Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar - Muschla Gary Robert 2010

Cool Idea
Proofreading for mistakes in grammar
Usage and proofreading

In 1911, this man invented air-conditioning. Who was he?

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. The air conditioner in Jasmine’s home wasn’t working.

S. Correct

K. Incorrect

2. “Its going to be a hot day,” said her mother.

E. Correct

A. Incorrect

3. “When will the repairman come,” Jasmine asked?

U. Correct

E. Incorrect

4. “Soon I hope,” her mother said, “It’s very warm in here.”

T. Correct

W. Incorrect

5. “Hurray!” Jasmine said when the truck pulled into the driveway.

R. Correct

N. Incorrect

6. “I’ll have the air-conditioning working in a little while,” the man said.

C. Correct

M. Incorrect

7. “I can’t wait,” said Jasmine.

L. Correct

O. Incorrect

8. “Why don’t you watch a movie while your waiting?” said her mother.

A. Correct

R. Incorrect

9. Jasmine decided to watch a movie called “Ice Age.”

T. Correct

I. Incorrect