Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar - Muschla Gary Robert 2010

Father’s Day
Proofreading for mistakes in grammar
Usage and proofreading

The first Father’s Day in the United States was celebrated on June 9, 1910. But it was celebrated in only one state. What state was this?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. If the sentence is grammatically correct, write the letter for correct in the space above its number at the bottom of the page. If the sentence has a mistake, write the letter for incorrect.

1. In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father.

S. Correct

K. Incorrect

2. Sonoras mother had died, and her father had raised the children.

S. Correct

T. Incorrect

3. Her father had been born in June.

I. Correct

N. Incorrect

4. Sonora picked June for Father’s Day.

A. Correct

E. Incorrect

5. Soon other towns, and cities began to celebrate Father’s Day.

R. Correct

G. Incorrect

6. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge made the third sunday in June Father’s Day.

I. Correct

O. Incorrect

7. In 1966, Father’s Day became a national holiday.

H. Correct

A. Incorrect

8. People throughout the United States honor they’re fathers on Father’s Day.

A. Correct

W. Incorrect

9. Every year our family celebrates Father’s Day.

N. Correct

S. Incorrect