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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Dear Brian
(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

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Very truly yours
(1 Comma)

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

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Dad you’re the greatest!
(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sarah was exhausted by noon yet she kept going.

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

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

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Grammar 13.7: Commas with Titles, Addresses, and Numbers

PART 1 of 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear Brian(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

Very truly yours(1 Comma)

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

Dad you’re the greatest!(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

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

Grammar 13.9: Misuse of Commas

PART 3 of 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sarah was exhausted by noon yet she kept going.

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

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

Grammar 13.7: Commas with Titles, Addresses, and Numbers

PART 1 of 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear Brian(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear Brian
(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

Very truly yours
(1 Comma)

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

Dad you’re the greatest!
(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear Brian
(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

Very truly yours
(1 Comma)

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

Dad you’re the greatest!
(1 Comma)

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

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

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

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

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