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Standardized Test PrepMechanics
Mechanics Test: Section 1
Mechanics Test: Section 2
Handout
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] 29 South Maple street
(A) 29 south Maple Street
(B) 29 South Maple Street
(C) Twenty Nine South Maple Street
(D) Correct as is
(B) 29 South Maple Street
29 South Maple StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
[1] January 15 2008
Mail-Order Sales Manager[2] Direct Electronics, Inc.
214-C Billings Boulevard[3] New Castle, Ken. 40050
[4] Dear Sales Manager,
The modem that I ordered arrived today in [5] peices. The package was [6] open, and appeared not to have been sealed properly. [7] In addition I have not received the memory that I also ordered. Please send me a new [8] modem the broken modem is enclosed.
I appreciate [9] you’re prompt attention to both matters.
[10] Sincerely yours,
Cameron Scott
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).
2. (A) direct electronics, inc.
(B) Direct electronics, inc.
(C) Direct Electronics, inc.
(D) Correct as is
1. (A) January 15, 2008
(B) January, 15 2008
(C) January 15th 2008
(D) Correct as is
29 South Maple StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
[1] January 15 2008
Mail-Order Sales Manager[2] Direct Electronics, Inc.
214-C Billings Boulevard[3] New Castle, Ken. 40050
3. (A) New Castle Ken. 40050
(B) New Castle, KY 40050
(C) New Castle KY, 40050
(D) Correct as is
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).
29 South Maple StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
[1] January 15 2008
Mail-Order Sales Manager[2] Direct Electronics, Inc.
214-C Billings Boulevard[3] New Castle, Ken. 40050
Mechanics Test: Section 1
4. (A) Dear sales manager,
(B) dear sales manager:
(C) Dear Sales Manager:
(D) Correct as is
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).
[4] Dear Sales Manager,
The modem that I ordered arrived today in [5] peices. The package was [6] open, and appeared not to have been sealed properly.
5. (A) pieces
(B) piece’s
(C) peaces
(D) Correct as is
Mechanics Test: Section 1
6. (A) open and appeared
(B) open; and appeared
(C) open, and, appeared
(D) Correct as is
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).
[4] Dear Sales Manager,
The modem that I ordered arrived today in [5] peices. The package was [6] open, and appeared not to have been sealed properly.
Mechanics Test: Section 1
7. (A) In addition, I
(B) In addition i
(C) In addition, i
(D) Correct as is
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).
[7] In addition I have not received the memory that I also ordered. Please send me a new [8] modem the broken modem is enclosed.
I appreciate [9] you’re prompt attention to both matters.
[10] Sincerely yours,
Cameron Scott
8. (A) modem, the
(B) modem; the
(C) modem: the
(D) Correct as is
Mechanics Test: Section 1
9. (A) youre
(B) your,
(C) your
(D) Correct as is
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).
[7] In addition I have not received the memory that I also ordered. Please send me a new [8] modem the broken modem is enclosed.
I appreciate [9] you’re prompt attention to both matters.
[10] Sincerely yours,
Cameron Scott
10. (A) Sincerely Yours’,
(B) Sincerely your’s,
(C) Sincerely yours:
(D) Correct as is
Mechanics Test: Section 1
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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).
(A) soft, colorful, fabric
(B) soft, colorful fabric
(C) soft; colorful fabric
(D) Correct as is
1. Rosie said that her cousin sent her that soft colorful fabric.
EXAMPLE
(B) soft, colorful fabric
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) enchiladas; Manuel
(B) enchiladas. Manuel
(C) enchiladas: Manuel
(D) Correct as is
1. The following people have volunteered to make enchiladas, Manuel, Shawn, and Anita.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) recycling program, which
(B) Recycling Program, which
(C) recycling program; which
(D) Correct as is
2. Our school’s recycling program which is now three years old, has been quite successful.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) Looking at the astronomical map, in my science book I
(B) Looking at the astronomical map, in my science book, I
(C) Looking at the astronomical map in my science book, I
(D) Correct as is
3. Looking at the astronomical map in my science book I spotted the constellations Orion, Taurus, and Pisces.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) asked, “Who
(B) asked “who
(C) asked, Who
(D) Correct as is
4. Donna asked, “who plans to work as a baby sitter over the summer?”
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) mural and Jamal
(B) mural: and Jamal
(C) mural, and jamal
(D) Correct as is
5. Angela and Wanda painted the mural, and Jamal attached it to the wall in the gym.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) people, who cant
(B) people, who can’t
(C) people who can’t
(D) Correct as is
6. Many television programs have closed captioning for people who cant hear.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) Park”! Sandy
(B) park!” Sandy
(C) park”, Sandy
(D) Correct as is
7. “What a great time we had at the park”! Sandy exclaimed as she got into the car.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) “Your Aunt Helen
(B) “Your aunt, Helen
(C) Your aunt Helen
(D) Correct as is
8. ”Your aunt Helen certainly is a fascinating person,” Carla said.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) it”,
(B) it,”
(C) it,
(D) Correct as is
9. “Many of us would have gone to the picnic if we had known about it” Alan said.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) puppy; Its
(B) puppy; it’s
(C) puppy, its
(D) Correct as is
10. The Zunigas have a new puppy; its a cocker spaniel.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) carryed large leafs
(B) carryed large leaves
(C) carried large leaves
(D) Correct as is
11. The ants carried large leafs across John Henry’s backyard.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) all ready lead
(B) already lead
(C) already led
(D) Correct as is
12. Has the guide all ready led the hikers to the top of the mesa?
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) musical, he’ll have to practice
(B) musical; he’ll have to practice
(C) musical he’ll have too practice
(D) Correct as is
13. If Carlos wants to play the role of Eddie in the musical, he’ll have too practice the solos.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) Sara said “That the big guppy in the class aquarium is going to have babies.”
(B) Sara said “that the big guppy in the class aquarium is going to have babies.”
(C) Sara said “That the big guppy in the class aquarium is going to have babies”.
(D) Correct as is
14. Sara said that the big guppy in the class aquarium is going to have babies.
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).
Mechanics: Section 2
(A) October, 1 1960
(B) October 1, 1960,
(C) October 1, 1960
(D) Correct as is
15. On October 1 1960 Nigeria became an independent nation.
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).
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