In the following sentences, eliminate any double negatives by crossing out incorrect words and writing the correct forms above them if necessary.

Example 1. I couldn’t see $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{anyone}}}{\sout{\text{no one}}}$ around to help me.

That store doesn’t accept no employment applications by telephone.

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

Example 1. The cat was (setting, $\underline{{sitting}}$) on the table, licking its whiskers.

There are (alot, a lot) (fewer, less) clouds in the sky than there were earlier today.

In each of the following sentences, underline the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses.

Example 1. This fireworks display is (impressiver, $\underline{{more~ impressive}}$) than last year’s was.

His brother has some of the (more interesting, most interesting) fish I’ve ever seen.

In each of the following sentences, circle any letter that should be capitalized and draw a slash (\/) through any letter that should be lowercase. **Example 1**. $\text{\textcircled}{\text{{d}}}$id you ask $\text{\textcircled}{\text{{d}}}$r. fishbein or her ${\sout{\text{D}}}$ental ${\sout{\text{A}}}$ssistant about your toothache during your appointment last $\text{\textcircled}{\text{{f}}}$riday? In *The westing game*, a novel by ellen raskin, the lyrics of “America The Beautiful” provide clues to the Mystery.

In the following sentences, underline the words that are used incorrectly or informally according to the rules of standard English usage. Then, write the correct usage above the incorrect usage.

Example 1. We were $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{supposed to have}}}{{\underline{\text{suppose to of}}}}$ of been there an hour ago.

Beside American history and chemistry, Mia studies algebra.

In each of the following sentences, underline the word in parentheses that correctly completes the sentence.

Example 1. Did you (chose, $\underline{choose}$) the pasta or the stew at lunch?

Job openings are posted on the (personnel, personal) director’s bulletin board.

Rewrite the following sentences, correcting any punctuation and capitalization errors.

Example 1. I couldnt believe what I read, about truffles the other day exclaimed Kanisha.

$$\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{“I couldn’t believe what I read about truffles the other day!” exclaimed Kanisha}}$$

Wanting to know more, Kim asked How do truffle hunters know where the truffles are? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In each of the following sentences, underline any misspelled word and write the correct word above it.

Example 1. After we finished sewing the costumes, we $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{dyed}}}{{\underline{\text{died}}}}$ them.

Sharon was dismaied when she realized she had missed the rehearsal on Wednesday.

In each of the following sentences, underline the incorrect verb form and write the correct form above it.

Example 1. None of the students had $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{spoken}}}{{\underline{\text{speaked}}}}$ to the teacher about the homework assignment.

Please sit the vase of flowers in the middle of the dining room table.

In 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 above it the correct form. If the verb is already correct, write C above it.

Example 1. Each of the houses on that block $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{is}}}{\underline{\sout{\text{are}}}}$ painted a different color.

Neither Russell nor his brothers $\underline{\text{has}}$ ever been on an airplane.

On the lines provided, rewrite the following sentences, correcting any inexact pronoun references. If a sentence is already correct, write C on the line.

Example 1. On the sign outside the store, it said “No dogs allowed.”

$$\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{The sign outside the store said “No dogs allowed.”}}$$

The bank apologized for the inconvenience, but this was no comfort to the clients in line. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Proofread the following letter for correct use of end marks, commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, hyphens, dashes, parentheses, quotation marks, and italics. Add or delete punctuation as needed.

Example [1] Please bring the following to the meeting${\color{#c34632}\text{:}}$ tickets${\color{#c34632}\text{,}}$ money${\color{#c34632}\text{,}}$ and questions${\color{#c34632}\text{.}}$

$1420$ Winston Ave Apt $12$

Gwyneth TX $77091$

February $10$ $2009$

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

Example 1. I unintentionally put the pen into my shirt pocket that was leaking.

$$\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{I unintentionally put the pen into my shirt pocket that was leaking.}}$$

The crowd cheered as the runner rounded the bases, stomping and whistling loudly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In each of the following sentences, insert colons and semicolons where appropriate.

Example 1. When you’re in Ireland, be sure to include the following on your itinerary${\color{#c34632}{:}}$ the Book of Kells, which is housed at Trinity College${\color{#c34632}{;}}$ the Ring of Kerry, a scenic route in the western part of Ireland${\color{#c34632}{;}}$ and of course, Blarney Castle.

Some of the relatives at my family reunion came from as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii Anchorage, Alaska and Portland, Maine.