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Concepts Reviewed

Capitalization

Apostrophes

Italics/Quotation Marks

Misplaced Modifiers

Dangling Modifiers

Which sentence is right?

My uncle’s favorite book is A Tale Of Two Cities.

My uncle’s favorite book is A Tale of Two Cities.

Which sentence is right?

My uncle’s favorite book is A Tale of Two Cities.

Which sentence is right?

Jasmine plans on taking chemistry this summer.

Jasmine plans on taking Chemistry this summer.

Which sentence is right?

Jasmine plans on taking chemistry this summer.

Which sentence is right?

Seniors at Rolling Hills high school will graduate in two weeks.

Seniors at Rolling Hills High School will graduate in two weeks.

Which sentence is right?

Seniors at Rolling Hills High School will graduate in two weeks.

Which sentence is right?

Most real surfers will tell you that their favorite season is winter.

Most real surfers will tell you that their favorite season is Winter.

Which sentence is right?

Most real surfers will tell you that their favorite season is winter.

Which sentence is right?

After reading Animal Farm you will understand the Russian revolution a little better.

After reading Animal Farm you will understand the Russian Revolution a little better.

Which sentence is right?

After reading Animal Farm you will understand the Russian Revolution a little better.

Which sentence is right?

Hiko Sushi is my favorite restaurant in west Los Angeles.

Hiko Sushi is my favorite restaurant in West Los Angeles.

Which sentence is right?

Hiko Sushi is my favorite restaurant in West Los Angeles.

Which sentence is right?

Did you know that January is the least popular month to hold a wedding?

Did you know that january is the least popular month to hold a wedding?

Which sentence is right?

Did you know that January is the least popular month to hold a wedding?

Which sentence is right?

If you stare directly offshore on the beach in Malibu you are actually looking east, not west.

If you stare directly offshore on the beach in Malibu you are actually looking East, not West.

Which sentence is right?

If you stare directly offshore on the beach in Malibu you are actually looking east, not west.

Which sentence is right?

Did you know that the potato is a staple of peruvian food?

Did you know that the potato is a staple of Peruvian food?

Which sentence is right?

Did you know that the potato is a staple of Peruvian food?

Which sentence is right?

Her address is 1257 Alma drive.

Her address is 1257 Alma Drive.

Which sentence is right?

Her address is 1257 Alma Drive.

Which sentence is right?

You only have 2 weeks left as freshmen.

You only have 2 weeks left as Freshmen.

Which sentence is right?

You only have 2 weeks left as freshmen.

Which sentence is right?

I still love to eat popsicles on a hot summer day.

I still love to eat Popsicles on a hot summer day.

Which sentence is right?

I still love to eat Popsicles on a hot summer day.

Which sentence is right?

People who live in the South tend to prefer early spring over summer.

People who live in the south tend to prefer early spring over summer.

Which sentence is right?

People who live in the South tend to prefer early spring over summer.

Which sentence is right?

The best pizza in New York is on Forty-second Street.

The best pizza in New York is on Forty-Second Street.

Which sentence is right?

The best pizza in New York is on Forty-second Street.

Which sentence is right?

Many Senators decide to run for President.

Many senators decide to run for President.

Which sentence is right?

Many senators decide to run for President.

Which sentence is right?

Many people across the U.S. subscribe to The New York times.

Many people across the U.S. subscribe to The New York Times.

Which sentence is right?

Many people across the U.S. subscribe to The New York Times.

Which sentence is right?

Its surface was inscribed with a quote from Robert Frost.

It’s surface was inscribed with a quote from Robert Frost.

Which sentence is right?

Its surface was inscribed with a quote from Robert Frost.

Which sentence is right?

Spain and France’s cave drawings were painted 30,000 years ago.

Spain’s and France’s cave drawings were painted 30,000 years ago.

Which sentence is right?

Spain’s and France’s cave drawings were painted 30,000 years ago.

Which sentence is right?

I appreciate your coming so soon.

I appreciate you’re coming so soon.

Which sentence is right?

I appreciate your coming so soon.

Which sentence is right?

There are four a’s in the word Alabama.

There are four as in the word Alabama.

Which sentence is right?

There are four a’s in the word Alabama.

Which sentence is right?

Two player’s uniforms were left in the locker room last night.

Two players’ uniforms were left in the locker room last night.

Which sentence is right?

Two players’ uniforms were left in the locker room last night.

Which sentence is right?

Handing out all the childrens’ toys gave us a real feeling of satisfaction.

