.
ANSWER: The Starry Night, by Vincent Van Gogh, is a very popular painting.
Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction.
My sister wants to drive to the mall. My mom said she needs the car to take me to dance.
ANSWER: My sister wants to drive to the mall, but my mom said she needs the car to take me to dance.
What changes should be made to the titles below?
Song title: this is me
Book title: Harry Potter
Book title: a wrinkle In time
ANSWER:
Song title: "This Is Me"
Book Title: Harry Potter (UNDERLINED)
Book title: A Wrinkle in Time (UNDERLINED)
What changes should be made to the sentence below? What type of sentence is it?
Aimee, don't forget to take out the trash ___
ANSWER:
Aimee, don't forget to take out the trash (.)
COMMAND
What changes should be made to the sentence below?
The fishermens net was in the water.
ANSWER: The fishermen's net was in the water.
Tell whether the following should be placed in quotes or underlined. Pay attention to any other errors.
Lost and Found
My book report is Due Today
Dog man
ANSWER:
Lost and Found (quotes)
My Book Report Is Due Today (quotes)
Dog Man (Everything is UNDERLINED)
Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction.
I earned very good grades this year. My parents told me I could get a puppy.
ANSWER: I earned very good grades this year, so my parents told me I could get a puppy.
What changes should be made to the sentences below?
Book title: a Pizza for Jim
Poem: snowball
Poem: my Best Friend
Article: new school opens
Magazine: highlights
Newspaper: times LEADER
ANSWER:
Book title: A Pizza for Jim (UNDERLINED)
Poem: "Snowball"
Poem: "My Best Friend"
Article: "New School Opens"
Magazine: Highlights (UNDERLINED)
Newspaper: Times Leader (UNDERLINED)
What changes should be made to the sentence below? What type of sentence is it?
That was a terrifying movie ___
ANSWER: That was a terrifying movie (!)
EXCLAMATORY
What changes should be made to the sentences below?
The instruments sounds were beautiful!
I saw the scouts badge on the counter.
ANSWER:
The instruments' sounds were beautiful!
I saw the scout's badge on the counter.