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*GRAMMAR 16.1-16.4 TEST REVIEW REDO

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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.”

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

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we saw a bluebird.

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

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

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Bonita asked, “has anyone seen my book?”

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Ben and i flew a kite at the park yesterday.

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the dog ran over to the fence.

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Where did i put that book?

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

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Your Friend,

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Luis said that The other team had a better record.

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

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

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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)
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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.

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

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In 1944 judge Landis passed away.

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He was succeeded by albert chandler.

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In 1965 William Eckert became Commissioner.

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Commissioner eckert was a retired general.

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Bowie kuhn replaced general eckert in 1969.

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

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Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs during his career.

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

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hank aaron hit 755 home runs during his career.

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Another famous player was Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Northwestern part of my State is fairly flat.

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Samantha lives Northwest of Carson City, nevada.

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We went fishing in The Columbia River last year.

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Southwestern kansas is not much different geographically than Southeastern Kansas.

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

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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.
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The fashion show featured designs from Bangles And Beads boutique.

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We speak spanish at home and english everywhere else.

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

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The scientific method was developed during The Age Of reason.

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My birthday falls in the Spring on april 19.

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

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If only I could learn to speak the Greek Language.

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

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Joel Chandler Harris wrote the book nights with uncle remus.

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I’ve studied chapter 10 very thoroughly.

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

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She worked hard to solve the Hungarian Puzzle.

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Aunt Elizabeth will teach me to speak a little swedish.

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The magazine zillions is one of my favorites.

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