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ELA MECHANICS5th and 6th GRADE

Capitalization Quotation Marks and Apostrophes Adjectives and Adverbs Pronouns Verbs Abbreviations Underlining and Italics Semicolons and Colons Prepositions Conjunctions Types of Sentences Sentences and Punctuation Commas Double Negatives

CAPITALIZATION

RULES:

Always capitalize the pronoun I.My mom and I went shopping.

Capitalize the first word of new sentences, greetings and closings of friendly letters, and quotations used in sentences.My sister cries all day.Dear Sam,Sincerely, MattI said, “What time is dinner?”

Capitalize proper nouns including initials, cities, counties, states, countries, geographical features, days, months, holidays (but not seasons), names, family relationships with names, titles when used as a name, titles of magazines, newspapers, books, movies and songs.My friend’s name is T.C.I live near the Hudson River.Today is Friday, December 12, 2010.I love Grandma.I enjoyed the movie Toy Story 3.

Capitalize proper adjectives.I love to eat Italian food.I have an Apple computer.

Choose the answer that shows correct capitalization.A. My grandfather and i went fishing.B. my mother took me to the movies.C. Dear jennifer,D. Sincerely, Tom

Choose the answer that shows correct capitalization.A. He said, “what time is it?”B. I live on long island.C. My favorite holiday is Memorial Day.D. I am excited to see uncle Todd.

Choose the answer that does not show correct capitalization.

A. My father can drive us.B. We all sang “happy birthday”.C. We learned the history of the Native Americans in class.D. I love to eat Chinese food.

Choose the answer that does not show correct capitalization.A. My friend and I play video games.B. My dog can roll over.C. He asked, “can you come out to play?”D. My best friend is M.J.

Choose the answer that shows correct capitalization.A. We took a trip to Suffolk county.B. My cousin lives in syracuse.C. We took a trip to Suffolk County.D. We took a trip to suffolk county.

Choose the answer that shows correct capitalization.

A. Today is Thursday, February 10, 2011.B. Today is thursday, February 10, 2011.C. Today is Thursday, february 10, 2011.D. today is Thursday, February 10, 2011.

Choose the answer that does not show correct capitalization.A. I love summer vacation.B. Will grandfather take me fishing?C. My favorite book is Dear Mr. Henshaw.D. Our dad just bought a new Ford truck.

Choose the answer that does not show correct capitalization.

A. I would like to travel to England.B. I would like to visit france.C. I forgot to buy a gift for my dad this Father’s Day.D. She thinks that Glee is the best television show ever.

Choose the answer that shows correct capitalization.A. we went to extra help this morning.B. My teacher said that i did well on the math quiz.C. Yours truly, davidD. Mother’s Day is in the spring.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written.

A. My mom wants me to read the Joy of Studying.B. My mom wants me to read The Joy of Studying.C. My mom wants me to read the joy of studying.D. My mom wants me to read The Joy Of Studying.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written. A. Janet asked, “What time is it?” B. Janet asked, “what time is it?” C. Janet asked, what time is it? D. Janet asked, “What time is it.”

Choose the sentence that is correctly written. A. Sammy said is there any homework tonight? B. Sammy said Is there any homework tonight? C. Sammy said, “Is there any homework tonight?” D. Sammy said, “is there any homework tonight?”

QUOTATION MARKS and APOSTROPHES

RULES:

Place quotation marks around the exact words someone has said.“How was school today?” she asked.

When the quotation mark is at the end of a sentence, the period goes inside the quotation mark.“He laughed as he said, “I like you.”

Question marks and exclamation points go inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quotation.“What is the date?” she asked.Why did you say, “I failed the test”?

When a sentence continues after a quotation, place a comma, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotation mark. Do not use more than one.“This is the best show ever!” Dan screamed during the concert.

Use quotation marks for the titles of poems, songs, stories, chapters in a book,

and magazine articles. We sang the song “Beautiful Day” in chorus.

A contraction is a way of combining two words into one. An apostrophe in a contraction replaces the missing letter(s) of the second word.

he + is = he’s

An apostrophe plus an s shows possession or ownership. With singular nouns, the apostrophe goes before the s.Doug’s dog

Carlos’s mom

For plurals that end in s, add the apostrophe after the s. Don’t add another s.the lions’ den

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation. A. He frowned and said I have so much homework. B. He frowned and said, “I have so much homework”. C. He frowned and said, I have so much homework.” D. He frowned and said, “I have so much homework.”

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. “Did you study for the test?” I asked. B .“Did you study for the test” I asked? C. “Did you study for the test.” I asked? D. “Did you study for the test.” I asked.

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation. A. I want to go home she yelled. B. I want to go home! she yelled C. I want to go home she yelled! D. “I want to go home!” she yelled.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. He asked, Did you have a nice time? B. He asked, “Did you have a nice time?” C. He asked did you have a nice time? D. He asked, “Did you have a nice time.”

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation A. “I am so excited!” she exclaimed. B. “I am so excited.” she exclaimed! C. I am so excited she exclaimed! D. I am so excited she exclaimed.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. Does your cat like milk he asked. B. Does your cat like milk he asked? C. “Does your cat like milk? he asked.” D. “Does your cat like milk?” he asked.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

A. I’am not going to school today! B. I’m not going to school today! C. Im not going to school today! D. Im not going to school today.

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation.A. Mrs. Smiths’ class had fun on the trip.B. Mrs. Smiths class had fun on the trip.C. Mrs. Smiths’s class had fun on the trip.D. Mrs. Smith’s class had fun on the trip.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.A. The bees nest was filled with honey.B. The bee’ nest was filled with honey.C. The bees’ nest was filled with honey.D. The bees nests was filled with honey.

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation.A. Luis brother went camping.B. Luis’ brother went camping.C. Luis’s brother went camping.D. Luiss’ brother went camping.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.A. The passengers’ luggage was very heavy.B. The passengers luggage was very heavy.C. The passenger luggage was very heavy.D. The passengers’s luggage was very heavy.

Find the word that best completes the sentence. ______________ forget to complete your homework!

A. DonutB. Don’tC. DontD. Dont’

Find the word that best completes the sentence. We __________________ have school on a holiday.

A. shouldntB. shoudn’tC. shouldn’tD. shodn’t

Find the word that best completes the sentence. _____________ coming to my party.

A. shesB. Shes’C. She’sD. Shis

Find the word that best completes the sentence. ____________________ decided to eat ice cream for lunch.

A. WeeveB. We’veC. Weh’veD. Wev’e

Find the word that best completes the sentence. They _____________ going on vacation.

A. arntB. aren’tC. arentD. arn’t

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation.A. My favorite poem is “The Red Wheelbarrow.”B. My favorite poem is The Red Wheelbarrow.C. My favorite poem is “The Red Wheelbarrow”.D. My favorite poem is “The Red Wheelbarrow.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.A. For homework we had to read the chapter the geography of New York.B. For homework, we had to read the chapter, “The Geography of New York.”C. For homework we had to read the chapter “The Geography of New York.D. For homework, we had to read the chapter, “The Geography of New York”.

Choose that sentence that is written correctly.A. I thought the article called Broken Borders was very interesting to read.B. I thought the article called “Broken Borders” was very interesting to read.C. I thought the article called “broken borders” was very interesting to read.D. I thought the article called broken borders was very interesting to read.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation.A. My report is about a short story called the necklace.B. My report is about a short story called The Necklace.C. My report is about a short story called “The necklace.”D. My report is about a short story called “The Necklace.”

ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS

RULES:

Adjectives and adverbs are two types of modifiers. The job of a modifier is to describe.

Adjectives describe nouns and some pronouns.The beautiful girl was crying.Her friend was very skinny.

Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.He loudly banged the drum.

They stood side-by-side waiting for the doors to open. Adjectives can come after the noun or pronoun they modify. A predicate

adjective comes after the verb and tells us something about the subject of a sentence.Grace was upset about her science grade.The chicken tasted bland.

Phrases and clauses can also act as modifiers.Her grandmother returned to Puerto Rico and saw her family.John, who is more than six feet tall, plays basketball.

Some adjectives are used to compare people, places, things, ideas, or actions. A comparative modifier compares only two things.

Julie’s handwriting is neater than mine. A superlative modifier compares three or more things.

Danny is the fastest runner in our school. Not all comparatives and superlatives are made by adding –er and –est. In

some cases, use more and most, or less and least to create the comparative and superlative.

Some modifiers don’t follow the rules. For example:bad/ worse/ worstgood/ better/ bestlittle/ less/ leastmuch/ more/ most

Learn to choose the appropriate interjection to complete a sentence. An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong feelings such as love, fear, anger, surprise, happiness or disgust. An interjection is usually followed by an exclamation point.Help me!

Fire!

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.At the circus, the clown was____________ than the acrobat.A. sillyB. sillierC. silliestD. sillie

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. My mom is very _______________.

A. smarterB. smartestC. smartD. smurt

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. The elephant is the _________________ of all the animals at the zoo,

A. heavyestB. heavyC. heavierD. heaviest

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Cinderella was the _________________________ of all the girls in the land.

A. beautifulB. more beautifulC. most beautifulD. beautifulest

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Jack is the __________________ student in the entire school.

A. politestB. politeC. least politeD. less polite

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Grandma’s cooking was _________________ than Mom’s.

A. more deliciousB. delisciouserC. most deliciousD. more delisciouser

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Skiing is a ______________________ sport than snowboarding.

A. extremeB. less extremeC. extremerD. extremest

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Emily listens to the _____________________ music in class.

A. most coolestB. coolestC. more coolD. coolist

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. I was feeling _________________ today than yesterday. A. worst B. worser C. bad D. worse

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Sally is the _________________ piano player in our community.

A. betterB. bestC. goodD. gooder

Choose the interjection that best completes the following sentence. _____________________ No one is allowed in that hospital room.

A. Oops!B. Stop!C. Brr!D. Good!

Choose the interjection that best completes the following sentence. _________________ I figured out how the magician does that trick.

A. Aha!B. Halt!C. Run!D. Darn it!

Choose the interjection that best completes the following sentence. _________________ I love to eat chocolate.

A. Hey!B. Alas!C. Yummy!D. Just great!

Choose the interjection that best completes the following sentence. ________________ I forgot my homework for the fourth time this week.

A. Hey!B. Phew!C. Oh no!D. Good!

Choose the interjection that best completes the following sentence. _______________ That movie was so scary.

A. Wow!B. Ouch!C. Well!D. Hurray!

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation when writing a business letter.

A. Dear Mrs. Jones,B. Dear Mrs. Jones:C. Dear Mrs. Jones;D. Dear Mrs. Jones.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation when showing time.A. 11;00B. 11.00C. 11:00D. 11,00

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation when writing a list.A. We bought two items at the grocery store, apples and grapes.B. We bought two items at the grocery store; apples and grapes.C. We bought two items at the grocery store: apples and grapes.D. We bought two items at the grocery store apples and grapes.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation when connecting two complete thoughts

A. The toddler loves to eat fruit; he just ate three bananas.B. The toddler loves to eat fruit: he just ate three bananas.C. The toddler loves to eat fruit, he just ate three bananas.D. The toddler loves to eat fruit he just ate three bananas.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation.A. At 330 school is over I will go home.B. At 3:30 school is over, I will go home.C. At 3:30 school is over; I will go home.D. At 3,30 school is over: I will go home.

