Prewriting
Combine and Revise
Commas
TEI
Everything Else
100
Which of these would best help Sarah write her description of her older brother? A) Calling his friends and telling them about him B) Thinking about all the things she likes about him C) Making a list of things she wants him to do for her D) Asking him to take her to the library
What is B) Thinking about all the things she likes about him
100
Combine these two sentences. Robin and Jane are going to the pool. They are going to the movies too.
What is Robin and Jane are going to the pool and the movies.
100
Where does the comma go in this sentence? I tried to play Candy Crush but my battery died.
What is , but
100
Place the commas. Jed Marla and Mike went to the store. After awhile they got lost. They ended up in Miami Florida instead of Charlottesville Virginia!
What is Jed, Marla, and Mike went to the store. After awhile, they got lost. They ended up in Miami, Florida instead of Charlottesville, Virginia!
100
Is this sentence correct? My grandfathers' antique clock is very loud.
What is NO My grandfather's antique clock is very loud.
200
Puzzle Book Fun Adrian’s teacher asks the students to write a book report for class. Adriandecides to write about a puzzle book that he read. Read Adrian’s notes about the book. What additional information should Adrian add to his list? A) When the book was bought B) Where the book was found in the library C) How many people have read the book D) Who wrote the book
What is D) Who wrote the book
200
How can we revise this sentence to make it better? James, who lives in Florida, my brother, sent me a birthday card.
What is My brother James, who lives in Florida, sent me a birthday card.
200
Add commas. I got into trouble and Ms. Smith took my pencil recess and gave me extra homework.
What is pencil, recess, and
200
______ really up to both of us to decide. Its It’s
What is It's
200
The race proved that Ben was a more fast runner than Dave.
What is The race proved that Ben was a faster runner than Dave.
300
How can you combine these two sentences? You are interested in becoming a teacher. Ms. Smith can tell you stories about kids and funny things they do.
What is Since you are interested in becoming a teacher, Ms. Smith can tell you stories about kids and funny things they do.
300
Add commas. I read an article in the paper The Daily Progress about how the school lunches are trying to be healthier.
What is paper, The Daily Progress,
300
The button was _________ and it fell off my shirt. lose loose Please don’t ________ your ticket. loose lose
What is loose The button was loose and it fell off my shirt lose Please don't lose your ticket
300
Sasha’s teacher asks the students to write a report about a favorite author. Sasha decides to write about Laurence Yep, a popular Asian-American writer. Which of these will best help Sasha plan her report? A) A book of stories about Asia B) An encyclopedia entry on Asia C) A magazine article about Asian-American writers D) An almanac listing of Asian-American writers
What is C) A magazine article about Asian-American writers.
400
Combine these two sentences. For example, crossword puzzles can be difficult. Crossword puzzles are fun.
What is For example, crossword puzzles can be difficult and fun.
400
A ferocious growler the tiny dog frightened the neighbors
What is A ferocious growler,
400
Charlotte's Web published in 1952, should be written — A) Charlotte's Web published in, 1952, B) Charlotte's Web, published, in 1952 C) Charlotte's Web, published in 1952, D) as it is
What is C) Charlotte's Web, published in 1952,
500
Combine these two sentence. J.K. Rowling started writing in her early teens. She began writing fantasy.
What is J.K. Rowling started writing fantasy in her early teens.
500
Add comma(s) After the summer we will all go back to school.
What is After the summer, we will all go back to school.
500
They singed songs and told stories.
What is They sang songs and told stories.