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

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) Correct as is

3. 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 [1]May 11 2008 The Hobby Shop [2]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

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

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

6. 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) 2013 Forty First Street (B) 2013 Forty-first street (C) 2013 Forty-first Street (D) Correct as is 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 [1]May 11 2008 The Hobby Shop [2]2013 forty-First Street Los Angeles, CA 90924 [3]Dear Mr. Shaw

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

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

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

10. 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). 4.(A) aunt Laura, whose (B) Aunt Laura, whose (C) Aunt Laura, who’s (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.

11. Mechanics Test: Section 1 4.(A) aunt Laura, whose (B) Aunt Laura, whose (C) Aunt Laura, who’s (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.

12. 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). 5.(A) Two of my friends (B) To of my freinds (C) Too of my friends (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.

13. Mechanics Test: Section 1 5.(A) Two of my friends (B) To of my freinds (C) Too of my friends (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.

14. 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). 6.(A) all ready tryed (B) already tried (C) all ready tried (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.

15. Mechanics Test: Section 1 6.(A) all ready tryed (B) already tried (C) all ready tried (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.

16. 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). 7.(A) Puting the plane (B) Puting the plain (C) Putting the plain (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.

17. Mechanics Test: Section 1 7.(A) Puting the plane (B) Puting the plain (C) Putting the plain (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.

18. 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). 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 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

19. Mechanics Test: Section 1 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 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

20. 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). 9.(A) aunt’s receipt (B) Aunt’s receipt (C) aunts’ reciept (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 10.(A) your (B) you’re (C) your’ (D) Correct as is View All Answers

21. Mechanics Test: Section 1 9.(A) aunt’s receipt (B) Aunt’s receipt (C) aunts’ reciept (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

22. Mechanics Test: Section 1 10.(A) your (B) you’re (C) your’ (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

23. 147 Hickory Lane Quincy, MA 02158 [1]May 11, 2008 The Hobby Shop [2]2013 Forty-first Street Los Angeles, CA 90924 [3]Dear Mr. Shaw My [4] aunt Laura, whose house is near your store, bought me a model plane. [5] Two of my friends have [6] already tried 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 receipt. I hope that [10] you’re able to send stickers and a new engine soon. Sincerely, Timothy Martin Answers: 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B

24. 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)librarian, Mr. Woods (B)librarian, Mr. Woods, (C)librarian Mr. Woods, (D)Correct as is 1. Today the school librarian Mr. Woods will show us a film. EXAMPLE (B)librarian, Mr. Woods,

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

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

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

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

29. Mechanics: Section 2 (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 3.“What did you see at the park?” asked my grandfather. 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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