CONJUNCTIONS RULES:

A conjunction connects individual words or groups of words. Connect two thoughts with a comma and a conjunction.

Peanut butter and banana may sound strange, but it actually tastes great. A coordinate conjunction is a linking word that connects a word to a word, a

phrase to a phrase, or a clause to a clause. The words, phrases, or clauses joined by a coordinate conjunction must be equal or of the same type.I f you are hungry, eat an apple or a pear.I brushed my teeth and went to bed.The water is very deep, so you should never swim alone.Coordinate conjunctions include: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet

Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions used in pairs.Either you come with us to the park, or you stay home.Correlative conjunctions include: either, or; neither, nor; not only, but also; both, and; whether, or; as, so

A subordinate conjunction is a word or group of words that connects two clauses that are not equally important. A subordinate conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause in order to complete the meaning of the dependent clause.Many people will come to the game when they realize it is the finals.Subordinate Conjunctions include: after, although, as, as if, as long as, as though, because, before, if, in order that, provided that, since, so, so that, that, though, till, unless, until, when, where, whereas, while

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence.It is time for bed, __________ I am not tired.

A. and B. but C. for D. so

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence. ___________ you do your class work, _________ stay in for recess. A. Neither, nor B. Not only, but also C. Both, and D. Either, or

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence. I will finish my homework ________ I go outside. A. because B. so C. before D. since

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence. I am going to bed early ________ I am tired. A. while B. since C. until D. in order that

PREPOSITIONS RULES:

A preposition is a word or group of words that shows the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and some other word in a sentence.

A noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of a preposition. A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, the object of the

preposition, and all the words in between. Some common prepositions include: about, above, across, after, against,

along, around, as, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, by, down, during, for, from, in, into, near, of, on, over, past, through, throughout, to, toward, under, until, up, with

Find the prepositional phrase that best completes the sentence. We have seen rocks brought back __________________.

A. between outer spaceB. about outer spaceC. from outer spaceD. across outer space

Find the prepositional phrase that best completes the sentence. He loves reading stories______________.

A. about outer spaceB. from outer spaceC. beyond outer spaceD. during outer space

Find the prepositional phrase that best completes the sentence. The spaceship’s door opened _______________.

A. near a bandB. beneath a bangC. in a bangD. with a bang

PRONOUNS RULES: A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

A pronoun must agree in gender and in number with the noun it stands for.GENDER: male or femaleMasculine: he, him, hisFeminine: she, her, hersNUMBER: one or more than oneSingular: I, me, him, her, itsPlural: we, us, they, them

To choose the correct pronoun, figure out how it will be used in a sentence.Personal Pronouns:

1. I, me, my, mine, myself2. You, your, yours, yourself, yourselves3. She, her, hers, herself4. He, him, his, himself5. It, its, itself6. We, us, our, ours, ourselves7. They, them, their, theirs, themselves

There are three cases of pronouns:1. Subjective case: The pronoun stands for the subject of the sentence.

(he, I, it, she, they, we, who, whoever)Samantha and I missed the show.

2. Objective case: The pronoun stands for the object of the sentence. The object receives the action of the verb. (her, him, it, me, them, us, whom, whomever)My father drove us to the mall.

3. Possessive case: The pronoun shows possession. (her/hers, his, its, my/mine, our/ours, their/theirs, whose)The dog found his bone.

Indefinite pronouns take singular verbs- some of the time. Indefinite pronouns do not name the noun they stand for. Most of the time, when an indefinite pronoun is the subject of a sentence, it is followed by a singular verb.Everything is fine.Someone has a new dress.However, certain indefinite pronouns such as all, any, most, some, none, can be either singular or plural, so they make take either a singular or a plural verb. If the noun following the indefinite pronoun is singular, use a single verb.Most of the girls are going to the movies.

If the noun following the indefinite pronoun is singular, use a singular verb.Most of the body is made of water.

It is important to make clear which nouns your pronouns are replacing.The noun your pronoun replaces is the pronoun’s antecedent. Make sure your pronoun’s antecedent is clearly stated.Avoid broad pronoun references.Avoid using an indefinite you, they or it.Watch for pronouns that seem to refer to more than one antecedent.Place the pronouns close enough to the antecedent to make your meaning clear.

It is important to use the correct form of the words “their”, “there” and “they’re”.“Their” is the possessive form of “them.”“There” is a place.“They’re” is a contraction of “they are.”

VERBS

RULES:

Verbs are action words that tell what someone or something does or is.The basic verb tenses are past, present and future.If an event is happening now, use the present tense of the verb.She walks out the door.If an event has already happened, use the past tense of the verb.The fireworks exploded in the air.They stopped by our house after school.I took my phone to school.If an event has not happened yet, use the future tense.Eventually, computers will talk.

When you use a singular subject, use the singular form of the verb that goes with it. To make the verb singular, you usually add an “s” to the end of it.She plays with her brother.

When you use two or more subjects, use the plural form of the verb that goes with them. The girls play with their brother.

The word “you” is an exception to this rule. “You” can be singular or plural but always use a plural verb with it.You play with your brother too.

Some verbs such as am, has, and was change form when they are plural.I am fine.They are fine.

The perfect tense makes more exact statements about time than the simple tense.I have seen three red cars go by.She has passed her test this time.We have switched classes.The present perfect tense is formed by using the helping verb has or have and the past participle or –ed form of the verb.The past perfect tense shows which of two events happened first. It is formed by the helping verb had and the past participle of a verb.She had stated her unhappiness before we actually discussed it.The future perfect tense expresses the idea that one thing will occur before another in the future. It is formed by using the helping verbs will have or going to have and the past participle of a verb.By tomorrow, I will have a new car.By next June, she is going to have graduated.

Irregular verbs form perfect tenses by using a helping verb and a past participle.Perfect tenses are made up of a helping verb and a past participle.

In a sentence, the subject and verb must agree in number. Gina was going to school.Gina and Matthew were going to school.However, when the subjects joined together by the word and refer to one person, place or thing, use a singular verb.Bacon and eggs is my favorite meal.

When a compound subject is joined by the words or or nor, the verb must agree to the subject closest to it.Either Jen or her sister, Sally, is a college graduate.

Use the correct tense of the word “to”.“To” shows movement toward someone or something.“Too” means also.“Two” is the number 2.

ABBREVIATIONS

RULES:

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word. Most, but not all abbreviations begin with a capital letter and end with a period.

Use a capital and a period after titles.Mr. SmithDr. Jones

Use a capital and a period for abbreviations of the days of the week.Mon.

Use a capital and a period for abbreviations of months of the year.Jan.

Use a capital and a period for abbreviations of places.Apt.Ave.Mt.

Use a capital and a period for abbreviations of businesses.Co.

Use capitals for abbreviations of states, agencies and organizations.TXFBI

SEMICOLONS AND COLONS RULES:

Connect complete thoughts with semicolons.Join two parts of a sentence with a semicolon when each part can stand alone as a complete sentence. Do not use a semicolon with and, but, yet, or, for, and so.Our class went on a trip to Alaska; we had an incredible week.A semicolon is a weaker “stop” than a period but a stronger “pause” than a comma. When you use a semicolon to connect two sentences, you are saying that the sentences relate to each other in some way.The baby really enjoys juice; she just drank two bottles.

Use a colon after the greeting in a business letter, to show time, or to introduce a list.Dear Mr. Smith:9:00We bought three things at the store: apples, oranges and kiwis.

UNDERLINING AND ITALICS RULES:

Use underlining or italics for titles of books, plays, movies and television shows.She read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.Saturday, we went to see Wicked.Did you see Toy Story 3?American Idol is my favorite television show.

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence._______________ band practiced in the studio.

A. He’sB. HisC. HeD. Him

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.We had fun at __________ party.A. sheB. she’sC. hersD. her

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.She went with _____________ to the movies.A. theyB. themsC. themD. we

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.Julia and _____ played a video game.A. IB. meC. usD. her

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.My grandmother fed ______ dinner.A. sheB. theyC. usD. my

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.The book lost _______ cover.A. it’sB. itsC. theirD. my

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.

He hurt ______________ at the gym.A. hisselfB. himselfC. himsD. themselves

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.__________________ is studying for the exam.A. FewB. SomeC. SeveralD. Everyone

Find the word or word that best completes the sentence.___________________ are going on the trip.A. OneB. SomebodyC. EitherD. Both

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence. Does _______________ know how to snowboard?A. anyoneB. someC. bothD. many

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.We went to ________ house for a party.A. thereB. they’reC. theirD. thair

Find the word or words that best completes the sentence.I found the ball over __________ in the grass.A. thairB. thereC. theirD. they’re

Find the word or words that best complete the sentence._____________ are going to the movies tonight.A. ThereB. They’reC. TheirD. Thair

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. My dog _____ chewing on a bone right now.

A. wasB. isC. will beD. were

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. I _________ a sticker every afternoon.

A. getsB. gotC. getD. will get

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. We ________________ rope yesterday.

A. jumpB. jumpsC. jumpedD. will jump

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Astronauts _______________ on Venus one day.

A. walkB. will walkC. walksD. walked

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. I ________________ two movies this vacation.

A. seenB. have seenC. has seenD. see

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. My dog _______________ the ball.

A. caughtB. catchedC. catchD. will caught

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. I ____________ to my grandmother on the phone last week.

A. speakB. will speakC. spokeD. speaks

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. On the camping trip last summer, Daniel _____________ to see a moose.

A. will have hopedB. had hopedC. has hopedD. hopes

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Neither rain nor sleet ________________ the mailman from delivering the mail.

A. keepB. keepsC. keepedD. keeping

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Hansel and Gretel ___________ lost in the forest.

A. isB. wasC. beesD. were

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence. I want to go ______ the circus ________. A. two, too B. to, too C. to, two D. too, to

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence. She wore _______ ribbons in her hair.

A. tooB. twoC. toD. tu

Choose the word or words that best completes the sentence. When I was ________ years old, I learned _____ speak _________.

A. to, two, tooB. two, too, toC. two, to, tooD. too, two, to

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. My favorite pediatrician is _________ Stein.

A. DrB. dr C. Doct.D. Dr.

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. I have a doctor’s appointment on ___________, March 12 .

A. Fri.B. fri.C. friD. Fri

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. My birthday is ________ 14, 1996.

A. JanB. Jan.C. jan.D. jan

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. She lives on Catalpa __________.

A. AveB. aveC. AveD. Ave.

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. We went to __________ Hood in Seattle.

A. Mont.B. Mt.C. mt.D. mount

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. I am sending this letter to Austin, ________ special delivery.

A. TxB. TexC. TXD. TX.

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. My dad works for Cablevision __________

A. CorpB. Corp.C. CorpD. corp

Choose the abbreviation that best completes the sentence. She is an astronaut for ___________

A. NASA.B. NasaC. NASAD. Nasa

Choose the sentence that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation.A. He lives at 34 grand st., apt. 3 in Philadelphia, pa.