Handing out all the children’s toys gave us a real feeling of satisfaction.

Which sentence is right?

Handing out all the children’s toys gave us a real feeling of satisfaction.

Which sentence is right?

Spending two weeks salary on one pair of shoes is not wise.

Spending two week’s salary on one pair of shoes is not wise.

Which sentence is right?

Spending two week’s salary on one pair of shoes is not wise.

Which sentence is right?

I watched while everyone walked across the hot sand and burned they’re feet.

I watched while everyone walked across the hot sand and burned their feet.

Which sentence is right?

I watched while everyone walked across the hot sand and burned their feet.

Which sentence is right?

George Orwell, who’s real name is Eric Blair, wrote Animal Farm.

George Orwell, whose real name is Eric Blair, wrote Animal Farm.

Which sentence is right?

George Orwell, whose real name is Eric Blair, wrote Animal Farm.

Which sentence is right?

Both Bryant and Gasol’s defense has made a huge difference in the playoffs.

Both Bryant’s and Gasol’s defense has made a huge difference in the playoffs.

Which sentence is right?

Both Bryant’s and Gasol’s defense has made a huge difference in the playoffs.

Which sentence is right?

Mike’s last name has no x’s or q’s in it.

Mike’s last name has no xs or qs in it.

Which sentence is right?

Mike’s last name has no x’s or q’s in it.

Which sentence is right?

Sophomores read a play by Shakespeare called Macbeth.

Sophomores read a play by Shakespeare called “Macbeth”.

Which sentence is right?

Sophomores read a play by Shakespeare called Macbeth.

Which sentence is right?

While visiting the Louvre in Paris be sure to view the Mona Lisa.

While visiting the Louvre in Paris be sure to view the Mona Lisa.

Which sentence is right?

While visiting the Louvre in Paris be sure to view the Mona Lisa.

Which sentence is right?

Most people don’t know the literal translation for “modus operandi.”

Most people don’t know the literal translation for modus operandi.

Which sentence is right?

Most people don’t know the literal translation for modus operandi.

Which sentence is right?

Harper Lee did write an article for Time magazine called “One for the Ages.”

Harper Lee did write an article for Time magazine called One for the Ages.

Which sentence is right?

Harper Lee did write an article for Time magazine called “One for the Ages.”

Which sentence is right?

One of the most often misspelled words in the English language is, ironically, the word misspelled.

One of the most often misspelled words in the English language is, ironically, the word misspelled.

Which sentence is right?

One of the most often misspelled words in the English language is, ironically, the word misspelled.

Which sentence is right?

Did you happen to watch last night’s episode of American Idol?

Did you happen to watch last night’s episode of “American Idol?”

Which sentence is right?

Did you happen to watch last night’s episode of American Idol?

Which sentence is right?

Hayden’s “Surprise Symphony” was written in Vienna, Austria.

Hayden’s Surprise Symphony was written in Vienna, Austria.

Which sentence is right?

Hayden’s Surprise Symphony was written in Vienna, Austria.

Which sentence is right?

The coach shouted, “Run faster!” as Pedro rounded third base slowly.

The coach shouted, “Run faster” as Pedro rounded third base slowly!

Which sentence is right?

The coach shouted, “run faster!” as Pedro rounded third base slowly.

Which sentence is right?

Can you explain the saying, “Penny wise, but pound foolish”?

Can you explain the saying, “Penny wise, but pound foolish?”

Which sentence is right?

Can you explain the saying, “Penny wise, but pound foolish”?

Which sentence is right?

Posted on the window, Allie saw the announcement for tonight’s concert.

Allie saw the announcement posted on the window for tonight’s concert.

Which sentence is right?

Allie saw the announcement posted on the window for tonight’s concert.

Which sentence is right?

To become a chef, years of training and studying are required.

To become a chef you need years of training and studying.

Which sentence is right?

To become a chef you need years of training and studying.

Which sentence is right?

While riding with style across the face of the wave, my surfboard felt like an extension of my legs.

While I was riding with style across the face of the wave, my surfboard felt like an extension of my legs.

Which sentence is right?

While I was riding with style across the face of the wave, my surfboard felt like an extension of my legs.

Which sentence is right?

Last summer we went to Fiji, this summer we plan on going to Sweden.

Last summer we went to Fiji. This summer we plan on going to Sweden.

Which sentence is right?

Last summer we went to Fiji. This summer we plan on going to Sweden.

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