Apostrophes
Which word in this sentence is missing the apostrophe?
The reason Im staying late is to finish grading essays.
I'm
What type of sentence contains only one independent clause?
Simple
What word should be capitalized?
my teacher said we will read a new novel next week.
My
Fill in the blanks: (you're vs. your)
1. I like _________ hair today.
2. Are you sure __________ going to pass the test?
1. your
2. you're
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
After lunch we went outside for recess.
After the introductory element (After lunch,)
Which words are missing the apostrophes?
If you dont put your phone away, Ill give you ISD.
don't
I'll
What type of sentence is this?
The students finished their assignments, and they turned them in on time.
Compound
What words should be capitalized?
on monday, we visited smith mountain lake.
On, Monday, Smith, Mountain, and Lake.
Fill in the blank: (its vs it's)
1. The dog started chasing _____ tail.
2. ______ a miracle that you passed the test.
1. its
2. It's
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
I wanted to finish my essay but I ran out of time.
Before "but" after the first independent clause.
Which word is missing the apostrophe?
Were excited about the field trip because last year we were not able to go.
The first "Were" should be "We're" (we are)
What is wrong with this complex sentence?
Although the rain was heavy the game continued as planned.
It needs a comma after the dependent clause. (Although the rain was heavy,)
Rewrite the sentence correctly:
i learned about the civil war in history class.
I learned about the Civil War in history class.
Which spelling is used in a comparison, indicating difference, inequality, or preference?
(Then vs. than)
Than
What is the name of the comma used before “and” in a list of three or more items, such as in the sentence: I brought pencils, paper, and my notebook?
The Oxford Comma
Rewrite each word with the apostrophe:
1. doesnt
2. couldnt
3. therell
4. wouldnt
1. doesn't
2. couldn't
3. there'll
4. wouldn't
Identify what is wrong with each sentence:
1. The students finished the test, they immediately began discussing their answers without checking their work.
2. That the students were still confused about the directions.
3. The students studied for hours but they still felt nervous about the test.
1. Comma splice. There should be a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) connecting the two independent clauses.
2. Sentence fragment.
3. Missing the comma with the coordinating conjunction (but)
Rewrite the sentence correctly:
our class read a poem by langston hughes called mother to son.
Our class read a poem by Langston Hughes called "Mother to Son."
Fill in the blanks: (their, there, they're)
1. _______ excited about the upcoming field trip.
2. _______ project was selected for the showcase.
3. _______ is a new book display in the library.
1. They're
2. Their
3. There
Rewrite the sentence correctly:
My brother who is in college is studying engineering.
My brother, who is in college, is studying engineering.
Rewrite this sentence with apostrophes where they should go:
The students notebooks arent in the teachers classroom because its being cleaned.
The students' notebooks aren't in the teacher's classroom because it's being cleaned.
Label the clauses and name the type of sentence:
Even though the experiment failed, the students recorded their data carefully, and they discussed what they might change next time.
Type of sentence: compound-complex
Independent clauses: "the students recorded their data carefully" and "they discussed what they might change next time"
Dependent clause: "Even though the experiment failed"
Rewrite the sentence correctly:
after reading the article "the impact of climate change on virginia," we discussed it in english class with mr. johnson.
After reading the article "The Impact of Climate Change on Virginia," we discussed it in English class with Mr. Johnson.
Fill in the blanks: (affect vs. effect)
The new school policy may ______ student motivation, but its long-term ______ remains unclear.
Then, write what part of speech each word is.
1. affect (verb)
2. effect (noun)
Rewrite the sentence correctly:
Although the experiment was difficult the students completed it and they recorded their results carefully.
Although the experiment was difficult, the students completed it, and they recorded their results carefully.