Conventions
Identify the correct punctuation: Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
B) My sister, who is a doctor, lives in Atlanta.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
B) believe
Main idea: After reading a short passage about recycling, what is the main idea most likely to be?
Recycling helps reduce waste and saves resources.
Definition clue: Find the meaning of the bold word using context: "The cavern was cavernous, so they needed flashlights." What does "cavernous" mean?
Very large and hollow; spacious.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a correlative conjunction.
Either Tom or Gina will bring snacks.
Spell the plural of "party".
parties
Detail question: If a paragraph states "The dog placed its paw on the child's knee," what can you infer about the dog’s behavior from this detail?
The dog is likely friendly or seeking attention/comfort.
Synonym clue: Use context to choose the synonym: "The jubilant crowd cheered loudly." Which word matches "jubilant"?
B) joyful
Edit this sentence for subject-verb agreement: "The group of students (is/are) planning a bake sale." Which is correct and why?
"is" — The subject "group" is singular, so use "is".
Which is the correct spelling: "definately" or "definitely"? Provide the correct spelling and a memory tip.
definitely. Tip: remember "finite" inside the word: de-FIN-ite-ly
Cause and effect: In a story, heavy rain caused the river to overflow. What is a likely effect?
Flooding of nearby fields or homes.
Antonym clue: Determine the meaning from contrast: "Unlike his gregarious sister, Mateo was taciturn at the party." What does "taciturn" mean?
Quiet or uncommunicative.
Rewrite this run-on as two sentences or one correctly connected sentence: "Maria loves reading she goes to the library every Tuesday."
"Maria loves reading. She goes to the library every Tuesday." OR "Maria loves reading, and she goes to the library every Tuesday."
A word with the prefix "re-" means "again." Spell the past tense of "rearrange."
rearranged
Point of view: How does first-person point of view differ from third-person? Give one example of a clue that indicates first-person narration.
First-person uses "I" or "we"; a clue is sentences like "I walked to the store."
Multiple-meaning words: Use context to decide which meaning fits: "She noticed a bat hanging from the cave ceiling." Is "bat" an animal or sporting equipment?
Animal
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: "Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the surprise assembly."
Change "was" to "were" — when using "neither...nor" and the nearer subject ("students") is plural, the verb should be plural: "Neither the teacher nor the students were ready for the surprise assembly."
Provide the correct spelling for this homophone pair in context: (1) When you ____ (to make a journey), you should prepare. (2) The ____ (a small boat) sat at the dock.
(1) sail; (2) sail OR if intended pair was "sail" and "sale" — example) Correct pair contexts: "When you sail, you should prepare." "The sale at the store lasted all week." Clarify homophone needed if teacher prefers a specific pair.
Inference: Read this short excerpt (teacher provides): "She tightened the straps and checked the map again. The sun was sinking behind the ridge." What can you infer about her situation and next action?
She is preparing for a hike or trip and may hurry to reach a destination before dark.
Word parts/clues: Use prefix/root to determine meaning: What does "unbelievable" mean? Break into parts and explain.
"un-" (not) + "believe" = not believable; meaning something is so surprising or unlikely it is hard to believe.