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Homework Worksheet 3
1. Which sentence shows correct usage of end marks and quotation
marks?
A.
Unfortunately she said, tomorrows class will start ten
minutes late.
B.
Unfortunately, she said, tomorrows class will start ten
minutes late.
C.
Unfortunately, she said, tomorrows class will start ten
minutes late.
D.
Unfortunately, she said, tomorrows class will start ten
minutes late.
2. Which sentence shows correct usage of end marks and quotation
marks?
A. Lastly, the speaker concluded, I believe cell phones should
be allowed in class in case of emergencies.
B. Lastly the speaker concluded I believe cell phones should
be allowed in class in case of emergencies.
C. Lastly, the speaker concluded, I believe cell phones should
be allowed in class in case of emergencies.
D. Lastly, the speaker concluded , I believe cell phones
should be allowed in class in case of emergencies.
Complete each sentence correctly with their, theyre, or there.
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8.

That is ____________ house.

That belongs over _______________.
__________________ going to the store later today.
I hope _______________ not sick.
I found _________________ hat under the stairs.
Does this belong here or ________________?

(1) The northern and central parts of California are home to one of
natures most distinctive type of tree. (2) The name of this tree is the giant
sequoia, which is also known as the California or Sierra redwood. (3)
Redwood trees are easy for nature lovers to spot, they have astonishing size
and height. (4) Although redwood trees once existed in other parts of the
world, they are now concentrated in a relatively small area. (5) The
Redwood Empire, as it is now known, is a region that stretches from central
California up to the Oregon coast. (6) Because of their need for the large
amounts of moisture produced in these particular foggy and rainy sections of
California.
(7) Many people have seen photographs of redwoods. (8) However,
when first witnessing an actual live redwood people are shocked the trees

are so massive. (9) Many are bewildered at their sheer majesty. (10) Because
of their strength and exceptional height, redwoods are coveted by some
lumbermen. (11) However, over the past century, these trees have become
scarce they are now protected by the U.S. government. (12) If a viewer
wants to see redwood trees in all their glory, he or she should travel to
Redwood National Park. (13) It is located on the coast of California.
(14) Some of the tallest redwood trees have been assigned specific
names. (15) The largest trees in the world, General Sherman. (16) Named in
1879 by fans of the general in the Civil War. (17) This particular redwood
stands nearly 275 feet high, and the base of its trunk has a radius of an
astonishing 16 feet. (18) Scientist have made many estimates about General
Shermans age they currently believe the tree is between 2,000 and 3,000
years old.
9. Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 6
C. Sentence 10
D. Sentence 14
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which of the following sentences is a run-on?

Sentence 1
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Sentence 10

11.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

Sentence 7
Sentence 8
Sentence 9
Sentence 16

12.
Which of the following is a correct way to write sentence 8?
A. However, when first witnessing an actual live redwood, people are
shocked because the trees are so massive.
B. However, when first witnessing an actual live redwood people are
shocked, the trees, are so massive.
C. However, when first witnessing an actual live redwood people are
shocked, and the trees are so massive.
D. However, when first witnessing an actual live redwood; people are
shocked, the trees are so massive.
13.
Which of the following sentences is a run-on?
A. Sentence 9
B. Sentence 12
C. Sentence 17

D. Sentence 18
14.
Which of the following is a way to write sentence 15 so it is NOT
a fragment?
A. The largest tree in the world with the name of General Sherman.
B. The largest tree that is in the world named General Sherman.
C. The largest tree in the world, for example, is named General
Sherman.
D. General Sherman, the largest tree in the world, for example.