Apostrophe
Comma Usage
Run-on/Fragment/Perfect?
STAAR Review
Miscellaneous
100
Where does the apostrophe go? My sisters room is dirty. (only one sister)
My sister's room is dirty.
100
Where does the comma go? I am going for a run after school and I think you should do some kind of exercise as well.
I am going for a run after school, and I think you should do some kind of exercise as well.
100
Is the following a run on/fragment/or perfect? Because she's not my friend.
fragment
100
What are the types of conflict?
internal and external
100
What is the first step when you begin your READING STAAR test?
Read the questions and underline key words
200
Where does the apostrophe go? Do you think shes a good friend?
Do you think she's a good friend?
200
Where does the comma go? I like to bring water chapstick a snack and extra socks everywhere I go.
I like to bring water, chapstick, a snack, and extra socks everywhere I go.
200
Is the following a run on/fragment/or prefect? I think Melody is very nice to her friends.
Perfect
200
What part of a story introduces the characters and setting?
exposition
200
How do you make an inference?
Background knowledge and context clues
300
Where does the apostrophe go? James mother is coming with us today.
James's mother is coming with us today.
300
Where does the comma go? I don't want to call Bob's mom but I'm so mad at him for his behavior today.
I don't want to call Bob's mom, but I'm so mad at him for his behavior today.
300
Is the following a run on/fragment/or prefect? It's going to rain today we can't go outside.
run on
300
What should the thesis of your essays always contain?
Key words from the prompt
300
What key words in the prompt of an essay tell you which type of essay to write?
Personal Narrative- "Write about a time.." Expository- "Explain..."
400
Where does the apostrophe go? All of my dresses pockets are ripped! (many dresses)
All of my dresses' pockets are ripped!
400
Where do the commas go? Though she is sometimes a little rude Amber will be joining us tonight at dinner.
Though she is sometimes a little rude, Amber will be joining us tonight at dinner.
400
Is the following a run on/fragment/or prefect? I think it's going to rain today; we will have rainy day procedures.
perfect
400
What type of essay asks you to "explain" something?
expository.
400
What point of view tells only one characters thoughts or feelings and is told from "his" or "her" point of view?
Third person limited
500
Where does the apostrophe go? I dont think that she is going to come with us.
I don't think that she is going to come with us.
500
Where does the comma or commas go? Vests which were once popular have been out of vogue for several years.
Vests, which were once popular, have been out of vogue for several years.
500
Is the following a run on/fragment/or prefect? Make sure to bring your books and tie your shoes.
perfect.
500
What part of a story sets off the action of the story?
turning point
500
Why might an author tell a story from 3rd person objective point of view? a. to confuse the readers b. to focus on the events of the story not the characters thoughts c. to help the reader connect with the main character by telling what the main character is feeling d. To keep the reader reading at a fast pace by preventing too much focus on thoughts.
b. to focus on the events of the story not the characters thoughts
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