Mechanics
Mechanics
Instructions:
1. Group Work: Each group will receive a
Manila paper.
2. Sentence Correction: On your Manila
paper, rewrite the following sentences
correctly.
Pay close attention to punctuation,
spelling, and capitalization. There may
be more than one error in each
sentence.
3. Write Corrected Sentences: Write the
corrected versions of the sentences on
the Manila paper.
Sentence Revamp Challenge
Mechanics
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1. Mechanics
A. Punctuation
Punctuation marks are symbols used in
writing to separate sentences and parts
of sentences, and to make the meaning
of the writing clear. They guide the
reader and help them understand the
structure and intended meaning of the
text.
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Example
1. Let's eat grandpa.
EXAMPLE
Correct: The dog barked loudly;
the cat remained asleep.
Incorrect: The dog barked
loudly, the cat remained asleep. (This is
a comma splice.)
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B. Spelling
Example
Example
Example
Principal/Principle: "The principal of the
school is very nice." vs. "A key principle
of democracy is free speech."
C. Capitalization
EXAMPLE
Example
1. Beginning of a Sentence:
• Correct: "The sun is shining brightly."
• Incorrect: "the sun is shining brightly."
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EXAMPLE
2. Proper Nouns:
• Correct: "I visited New York City last
summer."
• Incorrect: "I visited new york city last
summer."
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3. Titles:
• Correct: "To Kill a Mockingbird is a
classic novel."
• Incorrect: "to kill a mockingbird is a
classic novel."
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