Grammar
True or False - You use the article "an" before a word that starts with a vowel.
True - "an" needs to be used before a vowel.
I ate an apple for breakfast.
Do you need to use an ending mark at the end of a sentence?
Yes! An ending mark indicates a complete thought is given.
True - The first letter of every sentence must start with a CAPITAL letter!
True or False - It is okay to just skim the directions for what to write about
False - You risk missing important information in your writing that can help increase your grade / score.
No - You need to begin with Pre-Writing - a task that helps you develop your ideas and details.
Is this sentence correct?
I went to the store and i relised i forgot my wallet
No - The correct sentence should be written:
I went to the store and I realized, I forgot my wallet.
True or False - It is okay to use the word "and" multiple times when listing things.
For example:
After school, I walked home, did the dishes, folded laundry, and made dinner.
True or False - it is okay to have a capital letter in the middle of the word. As in trUst.
Is it okay to write the minimum amount of sentences that the directions ask for?
Yes! If the directions say to write 5-7 sentences, it is fine to write 5 sentences as long as they fully answer the writing prompt.
Should you re-read what you wrote before you submit your written work?
Yes! You should read and edit your work before you turn it in to ensure you have met all the required criteria and corrected any mistakes you notice.
True or False - It is okay to begin a paragraph by using a pronoun (he, she, they, it).
False - You need to indicate the specific person, their name before using a pronoun for them in your paragraph.
True or False - a comma is used to indicate that someone owns, or is in possession of an item.
No! An Apostrophe is used to show possession or ownership.
"That is my sister's book."
Names of pets need to be capitalized. True or False?
True! The animal's name needs to be capitalized, but not the word of the animal. For example:
My dog Tanner ran after the ball.
True or False - You will be marked down for writing more than the range of requested sentences.
No! You are welcome to write more as long as it supports the topic.
True or False - It is not okay to write out an outline first before writing.
False! Writing an outline before writing can help ensure you are organized, along with including all the information required.
True or False - You should never use text message abbreviations in a formal writing assignment.
True! When writing for a formal assignment or assessment, you should never use text messaging code like Thx, or IDK. You need to write out the words.
True or False - When copying from another writer, you need to use quotation marks and state where the information came from.
True! You always need to use quotation marks when copying work from someone, and give credit to where it came from.
True or False - You do not need to capitalize names of cities, states, countries, businesses, or people
False! Name the specifics! If you say "teacher", that does not need to be capitalized, but their name does - "Mr. Sherrod" / Lansing, Michigan, China, Meijer
Writing prompt: Look at the big picture, what is a time in your life you can write about a holiday experience that happened in the summer. Make sure you answer the 5Ws & H, and have BOTH proper & common nouns. Write 5-8 sentences.
Is it okay to only tell what the 5Ws and H are?
No! You should make sure your writing includes ALL of the information the prompts is asking for.
Edit means to make corrections, add additional information, in order to improve the quality of the writing.
You should use adjectives to add detail to your writing, giving the reader an image in their mind of what you are describing.
True! An adjective describes a noun and helps provide detail to the writing. For example -
The dog ran. vs. The brown, energized dog ran.
What is the meaning of the three ending marks?
. ? !
The . means a statement.
The ? means a question is being asked.
The ! means to show strong emotion.
What is a common and proper noun?
A common noun names a general noun - city, state, country, doctor, lawyer, businessman, grocery store etc.
A proper noun is the actual name of the individuals / specifics - Grand Rapids, Alaska, England, Dr. Coleman, Walmart
True or False - It is okay to re-read the directions multiple times to make sure you understand the prompt.
Absolutely! It is encouraged to read the directions multiple times to ensure that you understand the prompt, along with being thorough in addressing all the information in your writing.
Taking work that is already written and putting your name on it is called what?
Plagiarism