Capitalizing/Spelling
Combination of Sentences
Parallel Structures
Subject/Verb Agreement
Sentence Revision
100
Capitalize/Correct spelling errors as needed. Lonnie and Felicia went to a Los angeles Lakers basketball game.
Angeles
100
Choose the best way to write each sentence. Since Mrs. Tenorio saw her unharmed son, tears of relief streamed down her face. a. As though b. Where c. As soon as d. until
As soon as
100
Rewrite each sentence to make a parallel structure. I spent the weekend working in the yard, painting a door, and to fix a cracked window.
I spent the weekend working in the yard, painting a door, and fixing a cracked window.
100
Choose what correction should be made to each sentence. Shen and Mike plan to visit the National Air and Space Museum, which is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Neither of them want to miss the historic airplanes. The collection includes many famous planes.
Change want to wants
100
Revise each sentence as necessary. Sentences 2 and 3: For many years. Most local governments decided in favor of progress. The most effective combination of sentences 2 and 3 would include group of words? (1) years; most local (2) years, most local (3) years, as most local (4) years, for most local (5) years, but most local
Answer: 2; years, most local
200
Capitalize/Correct spelling errors as needed. When you told me you were from New York, you never mentioned the East Side, which is the area where my Grandmother grew up.
grandmother; grandmother should not be capitalized
200
Choose the best way to write each sentence. I usually read a magazine as soon as I eat lunch. a. When b. Since c. Although d. Even though
When
200
Rewrite each sentence to make a parallel structure. Regina said she would fix supper, set the table, and that she would clean up afterward.
Regina said she would fix supper, set the table, and clean up afterward.
200
Choose what correction should be made to each sentence. Rosa, along with her sister, jump out of the stalled car and walks the rest of the way home. The sisters, who get there at the same time, rush through the front door.
Change jump to jumps
200
Revise each sentence as needed. Sentence 5: When people began to realize that they were losing things from their heritage. Which correction should be made to sentence 5? (1) Replace When with Then (2) Insert will after people (3) Change began to begin (4) Insert a comma after things
Answer: 1; Replace When with Then
300
Capitalize/Correct spelling errors as needed. I want you to know, Dad, that I really enjoyed going to the Baseball game at Tiger Stadium.
baseball; it could be any baseball game.
300
Choose the best way to write each sentence. You will receive only one more issue so that you renew your subscription. a. Because b. In spite of the fact that c. Whether d. Unless
unless
300
Rewrite each sentence to make a parallel structure. When Taro got home, he found mud on the carpet, scratch marks on the furniture, and having broken glass on the floor.
When Taro got home, he found mud on the carpet, scratch marks on the furniture, and broken glass on the floor.
300
Choose what correction should be made to each sentence. Everybody says mass transit is a good idea. Many use the buses and trains we have. Neither Sachi nor Andrew have ever been on a bus, however.
Change have ever been to has ever been
300
Revise each sentence as needed. Sentence 6: Small local groups began to fight to save historic buildings, spaces, and keeping important objects. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? (1) and keeping important objects. (2) and, keeping objects. (3) and objects. (4) and; important objects (5) or keeping objects.
Answer: 3; and objects
400
Capitalize/Correct spelling errors as needed. Jean’s younger sister accidentally hit the baseball threw the window.
through
400
Choose the best way to write each sentence. Will you please answer the phone despite the fact that I am in the shower? a. Whether b. While c. As soon as d. unless
while
400
Rewrite each sentence to make a parallel structure. Jo likes people who are kind, thoughtful, and when they are funny.
Jo likes people who are kind, thoughtful, and funny.
400
Choose what correction should be made to each sentence. The choir, which perform its first concert tonight, is quite excited. Everybody says it will sing well.
Change perform to performs
400
Revise each sentence as needed. Sentence 7: They won only a few of these fights they made the public aware of the problem. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? (1) fights they (2) fights; however, they (3) fights, for they (4) fights, and they (5) fights; therefore, they
Answer: 2; fightss; however, they
500
Capitalize/correct spelling errors as needed. The Martin familys’ house has been affected by all three storms.
family's
500
Choose the best way to write each sentence. He won’t pay his bills on time whether he didn’t get his paycheck. a. While b. So that c. Because d. As though
because
500
Rewrite each sentence to make a parallel structure. The workshop leader explained how to speak clearly, appearing skilled, and how to ask for a raise.
The workshop leader explained how to speak clearly, appear skilled, and ask for a raise.
500
Choose what correction should be made to each sentence. The committee, which meets every Friday, decide the company’s policies and how to carry them out.
Change decide to decides
500
Revise each sentence as needed. Sentence 8: Now, however many places are working to maintain the balance. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? (1) Now, however many (2) Now, however, many (3) Now; however, many (4) Now however many (5) Now however, many
Answer: 2; Now, however, many
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