Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling

Commas should always be placed around

nonrestrictive modifiers

Read the excerpt from "On Women's Right to Vote," an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony. And when 100 or 1,000,000 people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals. Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony's words?

And when . . . people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.

Which sentence is written correctly?

I got this one wrong, its not this answer - "i can't wait to be old enough to vote," said Felipe.

Read the excerpt from "On Women's Right to Vote," an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony. Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws. Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony's words?

I got this one wrong, its not this answer - Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of . . . a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.

Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?

Jake, who is twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher.

Read the sentence. Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire. Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?

Ming and her sister, who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome to my home."

Read the sentence. Trayvon, Julie, and Caleb who are members of the drama club, are auditioning for the school musical on Wednesday. Where should a comma be placed in this sentence?

after "Caleb"

Fill in the blank. The rider tugged on the _______ of her horse to make him slow down.

reins

Read the sentence. Marlena, who enjoys many different subjects, likes history and geography the best. Which part of the sentence is the nonrestrictive modifier?

who enjoys many different subjects