Understanding and Editing for Mechanics

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1

In the sentence provided, where should a period go?

I can't wait to go to the park tomorrow

After the word "tomorrow"

CORRECT

Before the word "tomorrow"

0

After the word "I"

0

Before the word "I"

0

Explanation

Periods go at the end of a sentence. The period for the sentence provided should go after the word "tomorrow".

I can't wait to go to the park tomorrow.

2

Select the answer choice that should be capitalized.

april

CORRECT

ball

0

hat

0

kite

0

Explanation

Of the choices provided, the word "April" should always be capitalized because "April" is a month, and months should always be capitalized. Unless the words "hat", "ball", and "kite" are the first words of a sentence, they do not need to be capitalized.

3

Select the answer choice that should be capitalized.

ohio

CORRECT

car

0

step

0

house

0

Explanation

Of the choices provided, the word "Ohio" should always be capitalized because "Ohio" is a state, and states should always be capitalized. Unless the words "car", "step", and "house" are the first words of a sentence, they do not need to be capitalized.