5 Common Errors
Boom! Boom! We heard __________ big oak trees crash onto the street during the violent hurricane.
Two
Our neighbor gave us some pieces of charcoal to use as the snowman’s eyes. What type of noun is neighnor?
Concrete
Dad wants the whole family to take a trip to the beach this holiday. What type of adjective is the?
article
Put commas in this sentence where they belong: Our dog loves to eat watermelon potato chips and popcorn.
watermelon, potato chips, and popcorn.
Descriptive or Persuasive?
“The princess glided into the room, her gown a cascade of shimmering silk and delicate lace, sparkling like starlight with every graceful step she took.”
Descriptive
Madi was __________ short to reach the oatmeal, so the friendly stock clerk grabbed a box for her.
Too
Mr. Morelli told the team that if they worked hard, they would make it to the championship! What type of noun is Mr. Morelli?
Proper
Mrs. Ingram’s house has a large reindeer with a bright, red nose on its roof. What type of adjective is Mrs. Ingram's?
Proper
Peter arrived but it was too late to go anywhere.
Add a comma or commas if needed
Descriptive or Persuasive
"According to the American Heart Association, regular exercise improves your heart, strengthens your muscles, and boosts your brain function."
Persuasive
“Can I borrow __________ pencil?” Brock asked Tia.
your
At the end of the street there is a huge, glistening lamppost to help guide people home. What type of noun is lamppost?
compound
The streets all have twice as many lights as last year. What are the three adjectives in this sentence?
twice, last, many
A strong northernly wind swept the snow against the garage door.
Add a comma or commas where needed.
What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence:
The Christmas lights twinkled and tangled together, transforming the town into a dazzling display of delicate, dancing colors.
Alliteration
After the long walk in the August heat, Pearl’s two dogs collapsed on the cool tiles of the kitchen floor, tongues rolling from _________ mouths in exhausted panting.
their
Everyone was impressed by Callie’s strength when she threw the huge snowball. What type of noun is strength?
Abstract
The kitchen looks so festive with all the Christmas decorations everywhere. What are the two adjectives in this sentence that are NOT articles?
festive, Christmas
My grandparents who are very active people have just completed a triathlon.
Add a comma or commas where needed
My grandparents, who are very active people, just completed a triathlon.
What are the 4 main techniques people can use to persuade when writing called?
Big Names, Ethos, Pathos, Logos
__________ going to the swimming pool. Would you like to come with us?
We're
My friend next door is coming over to help build a snowman. List all the nouns in this sentence
friend, door, snowman
The German family will make their warm, hearty soup on cold winter days. List all the adjectives in this sentence
The, German, warm, hearty, cold, winter
The hiking expedition began on May 14 2021 in Hendersonville NC and returned there on June 8 2021.
Add a comma or commas where needed
May 14, 2021,
Hendersonville, NC
June 8, 2021
"Imagine living your entire life in a tiny cage, far from your home and family—protesting zoos means standing up for the freedom and dignity that every animal deserves."
What persuasive technique is being used?
Pathos