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Pregunta 1 de 36

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Read the notice. Then choose the option that correctly completes the sentence.

Sunrise Dental Office — Holiday Hours

Our office will be closed on so that our staff can spend the holiday with their families. We will reopen the following morning at 8:00 a.m.

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The name of a specific holiday is a proper noun. Which words in the name should be capitalized?

Pregunta 2 de 36

Letter: Summer Day Camp Registration

Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department

Dear Parents and Guardians,

(1) The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for Summer Day Camp is now open. Camp will run for eight weeks, from late June through mid-August. Each week has a different theme, such as Space Explorers, Ocean Life, and Inventors' Workshop.

(2) The program is open to children ages 6 to 12, and all of the counselor's have completed first aid and CPR training. Each group of ten campers is led by two counselors. Campers will swim at the city pool twice a week, take nature walks, and work on art and science projects.

(3) Camp is held at the Westbrook Community Center, located at the corner of Lake Street and Ninth avenue. Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m., and pickup ends at 5:30 p.m. Children must be signed in and out by a parent, a guardian, or another adult listed on the registration form.

(4) Families should pack: a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a swimsuit on pool days. Lunch and two snacks are provided each day at no extra cost. If your child has a food allergy, please describe it on the health form so that our kitchen staff can plan safe meals.

(5) The weekly fee is $95 for Greenfield residents and $120 for nonresidents. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. To apply, complete the assistance section of the registration packet and return it to the front desk with proof of income.

(6) Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. You can register online, by phone, or in person at the community center. If you have questions, please call our office at 555-0193. We look forward to a safe, fun, and memorable summer!

Sincerely,
Janelle Brooks
Youth Programs Coordinator

In paragraph 2, the letter says: "all of the counselor's have completed first aid and CPR training."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Does the word counselor's show that something belongs to a counselor, or does it simply mean more than one counselor?

Pregunta 3 de 36

Letter: Summer Day Camp Registration

Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department

Dear Parents and Guardians,

(1) The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for Summer Day Camp is now open. Camp will run for eight weeks, from late June through mid-August. Each week has a different theme, such as Space Explorers, Ocean Life, and Inventors' Workshop.

(2) The program is open to children ages 6 to 12, and all of the counselor's have completed first aid and CPR training. Each group of ten campers is led by two counselors. Campers will swim at the city pool twice a week, take nature walks, and work on art and science projects.

(3) Camp is held at the Westbrook Community Center, located at the corner of Lake Street and Ninth avenue. Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m., and pickup ends at 5:30 p.m. Children must be signed in and out by a parent, a guardian, or another adult listed on the registration form.

(4) Families should pack: a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a swimsuit on pool days. Lunch and two snacks are provided each day at no extra cost. If your child has a food allergy, please describe it on the health form so that our kitchen staff can plan safe meals.

(5) The weekly fee is $95 for Greenfield residents and $120 for nonresidents. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. To apply, complete the assistance section of the registration packet and return it to the front desk with proof of income.

(6) Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. You can register online, by phone, or in person at the community center. If you have questions, please call our office at 555-0193. We look forward to a safe, fun, and memorable summer!

Sincerely,
Janelle Brooks
Youth Programs Coordinator

In paragraph 3, the letter says: "Camp is held at the Westbrook Community Center, located at the corner of Lake Street and Ninth avenue."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Compare how the two street names are written. Should they follow the same rule?

Pregunta 4 de 36

Letter: Willow Creek Block Party

Willow Creek Neighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,

(1) Our annual block party will take place on Saturday, August 16 2027, on Willow Creek Drive between Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic from noon until 9:00 p.m. so that families can enjoy the afternoon safely. Please move any cars parked on that block by 11:00 a.m.

(2) This year's party includes several new activities. A local bakery will sell pies and cookies, and the fire department will bring a truck for children to explore. The childrens' games will be set up in the empty lot next to the community garden. In the evening, a band from Jefferson High School will play on a small stage near the corner.