B. He lives at 34 Grand st, apt 3 in Philadelphia PA.C. He lives at 34 Grand St, Apt. 3 in Philadelphia, PA.D. He lives at 34 Grand St., Apt. 3 in Philadelphia, PA.

Choose the sentence that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation.A. Send the reply to mister Rogers at toy place, ltd.B. Sent the reply to Mr. Rogers at Toy Place, Ltd.C. Send the reply to Mr Rogers at Toy Place, Ltd.D. Send the reply to Mr. Rogers at Toy Place, ltd

Which sentence is written correctly?A. I read Walk Two Moons last year.B. I read Walk Two Moons last year.C. I read Walk Two Moons last year.D. Both A and B.

Which sentence is written correctly?A. I loved the show Mary Poppins.B. I loved the show Mary Poppins.C. I loved the show Mary Poppins . D. I loved the show mary poppins.

Which sentence is written correctly?A. Did you see the movie Inception?B. Did you see the movie Inception?C. Did you see the movie inception?D. Did you see the movie inception?

Which sentence is written correctly?A. Glee is a great television show.B. Glee is a great television show.C. Glee is a great television show.D. My favorite television show is glee.

Which sentence is written correctly?

A. My friend is a writer for Home Improvements.

B. My friend is a writer for home improvements.C. My friend is a writer for Home Improvements.D. My friend is a writer for Home improvements.

COMMAS

RULES:

There are many rules for the use of commas, but the most common situations are covered below.

Use Commas to separate items in dates and addresses. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.

Michael was born on June 4, 1976, in Greenville, New York. My work address is 2679 Shore Road, Bellmore, New York.

If you list three or more items in a row, you need a comma after each item in

the series. My favorite animals are pandas, elephants, and bears.

We went skiing, had hot chocolate, then went to dinner.

Use a comma after the greeting and closing of a friendly letter. Dear Jennifer,

Yours truly,

Use commas to set off words used in direct address. Rachel, you’re my best friend. If I were you, Michelle, I would study for that science test.

Use a comma after introductory words such as yes, no, or well.

Use a comma whenever the reader might be confused.Going up, the escalator lost power.

Use commas to set off phrases or expressions that interrupt a sentence. These phrases are usually not needed to understand the sentence. Some common expressions are believe me, it seems to me, to tell the truth, and as a matter of fact.

Believe me, this winter we had a lot of snow. Rocky road, if you ask me, is the best flavor ice cream.

Groups of words that describe nouns or pronouns are set off by commas.The owner of the ice cream shop, the girl with long brown hair, loves creating new flavors.

Newbridge Park, which is around the block from me, is our favorite place to play ball.

Use a comma to set off the explanatory words of a direct quotation.Courtney announced, “I will be the new group leader.”

A comma is placed after the last explanatory word.“I want ice cream for dessert,” shouted Bill.

When the explanatory words come after the quotation, a comma is placed inside the quotation marks and after the last word of the quotation. Sometimes the quotation is separated into two parts.“One of the people in this room,” the police officer stated, “is the guilty party.”

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?A. I live at 4 Perdue Lane, Hauppauge, New York.

B. I live at 4 Perdue Lane, Hauppauge New York.C. I live at 4 Perdue Lane Hauppauge, New York.D. I live at 4 Perdue Lane Hauppauge New, York.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?A. Mark are you ready to clean your room?B. Mark, are you ready to clean your room?C. Mark, are you ready, to clean your room?D. Mark are you ready to clean, your room?

Which sentence uses the commas correctly?A. Stacey, Abby, and I will go to the mall after school.B. I like to play checkers, cards and draw, in my free time.C. John Matthew and Joe are my favorite team players.D. The three primary colors are red blue, and yellow.

Which of the following sentences needs a comma?A. Barn owls and snow white owls live in frozen areas.B. They hunt at night and sleep during the day.C. They catch and swallow their food whole.D. Since they swallow their food whole they do not need them.

Which of the following sentences needs a comma?A. We are moving this summer so I will go to a new schoolB. My dog chewed my favorite pair of shoes and purse.C. Mr. Jones loves to go snowboarding and tubing.

D. The party will be at 6 Lakeview Drive.

How should the following sentence be punctuated?A. He made a gift, and, he offered it to his mother.B. He made a gift, and he offered it to his mother.C. He made a gift and, he offered it to his mother.D. He made a gift and he offered it to his mother.

Which sentence is missing a comma?A. How would he meet his family if they don’t have a car?B. The baby went to sleep and dreamed about bunnies.C. Stephanie gave Sadie a birthday present and she wrapped in beautiful paper.D. Summer is the best time of year for everyone.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

A. Believe me, there is going to be a lot of traffic on the roads today.B. That book if you ask me is very, boring.C. To tell the truth I don’t enjoy vacationing, during the holidays.D. As a matter of fact Pluto, is no longer considered a planet.

Which sentences is missing a comma?A. Michael, please take out the garbage tonight.B. If I were you, Emily I would start your homework now.C. If you stop at the store, please pick up milk and bread.D. I am missing my pencil, notebook, and eraser.

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in dates?A. December 7, 1941 is a day that will live in infamy.B. My birthday is August, 26, 1987.C. The party is scheduled for March 7, 2011, at the park.D. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4 1776.

Choose the sentence that uses a comma(s) correctly. A. Well what do you think? B. Dad this is Mike, Cresco a friend of mine. C. You know, Mary, I’ll be away tomorrow. D. The candidate, Ms. Wingreen made a speech in class today.

Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. Catherine added garlic, oregano parsley, salt, and pepper to the sauce. B. On October 7, 1943 my father was born in San Diego, California. C. Albany, New York, is on the Hudson River. D. Mr. Jones my swim instructor, is a great teacher.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? A. I looked for my shoes in the closet, under my bed, and, behind the door. B. Mike distributed the milk and Cheryl collected the money. C. I woke up on time, but I still missed the bus. D. Did you see the game or were you, too, late?

Which of the sentence is written correctly? A. Sybil cut the lawn three days ago but, now the grass is high again. B. Yes, the T.V. set has been repaired. C. Well summer, has finally arrived. D. Jan, ran quickly and she won.

Either mother went to the grocery store or she hasn’t come home from work yet.

What is the best way to correct the punctuation in this sentence?A. Either, mother went to the grocery store or she hasn’t come home from work yet.B. Either mother, went to the grocery store or she hasn’t come home from work yet.C. Either mother went to the grocery store, or she hasn’t come home from work yet.D. Either mother went to the grocery store or, she hasn’t come home from work yet.

The dog chased the cat over the fence across the street and up a tree.What is the best way to correct the punctuation in this sentence?A. The dog chased the cat, over the fence across the street and up a tree.B. The dog chased the cat over the fence across, the, street and up a tree.C. The dog chased the cat over the fence, across the street, and up a tree.D. The dog chased the cat over the fence across the street, and up a tree.

I believe Wendy that your name is already on the list.What is the best way to correct the punctuation in this sentence?A. I, believe, Wendy that your name is already on the list.B. I believe, Wendy that your name is already on the list.C. I believe Wendy, that your name is already on the list.D. I believe, Wendy, that your name is already on the list.

On August 26 1920 women in the U.S. won the right to vote.What is the best way to correct the punctuation in this sentence?A. On August, 26, 1920 women in the U.S. won the right to vote.B. On August 26, 1920, women in the U.S. won the right to vote.C. On August 26, 1920 women in the U.S. won the right to vote.D. On August 26, 1920 women, in the U.S. won the right to vote. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?A. Maria do you have a stamp, I can use for this letter?B. We traveled by car from Portland Oregon to Athens, Georgia.C. This phone call is for you, Michelle.D. Robin Smith, the class president is a great student.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?A. Dan answered “I wont be there for dinner.”B. “After the game,” replied Susan, “I will do my homework.” C. “The gym will be closing early today” added Joe.D. “Before you leave,” said John “don’t forget to clean up.”

DOUBLE NEGATIVES

RULES:

A word that means “no” is called a negative. A negative reverses the meaning of a sentence.

Do not use a double negative, or two negative words in the same sentence. Some common negatives are no, none, not, nobody, nothing nowhere, hardly, barely, scarcely, and never.

Incorrect: I will not clean nothing.Correct: I will clean nothing.Correct: I will not clean anything.

Contractions using not are also negatives.I can’t find nobody to watch the baby.

Most negative words have a matching positive word. Some common- negative pairs are hardly/almost, never/ever, none/some, and neither/either.

Choose the sentence that avoids using a double negative.A. Once he tried snowboarding, he didn’t never want to stop!

B. Michael thought he didn’t have any talent.C. Gym class was not never Mark’s favorite.D. I am not nowhere near the park.

Choose the sentence that uses negative positive pairs correctly.A. There is not anybody who enjoy hiking as much as Karen.B. Sean had not tried no kind of exercise.C. No one will never surpass his performance tonight!D. I can’t find nobody to go to the play with me.

Choose the sentence that avoids using a double negative.A. Nobody nowhere had seen such a beautiful job done on the scenery.B. Aren’t there any extra copies of the script in the box?C. Couldn’t nobody figure out how to fix the machine?D. None of children weren’t unhappy about the field trip.

Choose the sentence that uses negative positive pairs correctly.A. They haven’t chosen anybody to replace the actor.B. There isn’t no one who can stay for practice today.C. There are no extra points for no one.D. Didn’t no one suspect he was the one who caused the fire?

Identify the correct negative-positive word pair.A. anybody/nobodyB. anywhere/somewhereC. have/wasn’tD. ever/whatever

ENDING MARKS

RULES:

An ending mark is the punctuation mark at the end of a sentence. The ending mark shows where the sentence stops. A sentence can end with a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point. The type of sentence determines which ending mark should be used.

Types of Sentences –

Command Or Declarative Sentence – A statement tells you something or gives you information. A command tells you to do something. A period is used after a statement and a command.I have piano class today.

Get my pencil, please.

Interrogative Sentence- A question asks for information. A question mark is used after a direct question.Do you know where my baseball is?

Exclamatory Sentence –Sometimes a writer wants to show the reader that the sentence has strong emotion. An exclamation point shows strong feeling or excitement.

That car almost hit me!

An exclamation point can also end a command that shows great feeling or that is a warning.Look out for the patch of ice!

Do your homework right now!

Additional Rules To Using Periods:As discussed earlier, a period is used to end a sentence. It is also used after initials, after abbreviations, and as a decimal.

After an Initial – A period should be placed after an initial. J.K. Rowlings (author) Emily F. Grey (politician)

After Abbreviations – Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. A.D. B.C.

When an abbreviation is the last word in a sentence, only one period should be used at the end of the sentence.In the twenty-first century, we’ll get more of our energyfrom renewable sources, such as the sun, the wind, ocean water, etc.

Special Note – It is not necessary to place a period after a statement that

has parentheses around it and is part of another sentence.An acronym is a word formed from the first (or firstfew) letters of words in a set phrase.

It is necessary to place a period after a statement that has parentheses around it if it is a complete sentence.The geography project must be completed by Monday inorder to receive full credit. (Anything past the due date will not be accepted.)

