*GRAMMAR 13.7 REDO

Last updated over 2 years ago

25 questions

*GRAMMAR 13.7 REDO

Last updated over 2 years ago

25 questions

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?
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PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. In THIRTEEN of the sentences, insert an apostrophe where needed. (13 points)
          *You may only add exactly one apostrophe OR one apostrophe + -s.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add in the apostrophe.
          *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)

Societys needs have led to many inventions throughout its history.

Peoples need to eat gave rise to the very first machines.

Archaeologists discoveries of the past include tools that are one million years old.

Prehistoric people used crudely chipped stones to form their axes and spearheads.

The inclined planes discovery became the first principle of technology for cutting tools.

About 3500 B.C. in the Middle East, the plows invention enabled farmers to increase crop yields.

Its one of humankind’s oldest inventions.

Theres a device that’s found in everyone’s home that makes use of the principle of the inclined plane.

This device is Linus Yales invention in 1848 of the cylinder lock and key.

An electronic trimmer’s blades act as a pair of wedges to cut hair or stems like scissors blades.

The zippers slide uses wedges so one can easily open and close this type of fastener.

In the 1800s the tin cans invention was useful for preserving and safely transporting canned foods.

The consumers problem, however, was how to easily and safely open these cans.

The can opener, with its sharp-edged cutting blade or wheel, was not invented until the twentieth century.

These and other inventions have made peoples lives easier.

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. In SEVEN of the sentences, insert an apostrophe where needed. (7 points)
          *You may only add EXACTLY one apostrophe.
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add in the apostrophe.
          *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)

*GRAMMAR 13.7 REDO

*GRAMMAR 13.7 REDO

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

PART 1 of 2

Societys needs have led to many inventions throughout its history.

Peoples need to eat gave rise to the very first machines.

Archaeologists discoveries of the past include tools that are one million years old.

Prehistoric people used crudely chipped stones to form their axes and spearheads.

The inclined planes discovery became the first principle of technology for cutting tools.

About 3500 B.C. in the Middle East, the plows invention enabled farmers to increase crop yields.

Its one of humankind’s oldest inventions.

Theres a device that’s found in everyone’s home that makes use of the principle of the inclined plane.

This device is Linus Yales invention in 1848 of the cylinder lock and key.

An electronic trimmer’s blades act as a pair of wedges to cut hair or stems like scissors blades.

The zippers slide uses wedges so one can easily open and close this type of fastener.

In the 1800s the tin cans invention was useful for preserving and safely transporting canned foods.

The consumers problem, however, was how to easily and safely open these cans.

The can opener, with its sharp-edged cutting blade or wheel, was not invented until the twentieth century.

These and other inventions have made peoples lives easier.

PART 2 of 2

Blackbeards name is an infamous one in history.

His real name was Edward Teach.

Blackbeard commanded the Queen Annes Revenge.

Blackbeards cruelty was legendary.

His mens hearts were filled with fear of their captain.

Theirs was a hard and dangerous life.

Many books have been written about Blackbeard and other pirates.

Some pirates treasures have never been found.

Each pirate crews code was to share treasure equally.

Its not true that many pirates had to walk the plank.

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

PART 1 of 2

Societys needs have led to many inventions throughout its history.

Peoples need to eat gave rise to the very first machines.

Archaeologists discoveries of the past include tools that are one million years old.

Prehistoric people used crudely chipped stones to form their axes and spearheads.

The inclined planes discovery became the first principle of technology for cutting tools.

About 3500 B.C. in the Middle East, the plows invention enabled farmers to increase crop yields.

Its one of humankind’s oldest inventions.

Theres a device that’s found in everyone’s home that makes use of the principle of the inclined plane.

This device is Linus Yales invention in 1848 of the cylinder lock and key.

An electronic trimmer’s blades act as a pair of wedges to cut hair or stems like scissors blades.

The zippers slide uses wedges so one can easily open and close this type of fastener.

In the 1800s the tin cans invention was useful for preserving and safely transporting canned foods.

The consumers problem, however, was how to easily and safely open these cans.

The can opener, with its sharp-edged cutting blade or wheel, was not invented until the twentieth century.

These and other inventions have made peoples lives easier.

PART 2 of 2

Blackbeards name is an infamous one in history.

His real name was Edward Teach.

Blackbeard commanded the Queen Annes Revenge.

Blackbeards cruelty was legendary.

His mens hearts were filled with fear of their captain.

Theirs was a hard and dangerous life.

Many books have been written about Blackbeard and other pirates.

Some pirates treasures have never been found.

Each pirate crews code was to share treasure equally.

Its not true that many pirates had to walk the plank.