(3) We are also pleased to announce that the Mayor will stop by at 4:00 p.m. to thank volunteers. Our block party has grown every year since it began, and the city has noticed how much it brings neighbors together.

(4) Ray Dunn, our treasurer will collect a five-dollar donation from each household at the welcome table. Every dollar goes toward next year's party and a new fence for the community garden. No one will be turned away for being unable to pay.

(5) Many neighbors have asked whether the party will be canceled if it rains? If storms are forecast, we will move the food and music into the fellowship hall at Grace Church, which has offered its space free of charge. We will post any change on the bulletin board at the corner store by Friday evening.

(6) Volunteers are still needed for setup, cleanup, and the welcome table. To sign up, call Linda Park at 555-0148 or reply to this letter by August 1. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, The Willow Creek Neighborhood Association Board

In paragraph 3, the letter says: "We are also pleased to announce that the Mayor will stop by at 4:00 p.m. to thank volunteers."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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A job title is capitalized only when it comes right before a person's name.

Pregunta 5 de 36

A sign in an office break room reads:

"Before you leave the building each night please check that all windows are locked."

Which revision punctuates the sentence correctly?

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Find where the opening Before… clause ends and the main instruction begins.

Pregunta 6 de 36

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Read the notice from a community center. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Hillcrest Community Center — Fall Classes

Starting in October, the center will offer free for adults on Tuesday evenings. The classes are paid for by a grant from the , and they will end the week before Thanksgiving.

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Names of languages are always capitalized. In a multi-word name of a specific organization, every main word is capitalized.

Pregunta 7 de 36

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Read the instructions from a health clinic. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Eastside Family Clinic — New Patient Information

please sign in at the front desk and show a photo ID. The clinic accepts most insurance you should call ahead to confirm that your plan is covered.

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Blank 1: where does the introductory clause end? Blank 2: count the complete sentences joined by but.

Pregunta 8 de 36

Letter: Summer Day Camp Registration

Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department

Dear Parents and Guardians,

(1) The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for Summer Day Camp is now open. Camp will run for eight weeks, from late June through mid-August. Each week has a different theme, such as Space Explorers, Ocean Life, and Inventors' Workshop.

(2) The program is open to children ages 6 to 12, and all of the counselor's have completed first aid and CPR training. Each group of ten campers is led by two counselors. Campers will swim at the city pool twice a week, take nature walks, and work on art and science projects.

(3) Camp is held at the Westbrook Community Center, located at the corner of Lake Street and Ninth avenue. Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m., and pickup ends at 5:30 p.m. Children must be signed in and out by a parent, a guardian, or another adult listed on the registration form.

(4) Families should pack: a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a swimsuit on pool days. Lunch and two snacks are provided each day at no extra cost. If your child has a food allergy, please describe it on the health form so that our kitchen staff can plan safe meals.

(5) The weekly fee is $95 for Greenfield residents and $120 for nonresidents. Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. To apply, complete the assistance section of the registration packet and return it to the front desk with proof of income.

(6) Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. You can register online, by phone, or in person at the community center. If you have questions, please call our office at 555-0193. We look forward to a safe, fun, and memorable summer!

Sincerely,
Janelle Brooks
Youth Programs Coordinator

In paragraph 4, the letter says: "Families should pack: a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and a swimsuit on pool days."

Which revision of this sentence is correct?

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A colon must follow a complete sentence. Read the words before the colon. Can they stand alone?

Pregunta 9 de 36

Memo: Required Forklift Safety Training

MEMO

To: All warehouse staff
From: Priya Natarajan, Safety Coordinator
Date: September 8
Subject: Required forklift safety training

(1) As part of our new safety plan, Hartwell Distribution will hold forklift safety training sessions during the week of September 22. These sessions are required by our insurance provider, and they will also help us meet federal workplace safety standards.

(2) Luis Ortega who has worked at Hartwell for fifteen years will lead the sessions. Luis trained many of our current operators, and he has a perfect safety record. Each session will last three hours and will include a classroom review, a written quiz, and a hands-on driving test.