The period must be placed before the ending quotation mark. Mr. Johnson said, “The play is about to begin, take your seats.”

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation.A. The sailors saluted Captain Smith and Lieutenant Lee.

B. A member of the crew approached Capt Smith and Dr. Tilton.

C. Dr Tilton visited Mr. Johnson, who was sick. D. I recommend either Mr. Kim or Mrs Ortiz for the position.

Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation.A. Mrs Ellison and the principal stood in the hallway.B. E L Konigsburg is a well known artist.C. Marie A Smith is next on the list.D. We are studying the time period B.C.

Which sentence uses end punctuation correctly?A Wait until later for dinner.B. Wait until later for dinnerC. Wait! Until later for dinner.D. Wait unit later for dinner?

Which sentence uses end punctuation correctly?A. What will you do over the holiday vacation.B. I hope my mom likes her gift!C. The store is open for business.D. Do you play soccer.

Which sentence uses the exclamation point correctly.A. I had waffles for breakfast!B. Would you like syrup!C. Eating waffles makes me thirsty!D. Ouch, the warm syrup burned my mouth!

Which sentence uses the question mark correctly?A. The earth is a sphere shape?B. Computers are constantly changing?C. Watch out for the hot plate?D. Do we have gym class today?

Which is the BEST way to punctuate the sentence?A. A prince wanted to marry. A real princessB. A prince wanted to marry a real princess!C. A prince wanted to marry a real princess?D. A prince wanted to marry a real princess.

Which is the BEST way to punctuate the sentence.A. The crowd was absolutely amazed?

B. The crowd was absolutely amazed.C. The crowd was absolutely amazed;D. The crowd was absolutely amazed!

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation.A. I got a high grade on my SS test.B. Science is my favorite subject in school?C. Mrs. Smith had to make a large bowl of soup for the company.D. S.O.S is used by captains as a distress signal.

Choose the sentence that shows the correct punctuation.A. Mr. & Mrs. P Robinson are invited to the wedding.B. Beware of the crack in the sidewalkC. I would love to visit St Thomas on winter break.D. George W. Bush was our former president.

SENTENCES

RULES:

Simple Sentences: A simple sentence has two parts. The subject is a person place, thing or idea involved in the “action” of the sentence. The predicate describes what the subject is or does. The subject and predicate in a simple sentence work together to express one complete thought.

Subject PredicateThe boy danced all night long.Mark jumped the hurdle.

A simple sentence can also have a compound subject and compound predicate. A compound subject has more than one noun. A compound predicate describes the subject doing more than one thing.

Compound Subject Compound PredicateThe mother and her cubs climbed the mountain and sleep in

the cave.Michael and Lisa were scared and ran from the house.

Compound sentences:A compound sentence expresses two or more complete thoughts by joining two or more simple sentences into one.

You can make compound sentences from simple sentences in several ways. One way to make a compound sentence is to join simple sentences with a semicolon. A semicolon (;) is similar to a period in that it separates two complete thoughts.

The students need to stay alert; it is easy to get lost at the museum.

You can also make a compound sentence from simple sentences by using commas and coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions are linking words such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet.

It gets warm in the spring, and the flowers begin to bloom.

Another way to combine sentences is to use introductory words such as although, because, since, while and as.Although it is late, we will wait till the party ends.

Sentence Fragments:

A sentence fragment is a sentence that is missing either a subject or a predicate. A sentence fragment does not express a complete thought. In other words, it is an incomplete sentence. Fragments make your writing hard to understand. The following is a list of examples of sentence fragments. Ran away from home. (missing a subject)

Aunt Mary’s new ring. (missing a predicate)

Run on Sentences: Run–on sentences express too many thoughts without correct punctuation. In the following example, two complete sentences are put together without anything to connect them.My favorite food is a double cheeseburger I love it with all the toppings.

You can correct a run-on sentence is several different ways:*Create two complete sentences*Connect two thoughts with a comma and a conjunction*Connect two related thoughts with a semicolon

Complex Sentences:Another type of sentence is a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and that functions as part of a sentence. The dependent clause is not a complete thought. It is often set apart with a comma.

After we eat dinner, we will go for a long walk. While I was at camp, I ate too many hot dogs.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A. This pasta needs more time to cook.B. The first novel came out in 1989.C. Tim stayed after school to play baseball.D. In the basement behind some old tools.

Which sentence is an example of a simple sentence?A. The couple celebrated their 10th anniversary.B. Michael and Sue are running in the marathon, and they will

probably do well.C. I will bake for the party and Abby will mail out the invitations.D. The driver must pay attention at all times; any distractions could cause an

accident. Which sentence contains a simple subject?A. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have many great suggestions for the party. B. The children love to play outside.C. Paul and John have to finish their science project.D. The teacher and her class will be attending the dance.

Which sentence would be considered a run-on sentence?A. When the next storm comes, I will be prepared well in advance.B. The boys decided to visit their friend and their parents would arrange the

transportation.C. Bring a warm jacket because the weather can change quickly.D. While you were away, I cleaned the house.

Which choice below is a compound sentence?A. The rabbit hopped and dove in the hole.B. The rabbit has big ears, and it can run fast.C. Rabbits and guinea pigs are similar.D. Although rabbits are fast, foxes are faster.

Which choice below is a complex sentence? A. While I was at the party, I drank too much soda.B. Celery is a healthy crunchy snack, but candy is not.C. The food pyramid can help guide your food choices.D. Fruits and vegetables are in one group. I chose fruit and yogurt for lunch.The sentence above isA. simpleB. compoundC. complexD. run on

While we were away, Grandma cleaned the house. What type of sentence is the one above?

A. simpleB. compoundC. complexD. sentence fragment

Which choice below is an example of a compound sentence? A. Paul and I ran and jumped over the biggest puddle.B. We knew we would get wet, but we didn’t care.C. It rained hard yesterday and today.D. I need to bring my umbrella, raincoat, and boats. Which choice below is an example of a sentence fragment?A. The park will be crowded.B. Bring your jacket to the game.C. Because the weather can change quickly.D. My favorite team will is in first place.

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Directions: Fill in the bubble next to the choice that best answers the question.

1. Which sentence is complete?A The long, winding road.B A large flock of birds in the air.C The drivers loaded the trucks before the trip.D Running through the meadow.

2. Which sentence is correct?A There is some great things at see at the museum.B There were some great things to see at the museum.C There was some great things to see at the museum.D There are some great thing to see at the zoo.

3. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?A When will we go skating.B It was a beautiful spring dayC How does this camera work.D Don’t step in the hole!

4. Which word belongs in the blank?All the _________ homes were made of logs.

A settlersB settler’sC settlers’sD settlers’

5. Which word belongs in the blank?_________ the best friend anyone could have!

A YoureB You’reC YourD You’are

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1. What is the best way to combine these sentences without changing the meaning?

He was unable to go to the movies. He enjoyed a movie on TV instead.

A Since he was not able to go to the movies, he enjoyed a movie on TV instead.

B He was not able to go to the movies, he enjoyed a movie on TV instead.

C He was not able to go to the movies, or he enjoyed a movie on TV instead.

D He was not able to go to the movies after he enjoyed a movie on TV.

2. Which sentence is a run-on?A Many wild horses were caught in the valley.B Coach watched the players closely as they practiced on the field.C Stacey has the lead in the class play she is a very good actress.D Dan’s new pencils had all been borrowed and not one had been

returned.

3. Which word belongs in the blank?We _________ finished our chess game yet.

A haven’tB have’ntC havent’D hav’nt

4. Which word belongs in the blank?I borrowed my _________ iPod to take on the trip.

A momsB moms’sC mom’sD moms’

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1. Which is a complete sentence?A A dreary, rainy morning.B Not a good time to come over.C The flowers are lovely.D The leaves on the trees.

2. Which sentence does not use the comma correctly?A When you finish the worksheet, please put it in the folder.B I need to buy colored paper, markers, and scissors.C Finally, it was the day of the party.D Tom please pass out the homework papers.

3. What is the best way to combine these sentences without changing the meaning?

The dog heard a loud noise outside. He began to growl.

A The dog heard a strange noise outside, he began to growl.B Although the dog heard a loud noise outside, he began to growl.C When the dog heard a loud noise outside, he began to growl.D The dog heard a loud noise outside, but he began to growl.

4. Which sentence is correct?A We has to time it just right to arrive at the start of the show.B We are having to time it just right to arrive at the start of the show.C We is having to time it just right to arrive at the start of the show.D We have to time it just right to arrive at the start of the show.

5. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in this sentence?We drove down Maple Avenue to get to the theater.

A A.B An.C Av.D Ave.

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1. What kind of a sentence is this?Will you help me with my homework

A DeclarativeB InterrogativeC ImperativeD Exclamatory

2. Which is a complete sentence?A Watched the football game on TV.B When we have all the responses.C While they ate dinner.D If I can drive there, we’ll go.

3. Which word belongs in the blank?One ____________ feathers were brilliantly colored.

A birds’B birds’sC bird’sD birdes’

4. Which sentence is correct?A The cat licked it’s fur.B The cat licked its fur.C The cat licked its’ fur.D The cat licked it’is fur.

5. Which sentence is correct?A There are ten boxes of candy on the counter for the school fundraiser.B For the school fundraiser there are ten boxes of candy on the counter.C For the school fundraiser on the counter there are ten boxes of candy.D There are ten boxes, of candy on the counter, for the school

fundraiser.

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1. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?Harry drove his car along the highway.The car is red.The car is new.

A Harry drove his car along the highway and it is new and red.B Harry drove his car along the highway. It is new and red.C Harry drove his new red car along the highway.D Harry’s new car is red and he drove it on the highway.

2. Which is a complete sentence?A After the game was over.B Jake’s mother drove us all home.C Not enough time to finish the project.D If you think that.

3. Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?Sara lets me borrow games that are __________.

A yourB ourC his D hers

4. Which sentence does not use the comma correctly?A Deanna bought cookies, chips, candy, and soda for the party.B Yes tonight’s movie will start at 7:00.C While we were on vacation, our house was painted. D The team walked out on the field, and the cheering began.

5. Which word belongs in the blank?Many ____________ wore scarves with flower designs on them.

A ladyB lady’sC ladiesD ladys’

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1. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?Sara was born in England.She was born in 2005.She is my cousin.

A Sara was born in England in 2005. She is my cousin.B Sara, my cousin, was born in England in 2005.

C Sara was born in England and is my cousin.D My cousin is Sara and she was born in 2005 in England.

2. Which sentence is NOT correct?A Be sure to lay the bricks straight.B I want to lie here for the rest of the day.C The kitten wants to lay down by its mother.D Does the town lie just beyond the hills?

3. Which word belongs in the blank?We’ll meet at the playground at ten _________ tomorrow morning.

A ‘oclockB oclockC o’clockD O’clock

4. Which sentence does not use capitalization correctly?A Easter Island is not an island in the Atlantic Ocean.B My aunt Denise and uncle Frank are coming to my birthday dinner.C Have you been to the Empire State Building?D I have a funny photograph of my dad rock climbing.

