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Read each sentence. Mark the space for the answer that shows correct punctuation and capitalization for the underlined words. 1. "If you see a buffalo, stay in your car," the park ranger told us. if "if "if, Correct as is 3. Anthony said his skateboar'ds front wheels need to be changed. skateboards' skateboard's skateboards Correct as is 2. Smiths' ranch has about 30 horses on it. Smith's Smiths Smit'hs Correct as is 4. "Will it rain tomorrow?" jose asked Dylan worriedly. tomorrow? Jose tomorrow?" Jose tomorrow?" Jose, tomorrow Jose Correct as is

5. "It's beginning to storm," Mom proclaimed, 6. The large, restless, noisy crowd waited for "so we better go back into the house." the singer to appear On Stage. proclaimed so on, stage. Proclaimed "So, on stage. proclaimed, "so, On stage. Correct as is Correct as is 7. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated in 8. "it's beginning to storm," Mom proclaimed, January Each, Year? "so we better go back into the house." each, year? "it's, each year. It's each year? "It's, Each Year. "It's Correct as is Correct as is 9. We saw a garden snake, garden, spider, and 10. It is too late to convince Jennifer A. Monarch butterfly in our backyard. Johnson not to go? Snake garden, To Go? snake, garden To go. Snake, Garden to go. Snake, garden to, go. Correct as is Correct as is

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11. I'd like to go with them. With them? With Them? with, them. Correct as is

12. No, I don't think we will be able to find another house to, rent. To rent. To Rent. to rent. To, Rent. Correct as is 14. In the 1800s, a locomotive's power came from steam. locomotiv'es locomotives' locomotives Correct as is 16. Of course, Annas' dog loves to chase cats. Annas Anna's Ann'as Correct as is

13. Sydney's best friend moved to Anchorage Alaska. anchorage alaska. Anchorage, Alaska. anchorage, alaska. Correct as is 15. "I'm planning to start my own babysitting business this summer," savannah said to her friend, Jordan. summer," Savannah, summer" Savannah summer," Savannah summer, Savannah Correct as is 17. "Why," Samuel asked his mom, "do we have to go to school today when it's snowing nonstop?" Mom, "Do mom, "do, mom. "Do Correct as is

18. "Don't drop the eggs," my mother told me. eggs, eggs" eggs Correct as is

19. "I've always wanted to go horseback 20. Understandably, many Native Americans riding," Katherine told brittany up in the don't celebrate columbus day. mountains of Asheville where my cousins Columbus Day. live." Columbus, Day. Brittany "up Columbus Day? Brittany, up Columbus, Day? brittany, "up Correct as is Brittany, "up Correct as is

Choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence. 21. Jordan's dynamic personality helps her get her work did faster than other employees working around her. The defendant did not wanting to testify in his case because he was afraid that he would incriminate himself. The Internet is one of the best innovations the world has ever known. It is basically the world's knowledge at our fingertips. After breaking the shops window, the culprit ran away. The calamitous event of the Twin Towers' destruction caused much heartache between many nations. At times its can be difficult to dissect a sentence into parts of speech. We had a bountiful supply of rain this spring, and our crops flourished from all the moisture. It is an enigma why sum people are so uninterested in making progress. The photo was offset from the rest of the page because she wanted the attention to be focused on the article instead of the photo. We drove through a very luxurious neighborhood because they always have the best display of Christmas lights. I always love going camping because it tends to evoke such wonderful memories of camping when I were a child. We was ecstatic after the degenerate moved out of our neighborhood and into a different part of the city. There is a genealogical society in Clatsop County which will give you a certificate if you cans prove you are a descendant of any of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery members. Many of the Hollywood celebrities lively in luxurious homes in Beverly Hills, California. The water began to stagnate after sitting outside in a bucket for over a week. It was vary hard for us to watch them inter my mother's body. It is something that I still remember 5 years later. Sitting on the beach on a warm day while enjoying a good book is a vary tranquil experience in which many people do not have time to do. It is a very distinct possibility that I could be wronging about her motives for befriending the new student. Although he was a very hard worker and worked almost 70 hours per week, it was a detriment to his health and he had a heart-attack before he turned 50 years old. Austin's facial expressions whens he sings are a quirk that is very annoying to me. Giving in to the little boy's tirades will only reinforce him bad behavior. Even if you just taint the truth a little bit, it is still a lie. The real estate agent tried to swindle us into buying a home that needed many repairs just so he could got his $5,000 commission. We hope that we willing be able to reclaim our property's boundaries since it

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appears that the county's records were incorrect. 27. Matthew's gentry as an officer commanded respect from his soldiers. Every time I am around Samuel, I got embarrassed by his strident jokes. The manly that stands on the corner that tries to swindle people driving by has made a fortune and lives in a better home than I do. I wish that my 30-year-old brother would not act so puerile all the time. It would be nice if he would be more mature about lifes. The restive underclassman could hardly wait to start school so he could meet newly friends. I surmise that you are not telling the truth based on the way yours eyes are shifting. Under martial law, it are often necessary to cede some personal rights and freedoms. It was nice of him to facilitate the library's book sale last night. If you grimace while you work, we'll know you're working hardly. Lauren wreaked havoc on her cheerleading friend when she put a red powdered drank mix in the shower head, so that when they took a shower, the water would come out red. You will need to take requisite classes in order to fulfill the requirements needed for a Bachelor of Science degree. Mrs. Rutherford were well-liked by all of her students because of her congenial personality toward them all. We hope that we will be able to reclaim our property's boundaries since its appears that the county's records were incorrect. My professor were a very accessible person and I knew that I could always go to him if I ever needed help with anything. America's paper currency has been changed many times to cuts down on the counterfeit of the bills. The protesters were politely asked to desist in their violent activities, and when that didn't work, they had to be subdued by the police officers. The vase my mother bought was so sublime that we place it in the foyer of our home for everyone to see as they entered. Hannah had to change the aperture on her camera so that she could get the correct lighting for her photo. Helen Keller is probably the most famous deaf mute that has ever lived. We could teach a lot from her's determination and perseverance. My claustrophobia doesn't seem to bother me as much if I know that I can leave the tightly place. Kylie was being fractious during the test, so Mrs. Garcia called her aside and sent her to see the principal. If the attorney decides to pervade the facts of the case, we will moves for a mistrial. We told the police that our neighbors wrangle with each other almost every day, but we never thought them would actually hurt each other. There would be much bloodshed in reprisal for the murders of the beloved prints. The football team was able to execute they're play perfectly with great teamwork.

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It is best to be reticent in a debate unless you knowing all the facts. Mr. Sams is an ardent lover of classical music. I am trying to deduce the facts so that I cans make an intelligent decision. 34. Hour general consensus is that the art contest should be held earlier in the year so that we can have outside activities to attract families in our community. Katherine was reticent to hand over all the evidence she had until she was assured that her safety would not be in jeopardy. It's nice to see my mom and dad act so puerile. It shows me that they can still have fun, evened at their age. Why don't you indulge yourself and have a peace of chocolate cake? My brother's induction into the Air Force was something in which my aunt was extremely proudly. The old man was irascible, so no one want to argue with him. No one liked the despicable, evil man. After the service, the funeral director begun to inter my grandmother's body. You would think that Hailey's toys were indestructible if you were to watch how rough her is with them. Grace, will you please facilitate the event that will be taking places at the carnival next week? It was clear that Kylie was a mercenary in the way that she acted toward the country in which she was working. When my brothers argue, it creates a lot of strife in our home and everyone feel sad.

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