*GRAMMAR 13.4-13.6 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, February 3)

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Grammar 13.4: Quotation Marks vs. Italics
PART 1 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify‌ ‌if‌ ‌the‌ ‌underlined‌ ‌title‌ ‌should‌ ‌be‌ ‌in‌ ‌quotation‌ ‌marks‌ ‌or‌ ‌italics.‌ (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *EIGHT of your answers are quotation marks.
          *SEVEN of your answers are italics.

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Do you have a copy of the book The Giver that I could borrow?

1

The Monkey’s Paw is a short story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale.

1

When Nelson Mandela passed away, the headline of the newspaper article read Farewell, dear friend.

1

Freddy and Sam are currently binge-watching the tv show Barney.

1

Down the Rabbit Hole is the name of the first chapter in which book that was turned into a Disney movie?

1

Goodbye, Mr. Fish is the name of the episode where Cliff Huxtable stages a funeral for his daughter’s dead goldfish.

1

Ever since 1862, the Flying Scotsman train has connected the capitals of England and Scotland.

1

In Leonard’s acting class, he has to recite the short poem Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day? during the live performance.

1

The B-17 Aluminum Overcast plane has a remarkable store filled with daring missions.

1

The Jackson 5 sang many popular songs such as I’ll Be There.

1

The spacecraft Voyager 2 is about 11.5 billion miles away from Earth right now.

1

My sister is interested in starting her own blog, so she read the magazine article You’ve Got to Blog to get some inspiration.

1

You may begin to read the long poem The Lady of the Lake to the audience.

1

Make sure that you are not believing everything you read in the magazine Us Weekly.

1

The essay Total Eclipse by Annie Dillard provides the same intensity that can be found in short fiction as well.

Grammar 13.5: Semicolons
PART 2 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Add semicolons wherever necessary. (15 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many to include.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add in the semicolon(s).
          *Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.

1

A prehensile tail, one that can grasp or wrap around things, has proven to be a valuable aid to survival for many species the North American opossum and South American spider monkey are two animals that have this type of tail. (1)

1

George Frederick Handel, the German-born English composer of the eighteenth century, is best known for his oratorios, such as Messiah and Solomon but he was also a master of instrumental music, as his two series of concerti grossi and his ceremonial suites show. (1)

1

Brick is a longtime favorite as a building material because of its good looks and sturdiness moreover, it can be virtually free of maintenance. (1)

1

The sphinx is a fascinating creature from ancient mythology its body was that of a lion, while its head was portrayed as that of a man or woman, ram, or hawk. (1)

1

The silver-haired senator was considered the eminence grise of his party that is, he was its senior statesman, or “gray eminence.” (1)

1

The list of performers for tonight’s talent show includes Marty Allerdyce, who will play the piano Jason McPherson, who will do a tumbling routine and the Chang twins, who will juggle items the audience donates. (2)

1

We will not go along with your plan to disrupt the shareholders’ meeting furthermore, we will oppose it with all our strength. (1)

1

Self-portraits are among the most powerful of all paintings the self-portraits of Rembrandt and Van Gogh stand out for their revealing intensity. (1)

1

Hollywood’s first great director, although other candidates have been mentioned from time to time, was without a doubt D.W. Griffith the father of such techniques as the fade-out, close-up, and moving camera, Griffith is best known for his film The Birth of a Nation. (1)

1

When Mikhail Gorbachev, a Communist party functionary, became general secretary of the party in 1985, few expected him to be the architect of its dismantling but, by the time he left office in 1991, the Soviet Union was transformed beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. (1)

1

Sonya watched a video the night before the math exam instead of studying consequently, she received a D on the test. (1)

1

The 1980s were glorious years for the National Basketball Association as numerous great players captured the public’s imagination, including Magic Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers’ great point guard and leader Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, whose passing flair and shooting accuracy led his team to three championships and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan, whom many consider the greatest player of all time. (2)

1

The bald eagle faces a raft of serious challenges to its continued survival nevertheless, in many areas, it is beginning to make a comeback. (1)

1

The mid-nineteenth century saw the rise of nursing as a modern profession both Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton are pioneers of the field. (1)

1

Many people enjoy feeding birds at a backyard feeder in the winter the sight of cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches is a reminder that spring is just around the corner. (1)

Grammar 13.6: Colons
PART 3 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. In TWELVE of the sentences, insert a colon where needed. (12 points)
          *You may only add EXACTLY one colon.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add in the colon.
          *Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.

