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Capitalization
Sentence Fragments and Run-ons
Combining Sentences
Common Errors
100
Which words need to be capitalized? The Maxwells enjoyed visiting the southwest, particularly the alamo in San Antonio.
Southwest, Alamo
100
SF or RO? The earliest appointment at the orthodontist.
SF
100
What is the best way to combine the two sentences? Justin makes money mowing lawns. He usually saves the money in his bank accont.
, and
100
What needs to be corrected? My music teacher, Mrs. O'Henry will sing two solos at our school's talent show.
My music teacher, Mrs. O'Henry,
200
Which words need to be capitalized? Is dr. Powell's office at Twenty-first street and Oak drive?
Dr., Street, Drive
200
SF or RO? Go to the end of the hall the room you are looking for will be to your left.
RO
200
What is the best way to combine the sentences? Aunt Shirley gave me a sweater for my birthday. It is handmade.
Aunt Shirley gave me a handmade sweater for my birthday.
200
What needs to be corrected? "Do we have enough pickets to build the fence," asked Michelle.
?
300
Which words need to be capitalized? On saturday and sunday, my mother and i are going to a family reunion.
Saturday, Sunday, I
300
SF or RO? Raised by her grandmother because both of her parents had died by the time she was ten.
SF
300
What is the best way to combine the sentences? I will send a thank-you note to Sandra. She helped me study for final exams.
because
300
What needs to be corrected? My sister excels in the following classes Art II, social studies, and English.
My sister excels in the following classes: Art II, social studies, and English.
400
Which words need to be capitalized? president Roosevelt's saturday talks from the white house were broadcast on the radio.
President, Saturday, White House
400
What three things must a sentence have?
Subject, Verb, Complete thought
400
What is the best way to combine the two sentences? The deer were grazing alongside the dusty road. There were four deer.
The four deer were grazing alongside the dusty road.
400
What needs to be corrected? Last Friday my sister-in-laws nephew stopped by.
Last Friday my sister-in-law's nephew stopped by.
500
Which words need to be capitalized? His older brother subscribes to the magazine called field and stream.
Field, Stream
500
What is this sentence missing: Subject, verb, complete thought? The person who wrote the letter to the editor.
Complete thought
500
What is the best way to combine the sentences? I'm expecting an important letter. It should arrive in the mail today.
I'm expecting an important letter in the mail today.
500
What needs to be corrected? Roberto Clemente twice lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to victory in the World Series.
led