Punctuation
Describe what happens when you use a comma and a period in your writing.
Comma = pause
Period = stop
What would you choose? (your or you're)
___ cat seems to enjoy lounging in the sunbeam, while ____ busy with your work.
Your cat seems to enjoy lounging in the sunbeam, while you're busy with your work.
Which one (accept/except)?
I will gladly ____ your generous offer to help with the project.
accept
List 3 plural nouns that end in s or es.
Cats, dogs, pens, chairs
Boxes, kisses, buses, glasses
How would you recognize when to use lead or led?
Lead = Means to direct, guide, cause, or outpace when used as a verb
Led = Means directed, guided, caused or outpaced (the past tense of lead)
What would happen if a person decided to never use a comma in their writing?
Aside from incorrect punctuation, neglecting to use commas may promote a lack of readability, nuance, and clarity.
Sketch a representation of two, to, and too.
Two- #2
To- arrow
Too- overfilled glass
How would you differentiate between affect and effect?
Affect = Means affluence, impact, or alter, usually used as a verb
Effect = Is a result of an action or cause; usually used as a noun.
How can you describe when to use whose or who's?
Whose = ownership
Who's = who is/ who has
How would you identify when to use fewer or less?
Fewer is used when you can physically count items. Used with plural nouns.
Less is with abstract thoughts. Used with singular nouns.
How would you demonstrate when to use a semicolon and when to use a colon?
A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
A colon is used to introduce or emphasize the information that follows it.
Differentiate between loss, lose, and loose.
Loss- not winning
Lose- misplacing something
Loose- the opposite of tight
Sketch a representation of then and than
Then = time, clock, calendar
Than = scale, <,>, ladder
How would you solve the problem of possessives vs plurals when it comes to using ('s or s') instead of (s or es)?
Read things out loud to separate and follow these rules.
1. For singular nouns, add ('s) to indicate possession: e.g., "The cat's tail" or "John's car."
2. For plural nouns ending in "s," add ('s) to indicate possession: e.g., "The dogs' leashes" or "The Joneses' house."
3. For plural nouns not ending in "s," add ('s) to indicate possession: e.g., "The children's toys" or "The mice's nest."
4. For plural nouns not ending in "s," add (s') to indicate possession: e.g., "The women's coats" or "The children's books."
How would you alter "I love to indulge in my favorite dessert, i.e., chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream." to use "e.g." instead?
I love to indulge in desserts, e.g., chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.
Identify and correct the error:
The cat slept all day; it was very tired. She walked to the store; bought some groceries.
The cat slept all day; it was very tired. She walked to the store and bought some groceries.
Differentiate between they're, their, and there.
They're= they are
Their= ownership
There=location
Compare and contrast farther and further.
While both technically refer to distance, farther denotes physical distance whereas further denotes figurative distance or could also mean additional.
Proofread and correct:
Its time for the cat to eat; its waiting by the bowl. The dog chased its tail, but its two fast.
It's time for the cat to eat; it's waiting by the bowl. The dog chased its tail, but it's too fast.
How would you explain the difference between principal and principle?
Principal = Means high-ranking official, main, or amount of money invested or lent
Principle = Means rule, fundamental truth, or theory
Construct a series of sentences that use a hyphen, and en dash, and an em dash.
Hyphen: combines 2 words
En Dash: notes a range of numbers
Em Dash: can be used instead of parentheses.
Justify teaching common grammar mistakes to children at all levels of education (elementary through high school).
They are common errors for a reason. Somewhere there is confusion, so we as educators need to clarify the reasoning behind these errors.
Construct a sentence using both ensure and insure.
Ensure Means to make certain
Insure Means to cover a financial loss
Debate with a classmate over the societal habit of always using "its" instead of "it's" when writing.
Complement- complete or enhance
Compliment- Praise, admiration, or free of charge