*GRAMMAR 16.1 REDO

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PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. In NINE of the sentences, correct any errors in capitalization. (9 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. SIX of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (6 points)

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“would‌ ‌you‌ ‌like‌ ‌to‌ ‌go‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌presentation‌ ‌about‌ ‌Bats?”‌ ‌my‌ ‌brother‌ ‌asked.‌

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“the speaker is a famous expert on bats,” Jon explained.

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“don’t you think bats are a little unpleasant?” I asked Jon.

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“Not at all,” Jon replied. “They’re one of the most helpful animal species around.”

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“They’re not too helpful,” my friend quipped, “When they swoop down at me.”

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“Ha-ha-ha,” laughed Jon. “You two need a lesson about bats.”

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he said, “if you both knew more about bats, you’d understand that they’re not horrible little creatures.”

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Jon proclaimed, “They help people in all sorts of ways.”

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“Let’s go,” he said smiling. “I’m taking you both to the lecture.”

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The auditorium was almost full, So we had to sit near the back.

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“I prefer to sit here,” Jill whispered. “this way we’re farther from the bats.”

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She pointed to a row of small cages on a table on the stage.

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“guess what we’d probably find in those!” she said with a smile.

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“My brother, the bat man!” I whispered to Jill.

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“shh,” said Jon as a man walked on stage.

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. In EIGHT of the sentences, correct any errors in capitalization. (8 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. TWO of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (2 points)

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the striking colors of autumn leaves come in varying shades of red, orange, and yellow. (when the sun shines on yellow leaves, they look bright gold!)

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those who must dispose of the fallen leaves (especially sanitation workers) seldom share the enthusiasm of mere observers.

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Burning leaves creates a pollution problem. (all the smoke and particles fill the air.)

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Burning leaves is also a fire hazard. (it must be done in a well-controlled environment and watched at all times.)

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Some municipalities (for these reasons) have banned the burning of leaves.

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local governments have said that They devised several methods of handling this annual problem.

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mulching (chopping leaves into fine pieces) greatly reduces the volume of trash.

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A local newspaper states, “mulchers save our city thousands of dollars each year.”

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mobile mulchers (lawn mowers) provide direct benefits, besides saving time and labor.

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DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

PART 1 of 2

“would‌ ‌you‌ ‌like‌ ‌to‌ ‌go‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌presentation‌ ‌about‌ ‌Bats?”‌ ‌my‌ ‌brother‌ ‌asked.‌

“the speaker is a famous expert on bats,” Jon explained.

“don’t you think bats are a little unpleasant?” I asked Jon.

“Not at all,” Jon replied. “They’re one of the most helpful animal species around.”

“They’re not too helpful,” my friend quipped, “When they swoop down at me.”

“Ha-ha-ha,” laughed Jon. “You two need a lesson about bats.”

he said, “if you both knew more about bats, you’d understand that they’re not horrible little creatures.”

Jon proclaimed, “They help people in all sorts of ways.”

“Let’s go,” he said smiling. “I’m taking you both to the lecture.”

The auditorium was almost full, So we had to sit near the back.

“I prefer to sit here,” Jill whispered. “this way we’re farther from the bats.”

She pointed to a row of small cages on a table on the stage.

“guess what we’d probably find in those!” she said with a smile.

“My brother, the bat man!” I whispered to Jill.

“shh,” said Jon as a man walked on stage.

PART 2 of 2

the striking colors of autumn leaves come in varying shades of red, orange, and yellow. (when the sun shines on yellow leaves, they look bright gold!)

those who must dispose of the fallen leaves (especially sanitation workers) seldom share the enthusiasm of mere observers.

Burning leaves creates a pollution problem. (all the smoke and particles fill the air.)

Burning leaves is also a fire hazard. (it must be done in a well-controlled environment and watched at all times.)

Some municipalities (for these reasons) have banned the burning of leaves.

local governments have said that They devised several methods of handling this annual problem.

mulching (chopping leaves into fine pieces) greatly reduces the volume of trash.

A local newspaper states, “mulchers save our city thousands of dollars each year.”

mobile mulchers (lawn mowers) provide direct benefits, besides saving time and labor.

Through the process of decomposition (leaf mulch decomposes quickly), the soil becomes well fertilized.