Titles and Quotations CW

"It's one of my favorite movies of all time," said Ms. Dailey of "Rain Man," the 1988 classic. "The relationship between the brothers is compelling," she explained, "and Dustin Hoffman is brilliant in the role of an autistic savant."

What change should be made?

• Make no change

• Change "Rain Man" to Rain Man

• Change to -- compelling," she explained, "And Dustin Hoffman ..."

• Change to -- Autistic savant".

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

• "I am having a party for New Years" said Jenna "and everyone is invited."

• "I am having a party for New Years," said Jenna, "And everyone is invited."

• "I am having a party for New Years," said Jenna. "And everyone is invited".

• "I am having a party for New Years," said Jenna, "and everyone is invited."

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Chief meteorologist John Bernier, who works for WRIC channel 8, said this year's lack of snow was "truly disappointing."

What change should be made?

• remove the comma after Bernier

• make no change

• add a comma -- was, "nearly record-breaking."

• move the period -- record-breaking".

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

After we ate dinner last night, my mom asked, "What would you guys think about us moving?".

• remove the comma after night

• remove the comma after asked

• Remove the period after moving?"

• Remove the question mark

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

The new CEO explained, "you can no longer take off work on a Friday unless you are sick."

Which answer uses quotes correctly?

• The new CEO explained, "you can no longer take off work on a Friday unless you are sick."

• The new CEO explained, "You can no longer take off work on a Friday unless you are sick."

• The new CEO explained "you can no longer take off work on a Friday unless you are sick."

• The new CEO explained, "You can no longer take off work on a Friday unless you are sick".

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Aisha, a long-time employee, called the rule "completely unfair" because it infringes on personal rights.

Select all that are true:

• Aisha, a long-time employee, called the rule "completely unfair" because it infringes on personal rights.

• Aisha, a long-time employee, called the rule, "completely unfair," because it infringes on personal rights.

• Aisha, a long-time employee, called the rule "Completely unfair!" because it infringes on personal rights.

• Aisha, a long-time employee, called the rule "completely unfair," because it infringes on personal rights.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which of the following is incorrect?

• The Office is a comedic masterpiece that makes the mundane magical.

• The book and movie versions of Game of Thrones are incredibly different.

• As the holiday season neared, some people began boycotting the longstanding holiday classic "Baby, it's cold outside" for its questionable lyrics.

• Each week, many viewers tune into The Late Late Show to see a much-hyped segment, "Carpool Karaoke."

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The AAP has released a list of age-specific New Year's resolutions for kids from preschoolers to teenagers. "It's a great idea to encourage children to think about their life choices" said Dr. Gayle Schrier Smith, "even when they're very young."

What change should be made?

• Make no change

• change to -- choices," said

• capitalize "Even ...

• remove the comma after Smith

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence includes a title that is not written correctly?

• Many homeowners read "Magnolia," a magazine published by famed decorator Joanna Gaines.

• We've read several poems with The Outsiders, including "We Real Cool" and "Richard Cory."

• This fall, I read All the Light We Cannot See, a stirring novel set during WWII.

• Author Sandra Cisneros wrote The House on Mango Street, a book of short stories, the most famous of which is called "Names/Nombres."

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Ray Bradbury wrote the short story _______ and a book called ________.

Choose the correct answer:

• All Summer in a Day" / "The Martian Chronicles"

• "All Summer In A Day" / The Martian Chronicles

• "All Summer in a Day" / the Martian Chronicles

• "All Summer in a Day" / The Martian Chronicles