(3) The sessions are mandatory; for all forklift operators. Employees, who have not completed the safety course, may not operate forklifts after October 1. If you are unsure whether your certification is current, check with your shift supervisor.

(4) Sessions will be offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, sign up on the sheet outside the safety office no later than Friday, September 19. Employees will be paid their regular hourly rate for the time they spend in training. Seats are limited to eight people per session, so please sign up early. Supervisors will adjust shift schedules so that every operator can attend without working overtime.

(5) Also, please note that the break room will be repainted during the same week. The room will be closed from Monday through Wednesday, and the vending machine's will be moved temporarily to the hallway near the loading dock. Please remove any personal items from the refrigerator by Friday afternoon.

(6) Thank you for helping us keep Hartwell a safe place to work. If you have questions about the training, contact me at extension 118 or stop by the safety office.

In paragraph 2, the memo says: "Luis Ortega who has worked at Hartwell for fifteen years will lead the sessions."

Which revision punctuates this sentence correctly?

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Is the who clause needed to identify the person, or is it extra information about someone already named?

Pregunta 10 de 36

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Read the message from a delivery company's dispatcher. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

To: Route drivers
From: Dispatch

At the end of Friday's shift, I will collect all five logbooks for the monthly safety review. Please make sure every page is signed. The company will replace a logbook free of charge if cover is torn or water-damaged.

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Blank 1: how many drivers own the logbooks? Blank 2: expand any contraction to test it.

Pregunta 11 de 36

Memo: Required Forklift Safety Training

MEMO

To: All warehouse staff
From: Priya Natarajan, Safety Coordinator
Date: September 8
Subject: Required forklift safety training

(1) As part of our new safety plan, Hartwell Distribution will hold forklift safety training sessions during the week of September 22. These sessions are required by our insurance provider, and they will also help us meet federal workplace safety standards.

(2) Luis Ortega who has worked at Hartwell for fifteen years will lead the sessions. Luis trained many of our current operators, and he has a perfect safety record. Each session will last three hours and will include a classroom review, a written quiz, and a hands-on driving test.

(3) The sessions are mandatory; for all forklift operators. Employees, who have not completed the safety course, may not operate forklifts after October 1. If you are unsure whether your certification is current, check with your shift supervisor.

(4) Sessions will be offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, sign up on the sheet outside the safety office no later than Friday, September 19. Employees will be paid their regular hourly rate for the time they spend in training. Seats are limited to eight people per session, so please sign up early. Supervisors will adjust shift schedules so that every operator can attend without working overtime.

(5) Also, please note that the break room will be repainted during the same week. The room will be closed from Monday through Wednesday, and the vending machine's will be moved temporarily to the hallway near the loading dock. Please remove any personal items from the refrigerator by Friday afternoon.

(6) Thank you for helping us keep Hartwell a safe place to work. If you have questions about the training, contact me at extension 118 or stop by the safety office.

In paragraph 3, the memo says: "The sessions are mandatory; for all forklift operators."

Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?

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A semicolon must have a complete sentence on each side. Check the words after it.

Pregunta 12 de 36

Memo: Required Forklift Safety Training

MEMO

To: All warehouse staff
From: Priya Natarajan, Safety Coordinator
Date: September 8
Subject: Required forklift safety training

(1) As part of our new safety plan, Hartwell Distribution will hold forklift safety training sessions during the week of September 22. These sessions are required by our insurance provider, and they will also help us meet federal workplace safety standards.

(2) Luis Ortega who has worked at Hartwell for fifteen years will lead the sessions. Luis trained many of our current operators, and he has a perfect safety record. Each session will last three hours and will include a classroom review, a written quiz, and a hands-on driving test.

(3) The sessions are mandatory; for all forklift operators. Employees, who have not completed the safety course, may not operate forklifts after October 1. If you are unsure whether your certification is current, check with your shift supervisor.

