Editing Drafts for Standard English

Read the paragraph below and identify the sentence that needs a comma for a list. 1. My favorite fruits are apples bananas and grapes. 2. I like to play soccer basketball and tennis. 3. She has a cat a dog and a rabbit.

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Which sentence below correctly uses a capital letter for a proper noun? 1. we went to the park on saturday. 2. My friend lives in new york. 3. She visited the Grand Canyon last summer.

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for possession. 1. The cats toy is under the table. 2. The dog's bone is buried in the yard. 3. The teachers book is on the desk.

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Identify the sentence that needs a period at the end. 1. What time is it 2. I have a new backpack 3. Can you help me with my homework

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Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks? 1. She said, "I love reading books." 2. "What time is it, he asked." 3. My mom said "Dinner is ready."

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Select the sentence that correctly uses a question mark.

1. I wonder if it will rain today 2. I want to go to the park 3. What is your favorite color

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Which sentence correctly uses a period for a statement? 1. I can't wait for the weekend 2. She is my best friend 3. Are you coming to the party

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Identify the sentence that needs a capital letter at the beginning. 1. the sun is shining brightly. 2. We are going to the zoo. 3. My brother is playing outside.

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma in a compound sentence. 1. I wanted to go swimming but it was too cold. 2. She likes to read and he likes to draw. 3. We can go to the park, or we can stay home.

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Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation mark? 1. Watch out for the car 2. I can't believe we won 3. What a beautiful day

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