Standardized Test Prep Mechanics Handout Mechanics Test Section

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

Mechanics Test: Section 1 DIRECTIONS: Each numbered item on the following slides consists of 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 D (Correct as is). EXAMPLE: [1] Quincy, MA 02158 (A) Quincy, Mass. 02158 (B) Quincy MA, 02158 (C) Quincy, M. A. 02158 (D) Correctas asisis

[1] 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 May 11 2008 [2] The Hobby Shop 2013 forty-First Street Los Angeles, CA 90924 [3] Dear Mr. Shaw My [4] aunt Laura, who’s house is near your store, bought me a model plane. [5] Two of my freinds have [6] already tryed to help me fly the plane, but we can’t do it. [7] Putting the plane together was easy, but the engine won’t start. Also, I found no stickers in the box when I opened [8] it and the box says that there should be stickers for the wings. I have enclosed the engine and my [9] aunt’s reciept. I hope that [10] youre able to send stickers and a new engine soon. Sincerely, Timothy Martin

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). [1] 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 May 11 2008 [2] The Hobby Shop 2013 forty-First Street Los Angeles, CA 90924 [3] Dear Mr. Shaw 1. (A) May, 11 2008 (B) May 11, 2008 (C) May, 11, 2008 (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). [1] 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 May 11 2008 [2] The Hobby Shop 2013 forty-First Street Los Angeles, CA 90924 [3] Dear Mr. Shaw 2. (A) 2013 Forty First Street (B) 2013 Forty-first street (C) 2013 Forty-first Street (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). [1] 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 May 11 2008 [2] The Hobby Shop 2013 forty-First Street Los Angeles, CA 90924 [3] Dear Mr. Shaw 3. (A) Dear Mr. Shaw, (B) Dear Mr. Shaw: (C) Dear mr. shaw: (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). My [4] aunt Laura, who’s house is near your store, bought a model plane from you. [5] Two of my freinds have [6] already tryed to help me fly the plane, but we can’t do it. [7] Putting the plane together was easy, but the engine won’t start. 4. (A) aunt Laura, whose (B) Aunt Laura, whose (C) Aunt Laura, who’s (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). My [4] aunt Laura, who’s house is near your store, bought a model plane from you. [5] Two of my freinds have [6] already tryed to help me fly the plane, but we can’t do it. [7] Putting the plane together was easy, but the engine won’t start. 5. (A) Two of my friends (B) To of my freinds (C) Too of my friends (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). My [4] aunt Laura, who’s house is near your store, bought a model plane from you. [5] Two of my freinds have [6] already tryed to help me fly the plane, but we can’t do it. [7] Putting the plane together was easy, but the engine won’t start. 6. (A) all ready tryed (B) already tried (C) all ready tried (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). My [4] aunt Laura, who’s house is near your store, bought a model plane from you. [5] Two of my freinds have [6] already tryed to help me fly the plane, but we can’t do it. [7] Putting the plane together was easy, but the engine won’t start. 7. (A) Puting the plane (B) Puting the plain (C) Putting the plain (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). Also, I found no stickers in the box when I opened [8] it and the box says that there should be stickers for the wings. I have enclosed the engine and my [9] aunt’s reciept. I hope that [10] youre able to send stickers and a new engine soon. Sincerely, Timothy Martin 8. (A) it and the box says that their (B) it, and the box says that their (C) it, and the box says that there (D) Correct as is

Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 D (Correct as is). Also, I found no stickers in the box when I opened [8] it and the box says that there should be stickers for the wings. I have enclosed the engine and my [9] aunt’s reciept. I hope that [10] youre able to send stickers and a new engine soon. Sincerely, Timothy Martin View All Answers 9. (A) aunt’s receipt (B) Aunt’s receipt (C) aunts’ reciept (D) Correct as is 10. (A) your (B) you’re (C) your’ (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). EXAMPLE 1. Today the school librarian Mr. Woods will show us a film. (A) librarian, Mr. Woods (B) librarian, Mr. Woods, (C) librarian Mr. Woods, (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 1. I wonder what the capital of Spain is? (A) capital of Spain is. (B) capitol of Spain is. (C) capitol of Spain is? (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 2. The mouses’ nest may be in the garage. (A) mouses (B) mices (C) mice’s (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 3. “What did you see at the park? ” asked my grandfather. (A) see at the park”? asked my grandfather. (B) see at the park, ” asked my grandfather? (C) see at the park? asked my grandfather. ” (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 4. Felix, you’ve been a naughty kitten this passed week! (A) passed weak (B) past weak (C) past week (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 5. Aisha exclaimed, “see how much these crystals have grown!” (A) exclaimed, “See (B) exclaimed! “See (C) exclaimed “see (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 6. The Olympic team waved at the crowd, the audience cheered. (A) crowd; the audeince (B) crowd: the audience (C) crowd, and the audience (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 7. The Kalahari Desert is in southern Africa. (A) Kalahari Dessert (B) kalahari desert (C) Kalahari desert (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 8. “Its snowing, ” observed Mrs. Daniels. (A) “It’s snowwing, ” (B) “It’s snowing, ” (C) Its snowing, (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 9. The Red Cross is asking for: blankets, sheets, and pillows. (A) for; blankets, (B) for, blankets, (C) for blankets, (D) Correct as is

Mechanics: Section 2 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 D (Correct as is). 10. Robert Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken is famous. (A) poem The Road Not Taken (B) poem “The Road Not Taken” (C) poem “the Road not Taken” (D) Correct as is

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