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Commas
I vs Me Pronouns
Run-On Sentences
100

Identify two capitalization errors.


Located in northeastern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro reaches nearly 19,500 Feet, making it the highest Point in Africa.

Located in northeastern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro reaches nearly 19,500 feet, making it the highest point in Africa.

100
Idenfity the error.


When Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to the presidency, he pledged to bring relief to the millions of Americans adversely affected by the nations economic collapse during the Great Depression.

When Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to the presidency, he pledged to bring relief to the millions of Americans adversely affected by the nation's economic collapse during the Great Depression.

100

Identify two missing commas.

Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, an artist and scientific illustrator based in Zurich Switzerland draws insects that have been affected by radiation exposure.

Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, an artist and scientific illustrator based in Zurich, Switzerland, draws insects that have been affected by radiation exposure.

100

During the storm, my dog and ______ sought shelter in the parking garage.

During the storm, my dog and I sought shelter in the parking garage.

100

Fix this run-on sentence.

In the early 1960s, Alan and Doris Litman, a couple in Pittsburgh, invented mace (a nontoxic tear gas), after one of Doris's colleagues was mugged, the Litmans wanted to create a safe product that women could use in self-defense.

In the early 1960s, Alan and Doris Litman, a couple in Pittsburgh, invented mace (a nontoxic tear gas.) After one of Doris's colleagues was mugged, the Litmans wanted to create a safe product that women could use in self-defense.

200

Identify one capitalization error.


Beginning around 400 BCE, Babylonian astronomers studied objects in the night sky and used their observations to predict eclipses and other events. They recognized five Planets, including Mars, which they associated with their warrior-hero god, Nergal.

Beginning around 400 BCE, Babylonian astronomers studied objects in the night sky and used their observations to predict eclipses and other events. They recognized five planets, including Mars, which they associated with their warrior-hero god, Nergal.

200
Identify one error.


While you may be aware of a thunderstorms potential to cause lightning damage, you might not know that a thunderstorm can also result in devastating flash foods.

While you may be aware of a thunderstorm's potential to cause lightning damage, you might not know that a thunderstorm can also result in devastating flash foods.

200

Identify one missing comma.

Before the bed and breakfast opened the only place to stay around here was at the motor lodge just off the highway.

Before the bed and breakfast opened, the only place to stay around here was at the motor lodge just off the highway.

200

The stray cat fled from Luke and ____.

The stray cat fled from Luke and me.

200

Fix this run on sentence.

A helium-filled balloon called the Double Eagle II completed the first transatlantic balloon flight in history in 1978, it landed in a barley field near Paris about 140 hours after lifting off from Presque Isle, Maine.

A helium-filled balloon called the Double Eagle II completed the first transatlantic balloon flight in history in 1978. It landed in a barley field near Paris about 140 hours after lifting off from Presque Isle, Maine.

300

Identify two capitalization errors.

Originating in india during the Iron Age, Hinduism is one of the oldest living religions. Its sacred texts-- many written in sanskrit -- have played a pivotal role in disseminating the religion around the world.

Originating in India during the Iron Age, Hinduism is one of the oldest living religions. Its sacred texts-- many written in Sanskrit -- have played a pivotal role in disseminating the religion around the world.

300

Identify two errros.


Meteorologist's analyze satellite imagery, air pressure and temperature, and wind speeds to predict a storms' path.

Meteorologists analyze satellite imagery, air pressure and temperature, and wind speeds to predict a storm's path.

300

Identify the missing comma.

Yes Howelsen Hill is the oldest continually running ski area in Colorado.

Yes, Howelsen Hill is the oldest continually running ski area in Colorado.

300

Anthony and ___ agree that the black dress looks best on you.

Anthony and I agree that the black dress looks best on you.

300

Fix this run on sentence.

Roman gladiators consumed more calcium than everyday Roman citizens the source of that calcium may have been the ashes of burned plants.

Roman gladiators consumed more calcium than everyday Roman citizens. The source of that calcium may have been the ashes of burned plants.

400

Identify one capitalization error.

The Roaring Twenties saw the debut of the nation's first commerical radio station, kdka in Pittsburg. By 1923, Americans were listening to more than five hundred stations around the country.

The Roaring Twenties saw the debut of the nation's first commerical radio station, KDKA in Pittsburg. By 1923, Americans were listening to more than five hundred stations around the country.

400

Identify two errors.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is a remarkable architectural feat. Featured on Time magazines cover in 1938 and granted National Historic Landmark status in 1976, the house sits atop a waterfall, whose rushing waters' can be heard but not seen.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is a remarkable architectural feat. Featured on Time magazine's cover in 1938 and granted National Historic Landmark status in 1976, the house sits atop a waterfall, whose rushing waters can be heard but not seen.

400

Identify one missing comma.

Um I can't read this grocery list because your handwriting is completely illegible.

Um, I can't read this grocery list because your handwriting is completely illegible.

400

For the talent show, Erica and ____ will sing a duet.

For the talent show, Erica and I will sing a duet.

400

Fix this run on sentence.


In 1227, Genghis Khan, the Mongol leader who conquered much of Central Asia, died he was buried in an unmarked grave, and its location remains a mystery today.

In 1227, Genghis Khan, the Mongol leader who conquered much of Central Asia, died. He was buried in an unmarked grave, and its location remains a mystery today.

500

Identify two capitalization errors.

The Grand Canyon, located in the northern part of arizona, is the result of millions of years' worth of Erosion by the Colorado River.

The Grand Canyon, located in the northern part of Arizona, is the result of millions of years' worth of erosion by the Colorado River.

500

Identify one error.

An astronauts training involves much mosre than just academic studies. Before beginning space training, for instance, an astronaut must be able to swim seventy-five meters without stopping and swim another seventy-five meters in a space flight suit and tennis shoes.

An astronaut's training involves much mosre than just academic studies. Before beginning space training, for instance, an astronaut must be able to swim seventy-five meters without stopping and swim another seventy-five meters in a space flight suit and tennis shoes.

500

Identify two missing commas.

I'm fairly certain Ms. Pratt that Tessa is graduating from college with a degree in biology next year.

I'm fairly certain, Ms. Pratt, that Tessa is graduating from college with a degree in biology next year.

500

The actress gave my best friend and ____ her autograph.

The actress gave my best friend and me her autograph.

500

Fix this run on sentence

The first car that Mr. Whitehead bought is still the most precious in his collection it's a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.

The first car that Mr. Whitehead bought is still the most precious in his collection. It's a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.

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