5. Which is the best pronoun to take the place of the underlined words in the sentence?

My cousins are coming over, and my cousins should arrive soon.

A theyB itC sheD he

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1. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?Steve won the race.Steve was the youngest runner in the race.

A Steve, the youngest runner in the race, won. B The youngest runner won the race.C Steve was the youngest runner and won the race.

D Steve won the race and Steve was the youngest runner in the race.

2. Choose the verb that best completes the sentence.We __________________ you to come with us to the party.

A are likingB likedC would be likingD would like

3. Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?A Bryan said “Vacation starts next week.”B “Are you going away?” asked Jake.C “I’m supposed to visit my aunt,” Bryan replied, “but I don’t want to go.”D “Ask your mom if you can stay with me,” offered Jake.

4. Which sentence is incomplete?A The highest mountain in the world is in Asia.B On the border between Texas and Oklahoma.C Albany is the capital.D It is the dream of every competitor to reach the finish line.

5. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?A My best friend’s names are Sophia and Kayla.B The childrens’ department is on the second floor.C You’ve only got one day left to finish the report. D I hoped my score wouldve been higher.

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1. Which is the best pronoun to take the place of the underlined words in the sentence?

The students did a great job in the class play, and we clapped for the students.

A theirB itC them

D he

2. Which sentence is correct?A The baby crawled along the floor it was very clean.B The baby crawled along the clean floor.C The baby crawled. Along the clean floor.D The baby crawled along. The floor is clean.

3. Which sentence does not use capitalization correctly?A Magic tricks were done long ago in Asia.B Did Dr. Hawkins enjoy the performance ?C She was an American pilot who set World records.D My favorite subjects are math and social studies.

4. Which word belongs in the blank?In autumn, many people travel to see the _______ change.

A leaviesB leavesC leafesD leafs

5. Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?A “Our class will go right after lunch,” replied the teacher.B Miss Morris said, “Please be quiet during the performance.”C “The chorus has been working very hard on their songs,” said Ben.D “What time does the assembly start”? asked the children.

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1. Which sentence best combines the three sentences?Mark plays the trumpet.Mark is in the band.This is his third year playing in the band.

A Mark plays trumpet in the band. This is his third year playing in the band.

B Mark plays trumpet and is in the band for three years. C Mark’s third year playing trumpet in the band.D This is the third year Mark is playing trumpet in the band.

2. Which sentence is correct?

A I would of gone, but I missed the deadline date.B The road was closed indefinite.C Nothing should’ve happened to stop the race. D Just sit the case by the door.

3. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in this sentence?My dentist has an office on Pine Street.

A Srt.B St.C S.D Strt.

4. Which sentence is correct?A I’m going to Yellowstone national park in july.B I’m going to Yellowstone National Park in July.C I’m going to Yellowstone National park in July.D I’m going to Yellowstone national park in july.

5. Which sentence is complete?A The calm, peaceful waters.B Quickly raced to the door.C He climbed to the top of the stairs.D Looked for an empty seat.

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1. Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? I brought my laptop, and you brought __________.

A ourB theirC myD yours

2. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?Jason likes to play soccer.Jason’s brother likes to play soccer, too.

A Jason likes to play soccer and his brother likes to play, too.B Jason and his brother like to play soccer.C Jason likes to play soccer and his brother too.

D Jason, his brother likes to play soccer, too.

3. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in this sentence?My teacher is Mr. John Masters, Junior.

A Jun.B Jr.C Jn.D J.

4. Which sentence is correct?A Next time you see a bear, don’t be afraid.B Next time you see a bear don’t be afraid.C Next time you see a bear, don’t be afraid?D Next time, you see a bear don’t be afraid.

5. Which word belongs in the blank?Many women wore _________with geometric patterns on them.

1. scarfes2. scarfs3. scarves4. scarvies

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1. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?A I can’t find my missing jacket?B Mother is eating lunch now!C Is this your report.D Lock the door when leave.

2. Which sentence does not use capitalization correctly?A A man named general John Cook led the Memorial day parade.B A man named General John Cook led the Memorial day parade.C A man named general John Cook led the Memorial Day parade.D A man named General John Cook led the Memorial Day parade.

3. Which sentence is complete?A Seemed happy and overjoyed.

B She couldn’t wait until the end of the day.C An old man with a long, gray beard.D The stampeding herd of horses.

4. Which sentence is NOT correct?A After the truck passed, we crossed the street.B A stream runs past the cabin.C You can see the stadium after you have past over the bridge.D Look past the stop sign to see if they are coming.

5. Which is the correct abbreviation for the underlined word in this sentence?His brother had to see Doctor Lowe for his broken hand.

A Dct.B Doc.C Dr.D Dtr.

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1. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?A Take an umbrella with you.B When are we leaving on vacation!C How lovely those flowers are?D Did you close the window.

2. Which word belongs in the blank?We could not decide _______ to go or to stay home.

A whichB whetherC weatherD if

3. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?

A I want to leave later?B What day is your cousin coming?C Write your name at the top. D She found a book and turned it in to the library!

4. Which sentence is NOT correct?A Brian swims well. B I don’t sleep good during a thunderstorm.C How well can you pitch the ball?D The student did a good job on the presentation.

5. Which sentence is complete?

A Wanted new jeans and boots. B Slowly moved down the path.C She packed her travel bag.D Carefully planned the surprise party.

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1. Which sentence does not use capitalization correctly?A My mother planned a party for aunt Grace.B My Mother planned a party for aunt Grace.C My Mother planned a party for Aunt Grace.D My mother planned a party for Aunt Grace.

2. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?A What a beautiful sunset this is?B How much does the jacket cost!C Put a flyer in each envelope.D Maybe she’ll let us go to the park?

3. Which word belongs in the blank?They played the final game for _________ division.

A thereB theirC they’re

D ther’re

4. Which word belongs in the blank?The recession has caused many _______ to close.

A companysB company’sC companiesD companyes

5. Which sentence is correct?A We wanted to go camping we had to make plans.B We had to make plans we wanted to go camping.C We wanted to go camping, so we had to make plans.D We wanted to go camping. We had to plans.

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1. Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?A We have to read My Side of the Mountain for class. B We have to read my side of the mountain for class. C We have to read my Side of the Mountain for class. A We have to read My Side Of The Mountain for class.

2. What kind of a sentence is this?Remove your wet shoes before entering


3. Which word is replaced by the underlined word in the sentence?No directions were given to the designers where to place the stars. Therefore, they were placed in any shape.

A designersB stars

C shapeD directions

4. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?A Kristen dropped the book on her foot.B Did the new student live in Seattle before moving here.C No, he lived in Portland Oregon.D Have you ever been to Oregon!

5. Which sentence is correct?A My doctor has a small offices on Main Street.B Carrie’s rude comment hurt mine feelings.C The boy ate his pudding, it was quite tasty.D The lion tamer didn’t go in the cage because he was too scared.

Name____________________________


1. Which word is replaced by the underlined word in the sentence?Astronauts travel through space so often that many people pay little attention to news stories about them.

A astronautsB spaceC peopleD news stories

2. Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?B The Potomac river borders Washington, D. C. and Virginia. C The Potomac River borders washington, d. c. and virginia. D The Potomac River borders Washington, D. C. and Virginia. E The potomac river borders Washington, D. C. and Virginia.

3. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?A “When is their plane landing,” asked George?B “When is their plane landing?” asked George.C “When is their plane landing asked George.”D “When is their plane landing” asked George.

4. Which sentence is correct?A Bill was always late to school his alarm clock was broken.

B The clown in the rainbow wig juggled pies and plates.C The puppy was funny, the kitten was funnier.D He felt uneasy when his report card.

5. What kind of a sentence is this?The road was covered with leaves after the storm


Name____________________________


1. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?A “Don’t move” said Bret “because you’re at the edge of the cliff.”B “Don’t move, said Bret, because you’re at the edge of the cliff.”C “Don’t move,” said Bret, “Because you’re at the edge of the cliff.”D “Don’t move,” said Bret, “because you’re at the edge of the cliff.”

2. Which sentence is correct?A Thanksgiving dinner is a festive meal at my house.B How many people left in the room?C The explorer viewing and claiming lands for Spain.D They demonstrating how to use the new computer program tomorrow.

3. What kind of a sentence is this?Put your finished papers in the bin


4. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?A Lea asked “can anyone lend me a pen?”B Lea asked, “Can anyone lend me a pen?”C Lea asked, “can anyone lend me a pen?”

D Lea asked “Can anyone lend me a pen?”

5. Which sentence is correct?A Leveling the ground for the new garden.B The dog growled and barked as we jogged by the gate.C Everything in the basement was ruined as the river water.D The wind blew wildly and noisily across.

Name____________________________


1. Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?A Jessie bought her bracelet at Smith’s jewels on Main Street. B Jessie bought her bracelet at Smith’s jewels on Main street. C Jessie bought her bracelet at Smith’s Jewels on Main Street. D Jessie bought her bracelet at Smith’s Jewels on main street.

2. Which word belongs in the blank?You can pay the bill online quickly and ___________.

A easyB easierC easiestD easily

3. What kind of a sentence is this?Wow, I can’t believe I won the spelling bee


4. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?A “What a mess,” Frank complained. “you got dirt on my project.” B “What a mess” Frank complained. “You got dirt on my project!” C “What a mess!” Frank complained. “You got dirt on my project.”D “What a mess.” Frank complained. “you got dirt on my project”

5. Which sentence is correct?A Watch when the performer with the floppy hat at the last show.B A great vocalist sang beautiful songs for dancing.C The book is on the table I finished reading.D When my brother disappeared he is usually doing something

wrong.

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Capitalization Pronouns Adjectives and Adverbs Verbs Combining Sentences Types of Sentences Abbreviations and Titles Sentences and Punctuation Contractions Complete Sentences Apostrophes Possessive Nouns Plurals

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Mechanics Practice

1. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?

John plays tennis. John plays basketball.

A. John playing basketball and tennis.B. John plays tennis and basketball. C. John plays tennis and plays basketball.D. John who plays tennis plays basketball.

2. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

The children have ________ to school.

A. wentB. goneC. goD. was

3. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation.

A. It is snowing in Chicago llinois.B. My grandparents live in Miami Florida.C. We visited my cousins in Denver, Colorado.D. I live in Dallas Texas

4. Which sentence shows the correct possessive noun?

A. The girls books were left on the desk.B. The two boy’s hats blew off in the wind.C. My two sisters’ coats were hanging in the closet.D. The dogs’ bone was lying on the floor.

5. Which sentence is not written correctly?

A. Susan lives in a house in the country.B. I have always wanted to swim in the ocean.C. Mike rides his bike on an sidewalk.D. Cows graze in the meadow.

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1. Which of these is a complete sentence?

A. Standing at the bus stop.B. Trying to tie my shoelace.C. Holding my backpack.D. I ate my breakfast.


Peter climbed the mountain. Ellen climbed the mountain.

A. Peter and Ellen who climbed the mountain.B. Peter and Ellen climbed the mountain.C. Peter climbs the mountain Ellen too.D. Peter who climbs the mountain Ellen who climbs too.

