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1. DOL 1 Directions: Read this sentence. The campers at the Treemont State Park must keep our dogs on a leash. Choose the correct way to write the underlined words. a. them b. we c. their d. Correct the way it is Directions: Choose the sentence that is complete and is written correctly. • Taylor saved the letter written by her grandfather, but now she could not found the letter. • Taylor saved the letter written by her grandfather, but now she cannot find the letter. • Taylor saved the letter written by her grandfather, but now she is not find the letter. • Taylor saved the letter written by her grandfather, but now she should not find the letter

2. DOL 2 Directions: Read this sentence. Regina yelled Paul pick up your book!” Chose the answer that shows the correct punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence. yelled, “Paul, yelled “Paul, yelled, Paul, Correct as it is. Directions: Choose the sentence in which both underlined words are spelled correctly. The United States is attempting to create anindependantform of governement for a Middle Eastern country. The United States is attempting to create an independent form of government for a Middle Eastern country. The United States is attempting to create an independent form of govrenment for a Middle Easter country.

3. DOL 3 Directions: Read this paragraph. Then do part two. 1During the winter months, it would seem obvious that bears should be hibernating. 2 However, bears actually fall into a deep sleep, different from true hibernation. 3 Some bears can go for as long as 100 days without any activity or movement. 4 A bear's body temperature remains relatively constant compared to true hibernators. 5 A true hibernator will have a body temperature that is the same temperature as the surrounding environment. 6Small animals can hibernate because their bodies warm and cool quickly. 7 Bears require a large amount of energy to change body temperature because of their size, so it takes them much longer to "wake up.” 8Bears prepare for winter In the summer by making dens out of caves and burrows. 9 Using their great bulk, deep layers of fat, and their fur, bears' "sleeping" patterns are much different in the winter than their wilderness counterparts. Part two-- Directions: Choose the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. Sentence 6 Sentence 7 Sentence 8 Sentence 9

4. DOL 4 Directions: Choose the sentence in which both underlined words are spelled correctly. Failing to get one’s lisense on the first try is a rare occurrence. Failing to get one’s license on the first try is a rareoccurrance. Failing to get one’s license on the first try is a rare occurrence. Failing to get one’s license on the first try is a rare occurance. Directions: Read this sentence. I lost points for not having the title of my composition paper hobbies at the top. Directions: Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation for the underlined par of the sentence. paper, Hobbies, paper Hobbies paper, “Hobbies,” Correct as it is.

5. DOL 5 Directions: Choose the sentence in which both underlined words are spelled correctly. a. My former boss’ recommendation was indispensable for getting me a promotion. b. My former boss’ reccommendation was indispensable for getting me a promotion. c. My former boss’ reccomendation was indespensable for getting me a promotion. d. My former boss’ recommandation was indespensible for getting me a promotion. Directions: Choose the sentence that is complete and is written correctly. a. Most elementary school students learn that Earth is revolved around the sun b. Most elementary school students learn that Earth revolves around the sun. c. Most elementary school students learn that Earth revolved around the sun. d. Most elementary school students learn that Earth revolving around the sun

6. DOL 6 Directions: Read these sentences. The grandfather told his grandchildren the story of how their family had immigrated to the United States. His face was weathered from the many years of working in the fields. Directions: What is the best way to combine these two sentences? a. As his face was weathered from the many years of working in the fields, the grandfather told his grandchildren the story of how their family had immigrated to the United States. b. Telling the story of how their family had immigrated to the United States, the grandfather told the story to his grandchildren with his face weathered from the many years of working in the fields. c. His face, weathered from the many years of working in the fields, the grandfather told his grandchildren the story of how their family had immigrated to the United States. d. The grandfather, his face weathered from the many years of working in the fields, told his grandchildren the story of how their family had immigrated to the United States.

7. DOL 7 Directions: Choose the sentence in which both underlined words are spelled correctly.a. Ocasionally, our family's sport utility vehicle needs a maintenencecheckup. b. Occasionally, our family's sport utility vehicle needs a maintenance checkup.c. Occasionally, our family's sport utility vehicle needs a maintenance checkup.d. Occasionally, our family's sport utility vehicle needs a maintanencecheckup. Directions: Read this sentence. "When will my time limit be up asked Francine. Directions: Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence. a. up?" Asked b. up?" asked c. up," asked d. Correct as it is.

8. DOL 8 Directions: Read these sentences. Journalism was her main interest. She had written a story on global warming and received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. Directions: What is the best way to combine these two sentences? Journalism was her main interest, and she had written a story on global warming, and she had received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. Journalism was her main interest, and after writing a story on global warming, she received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. Journalism, which was her main interest, had written a story on global warming and received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country. d. Journalism was her main interest while she had written a story on global warming and received admission to one of the finest journalism schools in the country.

9. DOL 9 Directions: Choose the sentence in which both underlined words are spelled correctly.a. The receipt included a questionnaire to be filled out by the customer at home.b. The receit included a questionaireto be filled out by the customer at home.c. The reciept included a questionnaire to be filled out by the customer at home.d. The receipt included a questionair to be filled out by the customer at home. Directions For Number 15, choose the sentence that is complete and is written correctly.a. Ever since my grandparents had got married, they have spent holidays overseas.b. Ever since my grandparents gotten married, they have spent holidays overseas. c. Ever since my grandparents had been married, they have spent holidays overseas d. Ever since my grandparents were married, they have spent holidays overseas.

10. DOL 10 Directions: Read the paragraph. Then choose the best sentence for the paragraph. Many efforts are being put into protecting and breeding the endangered panda bear. Only about 1,600 remain living in the wild in China. The lack of bamboo in natural areas is the main reason for the declining number of pandas. Bamboo, surprisingly, has very little nutritional value.___________________? Where pandas live, in central China, there is bamboo everywhere. Therefore, pandas do not have to expend much energy to retrieve it. As zoos try to maintain and build panda populations, vitamins and proteins are added to their bamboo diets. Mimicking the environments that pandas live in and the plants they eat could eventually lead to larger panda populations. Directions: Choose the best sentence for the paragraph. a. Why, then, do pandas like it so much?b. Why is the United States concerned about pandas?c. Why is China investing in preserving pandas?d. Why, then, are pandas endangered?

11. DOL 11 Directions: Read this paragraph. Then do part two.1 Camping in the forest is a great way to get away from busy city activities. 2 it can be an educational experience while you set up your tent, campfire, and equipment. 3 Hiking on trails that have been predetermined making getting lost less of a worry. 4 Returning to camp that is already set up allows for a peaceful evening of dining on food warmed by the fire. 5 And, of course, roasting marshmallows can top off any camping experience! Part two– Directions: Choose the correct way to write Sentence 3. a. Hiking on trails that have been predetermined makes getting lost less of a worry.b. Hiking on trails that have been predetermined made getting lost less of a worry.c. Hiking on trails that have been predetermined is making getting lost less of a worry.d. Correct as it is