Revising and Editing Practice

Front

What punctuation should replace the comma in the sentence: "What do I do first," I asked eagerly?

Back

Change the comma to a question mark.

Front

Where should the commas go in the sentence: The deer head up ears alert listened for danger?

Back

The deer, head up, ears alert, listened for danger.

Front

What change should be made to the sentence: Last summer, my family and I camped by the Mississippi river?

Back

Change 'river' to 'River'.

Front

Which word is correct in the sentence: "__________ responsible for the mess in this kitchen?"

Back

Who's.

Front

Choose the correct word: I would rather die ____ eat a salad for dinner.

Back

than.

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause.

Front

What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' indicates possession.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

Front

What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quote?

Back

Use quotation marks to enclose the exact words spoken.

Front

What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

Back

An apostrophe indicates the omission of letters in a contraction.