Using Hyphens. Put hyphens where they are necessary. Our team won the pre season contest.

Using Commas with Unessential Expressions. Read each of the sentences carefully to determine whether the underlined expression is essential or nonessential. If the material is essential. write $E$. If the material is nonessential, add any commas needed. Our new kittens $\underline{which could not find their mother}$ meowed loudly.

Punctuating Different Types of Works. Use underlining or quotation marks with the works in each sentence. Carol read that article in News Magazine.

Using Apostrophes to Form the Possesslves of Nouns. The following sentences contain underlined singular or plural nouns. Write each underlined noun in the blank, putting it, into the possessive form by adding an apostrophe and 's, or only an apostrophe, as needed. According to legend, a $\underline{dragon}$ breath was quite dangerous.

Using Semicolons in Your Writing. Write three original sentences, each using semicolons as indicated in the following directions. Use two semicolons to join three independent clauses in the same sentence.

Using Contractions in Informal Writing. Each of the following sentences contains one or more word groups that can be written as contractions. On the line write each of these word groups as a contraction. Who is the new student representative?

Using Contractions Correctly. Each sentence contains a word group that can be written as a contraction. Write each contraction in the space at the right. Carol is singing in the choir.

Supplying End Marks. Write the kinds of sentences listed below. Be sure to use correct end marks Question ______

Hyphenating Words. Draw vertical lines between syllables that can be divided at the end of a line. Do nothing to words that cannot be divided. adopt

Choosing the Correct Form. Circle the correct form below. Chekov's play The $\underline{Seagull}$ or "The Seagull"

Writing Possessive Forms. In the space at the right write the possessive form of each item. the toys of the children

Writing Direct Quotations. Complete these sentences. Carol said ________.

Using the Question Mark. The following sentences do not have end marks. Some sentences are direct questions requiring question marks. Others are indirect questions requiring periods. Still others are statements intended as questions. Add the correct punctuation mark. How many people attended the play the first night. The second night

Using the Period. The following sentences do not have periods, Add periods where they are needed. Straighten your tie and comb your hair