Quiz for Lessons 416 - 420 - Mechanics - Punctuation - Hyphens

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Instructions: Supply hyphens where they are needed in these sentences.

1. I need to get rid of my self denial if I am to recover.

2. Is that glass two thirds full?

3. I think that age forty five is rather late to start a family.

4. Our ex captain came to visit our football team.

5. Much anti United States sentiment seems to exist all over the world.

6. Long discussions continued on the mid Atlantic items.

7. His fault was that he was a self made man who loved his creator.

8. I hope to get in the ninety fifth percentile.

9. The one third minority objected to the ruling.

10. Many are worried about our vice president's health.

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1. I need to get rid of my self-denial if I am to recover.

2. Is that glass two-thirds full?

3. I think that age forty-five is rather late to start a family.

4. Our ex-captain came to visit our football team.

5. Much anti-United States sentiment seems to exist all over the world.

6. Long discussions continued on the mid-Atlantic items.

7. His fault was that he was a self-made man who loved his creator.

8. I hope to get in the ninety-fifth percentile.

9. The one-third minority objected to the ruling.

10. Many are worried about our vice-president's health.

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Lesson 418 - Mechanics - Punctuation - Hyphens

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Use a hyphen in a compound adjective in which the last word is capitalized. 

 

Example:

un-Christian

Instructions: Supply hyphens where they are needed in these sentences.

1. He was accused of unAmerican activities.

2. He would not move to New York City because he was a totally antiNew York fan.

3. Some businesses have an unEuropean attitude.

4. His unIrish sentiments caused many problems for the family.

5. Road rage certainly should be considered unChristian.

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1. He was accused of un-American activities.

2. He would not move to New York City because he was a totally anti-New York fan.

3. Some businesses have an un-European attitude.

4. His un-Irish sentiments caused many problems for the family.

5. Road rage certainly should be considered un-Christian.

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Quiz for Lessons 371 - 375 - Mechanics - Punctuation - Quotation Marks

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Instructions: Use quotation marks and capitals where needed in these sentences.

1. That is an interesting story, said Sarah.

2. Could you, asked Jack, tell us some more stories?

3. I like old stories from long ago, remarked Jane. My mother used to read them to me.

4. Joe said that he had heard the story before.

5. I doubt that you know what your are talking about, stated Charlie. Well, replied Joe, you are incorrect this time. Charlie looking at Joe then said, I apologize for my unkind remark.

6. The children said that they would look for more books with interesting old stories.

7. Have you ever been to Persia? asked Henry. No, I haven't, said Bill, and it is not called Persia now. What is is called now, inquired Jane.

8. Look, cried Sarah, Mom is bringing refreshments!

9. This sure has been a fun day, guys, giggled Jack.

10. I hope we can do this again soon, said Bill. There is so much to learn from good stories.

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Answers:

1. "That is an interesting story," said Sarah.

2. "Could you," asked Jack, "tell us some more stories?"

3. "I like old stories from long ago," remarked Jane. "My mother used to read them to me."

4. Joe said that he had heard the story before.

5. "I doubt that you know what you are talking about," stated Charlie.

"Well," replied Joe, "you are incorrect this time."

Charlie looking at Joe then said, "I apologize for my unkind remark."

6. The children said that they would look for more books with interesting old stories.

7. "Have you ever been to Persia?" asked Henry.

"No, I haven't," said Bill, "and it is not called Persia now."

"What is is called now?" inquired Jane.

8. "Look," cried Sarah, "Mom is bringing refreshments!"

9. "This sure has been a fun day, guys," giggled Jack.

10. "I hope we can do this again soon," said Bill. "There is so much to learn from good stories."

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Lesson 372 - Mechanics - Punctuation - Quotation Marks

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Use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker. When the words identifying the speaker come between the parts of the quotation, put quotation marks around each part. 

 

Example: 

"Yes," said Jack, "I will be there."

Use one set of quotation marks for two or more sentences not broken by explanatory material. 

 

Example: 

"I know that. He has known for several days," said Jim. 

 

If part of the quotation is a new sentence use a capital letter. 

 

Example: 

"I know that," said Jim. "He has known for several days."

Instructions: Use quotation marks and capitals where needed in these sentences.

