Quiz for Lessons 306 - 310 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The state of south dakota has mount rushmore in it.

2. The work days are monday through friday.

3. The term caucasians comes from the caucasus mountains.

4. To the north lies montana, a state on fire.

5. The southwest has some very interesting sites.

6. This wednesday i have two meetings to attend.

7. The cold months are january and february.

8. Next summer we need to go to florida in the south.

9. The methodists and mormons are two religions that send out missionaries.

10. zions park and arches national park are fun to visit.

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Answers:

1. The state of South Dakota has Mount Rushmore in it.

2. The work days are Monday through Friday.

3. The term Caucasians comes from the Caucasus Mountains.

4. To the north lies Montana, a state on fire.

5. The Southwest has some very interesting sites.

6. This Wednesday I have two meetings to attend.

7. The cold months are January and February.

8. Next summer we need to go to Florida in the South.

9. The Methodists and Mormons are two religions that send out missionaries.

10. Zions Park and Arches National Park are fun to visit.

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Quiz for Lessons 6-10 - Parts of Speech - Verbs

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Instructions: List the verb phrases in the following sentences.

1. My wife is reading in the hammock under the tree.

2. The message can't be altered.

3. Somewhere a party is being planned.

4. Shouldn't I be a clown for Halloween?

5. I've run out of time.

6. Write down as many of the twenty-three helping verbs as you can.


Extra Credit:

1. What are the 5 helping verbs that can be used alone as state of being verbs?

2. What are the 6 helping verbs that always show action when used alone?

3. What are the 3 helping verbs that can show action or state of being?

4. Name the remaining helping verbs that cannot be used alone. Hint: Group 5 & 6.

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Answers:

1. My wife is reading in the hammock under the tree.

2. The message can't be altered.

3. Somewhere a party is being planned.

4. Shouldn't I be a clown for Halloween?

5. I've (have) run out of time.

6. is, am, are, was, were
    be, being, been
    has, have, had
    do, does, did
    shall, will, should, would
    may, might, must, can, could

Extra Credit Answers:

1. is, am, are, was, and were

2. has, have, had, do, does, and did

3. be, being, and been

4. shall, will, should, would, may, might, must, can, and could

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Lesson 310 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize geographic names and places. 

 

Examples: Mount Rushmore, Hudson Bay, Michigan Avenue, Washington D.C.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. We visited the black hills and the badlands this summer.

2. Is broadway in the bronx?

3. Many new jersey cities have interesting names such as whippany.

4. The ozarks have many interesting stories about them.

5. france and england have fought a lot throughout history.

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Answers:

1. We visited the Black Hills and the Badlands this summer.

2. Is Broadway in the Bronx?

3. Many New Jersey cities have interesting names such as Whippany.

4. The Ozarks have many interesting stories about them.

5. France and England have fought a lot throughout history.

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Lesson 10 - Parts of Speech - Verbs

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Sometimes verb phrases are separated by words called adverbs (we will learn more about adverbs in later lessons).  Adverbs are often used with verbs; however, they are not considered part of the verb phrase.

Instructions: Find the verb phrases in the following sentences.  Are the verbs action verbs or state of being verbs?

1. You have not helped your father today.

2. I will soon be home.

3. The child had suddenly choked on the food. 

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Answers:

1. You have not helped your father today.

    - action verbs

2. I will soon be home.

    - state of being verbs

3. The child had suddenly choked on the food. 
    - action verbs

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Lesson 309 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize names of countries, nationalities, races, languages, and adjectives derived from them. 

 

Examples: Germany, Swedes, Indians, French, English countryside

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The germans destroyed some of the english landscape during the war.

2. The french wines are famous in the united states and mexico.

3. What percentage of the United States population is black or african-american?

4. many japanese customs are strange to us.

5. The finns and the russians live across the sea from each other.

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Answers:

1. The Germans destroyed some of the English landscape during the war.

2. The French wines are famous in the United States and Mexico.

3. What percentage of the United States population is Black or African-Americans?

4. Many Japanese customs are strange to us.

5. The Finns and the Russians live across the sea from each other.

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Lesson 9 - Parts of Speech - Verbs

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In sentences that are questions, the verb phrase is often separated by another word.

