Lesson: Correcting Dates, Addresses, and Parts of a Letter

What is a comma generally used for in a sentence?

• To separate words or groups of words

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a question

• To show possession

What is a salutation in a letter?

• A greeting used in a letter or other written communication

• A closing phrase in a letter

• A punctuation mark

• A type of address

What is the most common form of salutation in an English letter?

• Dear

• Hello

• Hi

• Greetings

Which of the following is NOT a common closing in a letter?

• Sincerely

• Regards

• Yours Truly

• Hello

What is Rule 1 for using commas in dates and addresses?

• Use commas to separate items in dates and addresses

• Use commas to end a sentence

• Use commas to indicate a question

• Use commas to show possession

When did the United States officially observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for the first time?

• January 20, 1986

• January 20, 1985

• January 20, 1987

• January 20, 1988

Where is the Kentucky Derby held?

• Louisville, Kentucky

• Lexington, Kentucky

• Frankfort, Kentucky

• Bowling Green, Kentucky

When does Passover begin this year?

• Wednesday, April 14

• Wednesday, April 15

• Wednesday, April 16

• Wednesday, April 17

What is the company's new mailing address?

• 522 Candler Lane, York, PA 17404-8202

• 522 Candler Lane, York, PA 17404-8203

• 522 Candler Lane, York, PA 17404-8204

• 522 Candler Lane, York, PA 17404-8205

What does Note 1 state about commas in dates or addresses?

• A comma separates the last item in a date or address from the words that follow it

• A comma is used to end a sentence

• A comma is used to indicate a question

• A comma is used to show possession