1. We will be in town tomorrow night. Don't wait up. We will come by the next day, said Jeanne.

2. We want you to stay with us, answered Barbara. we'll meet you at the station.

3. Okay, replied Chris, bring the car around.

4. Are the girls ready to go? asked Ann. they need to leave now.

5. Yes, replied Ila, that play was really enjoyable.

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Answers:

1. "We will be in town tomorrow night. Don't wait up. We will come by the next day," said Jeanne.

2. "We want you to stay with us," answered Barbara. "We'll meet you at the station."

3. "Okay," replied Chris, "bring the car around."

4. "Are the girls ready to go?" asked Ann. "They need to leave now."

5. "Yes," replied Ila, "that play was really enjoyable."

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Quiz for Lessons 326 - 330 - Mechanics - Capitalization Review

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. homer wilson, d.d.s. graduated from the university of utah in salt lake city for his b.s.

2. "i forgot, dad," said sam, "whether i told you about my new boat sea fox."

3. the letter began, "dear mother," and ended with "your loving son."

4. the new brigham young university catalogue doesn't list psychology or greek classes.

5. the john deere company makes several models designed by edward james, jr.

6. was beethoven's ninth symphony played by the n.b.c. symphony orchestra last march?

7. the president of the united states chooses his cabinet which the senate must confirm.

8. whether we go at 11:50 a.m. or 12:05 p.m. to the bay of biscay in a.d. 2000 is fine.

9. the magazine ebony and the book who shook the tree are being read by e. h. monroe.

10. have mother and dad both sailed on the queen mary for barbados?

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Answers:

1. Homer Wilson, D.D.S. graduated from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City for his B.S.

2. "I forgot, Dad," said Sam, "whether I told you about my new boat Sea Fox."

3. The letter began, "Dear Mother," and ended with "Your loving son."

4. The new Brigham Young University catalogue doesn't list psychology or Greek classes.

5. The John Deere Company makes several models designed by Edward James, Jr.

6. Was Beethoven's Ninth Symphony played by the N.B.C. Symphony Orchestra last March?

7. The President of the United States chooses his Cabinet which the Senate must confirm.

8. Whether we go at 11:50 A.M. or 12:05 P.M. to the Bay of Biscay in A.D. 2000 is fine.

9. The magazine Ebony and the book Who Shook the Tree are being read by E. H. Monroe.

10. Have Mother and Dad both sailed on the Queen Mary for Barbados?

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Lesson 330 - Mechanics - Capitalization Review

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. our family tries to get together either at thanksgiving or christmas.

2. did dad say that uncle tim would bring chinese food for dinner?

3. Last semester i studied french literature, science, math, and portuguese in college.

4. you can travel north on I-15 to get to canada from san diego.

5. the house of representatives will convene to hear from ex-president carter.

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Answers:

1. Our family tries to get together either at Thanksgiving or Christmas.

2. Did Dad say that Uncle Tim would bring Chinese food for dinner?

3. Last semester I studied French literature, science, math, and Portuguese in college.

4. You can travel north on I-15 to get to Canada from San Diego.

5. The House of Representatives will convene to hear from ex-President Carter.

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Lesson 329 - Mechanics - Capitalization Review

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The train santa fe express will arrive at 1:35 p.m., but the plane will arrive at 11:25 a.m.

2. julius caesar, the roman general, was born about 100 b.c.

3. have you read the poem "the road not taken" or the book a farewell to arms?

4. The first five books of the old testament are known as the pentateuch.

5. my mother uses liberty gold pineapple in several dishes.

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Answers:

1. The train Santa Fe Express will arrive at 1:35 P.M., but the plane will arrive at 11:25 A.M.

2. Julius Caesar, the Roman general, was born about 100 B.C.

3. Have you read the poem "The Road Not Taken" or the book  A Farewell to Arms?

4. The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the Pentateuch.

5. My mother uses Liberty Gold pineapple in several dishes.

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Lesson 328 - Mechanics - Capitalization Review

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The great dog story called lassie come home was written by major eric knight.

2. last year we visited yellowstone park, the tetons, mount rushmore, and several indian ruins.

3. Alaina shouted, "we can watch star wars again because mother said."

4. We think of the north with ice and snow but the south as hot and dry.

5. on thursday, june 18, the rev. tom gustaveson, the pastor of the baptist church, will come to canyon view junior high to speak about life in the australian outback.

