ELA Editing Practice

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'For many years in the United States, some ___ not allowed to vote.'?

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The correct form is 'people were.'

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What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'Last summer, my family and I camped by the Mississippi river.'?

Back

The word 'River' should be capitalized.

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Identify the correct punctuation and capitalization in the sentence: 'Wow I love you screamed Juan.'

Back

The correct sentence is: 'Wow, I love you!' screamed Juan.

Front

What is the correct punctuation in the sentence: 'Bring me the onions mom said.'?

Back

The correct sentence is: 'Bring me the onions,' mom said.

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Is the following sentence a complete sentence or a fragment? 'I am planning a surprise barbecue for Lucas Sinclair's birthday. If it rains, we will have to move the party inside.'

Back

It is a complete sentence.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What punctuation is needed after an introductory phrase?

Back

A comma is needed after an introductory phrase.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to quote dialogue?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks and properly punctuated.