In each of the following sentences, insert any missing semicolons and colons.

Example: My grandmother's recipe for biscuits is easily made in the following way. "Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together; add the cream to the dry ingredients;" stir the mixture well; and roll out the dough.

This year, in addition to English, math, and history, my schedule includes the following classes Spanish n, earth science, and band.

On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences to correct the misplaced and dangling modifiers. You may need to rearrange or add words to make the meaning of a sentence clear.

Example: Visiting England, the old buildings at Oxford University were very impressive.

$$\underline{\textit{ When we visited England, we were very impressed by the old buildings at Oxford University. }}$$

Into the backpack, the boy put the sandwich he had owned since third grade.

For each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined verb agrees in number with its subject. If the verb form Is Incorrect, cross it out and write the correct form above it. If the verb form Is correct, write C above It.

Example: Each of us $\overset{has}{\cancel{\text{have}}}$ a different set of skills and talents.

In addition to Nick, Daniel, and Simon, who else $\underline{\text{want}}$ extra time on this project?

In each of the following sentences, insert any, missing commas.

Example:You will need cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ginger for these spice cookies.

Do you like pizza with a thin crisp crust or do you prefer a thick chewy crust?

On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences to correct the misplaced modifier. You may need to rearrange or add words to make the meaning of the sentence dear.

Example: Exhausted from the long climb, food, and rest revived the hikers.

$$\underline{\textit{Food and rest revived the hikers, who were exhausted from the long climb.}}$$

Performing a difficult stunt on his skateboard, the crowd cheered Michael on.

In the following paragraph, cross out each Incorrect verb form and write the correct form above it. If all the verbs in a sentence are correct, write C above the sentence.

Example: Railroads in the United States $\overset{\text{began}}{\cancel{\text{begun}}}$ with a few horse-powered lines, in the 1800s.

By the end of the nineteenth century, the United States have five transcontinental lines.

On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences, correcting any errors in the use of modifiers. You may need to rearrange or add words to make the meaning of a sentence clear.

Example: Flying through the moonlit sky, we saw a huge owl last night.

$$\underline{\textit{Last night we saw a huge owl flying through the moonlit sky}}$$

Geography was probably my hardest subject last year. ____________________________

In the following sentences, underline the correct form of the pronoun In parentheses.

Example: Please introduce the new students (who, $\underline{\textit{whom}}$) you invited to the party to the rest of the guests.

Do you know many people (who, whom) are interested in computers?

In each of the following sentences, underline the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with its subject

Example: Either Matt or Mark ($\underline{\textit{has}}$, have) an uncle who is an astronaut.

(Is, Are) 7:00 P.M or 8:00 P.M the correct time?

On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences, inserting quotation marks, commas, and end marks where necessary. Also, make any necessary changes in capitalization.

Example: Does anyone Sam askedknovir the words to TlieStar-Spangled Banner

$$\underline{\textit{"Does anyone," san asked, "know the words to the star-Spangled Banner?"}}$$

Which chapter is better. Planting Flowers or Garden Care.___________________________________

In the following letter, add necessary end marks, commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, hyphens, dashes, parentheses, and quotation marks Underline any words that should be italicized.

Example: The game was scheduled for 7:00; however, it was postponed because of the rain

The photographs subject a bicycle and its rider flying upside down through the air is Im sure you will agree eye catching

On the lines provided, write the appropriate form of the adjective or adverb given in italics

Example: well Did your team play $\underline{\textit{better}}$ in this game than in the last one?

important The first and _______________ step in solving this problem is to read carefully.

On the lines provided, rewrite each sentence to correct all inexact or unclear pronoun references.

Example: Nell waved to her sister when she got off the plane.

$\underline{\textit{When her sister got off the plane, Nell waved to her}}$.

I am always running late, which is why I never go anywhere without my watch. ___________________________

In each of the following sentences, circle the antecedent of the pronoun or pronouns In parentheses. Then, underline the choice In parentheses that agrees with the antecedent

Example: Every student should concentrate on (their, $\underline{\textit{his or her}}$) own work.

My dad and his brothers treated (themselves, himself) to a nice dinner.