Amanda Henry
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Tests knowledge of how to use introductory comma, capitalization of proper noun, and spelling out numbers.

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Commas, Capitalization, and Numbers

Question 1 of 7

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1. After being lost in the cave for 6 days the hiker cut off his own arm like a boss.

Select one of the following:

  • After being lost in the cave for 6 days, the hiker cut off his own arm like a boss.

  • After being lost in the cave for six days, the hiker cut off his own arm, like a boss.

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Question 2 of 7

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Despite the fact that he was warned not to run in the heat Mike went out to the track at 12 and almost passed out.

Select one of the following:

  • Despite the fact that he was warned not to run in the heat, Mike went out to the track at twelve and almost passed out.

  • Despite the fact that he was warned not to run in the heat Mike went out to the track at twelve and almost passed out.

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

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3. Although she is 40 years old mary still likes to watch cartoons.

Select one of the following:

  • Although she is forty years old, Mary still likes to watch cartoons.

  • Although she is 40 years old, Mary still likes to watch cartoons.

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

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4. When the storm hit the atlantic coast residents were told to evacuate their homes and run for the hills.

Select one of the following:

  • 4. When the storm hit the Atlantic coast residents were told to evacuate their homes and run for the hills.

  • 4. When the storm hit the Atlantic coast, residents were told to evacuate their homes and run for the hills.

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Question 5 of 7

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5. Because they raised our premium we can no longer afford our health insurance; it costs 500$ a month.

Select one of the following:

  • 5. Because they raised our premium, we can no longer afford our health insurance; it costs 500$ a month.

  • 5. Because they raised our premium, we can no longer afford our health insurance; it costs five hundred dollars a month.

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Question 6 of 7

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6. Walking on myrtle beach tom and cindy had an excellent view of the sunset.

Select one of the following:

  • 6. Walking on myrtle beach, Tom and Cindy had an excellent view of the sunset.

  • 6. Walking on Myrtle Beach, Tom and Cindy had an excellent view of the sunset.

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Question 7 of 7

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7. After watching the documentary on the many species that are facing extinction Sara joined greenpeace.

Select one of the following:

  • 7. After watching the documentary on the many species that are facing extinction, Sara joined Greenpeace.

  • 7. After watching the documentary on the many species that are facing extinction, Sara joined greenpeace.

Explanation