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Miscellaneous
Capitalization
100
Many are called but few are chosen.
Many are called, but few are chosen.
100
The Great Salt Lake a large inland body of salt water is located in Utah.
The Great Salt Lake, a large inland body of salt water, is located in Utah.
100
Dear Sally We got a new dog and we love him very much.
Dear Sally We got a new dog, and we will name him Spot.
100
Add commas: On December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor was bombed.
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed.
100
the bureau of indian affairs became part of the u.s. department of the interior in 1849.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs became part of the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1849.
200
Anthony likes basketball but he does not enjoy football.
Anthony likes basketball, but he does not enjoy football.
200
By the way the Library of Congress now contains over twenty-eight million books and pamphlets.
By the way, the Library of Congress now contains over twenty-eight million books and pamphlets.
200
Well that is all the news I have. Your friend Joe
Well, that is all the news I have. Your friend, Joe
200
True or False: Capitalize the common noun after a brand name.
False
200
I heard on the news that governor anderson will meet with the mayor of our city on friday.
I heard on the news that Governor Anderson will meet with the mayor of our city on Friday.
300
Man explores the earth the oceans and outer space with the aid of photography.
Man explores the earth, the oceans, and outer space with the aid of photography.
300
My oldest brother now a senior in college is preparing for the ministry.
My oldest brother, now a senior in college, is preparing for the ministry.
300
5627 St. John Street Pensacola Florida 32503 November 30 2008
5627 St. John Street Pensacola, Florida 32503 November 30, 2008
300
True or False: Capitalize a family-relationship word that is preceded by a possessive only if the word is considered part of a name.
True
300
The fram air filter is the most effective air filter in the united states.
The Fram air filter is the most effective air filter in the United States.
400
After she called Aunt Elizabeth came over to our house.
After she called, Aunt Elizabeth came over to our house.
400
Kimberly asked "Jane are you going to the concert?"
Kimberly asked, "Jane, are you going to the concert?"
400
My Uncle Christopher a pilot is flying a plane down here on June 16 2009 from Raleigh the state capital.
My Uncle Christopher, a pilot, is flying a plane down here on June 16, 2009, from Raleigh, the state capital.
400
Send your requests to Box 111 Alpine Colorado 90023
Send your requests to Box 111, Alpine, Colorado 90023.
400
My aunt lives on twenty-third street in atlanta.
My aunt lives on Twenty-third street in Atlanta.
500
Our Western plains are often covered with long red shaggy grass.
Our Western plains are often covered with long, red, shaggy grass.
500
Douglas firs grown in the western United States and Canada are a valuable resource.
Douglas firs, grown in the western United States and Canada, are a valuable resource.
500
Instead Grandmother will fly from Seattle Washington on December 20 2008 to spend the holiday with us.
Instead, Grandmother will fly from Seattle, Washington, on December 20, 2008, to spend the holiday with us.
500
Add commas: Ten tall lanky players gathered at mid-court for the tip-off
Ten tall, lanky players gathered at mid-court for the tip-off.
500
She lived west of the river. OR She lived West of the river.
She lived west of the river.