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Answers:

1. The great dog story called Lassie Come Home was written by Major Eric Knight.

2. Last year we visited Yellowstone Park, the Tetons, Mount Rushmore, and several Indian ruins.

3. Alaina shouted, "We can watch Star Wars again because Mother said."

4. We think of the North with ice and snow but the South as hot and dry.

5. On Thursday, June 18, the Rev. Tom Gustaveson, the pastor of the Baptist church, will come to Canyon View Junior High to speak about life in the Australian outback.

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Lesson 327 - Mechanics - Capitalization Review

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. joe louis was known as the "the brown bomber."

2. knowing that nature never did betray

the heart that loved her.

3. the letter began, "my dear celeste," and ended with, "your dearest cousin."

4. The biggest signature on the declaration of independence was by john hancock.

5. The seminoles, who are native americans, live in florida.

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Answers:

1. Joe Louis was known as the "The Brown Bomber" (epithet).

2. Knowing that Nature (personification) never did betray

The heart that loved her.

3. The letter began, "My dear Celeste," and ended with, "Your dearest cousin."

4. The biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence was by John Hancock.

5. The Seminoles, who are Native Americans, live in Florida.

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Lesson 326 - Mechanics - Capitalization Review

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. "yes," eric yelled, "we are glad that grandpa and grandma like trips."

2. yesterday i went with mother to see miss lomack, our dentist.

3. In the ensign magazine i found an article about mohammedanism and christianity in the middle east.

4. "there was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile,

he found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile;"

5. Did you know that professor phillips studied brahmanism in india?

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Answers:

1. "Yes," Eric yelled, "we are glad that Grandpa and Grandma like trips."

2. Yesterday I went with Mother to see Miss Lomack, our dentist.

3. In the Ensign magazine I found an article about Mohammedanism and Christianity in the Middle East.

4. "There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile,

He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile;"

5. Did you know that Professor Phillips studied Brahmanism in India?

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Quiz for Lessons 321 - 325 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. We travel to anyplace where roman or greek architecture is found.

2. They have tried all the chinese restaurants in the city.

3. "he rode all unarmed and he rode all alone.

so faithful in love, and so dauntless in war,"

4. Have you read the poem "lochinvar?"

5. The little boy asked, "may I go to bed now?"

6. Have you read the exciting book harry potter and the goblet of fire?

7. "no," he answered, "but I have read the other harry potter books."

8. dear elaine,

I will be with you soon.

sincerely yours,

9. The latin language is easier to learn than the greek language.

10. little boy blue,

come blow your horn,

the sheep's in the meadow,

the cow's in the corn;

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1. We travel to anyplace where Roman or Greek architecture is found.

2. They have tried all the Chinese restaurants in the city.

3. "He rode all unarmed and he rode all alone.

So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war,"

4. Have you read the poem "Lochinvar"?

5. The little boy asked, "May I go to bed now?"

6. Have you read the exciting book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?

7. "No," he answered, "but I have read the other Harry Potter books."

8. Dear Elaine,

I will be with you soon.

Sincerely,

9. The Latin language is easier to learn than the Greek language.

10. Little Boy Blue,

Come blow your horn,

The sheep's in the meadow,

The cow's in the corn;

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Lesson 325 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize proper adjectives made from proper nouns. 

 

Example: French dressing, Grecian urn

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. I will have the caesar's salad rather than the finnish soup.

2. The mediterranean fruit fly is a threat to the cherry crop.

3. Many good stories are found in american folklore.

4. Do you want french or italian dressing on that?

5. I like the look of spanish architecture.

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Answers:

1. I will have the Caesar's salad rather than the Finnish soup.

2. The Mediterranean fruit fly is a threat to the cherry crop.

3. Many good stories are found in American folklore.

4. Do you want French or Italian dressing on that?

5. I like the look of Spanish architecture.

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Lesson 324 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the first word and all nouns in the salutation of a letter. 

 

Example: My dear Mary, 

 

Capitalize only the first word of the complimentary close. 

 

Example: Yours truly,

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. dear uncle frank, 

your favorite nephew,

2. with fondest regards, 

dear sweetheart,

3. dear sir: 

respectfully yours,

4. dear mom and dad, 

with love,

5. your dearest friend, 

to whom it may concern:

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Answers:

1. Dear Uncle Frank, 

Your favorite nephew,

2. With fondest regards, 

Dear Sweetheart,

3. Dear Sir: 

Respectfully yours,

4. Dear Mom and Dad, 

With love,

5. To Your dearest friend, 

To whom it may concern:

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Lesson 323 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the first word in every complete line of poetry.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. "loveliest of trees, the cherry now

is hung with bloom along the bough,"

2. "roses are red.

violets are blue."

