Capitalization
What do you capitalize at the beginning of a sentence?
The first letter of the first word
How do you indicate a book title in a sentence?
Use italics or underlining
What is a question tag?
A short question added at the end of a statement, often separated by a comma (e.g., "It's nice, isn't it?").
What is the purpose of a colon (:) in a sentence?
To introduce a list or after a salutation in a business letter or email
What is an interjection?
A word that expresses strong emotion (e.g., "Wow!" or "Ouch!").
What does a conjunction do?
It connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Name a type of noun that should always be capitalized.
Proper nouns (names of people, places, or organizations)
What punctuation do you use for short stories or poems?
Quotation marks
What is an introductory phrase?
Words, phrases, or clauses that appear at the beginning of a sentence. They add information, but they are set off by commas to show that they are not part of the main sentence (e.g., "On the first page, there was a list of important dates.")
Where do you place a colon in a business letter?
After the salutation (e.g., "Dear Mr. Smith:").
How do you punctuate an interjection in a sentence?
With an exclamation point or a comma.
Name two common coordinating conjunction.
Any of FANBOYS
When writing a title, what is one rule about capitalization?
Capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in the title
How do you correctly indicate the title of the poem, The Road Not Taken?
"The Road Not Taken"
Write a sentence using a comma to indicate direct address.
Example: "Can you help me, Sarah?"
Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a colon.
Example: "I need the following items: paper, pencils, and scissors."
Write a sentence that includes an interjection.
Example: "Wow, that was amazing!"
Write a sentence using a conjunction.
Example: "I wanted ice cream, but it was too cold outside."
Should the days of the week be capitalized? Why?
Yes, because they are proper nouns
When referring to a movie title, how should it be formatted?
It should be italicized
When should you use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) in a sentence?
You should use coordinating conjunctions in a sentence to connect two independent clauses. (Ex: "I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.")
What purpose does a colon serve in the sentence “You will need these items for class: a binder, a notebook, and pens."
Give an example of an interjection that shows surprise.
Example: "Oh!"
What are correlative conjunctions? (or give an example)
Pairs of conjunctions that work together (e.g., "either…or," "neither…nor").
Which sentence correctly uses capitalization?
A) My family and I went to New York city last Summer.
B) My family and I went to New York City last summer.
C) My family and i went to New York City last summer.
D) My Family And I Went To New york city Last Summer.
B) My family and I went to New York City last summer.
How do you format a long title of work when it is handwritten? How do you format it when it is typed?
Handwritten Long Title: Underline the work
Long Title Typed: Italicize the work
Explain why this sentence is correct: "Before we leave, we need to pack."
The comma separates the introductory phrase from the main clause.
Correct the sentence.
“Our classroom rules are simple be respectful, stay on task, and try your best."
“Our classroom rules are simple: be respectful, stay on task, and try your best."
Give an example of an interjection that shows pain.
Example: "Ouch!"
Create a sentence using a correlative conjunction.
Example: "Neither the cake nor the cookies were left over."