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

1

When a thunderstorm is coming, follow these steps to avoid damage to your personal computer (1) turn off the computer, (2) turn off the surge protector, and (3) unplug the system at the wall.

1

The following items can be picked up in the lost-and-found-room a red umbrella, a pair of gray mittens, and a leather key case.

1

The words echoed in my mind “Do not hurry. Do take a rest.”

1

Imamu’s list of places to visit in New York City included Ellis Island, the Museum of Modern Art, and the New York Stock Exchange.

1

Dear Sir or Madam

1

You will need the following tools a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench.

1

The school bus came every morning at about 7 45.

1

The animals I liked best at the zoo were the elephants, the giraffes, the electric eels, and the baboons.

1

Many people remember President John F. Kennedy’s famous statement from his inaugural address “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

1

Don’t forget the following items a bathrobe, soap, slippers, a towel, and a washcloth.

1

I’ll pick you up at 7 30 sharp.

1

The most popular sports in the United States are football, basketball, and baseball.

1

Try to deliver the package by 12 15.

1

I’ll never forget his final words “Don’t look back—something might be gaining on you.”

1

*GRAMMAR 13.4-13.6 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, February 3)

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Grammar 13.4: Quotation Marks vs. Italics

PART 1 of 3

Do you have a copy of the book The Giver that I could borrow?

The Monkey’s Paw is a short story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale.

When Nelson Mandela passed away, the headline of the newspaper article read Farewell, dear friend.

Freddy and Sam are currently binge-watching the tv show Barney.

Down the Rabbit Hole is the name of the first chapter in which book that was turned into a Disney movie?

Goodbye, Mr. Fish is the name of the episode where Cliff Huxtable stages a funeral for his daughter’s dead goldfish.

Ever since 1862, the Flying Scotsman train has connected the capitals of England and Scotland.

In Leonard’s acting class, he has to recite the short poem Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day? during the live performance.

The B-17 Aluminum Overcast plane has a remarkable store filled with daring missions.

The Jackson 5 sang many popular songs such as I’ll Be There.

The spacecraft Voyager 2 is about 11.5 billion miles away from Earth right now.

My sister is interested in starting her own blog, so she read the magazine article You’ve Got to Blog to get some inspiration.

You may begin to read the long poem The Lady of the Lake to the audience.

Make sure that you are not believing everything you read in the magazine Us Weekly.

The essay Total Eclipse by Annie Dillard provides the same intensity that can be found in short fiction as well.

Grammar 13.5: Semicolons

PART 2 of 3

A prehensile tail, one that can grasp or wrap around things, has proven to be a valuable aid to survival for many species the North American opossum and South American spider monkey are two animals that have this type of tail. (1)

George Frederick Handel, the German-born English composer of the eighteenth century, is best known for his oratorios, such as Messiah and Solomon but he was also a master of instrumental music, as his two series of concerti grossi and his ceremonial suites show. (1)

Brick is a longtime favorite as a building material because of its good looks and sturdiness moreover, it can be virtually free of maintenance. (1)

The sphinx is a fascinating creature from ancient mythology its body was that of a lion, while its head was portrayed as that of a man or woman, ram, or hawk. (1)

The silver-haired senator was considered the eminence grise of his party that is, he was its senior statesman, or “gray eminence.” (1)

The list of performers for tonight’s talent show includes Marty Allerdyce, who will play the piano Jason McPherson, who will do a tumbling routine and the Chang twins, who will juggle items the audience donates. (2)

We will not go along with your plan to disrupt the shareholders’ meeting furthermore, we will oppose it with all our strength. (1)

Self-portraits are among the most powerful of all paintings the self-portraits of Rembrandt and Van Gogh stand out for their revealing intensity. (1)

Hollywood’s first great director, although other candidates have been mentioned from time to time, was without a doubt D.W. Griffith the father of such techniques as the fade-out, close-up, and moving camera, Griffith is best known for his film The Birth of a Nation. (1)