3. Which sentence is not written correctly?

A. He saw the dolphin emerge from the ocean.B. Laughing and playing during recess.C. We were watching the movie in the dark.D. We ate our lunch in the cafeteria.

4. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

The birds_____ south for the winter.

A. flew B. flownC. flying D. flies


A. He has blue eyesB. Her dress was GreenC. is your jacket black?D. My car is white.

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1. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?The car drove through the town.The car drove quickly.

A. The car drove quickly through the town.B. The car that was driving through the town was quick.C. The car drove through the town and the car was quickly.D. The car drove through the town and quickly the car drove.

2. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The students were _______ quietly in the auditorium

A. sitB. sittingC. sat D. Iis sitting

3. What kind of sentence is this?

What an amazing concert that was!

A. questionB. statementC. exclamation D. command

4. Choose the name that is written correctly.

A. Ms JonesB. Mr. CainC. Mrs FredrickD. Mr. landau

5. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

Tim _______ a call from his friend.A. is expectingB. expectC. were expectingD. are expecting

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1. Choose the sentence that shows correct comma usage.

A. Jane’s birthday is on May 10 1980.B. Their home is in Denver, Colorado.C. Cathy Joe and Susan were at the party.D. Yes she wrote that poem.

2. Choose the answer that uses an apostrophe correctly. My ______________ birthday is on Saturday.

A. brothers’B. brothers’sC. brother’sD. brothers

3. Which of the following is a complete sentence?A. The best prizeB. How many?C. A cup of coffee.D. Peter ate his lunch.

4. Which is not a complete sentence?A. The children played outside. B. The children were having fun.C. Enjoying recess.D. I ran around on the playground.

5. Choose the sentence that uses the correct capitalization.

A. Mr. and Mrs. Smith took the family to Disney World.B. Mr. and mrs. Smith took their family to Disney World.C. Mr. and Mrs. Smith took their family to Disney world.D. Mr. and Mrs. Smith took their family to Disney world.

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1. Choose the title and name that is written correctly.

A. dr. Alan B. Mrs DanielsC. Ms. LeeD. Ms Kaplan


I hope you feel better.

A. questionB. statementC. exclamationD. command


The leaves turn colors in autumn.The trees look beautiful in autumn.

A. The trees leaves that are beautiful turn colors.B. In autumn when the leaves on the trees turn beautiful colors.C. The trees look beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn colors.D. The beautiful leaves turn colors and are in autumn.

4. Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb.

A. Jim throwing the ball to Tom.B. She done all of her homework.C. The teacher said that she did a great job.D. Lucy has gave the note to her friend.

5. Choose the pronoun that can take the place of the noun that is underlined.

Boats sailed across the ocean.A. HeB. ItC. TheyD. She

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1. Which sentence shows ownership correctly?

A. The two girl’s costumes were creativeB. The costumes of the girls’ were creative.C. The costumes’s of the girls were creative.D. The girls’ costumes were creative.

2. Which adjective is used to describes shape?

A. The little mouse ran by.B. The table was round.C. The house is down the street.D. The four boys walked home.

3. Complete this sentence with the correct noun that names more than one.

My mother gave me two ________ in my lunch box.

A. glassB. cupssC. sandwichesD. box

4. Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

A. The bricks falling off the house.B. The grass was very green.C. The trees in front of my house.D. The dogs tail wagging.

5. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.Lauren _______ a package in the mail.

A. is expectingB. expectC. were expectingD. are expecting

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1. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

A. A great violinist played beautiful music for dancing.B. The dancing violinists playing beautiful music.C. A beautiful music violinist dances.D. A violinist plays dancing beautiful music.

2. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

A. The best team of all.B. How many days?C. Mom’s cooking is the best.D. A slice of bread.

3. Which of the following is not a complete sentence?

A. The squirrel ran away from us.B. The squirrel scampered.C. Ran away from us.D. The squirrel scampered away from us.

4. What is the plural of fox?

A. foxsB. foxesC. foxsesD. fox

4. Choose the correct spelling of the contraction you are.

A. yourB. you’reC. yo’ureD. you’re

5. Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence.You can get your homework done_______.

A. quickB. quicklyC. more quickD. most quick

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1. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization punctuation.

A. her dress was bright green.B. He walked the dogC. Sue went to school on Monday.D. take the bus to the city.

2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.The children were___________ in the sandbox.

A. digsB. digC. diggingD. to dig


The sled was gliding down the hill. The sled sped through the snow mound.

A. The gliding sled went through the mound down the hill.B. The sled was gliding down the hill and sped through the snow

mound.C. The sled sped through the snow mound gliding down the hill. D. The sled was gliding down and the hill sled sped through snow

mound.

4. Which is not a complete sentence?

A. Lee rode down the street.B. Lee was standing on the corner.C. Lee went running down the street.D. Lee down the street.

5. Choose the contraction that best completes the sentence.

The class __________ be late for lunch.

A. wontB. won’tC. w’ont D. won’t

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1. Which is the correct punctuation to end the following sentence?

Will you meet at the moviesA. !B. “C. ?D. /

2. Which sentence uses the correct capitalization?

A. My birthday is in may.B. dan and Suzie live in florida.C. Kate and Emma went to the carnival.D. Phil and bob went to the beach.

3. Which is the correct punctuation after the greeting of a friendly letter?

A. Dear aunt JaneB. Dear Jane and Steve,C. Dear Steve and janeD. Dear, Steve and Jane

4. Choose the verb that best completes this sentence.

The firefly ___________ away.

A. flownB. fleeC. flyD. flew

5. Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete this sentence.

Only you can control _________ own behavior.

A. hisB. ourC. yourD. their

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1. Choose the sentence that shows the past tense.

a. The girl swimmed to the shore.b. The girls swimming to the shore.c. The girl swam to the shore.d. The girl swim to the shore.

2. Choose the correct word to fit in the following sentence.

They rode _________ skateboards to the park.

a. theirb. therec. they’red. thear


Can you drive me to the movies?a. commandb. exclamationc. statementd. question

4. Choose the answer that uses an apostrophe correctly.

The __________ coach decided to select a captain.

a. team’sb. teams’sc. teams’d. team’es

5. Choose the sentence that correct plural noun.

a. He removed the books from the shelves.b. He removed the books from the shelfs.c. He removed the books from the shelv’s.d. He removed the books from the shelve.

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1. Which sentence shows the correct use of a possessive noun.

a. That is the ants hill.b. That is the ants’ hill.c. That is the ants’s hill.d. That hill is the antses.

2. Which is the correct contraction for the words should have.

a. should’havb. shouldh’vec. should’ved. shouldhav’e

3. Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a. I have my umbrella, raincoat and boots ready.b. I have my raincoat and umbrella, and boots ready.c. I have my umbrella, raincoat ready and boots.d. I have my umbrella, raincoat, and boots ready.

4. Choose the correct sentence.

a.The pie looks good.b. My mother bakes good.c. My sister dances good.d.The actor sings good.

5. Choose the correct punctuation to end the following sentence.Wow, what a surprise

a. ?b. !c. :d. .


a. Diane moved to atlanta , Georgia.b. Jane will be moving to Orlando Florida.c. Sue is living in Bellmore, New York.d. Kim is moving to dallas, Texas.

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Christopher swims. Christopher wears goggles.

a. Christopher wearing goggles and swimming.b. Christopher wears goggles when he swims.c. Christopher who swims and swims with goggles.d. Christopher who wears goggles who is swimming.

2. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

The chorus will be ____________ in the auditorium.

a. performsb. performc. performingd. performance

3. What kind of sentence is this?Put that away before you leave.

a. statement b. command c. question d. exclamation

4. Which sentence uses the correct plural noun.

a. The leaf were falling from the trees.b. The leafs were falling from the trees.c. The leaves were falling from the trees.d. The leave were falling from the trees.

5. Choose the title and name that is not written correctly.

a. Mr. Adamsb. Miss Brownc. Mrs. Fieldsd. Ms Lane

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1. Choose the answer that correctly combines the following underlined sentence.

Stan likes to play baseball.Stan’s brother likes to play baseball, too.

a. Playing baseball is what Stan and his brother play.b. Stan and his brother like to play baseball.c. His brother and Stan like to play baseball.d. Stan, his brother, like to play baseball.

2. Choose the correct past tense verb to fill in the blank.Betsy __________ the award last week.

a. winsb. winningc. wond. win

3. Fill in the correct verb to complete the sentence.Dan, Cara, and Paula _______ the game carefully.

a. playsb. playingc. playerd. play

4. Choose the sentence that shows the correct spelling and punctuation.

a. Mara visited San Francisco, California.b. Mara visited san Francisco, California.c. mara visited San Francisco California.d. Mara visited San francisco, California

5. Choose the correct spelling for the plural noun.There were ________ in the fruit basket.

a.cherryb.cherrysc. cherreysd. cherries

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1. Choose the correct adjective for the following sentence.Who is the ________ person in your class.

a. kindestb. kindc. kinderd. kindness

2. Choose the answer that correctly combines the following underlined sentences. She is my aunt She won the prize

a. My aunt, she won the prize.b. She won the prize, my aunt.c. By my aunt, the prize was won.d. My aunt won the prize.

3. Choose the pronoun that can take the place of the noun that is underlined.

Kids chose a team captain.

a. Theyb. Themc. Thosed. These


Can you lend me a dollar?a. statementb. questionc. exclamationd. command

5. Choose the title and name that is written correctly.

a. Mrs Kim Baxterb. Miss kim Baxterc. Dr. Kim Baxterd. DR. Kim Baxter

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1. Which underlined word shows ownership correctly?

a. The two boy’s sweatshirts were left in the gym. b. The wind knocked over the patios’ chair.

c. My two sisters’ diaries were left on the table. d. The little girls picture blew away.

2. Which sentence uses the adjective correctly?

a. Which kitten small than all?b. Whiskers is smallest than nibbles.

c. Macy is fast runner than Whiskers. d. Macy is the fastest runner of all.

3. Which sentence is written correctly?

a. What a strange puppy that is!b. that dog is very cute!c. Didn’t you ever see a poodle.d. They are friendly little pets?

e. Which sentence is NOT a run on sentence?

a. Friday is always my favorite day of the week. b. I sleep late, my mom makes waffles for brunch. c. My friend comes over we go to the park.

d. We bicycle ride, my family goes to the movies.

5. Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb.

a. Mom given the pie recipe to Aunt Jane. b. We done all the steps. c. She has gave the pie to the neighbor. d. I said that she had done a great job.

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1. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation.A. Karen miller works at the school.B. her eyes are blue.C. My hair is long.D. Do you like school

2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. The sun is ________through the window.

A. shoneB. shinesC. shinedD. shining

3. Which sentence best combines the two sentences?Tim reads many kinds of books.Tim enjoys many kinds of books.

A. Tim reads many kinds of books and Tim enjoys many kinds of books.B. Tim reads many kinds of books and he enjoys the many books he reads.C. Tim reads and enjoys many kinds of books. D. Tim enjoys books that he reads.


A. Mary was born in New York City.B. From 1854 to 1932.C. More than one hundred songs.D. For hundreds of years.

5. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. Mike __________basketball everyday after school.

A. is playingB. playsC. playD. are playing

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1. Which sentence shows correct capitalization and punctuation?

