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Grammar 16.1: Capitalizing Sentences, Quotations, and Salutations
PART 1 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. In TWELVE of the sentences, correct any errors in capitalization. (12 points)
          *Look for lowercase letters that should be capital and capital letters that should be lowercase.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then correct the errors.
          *Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.

2. FOUR of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (4 points)

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“i can’t wait,” said Nguyen. “i’m hungry now.”

1

She said, “The motorcycle slid sideways and skidded about 100 feet.”

1

we saw a bluebird.

1

Cecilia said, “Don’t wait for me. I’ll join you later.”

1

“call me,” she said, “When you’re ready to leave.”

1

Bonita asked, “has anyone seen my book?”

1

Ben and i flew a kite at the park yesterday.

1

the dog ran over to the fence.

1

Where did i put that book?

1

mario asked, “what is everyone doing this weekend?”

1

Your Friend,

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Luis said that The other team had a better record.

1

Mr. Thompson described the rules as “extremely difficult to understand if you don’t have a law degree.”

1

I looked up from my desk and told him No, he couldn't have a cookie.

1

Dear friends and relatives,

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Thirty-five years after his death, Robert Frost remains America's favorite poet. (we remember him at Kennedy's inauguration.)

Grammar 16.2: Capitalizing Names and Titles of Persons
PART 2 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. In TWELVE of the sentences, correct any errors in capitalization. (12 points)
          *Look for lowercase letters that should be capital and capital letters that should be lowercase.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then correct the errors.
          *Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.

2. FOUR of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (4 points)

1

In 1876 william a. hulbert headed a committee that founded the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

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Baseball’s first commissioner was Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

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Mr. landis, who was also a judge, was appointed to this position in 1921.

1

To ensure an honest sport, landis enforced a strict ethical code for baseball players.

1

In 1944 judge Landis passed away.

1

He was succeeded by albert chandler.

1

In 1965 William Eckert became Commissioner.

1

Commissioner eckert was a retired general.

1

Bowie kuhn replaced general eckert in 1969.

1

One of baseball’s most famous players is george herman “Babe” ruth.

1

Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs during his career.

1

ruth’s record was broken on April 8, 1974, by henry louis “Hank” Aaron.

1

hank aaron hit 755 home runs during his career.

1

Another famous player was Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson.

1

In 1947 Mr. Robinson became the first African American to play in the big leagues.

1

My Grandfather remembers watching mickey mantle.

Grammar 16.3: Capitalizing Names of Places
PART 3 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. In each sentence, correct any errors in capitalization. (15 points)
          *Look for lowercase letters that should be capital and capital letters that should be lowercase.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then correct the errors.
          *Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.

1

The mississippi river is named from a word meaning “great river.”

1

Explorers in the southwest asked the Pimas what they called the area.

1

The Pimas used the word Arishoonak; that name later became arizona.

1

One group in The south cleared thickets to make room for food.

1

The group gave their name to The State Of Alabama; the word for which this state was named means “thicket clearers.”

1

The word mesikami became the word for the state of michigan and Lake michigan.

1

The Sioux word for friends was translated into the names for north dakota and south dakota.

1

The Grand canyon has many wonderful views for the tourist to marvel at.

1

Did you hear about the earthquake in The San Fernando valley?

1

The Northwestern part of my State is fairly flat.

1

Samantha lives Northwest of Carson City, nevada.

1

We went fishing in The Columbia River last year.

1

Southwestern kansas is not much different geographically than Southeastern Kansas.

1

My friends live on the broad coastal Plain of northern germany.

1

Colombia lies to the South of panama.

Grammar 16.4: Capitalizing Other Proper Nouns and Adjectives
PART 4 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. In each sentence, correct any errors in capitalization. (15 points)
          *Look for lowercase letters that should be capital and capital letters that should be lowercase.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then correct the errors.
          *Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.

1

The fashion show featured designs from Bangles And Beads boutique.

1

We speak spanish at home and english everywhere else.

1

Joni and I bought hats from mexico at Sombrero sam’s.

1

The scientific method was developed during The Age Of reason.

1

My birthday falls in the Spring on april 19.

1

I am sure that you’ve read the tale Of Peter rabbit.

1

If only I could learn to speak the Greek Language.

1

My dad has seen the movie the Maltese Falcon fifteen times.

1

Joel Chandler Harris wrote the book nights with uncle remus.

