In the following letter, draw a caret $(\wedge)$ to show where any missing commas should be inserted and circle any unnecessary commas.

Example [1] On Monday of last week ${ }_{\wedge}$ Martina ${ }_{\wedge}$ who was unhappy $\boxed{\text{,}}$ with the order she received ${ }_{\wedge}$ decided to write a complaint letter to the company.

To Whom It May Concern:

[6] I am returning almost everything, I ordered from your catalog last month and I am writing to explain why.

Identify each word group below by writing to the left of the item number F for sentence fragment,R for run-on sentence, or S for complete sentence.

Example $F$ 1. Whether to go camping or spend our vacation at the beach.

6. The park is expensive, but we try to go once or twice every summer.

In each of the following sentences, draw a line through each misspelled word. Then, write the correct spelling above the misspelled word.

Example 1. I $\cancel{\text{accidentaly}}$ ( accidentally ) put too much cheese in the $\cancel{\text{tacoes}}$ ( tacos ).

6. After the performance we asked about the singer's accompanyment.

On the short lines provided, identify each numbered word group in the following paragraph as a sentence fragment $(F)$, a run-on sentence $(R)$, or a complete sentence $(S)$. Then, on the long lines, correct each sentence fragment and run-on sentence.

Example $\quad R$ [1] You might think mythology and folklore are just a bunch of stories from the past these stories, however, are alive today.

1. You might think mythology and folklore are just a bunch of stories from the past. These stories, however, are alive today.

[6] The word titanic refers to the ancient Titans, these huge figures, according to classical mythology, ruled the universe before being deposed by Zeus.

In each sentence below, circle the antecedent of the pronoun in parentheses. Then, underline the pronoun or pronouns in parentheses that agree with the antecedent.

Example 1. I know that we need cumin, cinnamon, and coriander, but does the $\boxed{\text{recipe}}$ also have garlic in ($\underline{\text{it}}$, them)?

6. Does everyone who is working on this experiment understand that (their, his or her) lab notes will have to be turned in tomorrow?

On the lines provided,write the plural form of each of the following words.

Example 1. adversary 2. $\underline{\text{adversaries}}$

6. hero_____

Revise the following minutes from a photography club meeting. Insert necessary commas, semicolons, colons, parentheses, quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphens, and dashes. Underline any words that should be italicized.

Example [1] Twenty - two members of the Photography ${ }_{\wedge}$ Club that ' s a majority of the club's membership ${ }_{\wedge}$ met this week.

[6] Meredith Jones Nicki Furth and Cedric Johnson volunteered to research current prices for a new enlarger.

In each of the following sentences, draw a line through each misspelled or misused word. Then, write the correct word above the misspelled or misused word.

Example 1. She had $\cancel{\text{all ready}}$ ( already ) decided to $\cancel{\text{intercede}}$ ( intercede ) on the boy's behalf.

6. Ladys and gentlemen, its my priviledge to introduce to you Dr. Marilyn Butcher.

On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences, inserting parentheses, brackets, hyphens, and dashes where necessary. Underline any words that should be italicized.

Example 1. The two well behaved boys specifically, Roger and Trey were allowed to leave before lunch. $\underline{\text{The two well-behaved boys - specifically, Roger and Trey-were allowed to leave before lunch.}}$

6. The painting Anatomy Lesson of Professor Tulp was painted by Rembrandt 1606-1669.____________________________________________________________________________

In each of the following sentences, draw a caret ($\wedge$) to show where any missing commas should be inserted.

Example 1. Oh boy $\wedge$ I forgot to renew my library books again $\wedge$ but I'm already late for class.

6. Antonio and Eduardo my cousins on my mother's side are coming to visit us.

Revise the following letter, correcting any errors in capitalization, adding or deleting punctuation marks, and correcting any misspelled or misused words.

Example [1] The team agreed to $\cancel{\text{meat}}$ ( meat ) at 8:00; however, some members were late.

[6] However I never would have imagined they would save my life what shock!

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

Example 1. Watching the clock, time can seem to pass slowly. $\underline{\text{Time can seem to pass slowly when you're watching the clock.}}$

6. Last night, while playing chess with my brother, all the dogs in the neighborhood started howling.___________________________________________________________________________

In each of the following sentences, underline the correct word or words in parentheses.

Example 1. ($\underline{\text{Set}}$, Sit) the books on the counter, please.

6. At that store I couldn't find (no one, anyone) to help me.

On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences, correcting the unclear or inexact pronoun references. You may need to add or rearrange words to make the sentences clear and meaningful.

Example 1. On the fence by the backyard, it read, "Keep Out." $\underline{\text{The sign on the fence by the backyard read "Keep Out."}}$

6. Before Eduardo went to Garrett's house, he called his parents._____________________________________________________________________