Instructions: Find the verb phrases in these sentences. Be sure to watch for another word separating the helping verb from the main verb.

1. Have you been driving long?

2. Where was the car parked?

3. Can I be of assistance?

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Answers:

1. Have you been driving long?

    - action verbs

2. Where was the car parked?

    - action verbs

3. Can I be of assistance?

    - linking verbs

Note: The words separating the verb phrases are nouns and pronouns. This is very common in sentences that are questions.

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Lesson 308 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize religions, creeds, and denominations; the Bible and its parts; other sacred books; nouns and personal pronouns referring to the Deity (God). Do not capitalize god when it refers to mythology. 

 

Examples: 

Christianity

Protestants

Exodus

Koran

Jesus and His works

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. The lutherans will meet next week.

2. The torah is part of the bible.

3. The savior in christianity is Jesus.

4. Zeus is the head god in greek mythology.

5. Is mohammed spoken of in the talmud?

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Answers:

1. The Lutherans will meet next week.

2. The Torah is part of the Bible.

3. The Savior in Christianity is Jesus.

4. Zeus is the head god in Greek mythology.

5. Is Mohammed spoken of in the Talmud?

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Lesson 8 - Parts of Speech - Verbs

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A helping verb may be connected with another word in a contracted form. The following sentences have verb phrases using contractions.

Instructions: Find the verb phrases in each sentence. Determine if the verb phases are action verbs or state of being verbs.

1. I've done it again.

2. You aren't going with us.

3. She's staying to tend the kids.

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Answers:

1. I've (have) done it again.

    - action verbs

2. You aren't (not) going with us.

    - action verbs

3. She's (is) staying to tend the kids.

    - action verbs

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Lesson 307 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize North, South, East, West, and words such as Northwest when they indicate a section of the world or country. Do not capitalize them when they indicate a direction.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. I used to live in the northwest.

2. go north a mile and then turn east for two miles.

3. The west is burning up this year.

4. The Navahos of the southwest make beautiful blankets.

5. The north is cold, but if you travel south, the weather becomes warmer.

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Answers:

1. I used to live in the Northwest.

2. Go north a mile and then turn east for two miles.

3. The West is burning up this year.

4. The Navahos of the Southwest make beautiful blankets.

5. The North is cold, but if you travel south, the weather becomes warmer.

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Lesson 7 - Parts of Speech - Verbs

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The use of helping verbs causes certain changes in verb phrases that we need to be able to recognize. One change is the use of contractions (contractions are two or more words combined together with an apostrophe).

As mentioned before, it’s a good idea to memorize the helping verbs. If you haven’t memorized them, take a few minutes to learn them.

    Group 1: is, am, are, was, were
    Group 2: be, being, been
    Group 3: has, have, had
    Group 4: do, does, did
    Group 5: shall, will, should, would
    Group 6: may, might, must, can, could

Instructions: List the contractions in the following sentences.

1. I've done it again.

2. You aren't going with us.

3. She's staying to tend the kids.

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Answers:

1. I've done it again.

2. You aren't going with us.

3. She's staying to tend the kids.

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Lesson 306 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the days of the week, the months of the year, but do not capitalize the seasons.

Example: Monday, March, summer

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. monday, may 1st was an important day.

2. we need more rain in the spring of the year.

3. I like december and the summer best.

4. The class will be thursday, friday, and saturday.

5. Will you come next tuesday and tell us about preparations for winter?

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Answers:

1. Monday, May 1st was an important day.

2. We need more rain in the spring of the year.

3. I like December and the summer best.

4. The class will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

5. Will you come next Tuesday and tell us about preparations for winter?

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Lesson 6 - Parts of Speech - Verbs

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Instructions: Pick out the verb phrases in the following sentences. Remember to watch for the helping verbs.

1. I can understand his concern.

2. She must have told you ten times.

3. We shall go tomorrow.

4. The wind was howling all night.

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Answers:

1. I can understand his concern.

2. She must have told you ten times.

3. We shall go tomorrow.

4. The wind was howling all night.

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