Editing Practice

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns in a sentence?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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How should the word 'mom' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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The word 'mom' should be lowercase unless it is used as a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'else'?

Back

The correct possessive form is 'else’s'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the subject-verb agreement rule for singular and plural subjects?

Back

A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

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How should the names of cities and states be capitalized?

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Both the city and state names should be capitalized, e.g., 'Sun Prairie, Wisconsin'.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the difference between 'is' and 'are' in terms of subject-verb agreement?

Back

'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate a direct quote in a sentence?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate a direct quote.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

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What is the importance of proper capitalization in writing?

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Proper capitalization helps convey meaning and shows respect for proper nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the correct way to write a sentence that includes a direct quote?

Back

The sentence should include quotation marks around the quoted material and proper punctuation.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

How do you correct a sentence with a subject-verb agreement error?

Back

Identify the subject and ensure the verb matches in number (singular or plural).

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CCSS.L.3.1F