3. "under a spreading chestnut tree

the village smithy stands."

4. "once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore--"

5. "jack and jill

went up the hill,

to fetch a pail of water;

jack fell down,

and broke his crown,

and jill came tumbling after."

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1. "Loveliest of trees, the cherry now

Is hung with bloom along the bough,"

2. "Roses are red.

Violets are blue."

3. "Under a spreading chestnut tree

The village smithy stands."

4. "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore--"

5. "Jack and Jill

Went up the hill,

To fetch a pail of water;

Jack fell down,

And broke his crown,

And Jill came tumbling after."

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Lesson 322 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the first word of every direct quotation. 

 

Example: 

He asked, "Can this wait until tomorrow?"

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. "meet me at the station in the morning," Alice said.

2. "yes," said Rob, "it was charles dickens who wrote david copperfield."

3. She said that she would help with the party if asked.

4. The clerk said, "you cannot use a personal check for the ride."

5. "i used to live here in 1960," said the man. "it has changed a lot since that time."

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Answers:

1. "Meet me at the station in the morning," Alice said.

2. "Yes," said Rob, "it was Charles Dickens who wrote David Copperfield."

3. She said that she would help with the party if asked. (no capitals because it is an indirect quotation)

4. The clerk said, "You cannot use a personal check for the ride."

5. "I used to live here in 1960," said the man. "It has changed a lot since that time."

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Lesson 321 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the titles of books, newspapers, magazines, and all other kinds of literary works. Capitalize works of art, motion pictures, and musical compositions. Do not capitalize the articles (a, an, the), prepositions, or conjunctions unless they come first or last in these titles. 

 

Examples:

Death of a Salesman 

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. My favorite book is a tale of two cities.

2. Have you ever heard the song "earth angel"?

3. Jeff's theme was entitled "among the stars."

4. We take two newspapers new utah and the deseret news.

5. national geographic and reader's digest are both interesting magazines.

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Answers:

1. My favorite book is A Tale of Two Cities.

2. Have you ever heard the song "Earth Angel"?

3. Jeff's theme was entitled "Among the Stars."

4. We take two newspapers New Utah and the Deseret News.

5. National Geographic and Reader's Digest are both interesting magazines.

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Quiz for Lessons 316 - 320 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The swedish angel was a modern hero.

2. Nowhere was anger laughing louder.

3. The required courses are math, english, science and world history I.

4. Popular ancient courses are greek, latin, and hebrew.

5. The president will address the house of representatives this afternoon.

6. The supreme court and federal banking commission are important government bodies.

7. capt. j. r. banner will meet with a. b. javits, esq. about the matter.

8. We will go at 8:00 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m.

9. Did Julius Caesar live in 25 b.c. or a.d. 25?

10. mr. henry c. james, jr., and miss emily shepard were married by rev. frank black.

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1. The Swedish Angel (epithet) was a modern hero.

2. Nowhere was Anger (personification) laughing louder.

3. The required courses are math, English, science and World History I.

4. Popular ancient courses are Greek, Latin, and Hebrew.

5. The President will address the House of Representatives this afternoon.

6. The Supreme Court and Federal Banking Commission are important government bodies.

7. Capt. J. R. Banner will meet with A. B. Javits, Esq. about the matter.

8. We will go at 8:00 A.M. or at 1:00 P.M.

9. Did Julius Caesar live in 25 B.C. or A.D. 25?

10. Mr. Henry C. James, Jr., and Miss Emily Shepard were married by Rev. Frank Black.

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Lesson 320 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize epithets (a word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or a thing). 

 

Example: 

the Lone-Star State 

 

Capitalize personifications (giving human attributes to inanimate objects). (Authors disregard this rule often.) 

 

Example: 

The Computer thought hard about the problem.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The lone-star state is texas.

2. florence nightingale is called the lady of the lamp.

3. The bears of colorado are being starved by nature.

4. The cruel hunger looked up from all the empty shelves.

5. In every face happiness smiled.

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Answers:

1. The Lone-Star State (epithet) is Texas.

2. Florence Nightingale is called the Lady of the Lamp (epithet).

3. The bears of Colorado are being starved by Nature (personification).

4. The cruel Hunger (personification) looked up from all the empty shelves.

5. In every face Happiness (personification) smiled.

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