Study Guide (1-3): Fold back or cover the answer key and try to identify the five errors in each sentence.

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WEEK 1
The neighbor next store sat a pie out on her window to cool, it’s irresistable smell attracted my hungry dog. / The neighbor next door set a pie out on her window to cool; itsirresistible smell attracted my hungry dog.
My brother finally saved enough money to purchase a friends old toyota, but cant pass the exam to get a licence. / My brother finally saved enough money to purchase a friend’s old Toyota_ but can’t pass the exam to get a license.
The Joneses old fence is in need of repair so its quiet easy for gophers to find there way into the vegetable garden. / The Joneses’ old fence is in need of repair, so it’squite easy for gophers to find their way into the vegetable garden.
Mr. Foxes’ garden attracts some beautiful Monarch butterfly’s, and provides great photo oppertunities. / Mr.Fox’s garden attracts some beautiful monarch butterflies_ and provides great photo opportunities.
My three year old ford explorer broke down in the middle of nowhere and it cost me three hundred dollars in repairs. / My three-year-oldFord Explorer broke down in the middle of nowhere,and it cost me three hundred dollars in repairs.
WEEK 2
While the players on the varsity team like they’re new Football coach they miss there old Coach who retired last year. / While the players on the varsity team like their new football coach, they miss their old coach who retired last year.
Although my Mom is cranky without her morning coffee dad is just cranky all the time and no amount of caffeine can effect his mood. / Although my mom is cranky without her morning coffee, Dad is just cranky all the time, and no amount of caffeine can affect his mood.
Because my friends new dogs are puppy’s their quite energetic and mischieveous. / Because my friend’s new dogs are puppies,they’re quite energetic and mischievous.
I didnt know were to go on my first day at the High school, after the bus dropped me off but I couldn’t bring myself to ask for directions. / I didn’t know where to go on my first day at the high school_ after the bus dropped me off, but I couldn’t bring myself to ask for directions.
My Mom is often in a panic before work, because shes always loosing her phone, and keys. / My mom is often in a panic before work_ because she’s always losing her phone_ and keys.
WEEK 3
Italy is the european country that Id most like to visit, because it boasts incredable art, and fine cuisine. / Italy is the European country that I’d most like to visit_ because it boasts incredible art_ and fine cuisine.
Teachers never know weather there going to be dissappointed or impressed, when its time to grade the first exams of the year. / Teachers never know weather they’re going to be disappointed or impressed_when it’s time to grade the first exams of the year.
Although the poor man had a delicate stomache his cruel wive’s cooking was spicier then he could bare. / Although the poor man had a delicate stomach, his cruel wife’s cooking was spicier than he could bear.
While no one likes the Mendezes dog, because he barks all night, and keeps everyone up we are too afraid of Mr. Mendezes temper to confront him. / While no one likes the Mendezes’ dog_ because he barks all night_ and keeps everyone up, we are too afraid of Mr.Mendez’s temper to confront him.
My Mom took me to one of the cities best restaurants to celebrate, after the womens’ softball team won they’re first championship game. / My mom took me to one of the city’s best restaurants to celebrate_ after the women’s softball team won their first championship game.

Study Guide (4-6):Fold back or cover the answer key and try to identify the five errors in each sentence