(4) Sessions will be offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, sign up on the sheet outside the safety office no later than Friday, September 19. Employees will be paid their regular hourly rate for the time they spend in training. Seats are limited to eight people per session, so please sign up early. Supervisors will adjust shift schedules so that every operator can attend without working overtime.

(5) Also, please note that the break room will be repainted during the same week. The room will be closed from Monday through Wednesday, and the vending machine's will be moved temporarily to the hallway near the loading dock. Please remove any personal items from the refrigerator by Friday afternoon.

(6) Thank you for helping us keep Hartwell a safe place to work. If you have questions about the training, contact me at extension 118 or stop by the safety office.

In paragraph 5, the memo says: "the vending machine's will be moved temporarily to the hallway near the loading dock."

Which revision is correct?

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Is something owned by the vending machines in this sentence, or are there just several machines?

Pregunta 13 de 36

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Read the email from a grocery store manager. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Holiday hours

Team,

Starting next week, the hours will be extended to 11:00 p.m. on weekends. To cover the late shifts, we have hired two new who will start on Saturday.

— Renee

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Pista

Ask whether each word shows ownership or is simply more than one.

Pregunta 14 de 36

Letter: Willow Creek Block Party

Willow Creek Neighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,

(1) Our annual block party will take place on Saturday, August 16 2027, on Willow Creek Drive between Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic from noon until 9:00 p.m. so that families can enjoy the afternoon safely. Please move any cars parked on that block by 11:00 a.m.

(2) This year's party includes several new activities. A local bakery will sell pies and cookies, and the fire department will bring a truck for children to explore. The childrens' games will be set up in the empty lot next to the community garden. In the evening, a band from Jefferson High School will play on a small stage near the corner.

(3) We are also pleased to announce that the Mayor will stop by at 4:00 p.m. to thank volunteers. Our block party has grown every year since it began, and the city has noticed how much it brings neighbors together.

(4) Ray Dunn, our treasurer will collect a five-dollar donation from each household at the welcome table. Every dollar goes toward next year's party and a new fence for the community garden. No one will be turned away for being unable to pay.

(5) Many neighbors have asked whether the party will be canceled if it rains? If storms are forecast, we will move the food and music into the fellowship hall at Grace Church, which has offered its space free of charge. We will post any change on the bulletin board at the corner store by Friday evening.

(6) Volunteers are still needed for setup, cleanup, and the welcome table. To sign up, call Linda Park at 555-0148 or reply to this letter by August 1. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, The Willow Creek Neighborhood Association Board

In paragraph 2, the letter says: "The childrens' games will be set up in the empty lot next to the community garden."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Children is already plural, and it does not end in s. How do you make that kind of word possessive?

Pregunta 15 de 36

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Read the notice from an apartment building's management office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Elm Court Apartments — Water Shutoff

The water will be shut off on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. while plumbers replace a main the hot water may take an extra hour to return. We know this is inconvenient for residents who work from the community room will stay open with bottled water and restrooms.

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Pista

Each blank joins two complete sentences with a joining word. Where does the comma go?

Pregunta 16 de 36

Letter: Willow Creek Block Party

Willow Creek Neighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,

(1) Our annual block party will take place on Saturday, August 16 2027, on Willow Creek Drive between Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic from noon until 9:00 p.m. so that families can enjoy the afternoon safely. Please move any cars parked on that block by 11:00 a.m.

(2) This year's party includes several new activities. A local bakery will sell pies and cookies, and the fire department will bring a truck for children to explore. The childrens' games will be set up in the empty lot next to the community garden. In the evening, a band from Jefferson High School will play on a small stage near the corner.

(3) We are also pleased to announce that the Mayor will stop by at 4:00 p.m. to thank volunteers. Our block party has grown every year since it began, and the city has noticed how much it brings neighbors together.

(4) Ray Dunn, our treasurer will collect a five-dollar donation from each household at the welcome table. Every dollar goes toward next year's party and a new fence for the community garden. No one will be turned away for being unable to pay.

