GRAMMAR
& CONVENTIONS
& CONVENTIONS
Which sentence is correct?
A. The dog wag its tail.
B. The dog wags its tail.
C. The dog wagging its tail.
D. The dog wag tail.
B. The dog wags its tail.
Which revision improves clarity?
She ran very fast quickly down the street.
She ran quickly down the street.
Identify the fragment:
A. We went to the store.
B. Because I was tired.
C. She is running.
D. They played outside.
B. Because I was tired.
What is the best place for a topic sentence?
Beginning of the paragraph
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
To convince
Choose the correct punctuation:
My sister said I love reading mystery novels
My sister said, “I love reading mystery novels.”
Best revision:
The book was good and interesting and fun to read.
The book was engaging and enjoyable to read.
Fix the run-on:
I like pizza it is my favorite food.
I like pizza. It is my favorite food.
Which sentence belongs in the conclusion?
A. First, mix the ingredients
B. In conclusion, exercise improves health
C. Another reason is…
D. For example…
B. In conclusion, exercise improves health
Which is informational?
A textbook (Answers may vary)
Which word is used incorrectly?
A. Their going to the park
B. There is a dog
C. They're happy
D. There are many books
A. (should be They’re)
Removes the repetition.
The tall building was tall and high in height.
The building was tall.
Which is a compound sentence?
A. I ran.
B. I ran and I fell.
C. Running fast.
D. Because I ran.
B. I ran and I fell.
Which transition shows contrast?
However
What is the author’s purpose in a story?
To entertain
Fix the sentence:
Everyone need to bring they're supplies.
Everyone needs to bring their supplies.
What is the BEST revision:
I think that in my opinion school uniforms are good. (hint: use another word for good)
I think school uniforms are beneficial.
Combine the sentences:
She studied hard. She passed the test.
She studied hard, so she passed the test.
Where should this sentence go?
“This shows why teamwork is important.”
Conclusion
A speech arguing for school uniforms is:
Persuasive
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. After school we went home, and ate.
B. After school, we went home and ate.
C. After school we, went home and ate.
D. After school we went, home and ate.
B
Which revision improves tone and clarity?
The teacher was super mad and yelling loudly.
The teacher spoke loudly in an angry tone.
Identify the sentence type:
Although it was raining, we went outside.
Complex sentence
Which improves organization?
A. Random ideas
B. Chronological order
C. No transitions
D. Repetition
B. Chronological order
Why does an author include statistics?
To support a claim with evidence