When Mikhail Gorbachev, a Communist party functionary, became general secretary of the party in 1985, few expected him to be the architect of its dismantling but, by the time he left office in 1991, the Soviet Union was transformed beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. (1)

Sonya watched a video the night before the math exam instead of studying consequently, she received a D on the test. (1)

The bald eagle faces a raft of serious challenges to its continued survival nevertheless, in many areas, it is beginning to make a comeback. (1)

The mid-nineteenth century saw the rise of nursing as a modern profession both Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton are pioneers of the field. (1)

Many people enjoy feeding birds at a backyard feeder in the winter the sight of cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches is a reminder that spring is just around the corner. (1)

Grammar 13.6: Colons

PART 3 of 3

When a thunderstorm is coming, follow these steps to avoid damage to your personal computer (1) turn off the computer, (2) turn off the surge protector, and (3) unplug the system at the wall.

The following items can be picked up in the lost-and-found-room a red umbrella, a pair of gray mittens, and a leather key case.

The words echoed in my mind “Do not hurry. Do take a rest.”

Imamu’s list of places to visit in New York City included Ellis Island, the Museum of Modern Art, and the New York Stock Exchange.

Dear Sir or Madam

You will need the following tools a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench.

The school bus came every morning at about 7 45.

The animals I liked best at the zoo were the elephants, the giraffes, the electric eels, and the baboons.

Many people remember President John F. Kennedy’s famous statement from his inaugural address “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

Don’t forget the following items a bathrobe, soap, slippers, a towel, and a washcloth.

I’ll pick you up at 7 30 sharp.

The most popular sports in the United States are football, basketball, and baseball.

Try to deliver the package by 12 15.

I’ll never forget his final words “Don’t look back—something might be gaining on you.”

To whom it may concern

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

Grammar 13.4: Quotation Marks vs. Italics

PART 1 of 3

Do you have a copy of the book The Giver that I could borrow?

The Monkey’s Paw is a short story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale.

When Nelson Mandela passed away, the headline of the newspaper article read Farewell, dear friend.

Freddy and Sam are currently binge-watching the tv show Barney.

Down the Rabbit Hole is the name of the first chapter in which book that was turned into a Disney movie?

Goodbye, Mr. Fish is the name of the episode where Cliff Huxtable stages a funeral for his daughter’s dead goldfish.

Ever since 1862, the Flying Scotsman train has connected the capitals of England and Scotland.

In Leonard’s acting class, he has to recite the short poem Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day? during the live performance.

The B-17 Aluminum Overcast plane has a remarkable store filled with daring missions.

The Jackson 5 sang many popular songs such as I’ll Be There.

The spacecraft Voyager 2 is about 11.5 billion miles away from Earth right now.

My sister is interested in starting her own blog, so she read the magazine article You’ve Got to Blog to get some inspiration.

You may begin to read the long poem The Lady of the Lake to the audience.

Make sure that you are not believing everything you read in the magazine Us Weekly.

The essay Total Eclipse by Annie Dillard provides the same intensity that can be found in short fiction as well.

Grammar 13.5: Semicolons

PART 2 of 3

A prehensile tail, one that can grasp or wrap around things, has proven to be a valuable aid to survival for many species the North American opossum and South American spider monkey are two animals that have this type of tail. (1)

George Frederick Handel, the German-born English composer of the eighteenth century, is best known for his oratorios, such as Messiah and Solomon but he was also a master of instrumental music, as his two series of concerti grossi and his ceremonial suites show. (1)

Brick is a longtime favorite as a building material because of its good looks and sturdiness moreover, it can be virtually free of maintenance. (1)

The sphinx is a fascinating creature from ancient mythology its body was that of a lion, while its head was portrayed as that of a man or woman, ram, or hawk. (1)

The silver-haired senator was considered the eminence grise of his party that is, he was its senior statesman, or “gray eminence.” (1)

The list of performers for tonight’s talent show includes Marty Allerdyce, who will play the piano Jason McPherson, who will do a tumbling routine and the Chang twins, who will juggle items the audience donates. (2)

We will not go along with your plan to disrupt the shareholders’ meeting furthermore, we will oppose it with all our strength. (1)