Punctuation
What are three punctuation marks you can use to end a sentence?
A period, exclamation point, or question mark.
What is the simple past tense of the verb "to write"?
wrote
I wrote, you wrote, he/she/it wrote, we wrote, they wrote
What is a definite article?
the
specifies a noun
Create a superlative adverb with the following:
hungry
the most hungrily
Is the following sentence punctuated correctly?
They are well prepared and punctual, and they complete all their tasks on time.
Yes
Conjugate the following verb into the present progressive for all pronouns:
to be
I was being, he/she/it was being, you were being, we were being, they were being
How do you decide to use "a" or "an"?
by the sound (not spelling) of the next word
Create a comparative adjective:
quick
quicker
Correct the punctuation in the sentence, if necessary:
Lists of interview questions are widely available online and by practicing before going into an interview candidates, can feel more confident in the interview.
Lists of interview questions are widely available online, and by practicing before going into an interview, candidates can feel more confident in the interview.
What tense(s) is the sentence using?
I'll go to the store tomorrow because I haven't gone in a few days.
future, present perfect
Fill in the blanks with the correct articles:
I like sitting on __ beach. When __ wave approaches __ shore, it makes __ cool sound.
I like sitting on the beach. When a wave approaches the shore, it makes a cool sound.
What does concession mean?
That the previous sentence is true, and the contrasting idea is also true.
What is the correct punctuation mark(s) for the following sentence(s)?
Hiro knew that he had to finish his essay but he didnt want to stop watching the game
Hiro knew that he had to finish his essay, but he didn't want to stop watching the game.
What word(s) do you use to discuss possibilities? What category does it (do they) belong to?
can, could, may, might
modals
Do nonspecific count nouns require an article? Give an example.
yes
an apple
the apples
What type of comparison tool is the following?
Another significant difference is that mammals don't lay eggs, but reptiles do.
noun phrase
How would you correct the following sentence?
There are a lot of ways to be involved at school; dressing for spirit week attending english for lunch, or visiting teachers during office hours are a few,
There are a lot of ways to be involved at school: dressing for spirit week, attending English for lunch, or visiting teachers during office hours are a few.
Rewrite the sentence using the past progressive tense appropriately.
I wrote an timed paragraph when my roommate cleaned the refrigerator.
I was writing a timed paragraph when my roommate cleaned the refrigerator.
Write a sentence(s) using all the articles correctly at least once.
answers vary (lists?)
Link the two sentences together with an appropriate linking adverbial:
The ability to control one's own emotions is a skill, and like other skills, it can be learned.
The ability to control one's own emotions is not automatic.
The ability to control one's own emotions is not automatic. On the contrary, it is a skill, and like other skills, it can be learned.