Punctuation
Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
Comma
What is a verb?
A verb is an action word! Describes a physical action (run), mental action (think), or state of being (exist).
The cats is playing in the garden.
The cats are playing in the garden. OR The cat is playing in the garden.
What is Ms. Hauser's email?
ahauser@wisheights.k12.wi.us
"They're" is a contraction for what two words?
They are
Punctuate the contraction for "they will"
They'll
What is a proper noun, and what does it always need?
A name of a specific person, place, or thing. Always needs to be capitalized!
The dog chased it's tail around.
The dog chased its tail around.
If you need help but Ms. Hauser is assisting someone else, what can you do?
Grab a clip from the waiting room!
What are homonyms?
Words that are spelled differently but sound the same.
In the sentence "the golden gate bridge is in san francisco", which words should be capitalized?
Played
The Library is my favorite place to go.
The library is my favorite place to go.
Where does Ms. Hauser go to college?
Whitewater - go Warhawks!
What does the homonym "too" mean?
Also, in addition. Ex: My mom bought flowers, and I did too.
Punctuate the sentence "Although it was raining I decided to go for a walk"
Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.
Answers may vary. Hot, sandy, fun, sunny...
DOUBLE TROUBLE!
After finishing my homework I watch a movie and went to bed.
After finishing my homework, I watched a movie and went to bed.
What information is always on the board when you walk in? HINT: there are 4 parts!
The date, materials needed, agenda, and bell ringer.
What does the homonym "their" mean?
Add punctuation to this confusing sentence: "While cooking the children set the table"
While cooking, the children set the table.
What is an adverb? Bonus 100 pts if you can give an example!
A word that changes or adds more information to the verb. Quickly, sparingly, very, almost...
Me and my friend went to the park yesterday.
My friend and I went to the park yesterday.
What is Ms. Hauser's dog's name?
Lady
Fix the sentence. "Their going to there beach house for the weekend."
They're going to their beach house for the weekend.