*GRAMMAR 16.1-16.4 TEST

Last updated over 2 years ago

40 questions

*GRAMMAR 16.1-16.4 TEST

Last updated over 2 years ago

40 questions

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)

Marty said That he appreciated our help.

dear Mrs. lamont,

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

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

Sara Jane said she liked the movie we saw.

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

Jacquie likes my new pair of shoes.

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

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

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)

Bill Clinton was elected president in 1992.

Louisa may alcott wrote the book Little Women.

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

Jamal interviewed commissioner brown yesterday.

Please come bowling with me and my Uncle.

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

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

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

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

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.

Why is a Lake in Northern New York called lake champlain?

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

The hudson river is in new York.

Then why is there a hudson bay in Northern Canada?

Why do many names in The southwest come from spain?

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

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

Travel West from Ohio, and you will find indiana.

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

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.

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

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

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

In Ohio the Summer Season runs from june through september.

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

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

The laotian embroidery was a real eye-opener!

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

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

The Diplomats were primarily Kenyan and tanzanian.