Commas
Place the comma correctly:
George Washington crossed the Delaware River and carried out a sneak attack against the British on December 25 1776
George Washington crossed the Delaware River and carried out a sneak attack against the British on December 25, 1776
Underline the suffix in the word: edible
edible
This was the first war that caused Britain to gain a lot of debt.
The French and Indian War
Fill in the blank:
The fireworks _______ be canceled tonight due to bad weather, but we are not sure yet.
Might
In Boston, a group of people dumped chests of ____ into the harbor.
TEA!
Place the comma correctly:
January 3 2024
January 3, 2024
What is one word with the suffix: -able
Answers may vary
What was the name of the group of people that wanted freedom from Britain?
Sons of Liberty/Patriots
Because there is a thunderstorm, my baseball game ____ be canceled.
Will
What does the word crisis mean?
A serious problem
Place the commas correctly:
During the winter, the soldiers survived on soup firecake and peppercorns
During the winter, the soldiers survived on soup, firecake, and peppercorns
What does the word predictable mean?
Able to be known/obvious that something will happen
What is the name of the act that made the colonists pay taxes?
The Stamp Act
Can you ride a bicycle?
Yes, I ___ ride a bicycle.
Can
What does the prefix
-im and -in mean?
Not
Place the commas correctly:
1 City Hall Square Boston MA 02201
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
What does the word visible mean?
Able to be seen
What is the name of the document that stated that the United States should have freedom from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
The Sons of Liberty decided they ___ boycott British tea because of unfair taxes.
Will
The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.
What is this an example of?
Simile
What are the three jobs of a comma that we learned?
Date/address/list of items
What does the suffix
-ible and -able mean?
Able to be
What does the word boycott mean?
Example: Many people decided to boycott British tea.
Refuse to buy or sell
Yes, you ___ use the bathroom.
Hyperbole