(5) Many neighbors have asked whether the party will be canceled if it rains? If storms are forecast, we will move the food and music into the fellowship hall at Grace Church, which has offered its space free of charge. We will post any change on the bulletin board at the corner store by Friday evening.

(6) Volunteers are still needed for setup, cleanup, and the welcome table. To sign up, call Linda Park at 555-0148 or reply to this letter by August 1. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, The Willow Creek Neighborhood Association Board

In paragraph 4, the letter says: "Ray Dunn, our treasurer will collect a five-dollar donation from each household at the welcome table."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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The phrase our treasurer renames Ray Dunn. Extra information like this needs a comma on both sides.

Pregunta 17 de 36

Menú

Read the safety notice from a woodworking shop. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Cedar Hollow Woodshop — Safety Reminder

Before you use the table saw, put on a dust mask. When you finish, unplug the saw, sweep up the the sign-out sheet by the door.

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Pista

Each blank completes a list of three items. Commas separate the items; is there a comma after and?

Pregunta 18 de 36

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Read the announcement from a hospital newsletter. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Mercy Valley Hospital — Staff News

Maria Lopez, the hospital's , will open a new outpatient clinic next year. To reach the clinic site, drive on Route 9 for two miles and turn left at the fire station. Construction will begin this .

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Titles after a name, compass directions that just give a direction, and seasons usually stay lowercase.

Pregunta 19 de 36

Letter: Willow Creek Block Party

Willow Creek Neighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,

(1) Our annual block party will take place on Saturday, August 16 2027, on Willow Creek Drive between Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic from noon until 9:00 p.m. so that families can enjoy the afternoon safely. Please move any cars parked on that block by 11:00 a.m.

(2) This year's party includes several new activities. A local bakery will sell pies and cookies, and the fire department will bring a truck for children to explore. The childrens' games will be set up in the empty lot next to the community garden. In the evening, a band from Jefferson High School will play on a small stage near the corner.

(3) We are also pleased to announce that the Mayor will stop by at 4:00 p.m. to thank volunteers. Our block party has grown every year since it began, and the city has noticed how much it brings neighbors together.

(4) Ray Dunn, our treasurer will collect a five-dollar donation from each household at the welcome table. Every dollar goes toward next year's party and a new fence for the community garden. No one will be turned away for being unable to pay.

(5) Many neighbors have asked whether the party will be canceled if it rains? If storms are forecast, we will move the food and music into the fellowship hall at Grace Church, which has offered its space free of charge. We will post any change on the bulletin board at the corner store by Friday evening.

(6) Volunteers are still needed for setup, cleanup, and the welcome table. To sign up, call Linda Park at 555-0148 or reply to this letter by August 1. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, The Willow Creek Neighborhood Association Board

In paragraph 1, the letter says: "Our annual block party will take place on Saturday, August 16 2027, on Willow Creek Drive between Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue."

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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In a full date written as weekday, month, day and year, where do the commas go?

Pregunta 20 de 36

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Read the memo from a school district office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

To: All bus drivers
From: Transportation Office
Re: Winter routes

drivers should check the district text alerts before leaving the depot. Most routes will run as usual on icy days. the three hill routes in Pine Ridge may start thirty minutes late.

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An introductory phrase or a transition word at the start of a sentence is usually followed by a comma.

Pregunta 21 de 36

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Read the welcome email from a dental office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Welcome to Bright Smile Dental

Dear Mr. Okafor,

Your first cleaning is scheduled for March 3 at 10:00 a.m. will clean your teeth and take X-rays. If you need to reschedule, please call at least one day ahead.

— Bright Smile Dental

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Pista

Extra information that renames or describes a specific person needs commas on both sides.

Pregunta 22 de 36

Menú

Read the flyer from a volunteer fire department. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department — Home Safety Day

Every family that attends will receive a free safety kit. Each kit a smoke-alarm battery, a flashlight, and a fire-escape map. To get your kit, please bring a photo ID and proof of address.

