Standardized Test Prep Mechanics Handout Mechanics Test Section

Standardized Test Prep Mechanics Handout Mechanics Test: Section 1 Mechanics Test: Section 2

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). EXAMPLE 1. Marla asked, “did you see the meteor shower last night? ” (A) asked, “Did (B) asked “Did (C) asked “did (D) asked did (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 1. We keep a variety of emergency equipment in the trunk of our car, a first aid kit, jumper cables, a blanket, a flashlight, and road flares. (A) car a first-aid (B) car: a first-aid (C) car; a first-aid (D) car: a 1 st-aid (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 2. Alvin Ailey, who’s choreography thrilled audiences for years, formed the dance company that still bears his name. (A) Ailey who’s choreography (B) Ailey whose choreography (C) Ailey who’s choreography, (D) Ailey, whose choreography (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 3. Jerome said, “I cant believe that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the symbol for the United States!” (A) said, “I can’t believe (B) (C) (D) (E) said “I can’t believe said, “I can’t beleive said, ‘I can’t believe Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 4. “Do you, ” asked Kay “Know the story of Icarus? ” (A) you, asked Kay, “know (B) you? ” asked Kay. “Know (C) you, ” asked Kay, “know (D) you, ” asked Kay, ‘know (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 5. I often struggle to open my gym locker; its lock is probably rusty. (A) locker, its (B) locker; Its (C) locker. It’s (D) locker: It’s (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 6. Please bring too tomatos, a head of lettuce, and some feta cheese from the market. (A) bring: two tomatoes, (B) bring 2 tomatoes (C) bring two tomatoes, (D) bring to tomatoes, (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 7. “Did Principal Reeves really say, ‘We need less discipline? ” asked Cassandra. (A) discipline, ’” (B) discipline’? ” (C) discipline? ’ (D) discipline’”? (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 8. Grandfather enjoyed the childrens storys about their visit to the wildlife sanctuary. (A) childrens story’s (B) childrens’ stories (C) childrens stories (D) children’s stories (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 9. The Leonards visited: Rome, Italy, Athens, Greece; and Istanbul, Turkey, on their vacation. (A) visited Rome, Italy; (B) visited: Rome, Italy; (C) visited, Rome, Italy; (D) visited Rome; Italy; (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: This sentence contains an underlined word or word group. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 10. Did aunt Susan, bring the coleslaw? (A) aunt Susan (B) aunt, Susan, (C) Aunt Susan (D) Aunt, Susan (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: Each numbered item on the following slides consists of an underlined group of words. Choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). EXAMPLE: [1] 200 north Vine Street (A) 200 North Vine street (B) 200 North Vine Street (C) Two-Hundred North Vine Street (D) 200, North Vine Street (E) Correct as is

200 North Vine Street Austin, TX 78741 [1] May, 5 2008 Athena Wilson Worldwide Travel, Inc. 4135 -A Anderson Avenue [2] San Antonio, Tex. 78249 [3] Dear Ms. Wilson: [4] Thank you for you’re response to my request for travel information. The brochures on the [5] different, Australian tours were most helpful. We want the [6] package, that includes a trip to [7] the great Barrier reef. [8] Well also want a three-day stay in Sydney. How much will the entire package [9] cost, for three adults and one child? [10] Yours truly Naomi Baskin

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 200 North Vine Street Austin, TX 78741 [1] May, 5 2008 Athena Wilson Worldwide Travel, Inc. 4135 -A Anderson Avenue [2] San Antonio, Tex. 78249 1. (A) May 5 2008 (B) May Fifth 2008 (C) May 5 th 2008 (D) May 5, 2008 (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). 200 North Vine Street Austin, TX 78741 [1] May, 5 2008 Athena Wilson Worldwide Travel, Inc. 4135 -A Anderson Avenue [2] San Antonio, Tex. 78249 2. (A) San Antonio, Tex 78249 (B) San Antonio Texas 78249 (C) San Antonio, TX 78249 (D) San Antonio TX 78249 (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [3] Dear Ms. Wilson: [4] Thank you for you’re response to my request for travel information. The brochures on the [5] different, Australian tours were most helpful. We want the [6] package, that includes a trip to [7] the great Barrier reef. 3. (A) Dear Ms. Wilson, (B) Dear ms. Wilson: (C) Dear Ms Wilson, (D) Dear Ms. Wilson; (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [3] Dear Ms. Wilson: [4] Thank you for you’re response to my request for travel information. The brochures on the [5] different, Australian tours were most helpful. We want the [6] package, that includes a trip to [7] the great Barrier reef. 4. (A) Thank you for youre (B) Thank you for youre’ (C) Thank you for your (D) Thank you for your’ (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [3] Dear Ms. Wilson: [4] Thank you for you’re response to my request for travel information. The brochures on the [5] different, Australian tours were most helpful. We want the [6] package, that includes a trip to [7] the great Barrier reef. 5. (A) different australian (B) different Australian (C) different, Australian, (D) different, australian, (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [3] Dear Ms. Wilson: [4] Thank you for you’re response to my request for travel information. The brochures on the [5] different, Australian tours were most helpful. We want the [6] package, that includes a trip to [7] the great Barrier reef. 6. (A) package that includes (B) package that, includes (C) package: that includes (D) package that includes: (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [3] Dear Ms. Wilson: [4] Thank you for you’re response to my request for travel information. The brochures on the [5] different, Australian tours were most helpful. We want the [6] package, that includes a trip to [7] the great Barrier reef. 7. (A) the Great Barrier Reef (B) the great Barrier Reef (C) the Great Barrier reef (D) The great Barrier reef (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [8] Well also want a three-day stay in Sydney. How much will the entire package [9] cost, for three adults and one child? [10]Yours truly Naomi Baskin 8. (A) Well, also (B) We’ll, also, (C) We’ll also (D) We’ll, also (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [8] Well also want a three-day stay in Sydney. How much will the entire package [9] cost, for three adults and one child? [10]Yours truly Naomi Baskin 9. (A) cost for 3 (B) cost? For three (C) cost: for three (D) cost for three (E) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 DIRECTIONS: For each numbered item, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of the underlined part. If there is no error, choose E (Correct as is). [8] Well also want a three-day stay in Sydney. How much will the entire package [9] cost, for three adults and one child? [10]Yours truly Naomi Baskin View All Answers 10. (A) Yours’ truly, (B) Yours truly: (C) Your’s truly, (D) Yours truly, (E) Correct as is

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