Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.2

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1

Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.

Amanda said, “I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.”

"Amanda said, I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.”

"Amanda said," I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.

Amanda "said, I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.”

Explanation

Let's review some rules we need to remember when using quotation marks: The first word within quotation marks should always be capitalized. If the quotation marks start a sentence, the quote should end with a comma, before the ending quotation marks. Also, what is being said should be the only part of the quotation marks. Who is saying what does not go in quotes. In this sentence, Amanda is the speaker, and the quotation marks will go around what she says. Amanda said, "I'm having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch." is the correct answer and has the comma, capitalization, and quotation marks in the appropriate places.

2

Select the word that is spelled correctly

freight

frieght

naighbor

nieghbor

Explanation

The word that is spelled correctly is "freight".

3

Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete the sentence.

Patrick and Brittany showed me _________ new puppy this morning!

their

its

her

my

Explanation

The correct possessive pronoun to complete this sentence is “their”. The puppy belongs to Patrick and Brittany so they are the owners. “Their” refers to more than one person and this sentence is stating that the puppy is Brittany and Patrick’s.

4

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

width

withe

wideth

widh

Explanation

The correct spelling is "width".

5

Select the word that is spelled correctly

freight

frieght

naighbor

nieghbor

Explanation

The word that is spelled correctly is "freight".

6

Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.

Nancy asked, "Do we have homework tonight?"

Nancy asked, "do we have homework tonight?"

Nancy asked "Do we have homework tonight?"

Nancy asked, "Do we have homework tonight"?

Explanation

The correct answer is: Nancy asked, "Do we have homework tonight?"

Let's review some rules we need to remember when using quotation marks:

Unless quotation marks start a sentence, there should always be a comma after the last word before the quotation marks. The first word within quotation marks should always be capitalized. Also, if the quotation marks end the sentence, the ending punctuation goes inside of the quotation marks.

7

Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete the sentence.

Patrick and Brittany showed me _________ new puppy this morning!

their

its

her

my

Explanation

The correct possessive pronoun to complete this sentence is “their”. The puppy belongs to Patrick and Brittany so they are the owners. “Their” refers to more than one person and this sentence is stating that the puppy is Brittany and Patrick’s.

8

Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.

Ashley asked, "Do we have homework tonight?"

Ashley asked, "do we have homework tonight?"

Ashley asked "Do we have homework tonight?"

Ashley asked, "Do we have homework tonight"?

Explanation

Ashley asked, "Do we have homework tonight?" is the correct answer.

Let's review some rules we need to remember when using quotation marks:

Unless quotation marks start a sentence, there should always be a comma after the last word before the quotation marks. The first word within quotation marks should always be capitalized. Also, if the quotation marks end the sentence, the ending punctuation goes inside of the quotation marks.

9

Select the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks.

Amanda said, “I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.”

"Amanda said, I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.”

"Amanda said," I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.

Amanda "said, I’m having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.”

Explanation

Let's review some rules we need to remember when using quotation marks: The first word within quotation marks should always be capitalized. If the quotation marks start a sentence, the quote should end with a comma, before the ending quotation marks. Also, what is being said should be the only part of the quotation marks. Who is saying what does not go in quotes. In this sentence, Amanda is the speaker, and the quotation marks will go around what she says. Amanda said, "I'm having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch." is the correct answer and has the comma, capitalization, and quotation marks in the appropriate places.

10

Where should the comma be placed in the address below?

Tom and Kathi Sweeterman

9305 Havencrest Cr.

Concord NC 28027

After "Concord"

After "NC"

After "Havencrest"

After "Tom"

Explanation

In an address, a comma is always placed between the city and the state abbreviation; thus, a comma needs to be placed after "Concord".

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