English Grammar Quiz 15

CAPITALIZATION, END MARKS, AND COMMAS: If all the capitalization, end marks, and commas are correct in the sentence, write C to the left of the sentence. If the sentence contains errors, mark through the errors and add any needed capitalization or punctuation.

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When they learned that the teacher was going out to eat the students decided to plan a surprise for her.

When they learned that the teacher was going out to eat, the students decided to plan a surprise for her.

Are the applicants, who can type at least sixty words per minute, the only ones who will be considered for the job at the Armstrong Cork company.

Are the applicants who can type at least sixty words per minute the only ones who will be considered for the job at the Armstrong Cork 𝐂ompany?

The poem, 𝐵𝑒𝑜𝑤𝑢𝑙𝑓, is considered the greatest of the Old English poems and the oldest surviving Epic of any germanic people.

The poem 𝐵𝑒𝑜𝑤𝑢𝑙𝑓 is considered the greatest of the Old English poems and the oldest surviving 𝐞pic of any 𝐆ermanic people.

On Thursday, May 29, 1996 a new record was set by the industrious loyal workers in the Electronics Area of the plant.

On Thursday, May 29, 1996, a new record was set by the industrious, loyal workers in the 𝐞lectronics 𝐚rea of the plant.

Do you know who lives at 5100 Sierra lane, Washington, D.C?

Do you know who lives at 5100 Sierra 𝐋ane, Washington, D.C.?

Will you please return this book to the library.

C

The boy just coming onto the field is an excellent pinch hitter and third baseman.

C

On the contrary, the hymn writer Charles Wesley, a man greatly blessed of god, was one of the most successful and prolific of all hymn writers.

On the contrary, the hymn writer Charles Wesley, a man greatly blessed of 𝐆od, was one of the most successful and prolific of all hymn writers.

Although Tim wanted to finish reading ben-hur he listened to the Governor's speech until 10:15 P.M..

Although Tim wanted to finish reading 𝐁en-𝐇ur, he listened to the 𝐠overnor's speech until 10:15 P.M.

In College my uncle Bob was required to attend a Science class.

In 𝐜ollege, my 𝐔ncle Bob was required to attend a 𝐬cience class.