ELA Editing Practice

Front

What is the correct capitalization for 'great lakes'?

Back

Great Lakes

Front

Which sentence correctly uses a comma before a conjunction?

Back

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Front

How should dialogue be punctuated in a sentence?

Back

"Bring me the onions," mom said.

Front

What is the correct capitalization for 'river' in 'Mississippi river'?

Back

Mississippi River

Front

What is the correct capitalization for 'edmund fitzgerald'?

Back

Edmund Fitzgerald

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

Back

To separate independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and organizations, should always be capitalized.

Front

What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker's attribution?

Back

"Quote," said Speaker.

Front

When should you use a comma in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more.

Front

What is the difference between 'I' and 'me' in a sentence?

Back

Use 'I' as the subject and 'me' as the object of a verb or preposition.