Commas
Add commas to this sentence if necessary:
I love to play golf swim and dance.
Separate items in a list:
I love to play golf, swim, and dance.
Explain the different definitions of the word tear based on the different contexts of the sentences.
He tears up when he watches sad movies.
There are small tears in the old blanket.
Tears: could be drops from your eyes when crying, or rips/breaks in something.
I want to meet Taylor Swift it's on my bucket list.
Answers could vary.
, because
;
A cause.
I wanted to eat cake, but I was already full of Halloween candy.
Compound
Add commas to this sentence if necessary:
While we waited in line for the roller coaster we played patty cake.
When a complex sentence begins with a dependent clause, you put a comma after that clause:
While we waited in line for the roller coaster, we played patty cake.
Explain the different definitions of the word lead based on the different contexts of the sentences.
The lead actor gave an amazing performance.
The pipes are made of silver and heavy lead.
Lead: the main role in a show, or a heavy metal.
Don't you want to go to the Braves' game, it will be so fun!
Answers could vary.
Don't you want to go to the Braves' game? It will be so fun!
or semicolon
What are words called when they are spelled the same but have different meanings?
Homographs
I stayed inside because there was a monster outside.
Complex
Add a comma if necessary:
No I cannot go to cheer practice today.
After an introductory word/phrase.
No, I cannot go to cheer practice today.
Explain the different definitions of the word wind based on the different contexts of the sentences.
The wind blew so hard that the trees bent.
We need to wind the string around the kite.
Wind can be moving air or a twist/coil.
I graduated fifth grade, I moved on to middle school.
After I graduated fifth grade, I moved on to middle school. (subordinating conjunctions)
What kind of source would a picture of Mrs. Bailey be?
Primary
I love to watch Harry Potter it's so entertaining.
Run-on
Add a comma if necessary:
I worked hard today so I can go to recess.
In compound sentences before a conjunction:
I worked hard today, so I can go to recess.
Explain the different definitions of the word close in these sentences.
Please close the door when you leave.
The store is close to my house.
Close can be to shut or to be near in distance.
Before school I ate pancakes bacon and eggs for breakfast.
Before school, I ate pancakes, bacon, and eggs for breakfast.
Commas after the dependent clause (before school,)
and to separate the list of foods.
What kind of sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause?
Complex
The little girl in her ACE jersey walked her dog down the street.
Simple
Add commas to this sentence if necessary.
I stayed home since I did not feel well.
No comma necessary!
Subject + verb (main clause): I stayed home
Subordinating conjunction + dependent clause: since I do not feel well
Explain the different definitions of the word bow in these sentences.
The performer took a bow after the show.
He practiced with his bow and arrows
Bow can mean to bend forward, or a weapon for shooting arrows, or a ribbon tie.
What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence? (What kind of sentences do they contain?) Be specific.
Compound sentences have 2 simple sentences joined by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Complex sentences have one independent clause and one dependent clause.
Explain the 5 types of Non-Fiction text features.
Photographs: show real images
Captions: explain pictures or maps
Headings: organize info
Bold/italics: show important words
Even though Emma was nervous about giving her speech, she spoke clearly when it was finally her turn.
Complex
- double subordinating conjunctions