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*GRAMMAR 16.1-16.4 TEST

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Grammar 16.1: Capitalizing Sentences, Quotations, and Salutations

PART 1 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. In SEVEN of the sentences, correct any errors in capitalization. (7 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. THREE of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (3 points)
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Marty said That he appreciated our help.

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dear Mrs. lamont,

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Some writers were unsure of the product's worthiness. (Exaggerating seemed necessary.)

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Pat and Meg both volunteered to do the copywriting (We were relieved), and they immediately began tossing ideas back and forth.

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Sara Jane said she liked the movie we saw.

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the young boy and girl decided to go to the movies on Friday.

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Jacquie likes my new pair of shoes.

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“I was just thinking,” Kieran said between bites of food, “That we should take a road trip this summer.”

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“eddie!” Mom called to the dog. “come get a treat!”

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i would like three pancakes, please!

Grammar 16.2: Capitalizing Names and Titles of Persons

PART 2 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. In SEVEN of the sentences, correct any errors in capitalization. (7 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. THREE of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (3 points)
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Bill Clinton was elected president in 1992.

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Louisa may alcott wrote the book Little Women.

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The dentist’s sign advertised “mara klein, d.d.s.”

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Jamal interviewed commissioner brown yesterday.

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Please come bowling with me and my Uncle.

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For years Kaya has taken piano lessons from Mrs. carter.

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Most people can hardly believe that mom’s name is Carmel.

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I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ve seen a sign for James McCracken, doctor of chiropractic.

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Through using the phone book, I’ve uncovered many great names.

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I guessed the origin of the last name Pretty had to do with appearance.

Grammar 16.3: Capitalizing Names of Places

PART 3 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. In each sentence, correct any errors in capitalization. (10 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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Why is a Lake in Northern New York called lake champlain?

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Why is the City Of Pontiac in michigan while joliet is in illinois?

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The hudson river is in new York.

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Then why is there a hudson bay in Northern Canada?

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Why do many names in The southwest come from spain?

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Search for the great Salt lake within the boundaries of The state Of Utah.

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I would like to travel to the south Pacific one day.

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Travel West from Ohio, and you will find indiana.

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The Atlas mountains rise on the Western edge of the Sahara.

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My grandfather came from Hunan province, located in the Southeastern area of Central China.

Grammar 16.4: Capitalizing Other Proper Nouns and Adjectives

PART 4 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. In each sentence, correct any errors in capitalization. (10 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

During the Reformation, protestants broke away from the catholic Church.

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T.J. was reading a book called How to attract bats to your backyard.

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We are flying on United airlines flight 289 to los Angeles.

1

In Ohio the Summer Season runs from june through september.

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At the ethiopian restaurant, we had the most delicious pumpkin dish.

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Sarah’s mom supports the republican Party, but her dad supports the democrats.

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The laotian embroidery was a real eye-opener!

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Have you ever read the poem “Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening”?

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Our cousins will be staying with us the week before new year’s day.

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The Diplomats were primarily Kenyan and tanzanian.