For the following questions, choose the lettered part of the sentence that contains a word that needs a capital letter. If no additional words should be capitalized, choose answer e.
1.
Last week, | dr. Tanya Miller received | a special award from the | city of Atlanta. | None
A b c d e
2.
The new bakery | in the center of town | sells a wide assortment | of italian pastries. |None
3. Michael Blake, jr., | is such an accomplished golfer | that he won three tournaments | in a row. | None
a b c d e
4. Catherine complained loudly, | “why can’t you ever | pick me up on time | in the morning?” | None
5.
The Declaration of Independence | is one of the most important | documents in the history | of the United States. | None
6.
Sally’s Sweet shop, | one of the oldest businesses in town, | is located on one of the main streets | of Millersville. | None
7. My first childhood pet, | a gray cat named otis, | was given to me as a gift | on my fifth birthday. | None
8. The local elementary school | is organizing a screening | of the movie toy story |as a fundraiser. | None
SET 2
Choose the punctuation mark that is needed in each of the following sentences. If no additional punctuation is needed, choose answer e.
9.
“It isn’t fair!” shouted Martin. Coach Lewis never lets me start the game!”
a. .
b. ,
c. !
d. “
e. none
10.
Maureen’s three sisters, Molly, Shannon, and Patricia are all spending the summer at their grandmother’s beach house.
a. ;
b. –
d. ,
11.
For the centerpieces, the florist recommended the following flowers daisies, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
a. :
c. .
d. ;
12.
Lily is an accomplished gymnast she won three medals in her last competition.
c. ?
d. :
e. None
13.
Everyone was shocked when Max Smithfield— a studious, extremely bright high school senior decided that college was not for him.
c. –
14.
Kims assistant, usually so reliable, has been late for work three times this week, without any excuse.
a. ’
c. ;
d. .
15.
Before sending out invitations, Margo checked the party date with her mother-in-law.
a. ,
b. ;
16.
“I remember” Luis recollected, “the first time I was allowed to walk home from school by myself.”
a. ?
c. :
17.
Madeline Larkin our office manager, is the most organized person I’ve ever known.
18.
I spend most of my time at the gym on the treadmill walking is my favorite form of exercise.
b. ?
d. !
SET 3
Choose the answer that shows the best punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as is, choose e.
19.
Simone bought three new pairs of shoes even though she had put herself on a tight budget just last week.
a. shoes, even though, she
b. shoes, even though she
c. shoes. Even though she
d. shoes; even though she
e. correct as is
20.
Most residents of the building have air conditioners however I’ve always found that a ceiling fan is sufficient.
a. air conditioners however: I’ve
b. air conditioners, however, I’ve
c. air conditioners however, I’ve
d. air conditioners; however, I’ve
21.
“Are you OK,” asked Timothy, “Are you sure you don’t want to sit down and rest for a while?”
a. OK?” asked Timothy. “Are
b. OK?” asked Timothy, “Are
c. OK,” asked Timothy? “Are
d. OK?” asked Timothy? “Are
22.
The owners of the restaurant maintain that only organic ingredients are used in their kitchen.
a. maintain, that only
b. maintain that, only
c. maintain: that only
d. maintain—that only
23.
Before the student could be hired by the company, the students adviser had to provide a letter of recommendation.
a. company the students
b. company, the student’s
c. company, the students’
d. company the students’
24.
The volunteers who would like to work the morning shift should sign their name on this sheet.
a. volunteers, who would like to work the morning shift
b. volunteers who would like to work the morning shift,
c. volunteers, who would like to work the morning shift,
d. volunteers who, would like to work the morning shift,
25.
The employees asked whether the company would be offering tuition reimbursement within the next three years?
a. reimbursement within the next three years!
b. reimbursement, within the next three years.
c. reimbursement within the next three years.
d. reimbursement, within the next three years?
26.
This is the new restaurant you’ve been talking about, isn’t it?
a. about isn’t it?
b. about, is’nt it?
c. about, isn’t it.
d. about isn’t it.
27.
Turnips a root vegetable can be mashed, roasted, or used in casseroles.
a. Turnips, a root vegetable,
b. Turnips, a root vegetable
c. Turnips, a root vegetable—
d. Turnips a root vegetable,
28.