WEEK 4
My soccer team a well-oiled machine of athletic prowess currently dominates the league we players have great chemistry, and work efficiently together to acheive victory. / My soccer team, a well-oiled machine of athletic prowess, currently dominates the league; we players have great chemistry_ and work efficiently together to achieve victory.
Josephine the tallest girl in my school is gaurenteed a basketball scholarship some day, I can see it in her future. / Josephine, the tallest girl in my school, is guaranteed a basketball scholarship someday; I can see it in her future.
The Grammys the most popular of the music award shows always proves to be very entertaining you never know what to expect from Kayne West a talented, but unstable artist. / The Grammys, the most popular of the music award shows, always proves to be very entertaining; you never know what to expect from Kayne West, a talented_ but unstable artist.
I like my art class, even though I cant draw very good, because Ms. Brown is an awesome interesting person. / I like my art class_ even though I can’t draw very well_ because Ms. Brown is an awesome_ interesting person.
Casey always a bit pigheaded couldn’t except constructivecriticism from his Coach, and quite the team before the first game. / Casey, always a bit pigheaded, couldn’t acceptconstructivecriticism from his coach_ and quit the team before the first game.
WEEK 5
Over the weekend a storm past threw our town, and caused some damage to the schools’ roof. / Over the weekend, a storm passed through our town_ and caused some damage to the school’s roof.
I was embaressed when mom came to school for Mr. Rosses’ conference found me by my locker and insisted on kissing me goodbye. / I was embarrassed when Mom came to school for Mr. Ross’s conference, found me by my locker, and insisted on kissing me goodbye.
Your going to want to study good class for the test of the century, or suffer the consequences. / You’re going to want to study well, class, for the test of the century_ or suffer the consequences.
I shuddered alone in my room, as lightening crashed through the sky on that dark dismal night and I felt such relief when the storm finally past. / I shuddered alone in my room_ as lightning crashed through the sky on that dark, dismal night, and I felt such relief when the storm finally passed.
You’re painting is quite the masterpiece Will and demonstrates that your progressing as an artist, but you should of added your signature. / Your painting is quite the masterpiece, Will, and demonstrates that you’re progressing as an artist, but you should have added your signature.
WEEK 6
The presidential elections are always exciting Sara but no one can predict who will lose whom will win and who might suffer disgrace along the way. / The presidential elections are always exciting, Sara, but no one can predict who will lose,who will win, and who might suffer disgrace along the way.
Last summer, my friend and me hiked the Horseshoe Trail we saw several bear along the way enjoyed meeting fellow travelers throughout our journey and finished off in Hershey, Pennsylvania in August. / Last summer, my friend and Ihiked the Horseshoe Trail;we saw several bear along the way, enjoyed meeting fellow travelers throughout our journey, and finished off in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in August.
The two, little, deer stood quite and still but the bear could smell them, and took chase. / The two _ little _ deer stood quiet and still, but the bear could smell them_ and took chase.
On Tuesday July 13 1979 a stranger slipped into the sleepy town of Snowden to abduct several pets oddly enough he returned them three weeks later with the ability to speak. / On Tuesday, July 13, 1979, a stranger slipped into the sleepy town of Snowden to abduct several pets; oddly enough, he returned them three weeks later with the ability to speak.
My neighbor was painting his white, picket, fence when three birds flew overhead, and did their business, needless to say his fence is no longer white. / My neighbor was painting his white_ picket_ fence when three birds flew overhead_ and did their business; needless to say, his fence is no longer white.

Study Guide (7-9):Fold back or cover the answer key and try to identify the five errors in each sentence.

WEEK 7
Even though the bag of crispy crunchy chips were shared evenly between the three students at the table they still argued over whom would throw the bag away. / Even though the bag of crispy, crunchy chips was shared evenly among the three students at the table, they still argued over who would throw the bag away.
The home of the newlyweds were crowded with there shared belongings, which included a baseball card collection quilting supplies and assorted animal figurines. / The home of the newlyweds was crowded with their shared belongings_ which included a baseball card collection, quilting supplies, and assorted animal figurines.
When mom came home from work, and discovered that an expensive tin of biscuits were devoured by her ravenous off spring she threatened to never buy anything nice for us again. / When Mom came home from work_ and discovered that an expensive tin of biscuits was devoured by her ravenous offspring, she threatened to never buy anything nice for us again.
The players on the lacrosse team is afraid of Maxes’ dad, because hes always barking at other peoples’ kids if they don’t perform up to his standards on the field. / The players on the lacrosse team are afraid of Max’s dad_ because he’salways barking at other people’s kids if they don’t perform up to his standards on the field.
The box of lovely pastries were past around in class to celebrate Mr. Williamses birthday I had more then my share. / The box of lovely pastrieswas passed around in class to celebrate Mr. Williams’s birthday;I had more than my share.
WEEK 8
China a country with many people grow an abundency of rice, and many countries import them. / China, a country with many people,grows an abundancy of rice, and many countries import it.
While the boys in the band is popular with the students the principle finds there music to be unexceptable. / While the boys in the band are popular with the students,the principal finds their music to be unacceptable.
My best friend along with my sisters are throwing me a birthday party but I don’t know whose invited. / My best friend, along with my sisters,is throwing me a birthday party, but I don’t know who’s invited.
The owls nest in the woods were abandoned consequently an old Falcon decided to make a home there. / The owl’s nest in the woods was abandoned; consequently, an old falcon decided to make a home there.
Grace a child with to much imagination did not want to open the closet door in her room at night, since she was convinced that a band of zombies were just waiting to attack her. / Grace, a child with too much imagination, did not want to open the closet door in her room at night_ since she was convinced that a band of zombies was just waiting to attack her.
WEEK 9
Having worked all threw the night, and well into the next day. I was releived to finish the project for Mr. Thomases’ class. / Having worked all through the night_ and well into the next day, I was relieved to finish the project for Mr. Thomas’s class.
Just because one of the parents were upset with the skimpiness of the girls costumes. Mr. Henley had to cancel the performence, and refund ticket money. / Just because one of the parents was upset with the skimpiness of the girls’ costumes, Mr. Henley had to cancel the performance_ and refund ticket money.
A young boy along with his even younger siblings were seperated from his mother in the crowded train station but several onlookers rushed over to help. / A young boy, along with his even younger siblings, was separated from his mother in the crowded train station, but several onlookers rushed over to help.
Each of the Petunias in Mr. Roccos garden were eaten by pesky earwigs needless to say he is very frustrated. / Each of the petunias in Mr. Rocco’s garden was eaten by pesky earwigs; needless to say,he is very frustrated.
Because many fans in the crowd was tired of the teams loses they left early, and missed the first win ever. / Because many fans in the crowd were tired of the team’s losses, they left early_ and missed the first win ever.

