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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.

“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” Said Derrick.

“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said derrick.

“coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.

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Read the excerpt from “Votes for Women,” a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain’s words?

As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . . a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.

As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot.

As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . .

As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.

Read the excerpt from “On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?

It was we, the people . . . the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.

It was we, the people . . . not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity . . . .

It was we . . . the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.

It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty . . . to the whole people—women as well as men.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome To My Home!"

Zev exclaimed when he opened the Door, "Welcome to my home!"

Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome to my home!"

Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "welcome to my home!"

Fill in the blanks in order.Janelle and Marcus and _______ group went to the library to prepare for the presentation, but the specific book they needed wasn't _______.

they're, there

their, there

their, they're

there, their

Which sentence is written correctly?

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “focuses on a similar subject,” to a book we are going to read.

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.

Read the excerpt from "On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?

Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to . . . a vote in making and executing the laws.

Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof . . . to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.

Our democratic-republican government . . . of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing . . . .

Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws . . .

Read the sentence.Trayvon, Julie, and Caleb who are members of the drama club, are auditioning for the school musical on Wednesday.Where should a comma be placed in this sentence?

after “musical”

after “auditioning”

after “members”

after “Caleb”

Which sentence is written correctly?

"I can't wait to be old enough to vote," Said Felipe.

"I can't wait to be old enough to vote," said felipe.

"i can't wait to be old enough to vote," said Felipe.

"I can't wait to be old enough to vote," said Felipe.

Read the excerpt from “On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?

. . . They do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.

And when . . . people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.

And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights . . . through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.

And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away . . . they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.

Read the excerpt from "Votes for Women,” a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women.Which quotation correctly uses an ellipsis to shorten Twain's words without changing their meaning?

I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot . . . .

I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see . . . the ballot, in the hands of women.

I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws . . . I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women.

I should like to see the time come when . . . shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women.

Fill in the blank.The rider tugged on the _______ of her horse to make him slow down.

reins

ranes

rains

reigns

Read the sentence.Noah who draws comic books in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?

Noah, who draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.

Noah, who draws comic books, in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.

Noah who, draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.

Noah who draws comic books, in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.

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