Grammar
A sentence should always start with a
Capital letter
What does the prefix sub- mean?
Under or below
What does the A stand for in the writing strategy RACES?
Answer the question
Nonfiction means......
real
A sentence should always end with
punctuation
.?!
The suffix -less means
without
If you use the RACES writing strategy, what is the minimum number of sentences you should have?
4
Name 3 of the 5 types of text structure
Chronological
Cause & Effect
Problem & Solution
Description
Compare & Contrast
A noun is a
Person, place, thing or idea
What strategy is it when you try to figure out the meaning of a word by using the words around it
Context clues
What do we usually call the sentence that "sums" up a paragraph?
conclusion
What is the minimum number of sentences a paragraph needs in order for it to be a paragraph?
5
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence missing either the subject or the verb
What is an antonym for "confidential"
public
Which two letters should be in the same sentence?
R and A
What does TDA stand for?
Text Dependent Analysis
Where do commas go when using them with conjunctions?
Before the conjunction
What is a synonym for superfluous?
unnecessary
give your analysis
What does PSSA stand for
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment