MINTS MASTER
(capitalization)
(capitalization)
Which word needs to be capitalized?
next monday, we are going to the library.
Next, Monday
What does a comma do?
Creates a pause in a sentence; separates adjectives.
The word microscope contains the Greek root micro-. What does this root mean?
Micro- means "small."
What does an adjective do?
An adjective describes a noun
Name the 8 parts of speech.
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections.
Identify the mistake in the sentence & state the rule:
"my birthday is in january."
My = Start of every sentence
January = Months, day, holdiays
Where does the comma go?
I bought apples oranges and bananas.
I bought apples , oranges , and bananas.
The Greek root astro- means "star." Which vocabulary word means the study of stars and their supposed influence on human lives?
Astrology = astro (star) + logy (study of)
What are coordinate adjectives?
Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that describe the same noun AND separated by a comma.
List 7 different adjectives describing a noun.
Example: a DAZZLING lightbulb
(teacher will check if answers are correct)
A DAZZLING lightbulb
A RUSTY bicycle
A FLUFFY pillow
A MYSTERIOUS stranger
A DELICIOUS burger
A THUNDEROUS explosion
A FRAGILE vase
A SLIPPERY sidewalk
A VIBRANT painting
A MASSIVE skyscraper
Rewrite the sentence & state the MINTS rules used:
i’m going to visit president biden.
I’m going to visit President Biden.
I'm = Start of every sentence
I'm = Pronoun I
President = Titles of people
Biden = Names of proper noun
Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation:
The hikers entered a dark mysterious cave to find hidden treasure.
The hikers entered a dark , mysterious cave to find hidden treasure.
Use the word pendant in a complete sentence. Explain what the root word means.
Example: She wore a beautiful gold pendant that hung from her necklace.
Root: Pend means “to hang” in Latin.
Explanation: A pendant is a piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace.
Write a sentence using a comma and coordinate adjectives about: Dogs at the park
Example: The cute, fluffy dog ran away from its owner in the park.
Correct this sentence:
the classroom was quite during the test, and I was excited to be apart of the activity.
The classroom was QUIET during the test, and I was excited to be A PART of the activity.
In your opinion, what are 3 possible reasons why people don't capitalize properly? What might happen if they don't?
3 possible reasons include: forgetting, it's faster or easier to not capitalize, they stopped caring.
What might happen?
Looks unprofessional; it can change the meaning of the sentence.
Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation:
She wore a beautiful red silk dress to the party.
NOT COORDINATE. NO COMMA NEEDED.
She wore a beautiful red silk dress to the party.
How does the root word -rupt relate to both eruption and disruptive?
Eruption: Lava bursts out of a volcano.
Disruptive: Something breaks or interrupts an activity.
Both words involve breaking or bursting in some way.
What are the 2 tests to see if an adjective is coordinate or not?
1) does it still make sense if you switch the adjectives around?
2) does it still make sense if you use "and" instead of a comma?
Who are the NINE teachers in 007 Sensations?
Mr. Pascual
Mr. Ducusin
Mrs. Metadio
Mrs. Sablan
Mr. Olkeriil
Mr. Cabrera
Mr. Batangan
Mr. Nazareta
Sinot Mendiola