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A. One day, the neighbors moved to oregon.B. Tammy’s mother always baked a cake on saturday.C. the family sold the house.D. She knew Mr. Beggins would like her project.

2. Which is not a complete sentence?

A. They had fun when they hiked to the lake.B. Dad went up the trail.C. Find their special lake.D. Bobby wanted to camp by the creek.

3. Which sentence best combines the two sentences.

The wind howled. The dogs started to bark.

A. The wind howled, and the dogs started to bark.B. The wind howled, the dogs started to bark.C. The dogs bark started the wind to howl.D. The howl of the wind and the dogs started to bark.


Yesterday, the doctor ____________in my ear to see if I had an infection.

A. lookB. looksC. lookingD. looked


A. Mary had never seen nothing more beautiful than that rainbow.B. You can’t find cheaper pencils nowhere.C. Kara does not have any new ideas.D. There couldn’t have been no better deal.

Mechanics Review

1. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

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A. The main ingredient isn’t nothing but flour.B. There isn’t no profit yet.C. She didn’t use any secret ingredients.D. He didn’t put no letters on the box.


The children’s names ______ Maria and Frankie.

A. areB. isC. amD. was

3. Which sentence best combines the two sentences.

The children were not hungry.The children continued to eat.

A. The children continued to eat who were not hungry.B. The children were not hungry, but they continued to eat.C. They continued to eat, the children who were not hungry.D. The children were not hungry and the children continued to eat.


A. The robin flew from the tree?B. Do you want a ride to the store!C. Fred did not want to go to the party.D. meet me at the door.


A. My birthday is March 23, 1972.B. Their anniversary is April 14 1999.C. Lisa Mary and Carrie are coming over.D. Yes they said they would be there on time.

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1. Choose the answer that correctly combines the two sentences.

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Tom went to the supermarket today. Tom went to the park today.

A. Tom went to the supermarket today and Tom went to the park today. B. Tom went to the park today after he went to the supermarket today. C. Tom went to the supermarket and the park today. D. Tom who went to the supermarket today went to the park today.

2. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Our track coach announced, “Before ________the run, make sure your shoes are tied.”

A. begin B. begins C. beginning D. began

3. Which answer uses the apostrophe correctly?

A. Your going to ride the bus today. B. Your’e going to ride the bus today. C. Your’ going to ride the bus today. D. You’re going to ride the bus today.

4. Choose the answer that shows correct capitalization and punctuation.

A. Please come to new york city. B. Is there a pentagon in Washington! C. We went on a tour of the Empire State Building. D. The statue of liberty is huge?

5. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

A. Jefferson sit down. B. He listen carefully. C Fred tells a story. D. The people talks loudly.

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A. this race was the first one for some horsesB. did you ever see the Kentucky derby.C. Which horse won the race?D. Watch the lead horse in the race?

2. Which answer correctly combines the two sentences? Grandmother raised songbirds. Grandmother loved their songs.

A. Grandmother raised songbirds and loved their songs.B. Grandmother raised and loved the songs of the songbirds she raised.C. Grandmother raised songbirds and Grandmother loved their songs.D. Grandmother loved the songs of the songbirds she raised.

3. What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?

The family sat on the bench at the park.

A. verbB. adjectiveC. pronounD. noun

4. Which plural noun correctly completes the following sentence?

We put the extra ____________ back on the shelf.

A. boxsesB. boxsC. boxesD. boxss

5. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence.

We _________ for our trip to Italy.

A. packingB. packedC. packsD. pack’s

Mechanics Review

1. Choose the answer that correctly combines the two sentences.

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Tom loves aquariums. He has never been to one.

A. Tom loves aquariums that he has never been to.B. Tom loves aquariums, but he has never been to one.C. Tom has never been to the aquariums that he loves.D. Tom loves and has never been to aquariums.

2. Which adjective correctly completes the sentence. During the day, the streets were __________ than they were at night.

A. noiseB. noisiestC. most noisyD. noisier

3. Which sentence uses possessives correctly?

A. Edward’s wife, Melanie, had her picture taken.B. The days main event was the concert.C. The Hogans family picnic was on the Fourth of July.D. Bens project was the best.

4. Which word correctly completes the sentence.

I ____________ even started my project yet!

A. haventB. havntC. hav’ntD. haven’t

5. What part of speech is the underlined word?

What color did the team choose for their uniform?

A. nounB. verbC. adjectiveD. adverb

Mechanics Review

1. Choose the word that shows the correct plural possessive form.

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Their ____________ help was needed to finish the project.

A. parents’ B. parentC. parentsD. parent’

2. Which sentence best combines the two sentences? She will prepare a report about Neil Armstrong. I will prepare a report about Neil Armstrong.

A. She or I will prepare a report about Neil Armstrong.B. I and She will prepare a report about Neil Armstrong.C. She will prepare a report that I will prepare about Neil Armstrong.D. She but I will prepare a report about Neil Armstrong.


A. the team was name the dolphins.B. Her best friends’ name is stephanie.C. The baby was crying for her mother.D. Mary and charles were late for the party?

4. Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?My mother ________ at the school.

A. workingB. worksC. have workedD. is worked


A. We could meet them at the mall, at your house or in the school, yard.

B. We could meet them at the mall, at your house, or in the school yard.

C. We could meet them at the mall at your house or, in the school yard.

D. We, could meet them at the mall at your house, or in the school yard.

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1. Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence.

James wants to come _____.

A. twoB. toC. tooD. also


John knows how to jump rope. Beth knows how to jump rope.

A. John knows how to jump rope and Beth.B. John and Beth know how to jump rope.C. John knows how to jump rope with Beth.D. Beth knows how to jump John’s rope.

3. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation?

A. What time does the show start.B. I went to king kullen to do my food shopping?C. bobby and jane went to the party together.D. How old is the baby going to be?


I was standing in the garden ________the flowers.

A. smellingB. smellC. smelledD. smells


A. Sally can’t never drive to school.B. I can’t find my keys nowhere.C. She had never seen anything like it before.D. Michael does not never know where to go.

Mechanics Review

1. Which plural noun correctly completes the following sentence?

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We threw _______ into the lake.

A. rockesB. rocksC. rock’sD. rocks’

2. Which answer correctly combines the two sentences? Tara played with Megan. Tara played with Jill.

A. Tara played with Megan and Jill.B. Tara and Megan played with Jill.C. Tara who played with Megan played with Jill.D. Tara played with Jill who played with Megan.

3. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.

We _______ the library book back to the library.

A. takenB. takesC. takedD. took

4. Which word correctly completes the sentence?You _______ talk back to your parents.

A. should’ntB. shouldn’tC. shouldnt’D. shoul’dnt


A. We needed apples, oranges strawberries and bread from the store.B. We needed apples oranges, strawberries and, bread from the

store.C. We needed apples, oranges, strawberries, and bread from the

store.D. We needed, apples oranges, strawberries and, bread, from the

store

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A. He loves to play ballB. i like ice cream.C. What time is it?D. mary and bill went to dinner.

2. Which of these is not a complete sentence?

A. The dog chased the ball.B. Sailed across the ocean.C. The bird flew across the sky.D. Yellow is my favorite color.


The diamond ring _________ in the light.

A. is sparklingB. is sparkledC. sparklingD. was sparkles

4. Which of the following sentences best combines the two sentences?

Fish live in the ocean. Coral live in the ocean.

A. Fish live in the ocean with Coral who live in the ocean.B. Fish and Coral live in the ocean.C. Fish who live in the ocean live with Coral.D. Fish and the ocean live with Coral.

5. Choose the correct punctuation to complete the sentence.

I can’t wait to go to the birthday party

A. ?B. !C. ,D. ;

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A. Mary, james, megan, and I are going to the store B. i want ice cream too! C. What time are you going to the movies? D. her hair is brown


It is five months since we _____________ over the this company.

A. have takenB. had takenC. will takeD. are taking


Rover pulled at the leash. Rover would not heel.

A. Rover pulled at the leash and Rover would not heel.B. Rover pulled at the leash and it would not heel.C. Rover who pulled at the leash would not heel.D. Rover pulled at the leash, and would not heel.


A. went to the countryB. Mary and bill areC. Sally likes to D. Sally and Bill ran around the track.

5. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence China ____________greatly over the last five years.

A. changedB. is changingC. has changedD. will have changed

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1. Choose the answer that is not a complete sentence.

A. Which one of you?B. Chipmunks are lively animals.C. We were happy for the family.D. I am tired.


I like my hair curly. Mom likes my hair straight.

A. I like my hair curly and straight.B. I like my hair curly but my mom’s hair straight.C. I like my hair curly, but Mom likes it straight.D. I like my hair curly and straight.

3. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.

Thomas ______unfriendly yesterday.

A. wasB. areC. amD. is


A. She gone to my school since last year.B. She has gone to my school since last year.C. She going to my school since last year.D. She went to my school since last year.


A. my favorite book is because of winn Dixie.B. My favorite author is roald dahl.C. I liked the movie Gnomeo and Juliet?D. I went food shopping at King Kullen.

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A. my hair is curly?B. John has blue eyes.C. What time does the party start!D. Is Amanda going with you!

2. Which contraction is written correctly?

A. wouldn’tB. woul’dntC. would’ntD. wouldn’t’

3. Which sentence is written correctly

A. Cheaters don’t never win!B. Cheaters will not never winC. Cheaters never win.D. Cheaters do not never win.

4. Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

A. My dog can sit fetch and shake hands.B. My dog can sit, fetch and shake hands.C. My dog, can sit, fetch and shake hands.D. My dog can sit, fetch, and shake hands.

5. Which sentence correctly combines the two sentences?

Jack loves summer sports. Jack has never been scuba diving.

A. Jack loves summer sports and Jack has never been scuba diving.B. Jack loves summer sports, but has never been scuba diving.C. Jack loves summer sports, or he has never been scuba diving.D. Jack loves summer sports yet Jack has never been scuba diving.

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A. I made the really big mistake.B. I made a really big mistake.C. I made an really big mistake.D. I made and really big mistake.

2. Which pronoun should be used for the word list in the following sentence?

She came over to my desk and asked me for my list, so I gave ___to her.

A. themB. herC. hisD. it


A. I takes my work home with me.B. I token my work home with me.C. I took my work home with me.D. I tooks my work home with me.


A. I wasn’t allowed to watch TV, use the phone or play video games.B. I wasn’t allowed to watch TV use the phone or play video games.C. I wasn’t allowed to watch TV use the phone, or play video games.D. I wasn’t allowed to watch TV, use the phone, or play video games.


Mary loves winter sports. Mary has never been skiing.

A. Mary loves winter sports and Mary has never been skiing.B. Mary loves winter sports, but has never been skiing.C. Mary loves winter sports, or she has never been skiing.D. Mary loves winter sports yet Mary has never been skiing.

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A. Tim went to the store with dinaB. I was very tired?C. The baby was sleeping.D. how long is this going to take!

2. Which contraction is written correctly?

A. wasn’tB. was’ntC. wasn’t’D. wa’snt


A. I were worried I would fail because I hadn’t studied. B. I am worried I would fail because I hadn’t studied. C. I is worried I would fail because I hadn’t studied. D. I was worried I would fail because I hadn’t studied.