1

I’ve studied chapter 10 very thoroughly.

1

A belgian horse has many useful duties as a farm workhorse.

1

She worked hard to solve the Hungarian Puzzle.

1

Aunt Elizabeth will teach me to speak a little swedish.

1

The magazine zillions is one of my favorites.

1

*GRAMMAR 16.1-16.4 TEST REVIEW REDO

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

Grammar 16.1: Capitalizing Sentences, Quotations, and Salutations

PART 1 of 4

“i can’t wait,” said Nguyen. “i’m hungry now.”

She said, “The motorcycle slid sideways and skidded about 100 feet.”

we saw a bluebird.

Cecilia said, “Don’t wait for me. I’ll join you later.”

“call me,” she said, “When you’re ready to leave.”

Bonita asked, “has anyone seen my book?”

Ben and i flew a kite at the park yesterday.

the dog ran over to the fence.

Where did i put that book?

mario asked, “what is everyone doing this weekend?”

Your Friend,

Luis said that The other team had a better record.

Mr. Thompson described the rules as “extremely difficult to understand if you don’t have a law degree.”

I looked up from my desk and told him No, he couldn't have a cookie.

Dear friends and relatives,

Thirty-five years after his death, Robert Frost remains America's favorite poet. (we remember him at Kennedy's inauguration.)

Grammar 16.2: Capitalizing Names and Titles of Persons

PART 2 of 4

In 1876 william a. hulbert headed a committee that founded the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

Baseball’s first commissioner was Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

Mr. landis, who was also a judge, was appointed to this position in 1921.

To ensure an honest sport, landis enforced a strict ethical code for baseball players.

In 1944 judge Landis passed away.

He was succeeded by albert chandler.

In 1965 William Eckert became Commissioner.

Commissioner eckert was a retired general.

Bowie kuhn replaced general eckert in 1969.

One of baseball’s most famous players is george herman “Babe” ruth.

Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs during his career.

ruth’s record was broken on April 8, 1974, by henry louis “Hank” Aaron.

hank aaron hit 755 home runs during his career.

Another famous player was Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson.

In 1947 Mr. Robinson became the first African American to play in the big leagues.

My Grandfather remembers watching mickey mantle.

Grammar 16.3: Capitalizing Names of Places

PART 3 of 4

The mississippi river is named from a word meaning “great river.”

Explorers in the southwest asked the Pimas what they called the area.

The Pimas used the word Arishoonak; that name later became arizona.

One group in The south cleared thickets to make room for food.

The group gave their name to The State Of Alabama; the word for which this state was named means “thicket clearers.”

The word mesikami became the word for the state of michigan and Lake michigan.

The Sioux word for friends was translated into the names for north dakota and south dakota.

The Grand canyon has many wonderful views for the tourist to marvel at.

Did you hear about the earthquake in The San Fernando valley?

The Northwestern part of my State is fairly flat.

Samantha lives Northwest of Carson City, nevada.

We went fishing in The Columbia River last year.

Southwestern kansas is not much different geographically than Southeastern Kansas.

My friends live on the broad coastal Plain of northern germany.

Colombia lies to the South of panama.

Grammar 16.4: Capitalizing Other Proper Nouns and Adjectives

PART 4 of 4

The fashion show featured designs from Bangles And Beads boutique.

We speak spanish at home and english everywhere else.

Joni and I bought hats from mexico at Sombrero sam’s.

The scientific method was developed during The Age Of reason.

My birthday falls in the Spring on april 19.

I am sure that you’ve read the tale Of Peter rabbit.

If only I could learn to speak the Greek Language.

My dad has seen the movie the Maltese Falcon fifteen times.

Joel Chandler Harris wrote the book nights with uncle remus.

I’ve studied chapter 10 very thoroughly.

A belgian horse has many useful duties as a farm workhorse.

She worked hard to solve the Hungarian Puzzle.

Aunt Elizabeth will teach me to speak a little swedish.

The magazine zillions is one of my favorites.

My favorite humorous poem is “casey at the bat.”

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

Grammar 16.1: Capitalizing Sentences, Quotations, and Salutations

PART 1 of 4

“i can’t wait,” said Nguyen. “i’m hungry now.”

She said, “The motorcycle slid sideways and skidded about 100 feet.”

we saw a bluebird.

Cecilia said, “Don’t wait for me. I’ll join you later.”