Editing & Proofreading

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Because the tree fell during the storm last night.

• Maria thought the comedian was funny.

• On a tree-lined path that runs along the lake near my house.

• Although the children found the letter in a box in the attic.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Identify the correct pronoun for the blank in the following sentence.

My brother and ____ used to play ping-pong together every day.

• I

• me

• myself

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Identify the correct pronoun for the blank in the following sentence.

The teacher knew that it was _________ who cheated on the test

• she

• her

• herself

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Identify the sentence that uses capitalization correctly.

• The whole family appreciated the letter Senator Clinton sent to Uncle Jeff.
• The whole Family appreciated the letter senator Clinton sent to Uncle Jeff.
• The whole family appreciated the letter Senator Clinton sent to uncle Jeff.
• The whole family appreciated the letter senator Clinton sent to uncle Jeff.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Identify the sentence that uses capitalization correctly.

• In the movie, David had a difficult time in cuba.
• in the movie, David had a difficult time in Cuba.
• In the Movie, David had a difficult time in Cuba.
• In the movie, David had a difficult time in Cuba.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Identify the sentence that uses capitalization correctly.

• Did you know that the Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the World?

• Did you know that The Empire State building was once the tallest building in the world?

• Did you know that the Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the world?

• Did you know that The Empire State Building was once the tallest building in The World?

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?

• My little brother Jake got a toy in his breakfast-cereal box this morning but he has already lost it.

• The rescue helicopter landed on top of the hospital, and there was already a medical team waiting for it.

• Claire worked hard and earned a lot of money so, she could help pay her parents back for the trip.

• One of the remotes on the coffee table controlled the stereo and another one controlled the television.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?

• After the storm, we helped the neighbors rake leaves and they helped us wash windows.

• For the concert tonight, you can buy your ticket in advance or you can buy it at the door.

• When the party ended, Sharon walked out the door and, everyone waved good-bye

• Unfortunately, Jim did not take good notes during the lecture, but Aziz helped him study for the test.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?

• At the science fair competition, Kristy won the trophy, however, Marla won the award for most improved.

• My little sister cannot play the saxophone yet; but I know she would like to learn.

• Compost makes soil more fertile to improve plant production; however, there composting does require a little extra time and attention.

• Linda wavers between majoring in chemistry and majoring in biology but, she knows that she wants to focus on something related to science.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following is NOT a correctly punctuated sentence?

• Because she could not choose which book to read, Juliet bought both books from Barnes and Noble.

• During the science lesson, the students in charge of the experiment made it easy for us to understand.

• Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job working at Disneyland.

• During the field trip to the planetarium Sarah and her friends looked through the telescope at the shadows on the moon.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C