ENG0011B English Foundations I Unit 5 Writing Assignment 5.05 Proofreading

ENG0011B | English Foundations I| Unit 5 Writing Assignment|5.05 Proofreading

Name: Date: Writing Assignment Proofreading Answer each question. Be sure to save your work. When you are done, upload your work to the assignment drop box. Remember to turn in your work by the due date for full credit!

(1 point each) 1. Add one or more words before or after these sentence fragments to make each a complete sentence. a. the television on b. plays top country hits c. called me d. canceled my reservations e. my computer is Score

(1 point each) 2. Put the correct punctuation mark at the end of each of these sentences. a. Where did you go yesterday b. This project will take me some time to complete c. Fantastic d. Are you telling me the truth e. On the way home we stopped for ice cream

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3. Read the sentences. In the space provided, retype each sentence and place commas where they are needed. a. My favorite subjects are English Spanish and writing. b. Scott Leslie and Jennifer have gone to town. c. My best friend likes boating skiing and horseback riding. d. When my big black and ran hound met me at the door I felt safe. e. Today I studied the wrong test and I had an argument with my friend.

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4. Read each sentence below. Put a comma, semicolon, or both in the spaces provided. (Remember, linking words like must be surrounded by punctuation) a. I never get away with anything however my little brother always does. b. Sasha is a cheerleader therefore she gets to go to all the games. c. Cooking is my favorite subject but I am a terrible cook. d. My sister practices the trumpet every day therefore she is a very good at it. e. Today I ran in a race although I knew I wouldn’t win. Score

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