Capitalization
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
After (Labor Day/labor day), I’ll be in (University/university) classes.
After (Labor Day/labor day), I’ll be in (University/university) classes.
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
The (boy’s/boys’) boots were very dirty, so they spent the afternoon cleaning them.
The (boy’s/boys’) boots were very dirty, so they spent the afternoon cleaning them.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to include accurate quotation punctuation. Any quotations have been underlined for you.
Did you see that new movie asked my friend
“Did you see that new movie?” asked my friend.
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
“(Your/You’re) running out of time!” the frustrated teammate screamed.
“(Your/You’re) running out of time!” the frustrated teammate screamed.
Directions: Read the following passage and select the best answer to revise the sentence.
One of the essays appear to have been plagiarized.
a. One of the essays appears
b. One of the essay appear
c. The essay, one of them, appear
d. Make no change
a
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
Two (High School/high school) reporters asked to interview the college (President/president).
Two (High School/high school) reporters asked to interview the college (President/president).
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
The (women’s/womens’) basketball team at the University of Tennessee is very talented.
The (women’s/womens’) basketball team at the University of Tennessee is very talented.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to include accurate quotation punctuation. Any quotations have been underlined for you.
When she saw his new Mercedes, she exclaimed What a beautiful car
When she saw his new Mercedes, she exclaimed, “What a beautiful car!”
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
(There/Their/They’re) are twenty-six students in my eighth-period class.
(There/Their/They’re) are twenty-six students in my eighth-period class.
Directions: Read the following passage and select the best answer to revise the sentence.
She _______ to have forgotten that there ____ work to be done last night.
a. seem, was
b. seems, were
c. seem, were
d. seems, was
d
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
My (daughter/Daughter) was born in (February/february) 2011.
My (daughter/Daughter) was born in (February/february) 2011.
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
Annise Parker is our (city’s/cities’) mayor, so her job is to make Houston a better place.
Annise Parker is our (city’s/cities’) mayor, so her job is to make Houston a better place.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to include accurate quotation punctuation. Any quotations have been underlined for you.
Did Jack really say It's not my responsibility
“Did Jack really say, “It’s not my responsibility”?
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
(Its/It’s) a great day to be at Breakthrough!
(Its/It’s) a great day to be at Breakthrough!
Directions: Read the following passage and select the best answer to revise the sentence.
Everyone has passed the test.
a. Everyone have passed the test.
b. Everyone have pass the test.
c. Everyone has pass the test.
d. Make no change
d
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
My (Sister/sister) now lives in the (South/south).
My (Sister/sister) now lives in the (South/south).
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
There are five (bird’s/birds’) nests located in the trees in our backyard.
There are five (bird’s/birds’) nests located in the trees in our backyard.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to include accurate quotation punctuation. Any quotations have been underlined for you.
In Ender’s Game, Ender argues that lies are more dependable than the truth.
In Ender’s Game, Ender argues that lies are “more dependable than the truth.”
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
I was forced to choose between my (to/two/too) children.
I was forced to choose between my (to/two/too) children.
Directions: Read the following passage and select the best answer to revise the sentence.
The mayor, who has committed five crimes with his four brothers, are going to jail.
a. The mayor, who has committed five crimes with his four brothers, going to jail.
b. The mayor, who has committed five crimes with his four brothers, is going to jail.
c. The mayors, who has committed five crimes with his four brothers, is going to jail.
d. Make no change.
b
Directions: Circle the correct form of capitalization for each word in parenthesis below.
(Never/never) forget the (Alamo/alamo).
(Never/never) forget the (Alamo/alamo).
Directions: For each of the following sentences, circle the possessive noun inside the parenthesis that best completes the sentence.
My (mother’s/mothers’) dogs are named Sparky and Spotty.
My (mother’s/mothers’) dogs are named Sparky and Spotty.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to include accurate quotation punctuation. Any quotations have been underlined for you.
I read the short story titled The Lottery.
I read the short story titled “The Lottery.”
Directions: Circle the correct version of the word below.
The child (through/threw) his blocks across the room.
The child (through/threw) his blocks across the room.
Directions: Read the following passage and select the best answer to revise the sentence.
The news are on at 8pm.
a. The new is on at 8pm.
b. The new are on at 8pm.
c. The news is on at 8pm.
d. Make no change.
c