Quotation Marks
Does a period go inside or outside of quotation marks?
Inside
Does a comma go after the words yes or no?
Yes, it does!
How do you make a noun plural if it ends in a vowel and o?
Add s!
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I put my books in my bag I went home.
I put my books in my bag and went home.
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I have an interview with Ms Flynn at her office.
I have an interview with Ms. Flynn at her office.
Should quotation marks go around the title of a short story?
Yes, quotation marks go around the titles of short stories.
Where does a comma go when writing a letter?
A comma goes after the greeting and the closing in all letters.
How do you make a noun plural if it ends in a consonant + y?
You change the y to ie and add es.
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One dog saw a squirrel he tried to chase it.
One dog saw a squirrel. He tried to chase it.
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The author of the book The fun years visited my class.
The author of the book The Fun Years visited my class.
My brother wrote a poem called Up on the Mountain.
My brother wrote a poem called "Up on the Mountain."
The town of Gladville Maine is a great place to live.
The town of Gladville, Maine is a great place to live.
What is the plural form of Bison?
Bison, it stays the same!
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The dogs were excited, I took them for a walk.
Because the dogs were excited, I took them for a walk.
What is the prepositional phrase?
The girl in the hall is joining a music group.
in the hall
How dare you copy my idea I exclaimed.
"How dare you copy my idea!" I exclaimed.
Mountains lakes and rivers provide many places to visit.
Mountains, lakes, and rivers provide many places to visit.
Both of the (piano) will be repaired by (workman) today.
pianos & workmen
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I got back inside I looked at my homework.
When I got back inside, I looked at my homework.
What is an adverb?
An adverb tells more about a verb. Adverbs often tell how, when, or where an action takes place. Adverbs end in ly.
I'm writing a story I replied and it's due tomorrow.
"I'm writing a story," I replied, "and it's due tomorrow."
I asked "Linda how long have you lived here?"
I asked, "Linda how long have you lived here?"
Our (park) protects the (life) of (deer) and other (creature).
parks, lives, deer, & creatures
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The problems were hard I called my friend, she helped me.
The problems were hard! I called my friend, and she helped me.
What is a concrete noun? What is an abstract noun?
A concrete noun names a person, place, or thing that physically exists and can be perceived with the senses. An abstract noun names a quality, concept, or idea that does not physically exist.