My brother and i went fishing after we set up our tent.
My brother and I went fishing after we set up our tent.
The little girl was crying because she spilled her milk.
The little girl
This punctuation mark separates the hour and minute when time is shown digitally.
a colon
True or False:
"I would like to buy" is an example of a complete sentence.
False. "I would like to buy" is a sentence fragment.
True or False:
It's (with an apostrophe) is used to indicate possession.
False.
My family went to Sea world last Saturday.
My family went to Sea World last Saturday.
What is the complete predicate of the following sentence?
The boy hid from the girls at recess.
hid from the girls at recess.
Identify the punctuation mark that is needed and where it goes:
John was expected to study his spelling words finish his math problems and read for twenty minutes.
John was expected to study his spelling words, finish his math problems, and read for twenty minutes.
True or False:
This is a complete sentence-- "The pumpkin should weigh at least 5 pounds the best ones are usually closer to 7 pounds."
False. This is an example of a run on sentence.
This sentence is missing something. Identify what that is and where it goes.
Johns book was accidentally left on the playground.
John's book was accidentally left out on the playground.
Timothy's birthday is at the beginning of november.
Timothy's birthday is at the beginning of November.
What is the simple predicate of the following sentence?
The children quietly walked to their lockers for their books.
walked
This punctuation mark is used to combine two independent clauses without using a conjunction word.
semi-colon
Write an example of a sentence fragment.
Answers may vary
Give three examples of a transition word / phrase.
Furthermore, however, besides, another, first, finally, etc.
seven scottish dancers won the talent show.
Seven Scottish dancers won the talent show.
What is the complete subject of the following sentence?
The students at LJCDS exemplify what it means to lead with dignity.
The students at LJCDS
Identify the punctuation mark that is needed and where it goes:
Did you know Paul that some people do not like to play soccer?
Did you know, Paul, that some people do not like to play soccer?
Is this a complete sentence, a sentence fragment or a run on sentence?
LJCDS is a great place to be at everyone is so friendly.
A run on sentence
Find the transition word:
George and Samantha are both eccentric people. However, Samantha has more free time than George.
However
My favorite book is gone with the wind.
My favorite book is Gone With the Wind.
What is the complete subject of the following sentence?
The 6th grade teacher gave the class a test on grammar.
The 6th grade teacher
Identify the punctuation mark that is needed and where it goes:
I walked the dog and then we went home.
I walked the dog, and then we went home.
Is this a complete sentence, a sentence fragment or a run on sentence?
This food is delicious.
a complete sentence
What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?
An apostrophe