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Capitalization
Commas
Apostrophes
Quotation Marks
Numbers
100
My teacher said, "Please, pass your papers forward."
What is the rule - capitalize first letter of a sentence, even in a quotation?
100
Mama insisted, "Papa would have wanted it."
What is the rule - use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation?
100
We learned our ABCs.
What is the rule - do not use apostrophes for capital letters that are plural nouns or abbreviations.
100
The teacher said that everyone was getting an A in the class.
What is the rule - only use quotation marks for direct quotes. The example is an indirect quote.
100
In my class, ten students will get to go to Dawg Pack.
What is the rule - spell out numbers that require only one word.
200
The Book Thief
What is the rule capitalize significant words in titles. Always capitalize first and last words in titles?
200
I have to get pencils, pens, and notebook paper from the store.
What is the comma rule - use a comma to seperate three or more items or elements in a series.
200
I will put the laundry in the girls' room.
What is the rule - do place the after the plural s to show possession when something belongs to more than one person.
200
"The guests expected to arrive at ten," Justin announced.
What is the rule use a comma before and after the dirct quotation in a sentence. Comma always go inside quotation marks.
200
Jonah is six feet tall.
What is the rule do not abbreviate unti of measurement.
300
Scott Middle School
What is the rule - capitalize the first letter of a proper noun?
300
Frankie, my older sister, likes to play soccer.
What is the rule - use a comma before and after a word or phrase the renames the noun? (appositive)
300
You're not to leave the room without first signing out.
What is the rule - use an apostrophe for contaction in the place of missing letters.
300
"Please listen to the teacher," Mom said," or I may have to ground you."
What is the rule use a comma to interrutp direct quotations.
300
Scott Middle School has over 300 students in its population.
What is the rule - do not begin a sentence with a numeral.
400
United States of America
What is the rule - capitalize names of countries?
400
Yes, you may go get a drink of water.
What is the rule - use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase?
400
The dog wagged its tail.
What is the rule - do not use apostrophe with the word "its" when it is used for possession.
400
"Will Jethro be joining us for supper?" Dad asked.
What is the rule use a question mark instead of a comma when a question is asked inside quotations.
400
The school has 140 sixth-grade students.
What is the rule - when two numbers are next to each other, write out the word with fewer letters?
500
My mother asked Aunt Karen to pick up pizza.
What is the rule capitalize names of relatives that indicate family relationships?
500
After lunch, we will go out to recess.
What is the rule - use a comma when a sentence begins with a prepostional phrase, advervial clause, or dependent clause.
500
That is Ms. Spires's jacket.
What is the rule - use "'s" to show possession of a name that end in s.
500
The article "In the Spotlight" was in our text book.
What is the rule use quotation marks for title of publications that are parts of bigger publications.?
500
Samantha will gather the 12 hula hoops, 24 tennis balls, and 36 cones from the recess area.
What is the rule be consisten within the same sentence with the same types of number, even if you must break rule #1.