Answers2026 Summer 305 ELAESOL CR_Grade 8Comparing Archetypes in Literary Texts

Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling Answers

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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A
Malia noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
B
Malia noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
C
Malia Noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
D
Malia Noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
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Read the excerpt from “On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?

A
It was we, the people . . . the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.
B
It was we, the people . . . not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity . . . .
C
It was we . . . the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.
D
It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty . . . to the whole people—women as well as men.
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Read the excerpt from “Votes for Women,” a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain’s words?

A
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . . a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
B
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
C
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . .
D
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
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Read the sentence.Noah who draws comic books in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?

A
Noah, who draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
B
Noah, who draws comic books, in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.
C
Noah who, draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
D
Noah who draws comic books, in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
"I can't wait to be old enough to vote," Said Felipe.
B
"I can't wait to be old enough to vote," said felipe.
C
"i can't wait to be old enough to vote," said Felipe.
D
"I can't wait to be old enough to vote," said Felipe.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome To My Home!"
B
Zev exclaimed when he opened the Door, "Welcome to my home!"
C
Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome to my home!"
D
Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "welcome to my home!"

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