They met for the first time on August 27, 1972 in Seattle, Washington.
a. August 27 1972 in Seattle, Washington.
b. August 27 1972, in Seattle Washington.
c. August 27, 1972 in Seattle, Washington.
d. August 27, 1972, in Seattle, Washington.
SET 4
For each question, find the sentence that has a mistake in capitalization or punctuation. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.
29.
a. My least favorite season is Winter.
b. Next Friday, Uncle Jake is coming to visit.
c. Maureen served as treasurer for the women’s organization.
d. No mistakes.
30.
a. “Can you attend next week’s meeting?” she asked.
b. His new car was damaged in the accident.
c. The girls’ giggled through the whole movie.
31.
a. Leo told her, to call the customer service department in the morning.
b. She put up signs all over town, but she didn’t get any response.
c. Occasionally, her neighbors ask her to feed their cat.
32.
a. Did you see the movie Shrek?
b. She was given an award by mayor Chambers.
c. Math and science are my two best subjects.
33.
a. A major highway is being built on the outskirts of town.
b. When you reach the traffic light on Berkshire Road, turn right onto Springfield Blvd.
c. We were staying at my sister’s cape Cod vacation home.
34.
a. The instructor asked us if we needed more time?
b. Carla’s mother is a pediatric dentist.
c. Every item in the store costs less than a dollar.
35.
a. Jane’s family owned three Persian cats.
b. My Uncle always takes the subway to Yankee Stadium.
c. Everyone knows that Marisa’s favorite book is Pride and Prejudice.
d. No mistakes
36.
a. “I’ll do the grocery shopping for you, grandma,” Lucy said.
b. “Where can I find the best pizza in town?” he asked.
c. “Be sure to arrive two hours early,” she warned.
37.
a. I always have a hard time getting up in the morning.
b. We took: a tent, a cooler, and a sleeping bag.
c. The fog was as thick as potato soup.
38.
a. This is someone elses coat.
b. Which of these songs was recorded by Bruce Springsteen?
c. That book must be yours.
39.
a. Don’t stand in my way.
b. Cecilia and I fought our way through the crowd.
c. The vegetables were old rubbery and tasteless.
40.
a. Remember to walk the dog.
b. “Don’t run”! Mr. Ellington shouted.
c. It’s supposed to snow today and tomorrow.
41.
a. Charleen’s parents worried whenever she drove the car.
b. Who designed the Brooklyn Bridge?
c. Diseases like Smallpox and Polio have been eradicated.
42.
a. Can you find the Indian ocean on this map?
b. Which river, the Nile or the Amazon, is longer?
c. Lerner Avenue runs into the Thompson Parkway.
43.
a. He’s the best dancer in the school.
b. We were planning to go, but the meeting was canceled.
c. “Okay,” she said, I’ll go with you.”
44.
a. Does Judge Parker live on your street?
b. Twenty government officials met to deal with Wednesday’s crisis.
c. The Mayor spoke at a news conference this morning.
45.
a. My brother, Isaac, is the best player on the team.
b. Because of the high cost; we decided not to go.
c. Where’s your new puppy?
46.
a. I have learned to appreciate Mozart’s music.
b. My cousin Veronica is studying to be a Veterinarian.
c. Mr. Shanahan is taller than Professor Martin.
47.
a. “You look just like your mother,” Ms. Jones told me.
b. “Please be careful,” he said.
c. Tyler asked, “why do I have to go to bed so early?”
48.
a. Do you prefer root beer or orange soda?
b. In which year did world war II end?
c. I like to study the geography of the Everglades.
49.
a. Colds like many other viruses are highly contagious.
b. Call me when you feel better.
c. Did you wash your hands, Michael?
50.
a. The industrial revolution began in Europe.
b. Is Labor Day a national holiday?
c. General Patton was a four-star general.
51.
a. Carmen brought bread, and butter, and strawberry jam.
b. Let’s look at the map.
c. Be sure to thank Aunt Helen for the gift.
52.
a. My Aunt Georgia loves to read Eighteenth-Century novels.
b. Eli’s sister’s cousin lives in Alaska.
c. Is that a German shepherd?
53.
a. Those shoes are too expensive.
b. Michael’s best friend is Patrick.
c. Did you hear that Inez got a new puppy. ...
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