Parts of Speech
What part of speech is loudly
an adverb
There are two missing commas in the following sentence. What are they?
Having lost my ball I could not play tennis on April 5 2020.
Having lost my ball, I could not play tennis on April 5, 2020.
If you are not using "and" or "but" to join two COMPLETE sentences no comma is needed. Does the sentence below need a comma?
Some people can touch poison ivy but they will not get a rash.
No. You are not using "but" to join two complete sentences.
What does this symbol mean ^ when a punctuation mark is inside of it?
You need to insert the missing punctuation mark inside of the symbol at that place the sentence.
Combine the following sentences and correct the punctuation.
Camilles favorite dog bites. She loves him anyway?
Camille's favorite dog bites, but she loves him anyway?
I went over there. Which word is the adverb?
there
Demonstrate your knowledge of using commas in a series. Where do the commas go in the following list:
Mom bought carrots lettuce tomatoes and peppers.
Mom bought carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers.
A compound sentence is made up of ___ smaller sentences. The smaller sentences are joined by a _____ and the word ___ or ___.
two, comma, and, but
What does the teacher mean when she underlines a letter on your paper with three red lines?
You need to capitalize that letter.
Compose two sentences of your own, combine and punctuate them correctly.
Answer can vary, but punctuation and word choice must be correct to get points.
I was lost, so I took out my trusty GPS. Which word in the sentence is the adverb.
lost
Insert commas in the proper place in the sentence below.
Mom got out the picnic basket the plates and the cups.
Mom got out the picnic basket, the plates, and the cups.
Combine these two small sentences into a compound sentence using "and" or "but" as they apply. PAY ATTENTION TO the context of the sentence.
My new bedroom is big. My old bedroom was cozy.
My new bedroom is big, but my old bedroom was cozy.
After you have found a place in a sentence to insert a ^. What do you do next?
Write the word you want to insert above the ^
Camille baked and ate cookies yesterday.
Does this sentence need a comma?
No "and" is not combining two complete sentences.
The rain begin to pour. I opened my umbrella quickly. Which word is the adverb?
quickly
Show your knowledge of using commas in writing a letter.
Dear Grandma
Lily Amelia and Mom shook out the picnic blanket.
Lily, Amelia, and Mom shook out the picnic blanket.
Combine the following words into a compound sentence correctly.
The leaves of the poison ivy plant are shaped like almonds and they come in groups of three.
The leaves of the poison ivy plant are shaped like almonds, and they come in groups of three.
What does the teacher want you to do when she draws a circle on your paper with a punctuation mark in it. For example she might draw a circle with a question mark inside it.
You need to correct the punctuation mark you have used using the one the teacher drew inside of the circle on your paper.
Punctuate this sentence correctly using apostrophes and commas as needed.
Peter Jenkins travels and he writes books about his adventures.
Peter Jenkins travels, and he writes books about his adventures.
I stole quietly into the kitchen to steal another cookie. Which word is the verb? Is it past or present tense?
stole, past
Do you know how to use commas in compound sentences? Correct the sentence below. Should you use "and" or "but"?
Roberto is quick Sophie is more graceful.
Roberto is quick, but Sophie is more graceful.
Punctuate the following compound sentences correctly.
The oil can stick to your clothes. Washing with soap and water can get rid of the oil and it can keep the rash from spreading.
The oil can stick to your clothes. Washing with soap and water can get rid of the oil, and it can keep the rash from spreading.
When do you use this punctuation mark '
you use it in contractions or to show possession of something. For example:
don't (contraction) or Camille's cookie.
Practicing use of the apostrophe, write a compound sentence that contains a contraction and shows possession of something.
For example: I'm not working today, but am living my life's dreams now.
Your turn. Be sure to include both a contraction using an apostrophe and something in your sentence that shows possession of something.