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Pista

A colon can introduce a list only when the words before it form a complete sentence.

Pregunta 23 de 36

Menú

Read the announcement from a hotel's training manager. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Harborview Hotel — Staff Training Day

All front-desk and housekeeping staff will attend a training on May 6. The session covers three fire safety, first aid, and emergency exits. Please bring your employee ID, a pen, and a notebook to the Bayside Room. The session ends at will be served in the staff dining room afterward.

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Pista

Blank 1: the words before the list form a complete sentence. Blank 2: does the notebook need a comma between its two describing words? Blank 3: two complete sentences meet here.

Pregunta 24 de 36

Memo: Required Forklift Safety Training

MEMO

To: All warehouse staff
From: Priya Natarajan, Safety Coordinator
Date: September 8
Subject: Required forklift safety training

(1) As part of our new safety plan, Hartwell Distribution will hold forklift safety training sessions during the week of September 22. These sessions are required by our insurance provider, and they will also help us meet federal workplace safety standards.

(2) Luis Ortega who has worked at Hartwell for fifteen years will lead the sessions. Luis trained many of our current operators, and he has a perfect safety record. Each session will last three hours and will include a classroom review, a written quiz, and a hands-on driving test.

(3) The sessions are mandatory; for all forklift operators. Employees, who have not completed the safety course, may not operate forklifts after October 1. If you are unsure whether your certification is current, check with your shift supervisor.

(4) Sessions will be offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, sign up on the sheet outside the safety office no later than Friday, September 19. Employees will be paid their regular hourly rate for the time they spend in training. Seats are limited to eight people per session, so please sign up early. Supervisors will adjust shift schedules so that every operator can attend without working overtime.

(5) Also, please note that the break room will be repainted during the same week. The room will be closed from Monday through Wednesday, and the vending machine's will be moved temporarily to the hallway near the loading dock. Please remove any personal items from the refrigerator by Friday afternoon.

(6) Thank you for helping us keep Hartwell a safe place to work. If you have questions about the training, contact me at extension 118 or stop by the safety office.

In paragraph 3, the memo says: "Employees, who have not completed the safety course, may not operate forklifts after October 1."

Which revision correctly punctuates the sentence so that it says what the writer means?

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Is the rule about all employees, or only about some employees? Commas around a who clause signal that the clause is extra information.

Pregunta 25 de 36

Letter: Willow Creek Block Party

Willow Creek Neighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,

(1) Our annual block party will take place on Saturday, August 16 2027, on Willow Creek Drive between Oak Lane and Cedar Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic from noon until 9:00 p.m. so that families can enjoy the afternoon safely. Please move any cars parked on that block by 11:00 a.m.

(2) This year's party includes several new activities. A local bakery will sell pies and cookies, and the fire department will bring a truck for children to explore. The childrens' games will be set up in the empty lot next to the community garden. In the evening, a band from Jefferson High School will play on a small stage near the corner.

(3) We are also pleased to announce that the Mayor will stop by at 4:00 p.m. to thank volunteers. Our block party has grown every year since it began, and the city has noticed how much it brings neighbors together.

(4) Ray Dunn, our treasurer will collect a five-dollar donation from each household at the welcome table. Every dollar goes toward next year's party and a new fence for the community garden. No one will be turned away for being unable to pay.

(5) Many neighbors have asked whether the party will be canceled if it rains? If storms are forecast, we will move the food and music into the fellowship hall at Grace Church, which has offered its space free of charge. We will post any change on the bulletin board at the corner store by Friday evening.

(6) Volunteers are still needed for setup, cleanup, and the welcome table. To sign up, call Linda Park at 555-0148 or reply to this letter by August 1. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, The Willow Creek Neighborhood Association Board

In paragraph 5, the letter says: "Many neighbors have asked whether the party will be canceled if it rains?"

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

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Is the writer asking a question, or telling the reader about a question other people asked?

