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#GRAMMAR 13.7-13.9 TEST REVIEW (due date: Tuesday, November 22)

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REDO CODE: 5RAAHN

Grammar 13.7: Commas with Titles, Addresses, and Numbers

PART 1 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. In TWELVE of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (12 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many commas to include in the sentence.

2. THREE of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none on the line. (3 points)
Question 1
1.

Her Korean pen pal’s birthday was August 9 1980.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Question 2
2.

The Nobel Prize in physics is presented each year in Stockholm Sweden.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Question 3
3.

However, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo Norway.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Question 4
4.

I ordered my hiking boots on December 10.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Question 5
5.

Did you know there is a Kansas City Missouri and a Kansas City Kansas?
(3 Commas)

Question 6
6.

The return address on the envelope was Christine Lundgren M.D. 622 Van Buren Street Richmond Indiana 47374.
(4 Commas)

Question 7
7.

When he gave his birth date as December 3 1951 I knew he couldn’t be telling the truth.
(2 Commas)

Question 8
8.

Richard and Sarah’s address until September is 1892 Sunshine Drive Arlington Heights Illinois 60005.
(2 Commas)

Question 9
9.

It looks as if the game on March 4 will decide the conference title.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Question 10
10.

The archaeology lecture will be given by Leopold M. Steinhauer Ph.D. a noted Egyptian explorer.
(2 Commas)

Question 11
11.

A notice in the newspaper said that the classes would begin on Monday September 12 1996.
(2 Commas)

Question 12
12.

The group’s concert tour includes performances in Saginaw Michigan and Wausau Wisconsin.
(3 Commas)

Question 13
13.

I think you’ll find the answer to that question in Act III Scene ii of The Merchant of Venice.
(2 Commas)

Question 14
14.

My sister joined the navy in October 1992.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Question 15
15.

The last day of band camp is Friday August 3.
(0 or 1 Commas)

Grammar 13.8: Commas with Direct Address, Question Tags, and Letter Writing

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. In each of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (15 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many commas to include in the sentence.
Question 16
16.

No my friend I don’t think we shall ever meet again.
(2 Commas)

Question 17
17.

We’ve never been to Nebraska have we?
(1 Comma)

Question 18
18.

Dear Brian
(1 Comma)

Question 19
19.

You’ll try to get some sleep before the test won’t you?
(1 Comma)

Question 20
20.

Excuse me ma’am the sign says not to feed the animals.
(2 Commas)

Question 21
21.

Don’t forget to call me on Saturday Lena.
(1 Comma)

Question 22
22.

He knows about the deadline next week doesn’t he?
(1 Comma)

Question 23
23.

Very truly yours
(1 Comma)

Question 24
24.

That’s the bus to Little Rock isn’t it?
(1 Comma)

Question 25
25.

Dad you’re the greatest!
(1 Comma)

Question 26
26.

Yes Your Honor I am prepared for trial today.
(2 Commas)

Question 27
27.

This shirt doesn’t make my hair look orange does it?
(1 Comma)

Question 28
28.

I guess I am disappointed Mom but I’ll get over it.
(2 Commas)

Question 29
29.

Listen folks and I’ll let you in on a little secret.
(2 Commas)

Question 30
30.

They don’t really believe that do they?
(1 Comma)

Grammar 13.9: Misuse of Commas

PART 3 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. In THREE of the sentences, insert a comma to correct the sentence. (3 points)
*You may only add EXACTLY one comma.

2. In SIX of the sentences, remove a comma to correct the sentence. (6 points)
*You may only remove EXACTLY one comma.

3. FIVE of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write correct in the box. (5 points)
Question 31
31.

I hope the Turners can come for I’ve invited the whole family.

Question 32
32.

Every sport you like, is one that I don’t play.

Question 33
33.

I called the company for help, and their ad gave a toll-free number.

Question 34
34.

We don’t watch television news but read the newspapers.

Question 35
35.

My favorite courses include, geology, algebra, and art.

Question 36
36.

The dog refused to chase the cat, but instead ate its food.

Question 37
37.

The art you call avant-garde, is art I call silly.

Question 38
38.

I came to pick you up for the party, yet you were gone.

Question 39
39.

The senator spoke at our graduation and his speech was very inspiring.

Question 40
40.

These vegetables contain, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and several minerals.

Question 41
41.

The things you consider old-fashioned are dear to me.

Question 42
42.

The audience cheered the recipient of the award, and called for a speech.

Question 43
43.

Sarah was exhausted by noon yet she kept going.

Question 44
44.

Each bibliography entry should include author, title, and publisher.