Study Guide (10-12):Fold back or cover the answer key and try to identify the five errors in each sentence.

WEEK 10
Because Rabies are caused by a virus, and transmitted through the saliva of infected animals pet owners should always vaccinate they’re animals. / Because rabies is caused by a virus_ and transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, pet owners should always vaccinate their animals.
Some within the scientific community still doubts the existance of global warming, and probally always will, but most scientists have moved beyond argueing to problem solving. / Some within the scientific community still doubt the existenceof global warming_and probablyalways will, but most scientists have moved beyond arueingto problem solving.
It became frighteningly clear, that neither of the lions cubs were safe, when a male lion entered the territory, and challenged there father. / It became frighteningly clear_ that neither of thelion’s cubs was safe, when a male lion entered the territory, and challenged their father.
Although everyone else in high school believe that Physics are the most challenging science; I think that Chemistry is more difficult. / Although everyone else in high school believes that physics is the most challenging science, I think that chemistry is more difficult.
Because neither my mom nor my dad have agreed to drive my friend and I to the dance, unless my grades improve Ill most likely be staying home. / Because neither my mom nor my dad has agreed to drive my friend and me to the dance_ unless my grades improve,I’ll most likely be staying home.
WEEK 11
The young writer’s latest book of poems have recieved much critical acclaim and many fans who may theirselves want to publish someday often make illusions to his work. / The young writer’s latest book of poems has received much critical acclaim, and many fans who may themselves want to publish someday often make allusions to his work.
According to our principle any girl whose going to the prom are not permitted to wear their dress shorter than fingertip length. / According to our principal, any girl who’s going to the prom is not permitted to wear her dress shorter than fingertip length.
It is important that each citizen accept some responsibility for making their society a better place; obeying laws paying taxes and voting is just some of the ways individuals can make a contribution. / It is important that each citizen accepts some responsibility for making his or her society a better place; obeying laws, paying taxes, and votingare just some of the ways individuals can make a contribution.
The debate team prepare rigorously for competition, each member researches, and prepares their constructive speeches, and rebuttals. / The debate team prepares rigorously for competition; each member researches_and prepares his or her constructive speeches_ and rebuttals.
An unruly class of ninth graders were tormenting the new substitute Mr. Fellows which made them question the lack of empathy in adolesents. / An unruly class of ninth graders wastormenting the new substitute, Mr. Fellows, which made himquestion the lack of empathy in adolescents.
WEEK 12
My friend and me got a job cutting many of our neighbor’s lawns; so him and me were extremely busy every weekend. / My friend and I got a job cutting many of our neighbors’ lawns, so he and I were extremely busy every weekend.
Not many of my friends realizes that I have a physical dissability, except for Tanya my closest friend she knows everything about me, and accepts me no matter what. / Not many of my friends realize that I have a physical disability_except for Tanya, my closest friend;she knows everything about me_ and accepts me no matter what.
Every day after school Chris and me like to visit this dark damp cave near Chrises’ house but we have to be home before dinner. / Every day after school, Chris and I like to visit this dark, damp cave near Chris’s house, but we have to be home before dinner.
Since I couldn’t remove the stubborn, grass stains from my favorite hoodie I only were them around the house. / Since I couldn’t remove the stubborn_ grass stains from my favorite hoodie, I only wear it around the house.
According to our teacher Joe is an honest hardworking student however us students know Joe to be a big bully. / According to our teacher, Joe is an honest, hardworking student; however,we students know Joe to be a big bully.

Study Guide(13-15):Fold back or cover the answer key and try to identify the five errors in each sentence.