Pregunta 26 de 36

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Read the letter from a nonprofit organization. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Dear Mr. Ellis,

Thank for donating twenty winter coats to our clothing drive. The coats were delivered to our shelter at last Friday and were handed out the same day.

With gratitude,
Sandra Kim, Director
Harbor Light Family Shelter

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Pista

When you speak directly to someone by name inside a sentence, the name is set off with commas. In an address, which parts are separated by commas?

Pregunta 27 de 36

A manager is revising a sentence for a staff memo. Which version is punctuated correctly?

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Check each side of the conjunction. Is there a full subject and verb on both sides, or only on one?

Pregunta 28 de 36

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Read the notice from a factory's human resources office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Precision Parts, Inc. — Locker Room Update

All of the lockers will be replaced during the week of June 9. The company will cover the cost of new locks and will post updated locker policy on the bulletin board. Please remove all items from the changing room by Friday.

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Pista

Decide for each blank: one owner or many? Does the plural already end in s? Does a possessive pronoun ever take an apostrophe?

Pregunta 29 de 36

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Read the email between two coworkers at a print shop. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Subject: Rush order

Hi Tasha,

The Garcia wedding invitations were due the paper supplier shipped the wrong card stock. I called the supplier twice this answered. Could you cover the front counter for an hour on Friday so I can pick up the paper

Thanks,
Rob

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Pista

A semicolon can join two complete sentences, including before however. Then look at how the last sentence begins: is it a real question?

Pregunta 30 de 36

A parking notice at an office park reads:

"Employees who parked in the visitor lot this week, will receive a warning notice on their windshield."

Which revision punctuates the sentence correctly?

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Does the who clause tell which employees, or is it extra information? Then check whether any comma separates the subject from the verb.

Pregunta 31 de 36

A sales company's training memo includes this sentence:

"New sales associates will train in Austin, Texas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Reno, Nevada."

Which revision makes the list clear and correctly punctuated?

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Pista

Each item in the list already contains a comma (city, state). How can the writer show where one item ends and the next begins?

Pregunta 32 de 36

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Read the press release from a town office. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Town of Cedar Falls — Press Release

will cut the ribbon at the new Cedar Falls Public Library on the corner of Pine Road and Route 9. Visitors coming from the highway should drive on Route 9 for two miles and turn left at the fire station. Parking will be available behind the building.

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Blank 1: a title is capitalized when it comes directly before a name. Blank 2: a date with a year in the middle of a sentence needs commas on both sides of the year. Blank 3: is the word naming a region or giving a direction?

Pregunta 33 de 36

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Read the notice from a neighborhood pharmacy. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Corner Drug Pharmacy — Delivery Service

Our driver now picks up prescriptions at the them to homes within five miles. Deliveries are free for patients over patients may pay a small fee. You can request a delivery by phone, can sign up for automatic monthly deliveries.

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Look at what follows each conjunction. Is there a new subject after it, or does the same subject keep going?

Pregunta 34 de 36

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Read the update from a public housing authority. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Greenway Housing Authority — Renovation Update

will receive new kitchen appliances in July. will be renovated next. Residents will receive a moving guide that explains each step.

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Pista

Ask whether the clause identifies which residents or building, or only adds a fact about one already identified.

Pregunta 35 de 36

A trucking company's newsletter includes this sentence:

"Our new warehouse in Dayton Ohio has room for 12000 pallets and will open on January 5, 2028."

Which revision is punctuated correctly?

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Pista

Look at the city and state, and look at the large number. Remember the comma rule for a state that appears mid-sentence.

Pregunta 36 de 36

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Read the job posting from an outdoor gear store. Choose the option that correctly completes each blank.

Summit Outfitters — Now Hiring

We are looking for sales associate to join our team. Employees receive a jacket on their first day. Duties include greeting customers, and keeping the stockroom organized.

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Pista

Use the and test for adjectives: if and fits between them and their order can be switched, use a comma. If not, no comma.