FANBOYS
HOMOPHONES
SENTENCES
PARTS OF A PARAGRAPH
SPELLING
100
What word does each letter in FANBOYS represent?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
100
The company changed (its/it's) logo recently.
its
100
What phrase can you put in front of text to determine if it is a fragment or a sentence?
"Is it true that . . ."
100
What does the letters in RACER stand for when talking about a response to text?
Restate the question. Answer the question. Cite evidence from the text supporting the answer. Explain how the citation supports the answer. Restate the question and answer.
100
-tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian
magi___
magician
200
FANBOYS join elements of equal weight in a sentence. For example, FANBOYS can conjoin two nouns: salt and pepper. What are three other elements they conjoin? (hint: think Parts of Speech and Parts of a Sentence, answers may vary)
Verbs: skip and jump; Adjectives: serious yet fun; Adverbs: slowly but surely; Pronouns: this or that; Prepositional Phrases: in the closet or on my dresser; Other Phrases: to be or not to be; Subjects: Neither the dog nor the cat . . .; Predicates: greeted the guests or sat in their laps; Independent Clauses: I knew it was true, for my teacher told me so.
200
(Its/It's) clear the dog missed (its/it's) walk.
It's / its
200
Name at least 3 situations in which you need to use a comma.
1. In a list of three or more items 2. After an introductory word or phrase 3. To separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction 4. To set off the name of someone being spoken to 5.To set off extra or nonessential information 6. Between the day and the year in a date 7. Between the city and the state 8. To separate coordinate adjectives 9. After the speech tag when the tag is before the quote 10. At the end of a quote if the speech tag comes after 11. To avoid confusion or misreading
200
What are the three roles of sentences in a paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Details (maybe 2-4)
Concluding Sentence
200
-tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian
apprecia_____
appreciation
300
We use FANBOYS to join what two elements.
Independent Clauses
300
(They're/Their/They're) favorite new place to visit is Portugal.
Their
300
Name the three ways to fix a run-on.
Add a period.
Add a semi-colon if the two clauses are very closely related.
Add a subordinating or coordinating conjunction, but be sure to punctuate correctly.
300
In a five-paragraph essay, what is the first paragraph called? What is the last paragraph called? What are the middle paragraphs called?
Introductory Paragraph
Conclusion/Concluding Paragraph
Body Paragraphs
300
-tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian
conclu_____
conclusion
400
The word "so" can join independent and dependent clauses. If you can substitute "so" with "so that," it is joining a dependent clause and does not need a comma. In this sentence, what kind of clause is "so" joining, and is a comma required? I brought my umbrella so I could keep out of the sun.
"So" begins a dependent clause because "so that" can replace it, and thus, no comma is needed: I brought my umbrella so that I could keep out of the sun.
400
(They're/Their/They're) are several restaurants that they own.
There
400
Fragment or Sentence? Add punctuation if it is a sentence.
Because she wanted everyone to have the best time possible at the party she was having for her birthday.
Fragment
No punctuation necessary
400
What approach can you take to writing an introductory paragraph?
Write a "funnel" paragraph.
400
Choose the correct vowel. Use family members to help identify the vowel.
prep_ration
prepare / preparation
500
The word "so" can join independent and dependent clauses. If you can substitute "so" with "so that," it is joining a dependent clause and does not need a comma. In this sentence, what kind of clause is "so" joining, and is a comma required? There is a substitute teacher today so you must be on your best behavior.
"So" is a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses, so a comma is needed: There is a substitute teacher today, so you must be on your best behavior.
"So" cannot be replaced with "so that."
500
(They're/Their/They're) washing (they're/their/they're) car over (they're/their/they're).
They're / their / there
500
Fragment or Sentence? Add punctuation if it is a sentence.
since she was the host Dara wanted everyone to have the best time possible at her birthday party so she hired a DJ for dancing
Sentence
She wanted everyone to have the best time possible at her birthday party, so she hired a DJ for dancing.
500
How does a funnel paragraph work?
Start with a hook. This is usually general. Write a few ensuing sentences that gradually become more specific. These sentences funnel into the thesis statement.
500
Choose the correct vowel. Use family members to help identify the vowel.
rest_ration
restore / restoration