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Concepts Reviewed

Capitalization

Apostrophes

Italics/Quotation Marks

Misplaced Modifiers

Dangling Modifiers

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

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

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

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Jasmine plans on taking chemistry this summer.

Jasmine plans on taking Chemistry this summer.

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Jasmine plans on taking chemistry this summer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Hiko Sushi is my favorite restaurant in west Los Angeles.

Hiko Sushi is my favorite restaurant in West Los Angeles.

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Hiko Sushi is my favorite restaurant in West Los Angeles.

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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?

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Her address is 1257 Alma drive.

Her address is 1257 Alma Drive.

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Her address is 1257 Alma Drive.

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You only have 2 weeks left as freshmen.

You only have 2 weeks left as Freshmen.

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You only have 2 weeks left as freshmen.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Many Senators decide to run for President.

Many senators decide to run for President.

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Many senators decide to run for President.

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

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

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

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Its surface was inscribed with a quote from Robert Frost.

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

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Its surface was inscribed with a quote from Robert Frost.

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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.

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

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I appreciate your coming so soon.

I appreciate you’re coming so soon.

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I appreciate your coming so soon.

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There are four a’s in the word Alabama.

There are four as in the word Alabama.

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There are four a’s in the word Alabama.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Sophomores read a play by Shakespeare called Macbeth.

Sophomores read a play by Shakespeare called “Macbeth”.

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Sophomores read a play by Shakespeare called Macbeth.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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