Grade 12 English · Language Usage
Virginia SOL 12.LU.2
Virginia SOL 12.LU.2 is part of the Language Usage strand in Grade 12 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students apply style manuals and spelling conventions in writing. Below is what 12.LU.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 12.LU.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 12.LU.2 means
Apply style manuals and spelling conventions in writing.
Practice Grade 12 English SOL questions
Free Grade 12 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 12.LU.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which website would be best for reliable information on different varieties of lemurs?
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Answer: G — the research center
2. In paragraph 1, the words “rumbled,” “buzzed,” and “exploded” evoke images of —
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Answer: C — activity
3. The details in paragraph 2 support the idea that Benjamin is —
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Answer: B — curious and observant
4. Read this sentence from paragraph 4. “He swung wide around an anonymous heap of metal being swallowed by a greedy mound of blackberry brambles and came to an abrupt halt.” This sentence contains an example of —
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Answer: D — personification
Skills you’ll practice for 12.LU.2
- Apply MLA or APA style manual rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations.
- Spell correctly, consulting reference materials as needed.
Key concepts covered by 12.LU.2
- MLA
- APA
- style manual
- quotation formatting
- punctuation
- spelling
- reference materials
- proofreading
How to study and practice SOL 12.LU.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 12.LU.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 12 English standards in Language Usage
- 12.LU.1 — Use various clauses to enhance sentence variety and meaning.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 12.LU.2
What is Virginia SOL 12.LU.2?
SOL 12.LU.2 is a Grade 12 English Standard of Learning in the Language Usage strand. It expects students to apply style manuals and spelling conventions in writing.
What skills does SOL 12.LU.2 cover?
SOL 12.LU.2 is assessed on 2 skills: apply MLA or APA style manual rules for punctuation and formatting of direct quotations; spell correctly, consulting reference materials as needed.
What strand of Grade 12 English is SOL 12.LU.2 in?
SOL 12.LU.2 belongs to the Language Usage reporting strand of the Grade 12 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 12.LU.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 12.LU.2 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.