A. The boy lives in Bellmore New, York. B. The boy lives in, Bellmore New York. C. The boy lives in Bellmore, New York. D. The boy, lives in, Bellmore, New York.


Jennifer is a good math student. Mark is a good math student.

A. Jennifer and Mark is a good math student. B. Jennifer is a good math student and Mark is a good math student.

C. Jennifer or Mark is a good math student. D. Jennifer and Mark are good math students.

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ELA MECHANICS3RD GRADE

Capitalization – Part I Capitalization – Part II Punctuation – Part I Punctuation – Part II Capitalization and Punctuation – Part I Capitalization and Punctuation – Part II Capitalization and Punctuation Varied – Part I Capitalization and Punctuation Varied – Part II

Name ___________________________ Date ______________ELA – Writing Mechanics

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the bubble next to the choice that best answers the question.

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1. Find the word or words that best complete the sentence.

_________ in an airplane can be fun.

Flying flying In the air Grey and big


I went to the doctor because I felt _______.

Sick band-aid sick broken


Did John and _____ go to the park?

sue bird Sue the swings


The kids went to ______ for lunch.

burger king Burger King out with friends Restaurant




_________ is my best friend.

Peterpeter The boy and the girl

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the boy and the girl6. Find the word or words that best complete the sentence.

Is it true that the dog’s name is ____?

the dog’s bone duke Duke hungry


They said they would go to ____ for a trip.

floridatexas californiaMaine


Jack’s school is called the _________ School.

Smith street Smith Street smith street smith Street




He went to the movies on _____.

tuesday wednesday the friday Sunday


Did he say that _____ was coming to the party?

mandy Mandy

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the party presents


My family went to ______ for dinner.

chicken Applebee’s applebee’s the food


My teacher’s name is _____.

mr. brownin school

Mrs. Green jane



1. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization.

Have you ever been to canada?Will you go to Sam’s house with me?where did you see that bird?can Sally sleep over our house?


The ring will fit on her finger.playing ball with my friends is a lot of fun. I will Order pizza for dinner tonight. My friend Lives on this block.


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Standing in Line at the store is boring. Our family likes to Eat dinner at 6:30.he wants to go to the baseball game. She likes to wear dresses to school.




My aunt lives in new Jersey.Our family goes on vacation to florida every year. New York is the state where I live. Have you ever been to maine?


Using the computer is fun in School. My class will go to the library soon. Jack goes to the Main street School. will you read to my class tomorrow?


Mike’s mom makes good chicken. Did sue eat all of the pasta?tacos are jack’s favorite food. amanda likes to eat cake.

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The score of the mets game was 7-3.Playing for the jets was really fun. The field was ready for the yankees. The Giants won a tough game.


A football field is 100 Yards. did you play on the football team?Football players wear uniforms. the football players worked hard.


Will you go to the game on friday?Her birthday is on thursday. Sally went to school on monday. Wednesday is our class trip.

Name ___________________________ Date ______________

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ELA – Writing Mechanics DIRECTIONS: Fill in the bubble next to the choice that best answers the question.


Using the slide at the Park is fun. My family will go to the mall soon. Kate goes to oceanside School. will you take me to school today?


i want to go to the park on Saturday. My cousin, Jason, wants to Come with us.Swimming is my favorite summer activity.Working on my project Is hard work.


Our class is going on a Field Trip. My dad Wants to go to the Yankee game.Walking through the field was Great fun. Frank and I are going to play tennis.



1. Choose the sentence that has the correct ending punctuation.

Where was the car. How did he get here. The dog was at the park. Did she go to the game.

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When will we have dinner. Was the bird in the tree. How can we get to the store? Is it winter or spring.


The cake was very good.Is Joe going to the party tonight. Was the computer working. Who unlocked the door.


Can I go with you. Is it raining out today? Where did they go. How was the show.




The printer was broken.Was the door locked. When will it be lunch time. Why did they go to the store.


Why is the grass green. When did Duke leave? How can we solve this problem. Is that shirt blue or green.

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Did Thomas go to the doctor. How is Jillian feeling. Are you from Norway? When will it be my turn.


Did you bring me a present. Did you set the alarm. Where did you find this. Can we go to the movies?




What book are you reading? When will you get a dog. Why are there so many people here. Can I clean my desk.


Is Mandy going to the bank. Do we have to do this work? Are they having dinner at 5:00. What day do we go to dance.


When will it be your birthday. Joe said he will go to the gym. What time will she meet us. When will the cat catch the mouse.

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When will the taxi get here. Should I take the bus to the mall. Is Mr. Smith going to the diner. Did the squirrel climb the tree?



1. Choose the sentence that has the correct capitalization and ending punctuation.

did he take the plane to Norway? did he take the plane to Norway. Did he take the plane to Norway. Did he take the plane to Norway?


What school do you go to? what school do you go to? What school do you go to. what school do you go to.


my friend Jack is at the park.My friend Jack is at the park. my friend jack is at the park. My friend jack is at the park.


Could you bring me a glass of water! Could you bring me a glass of water. Could you bring me a glass of water?

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could you bring me a glass of water?




We went to new york city.we went to new york city. We went to New York City. we went to New York City.


Why did they go home. Why did they go home? why did they go home. why did they go home?


How do we get to Smith Street. how do we get to Smith Street? How do we get to smith street.How do we get to Smith Street?


Did you see Matthew at the store.Did you see Matthew at the store? did you see Matthew at the store. Did you see matthew at the store?




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Scott is having cake after dinner.scott is having cake after dinner. Scott is having cake after Dinner. Scott is having cake after Dinner;


When will it be mark’s turn?When will it be Mark’s turn? When will it be Mark’s turn. When will it be mark’s turn.


Is the pencil sharpener broken? is the pencil sharpener broken? Is the pencil sharpener broken. is the pencil sharpener broken.


They drive a car called a honda?They drive a car called a Honda. they drive a car called a honda. they drive a car called a Honda.




the boy went to the park.

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Can he go down the slide? she did not go on the swings. Did he say the playground was closed.


What time are we going to the movies. The movie we are going to is at 10:30. Are we going to see Batman . Did joe say the movie was today or tomorrow.


What are we eating for dinner?Is it true we are having a party. We should be to mark’s house by 8:00. Can we bring something to dinner.


would you like me to bring Jane over? Pete is going with John to the baseball field. What was the score at the end of the game. When will they leave to go home.




Are they going to New Jersey tomorrow?David said they are going to friendly’s for dinner. Can we meet you for lunch at the pizza place.Yesterday was thursday.


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Spring begins on march 21st. When will the flowers grow. We ate breakfast at the diner. Did you forget your book.


What is your address. He told Alex to turn down First Street. Can you go wash the car. I think you should ride your Bike.


Sally will meet us at the gym on Tuesday.Susan said she will meet with jody. On wednesday, we are going to the market. Is the computer room open on Friday.




is the computer on or off. Can Mike come over to play. When will it be time to go? John said that max plays golf.


Did the cat really chase the mouse.I will meet you at the store. Summer begins in june. What is the weather like today.

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Did you follow all of the directions?Are you taking debbie to King Kullen? How are you going to get there. The kite was flying in the Sky.


Mr. and Mrs. jones are at the party.How can they say it is cold in august? Did you say that your birthday is in July? I think that the cake is vanilla?




the water bottle is empty.Chris will go to the park? The swings will go real high. did your mom pick you up?


What time will we have dinner. The house will be ready at 9:15. will you eat the chicken first? My favorite dessert is ice cream?


the football game starts at 6:00?Is it fun to play football. We should go to the game together,

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Can we bring balloons to the game?




Susan will go to my house After school. Peter is a boy in my class. What time can Frank go home. Michael will eat all the pizza?


Monday is the first day of practice,Who will pick me up on Tuesday. Staying after soon on wednesdays is boring. The dance on Friday was a lot of fun.


Summer is my favorite season. What is your favorite time of year. in winter, you can go skiing. Did you jump in the leaves.

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We had to stand in line at the Stadium. I was really bored at the concert? Was the play exciting? My favorite club is Music club?


She wore a pretty Necklace? the ring I bought was cheap. Will you wear the earrings tomorrow; My ring is very special to me.


Where do you live? Is she moving to freeport? My cousin lives in Merrick? What year did you move here.



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The boy will build the tent. the boy will build the tent. The boy will build the tent? The boy will Build the tent.


What do you need to play the game! what do you need to play the game? What do you need to play the game? What do you need to play the game,


going on the slide was fun. Going on the slide was fun? Going on the slide was fun; Going on the slide was fun.




The tree in my yard is very tall? The tree in my yard is very tall. the tree in my yard is very tall.

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The tree in my Yard is very tall.


Every night I can see the Empire State Building. Every night I can see the empire state building. Every night I can see the Empire State Building? Every night I can see the Empire State building?


when are we going to the mall? When are we going to the mall.When are we going to the Mall? When are we going to the mall?




Can you and Emily jump rope for a long time? can you and Emily jump rope for a long time? Can you and emily jump rope for a long time? Can you and Emily jump rope for a long time.


what is your favorite special in School?

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What is your favorite special in school? What is your favorite special in school. What is your favorite special in school,


Selling cakes for our troop was a good idea. selling cakes for our troop was a good idea. Selling cakes for our Troop was a good idea. Selling cakes for our Troop was a good idea?




Kasey is a good friend to me, Kasey is a Good friend too me. Kasey is a good friend to me. kasey is a good friend to me.


When can we see the stars. when can we see the stars? when can we see the stars; When can we see the stars?


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She will go with us to the washington monument. She will go with us to the Washington Monument. she will go with us to the Washington Monument. she will go with us to the Washington Monument?

Name: ______________________________Date: ___________ELA-Writing Mechanics


16. Choose the answer that shows the correct punctuation.

The cup was very hot. When does the movie start. Mike will go to the game?Can Amanda bake the cookies;


The game was very hard to play? What will we have for lunch: When will Sarah take the dog out? My friend can play the trumpet?


I want to play basketball at recess?Going to the park was really fun? Have you ever played with dolls. She likes to type on the computer.

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My uncle drives a huge truck.Our family plays games on weekends? Sarah likes to go skating? Have you seen the new movie;


Every night I read a book? My class goes to lunch at 12:00? Jack plays with his cousin a lot: Studying is very important.


The baseball field was wet? Did you remember your baseball bat?I ordered a hot dog at the ballpark?Derek Jeter is my favorite player?




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Do you go to summer camp. Which state did you visit this summer.When do you leave for vacation. This summer was best one yet.


What is your favorite meal? The pizza at the party was great?Where is my plate of food. We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs?


What kind of ice cream do you like.Her cookies were the best I have ever had. Susan wants to eat all the cupcakes?When can we have dessert.




Using the mixer was easier; My brother has to go to work? Kevin has a new blue coat? She loves to cook with her mom.

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I am very happy to see you. When can we go to the park? She can run very fast; Where are you going.


Our troop will raise money this year?My friend studies with me every Wednesday;We can order pizza for dinner. John is one of my best friends?

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