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Titles of longer works, such as books, movies, or plays, should be written in _______.
Titles of longer works, such as books, movies, or plays, should be written in italics.
Which word/s should be italicized? Copy them on your paper.
In 1988, Toni Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, Beloved.
Beloved
In 1988, Toni Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, Beloved.
Each sentence below contains an error in the use of italics. Rewrite the sentence correctly based on the rules of italics, punctuations, grammar, and correct usage.
The term déjà vu describes the feeling of having experienced something before.
The term déjà vu describes the feeling of having experienced something before.
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When introducing a word or phrase in a different _______ (e.g., Latin, French), it is typically italicized.
When introducing a word or phrase in a different language (e.g., Latin, French), it is typically italicized.
Which word/s should be italicized? Copy them on your paper.
The term bona fide means genuine.
bona fide
The term bona fide means genuine.
Each sentence below contains an error in the use of italics. Rewrite the sentence correctly based on the rules of italics, punctuations, grammar, and correct usage.
The movie Star Wars is considered a classic in science fiction.
The movie Star Wars is considered a classic in science fiction.
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Italics are used to name specific _______, such as ships, planes.
Italics are used to name specific vehicles, such as ships, planes.
Which word/s should be italicized? Copy them on your paper.
The word perseverance is difficult to spell.
perseverance
The word perseverance is difficult to spell.
Each sentence below contains an error in the use of italics. Rewrite the sentence correctly based on the rules of italics, punctuations, grammar, and correct usage.
In Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, an old TV series, the submarine Seaview was commanded by Admiral Nelson.
In Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, an old TV series, the submarine, Seaview, was commanded by Admiral Nelson.
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In creative writing, italics are often used to represent a character’s _______.
In creative writing, italics are often used to represent a character’s thoughts.
Which word/s should be italicized? Copy them on your paper.
The chef prepared a delicious risotto.
risotto
The chef prepared a delicious risotto.
Each sentence below contains an error in the use of italics. Rewrite the sentence correctly based on the rules of italics, punctuations, grammar, and correct usage.
I will never forget going to see Hamilton.
I will never forget seeing Hamilton.
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Words borrowed from other _______ are italicized if they are not yet fully integrated into English.
Words borrowed from other language are italicized if they are not yet fully integrated into English.
Which word/s should be italicized? Copy them on your paper.
The Titanic sank in 1912.
Titanic
The Titanic sank in 1912.
Each sentence below contains an error in the use of italics. Rewrite the sentence correctly based on the rules of italics, punctuations, grammar, and correct usage.
I always confuse the words affect and effect in my writing.
I always confuse the words affect and effect in my writing.