Apostrophes (Contractions & Possessives)
Change “do not” into a contraction.
don't
What is the plural of “child”?
children
A sentence with one subject and one verb is called what?
a simple sentence
What does the prefix “re-” mean?
again
The suffix “-ly” often turns a word into what part of speech?
an adverb
Add an apostrophe to show possession: “The book belonging to Marcus.”
Marcus’s book?
Change to past tense: “go.”
went
Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction:
“I was tired. I finished my homework.”
I was tired, but I finished my homework.
The word “unhappy” has a prefix that means what?
un- means not
What part of speech is created by adding “-ness” to a word?
noun
Which is correct? “The dogs bone” or “The dog’s bone”?
The dog’s bone
What is the plural of “mouse”?
mice
Identify the sentence type:
“We played outside after the rain stopped.”
a complex sentence
What does the root “tele” mean in words like “telephone”?
far/distance
What part of speech is “quickly”?
an adverb
Fix the sentence: “Its time for the classes recess.”
It’s time for the class’s recess?
Correct the sentence: “She buyed a new backpack yesterday.”
She bought a new backpack.
Identify the conjunction and sentence type:
“I wanted pizza, so we ordered some.”
so
compound sentence
Break apart the word “preview” into prefix + root and give the meaning.
pre- (before) + view (see) → to see before
Identify the suffix and its function: “teacher.”
-er, meaning “a person who does something”
Explain the difference in meaning between “students’ desks” and “student’s desk.”
students’ desks = desks belonging to many students;
student’s desk = one desk belonging to one student
Rewrite the sentence and correct the verb tense:
“Yesterday, the birds fly across the sky.”
“Yesterday, the birds flew across the sky.”
Rewrite as a compound sentence:
“Because it was cold, we stayed inside.”
Answers vary; example:
It was cold, and we stayed inside.
Explain how the suffix changes meaning: “care,” “careful,” “careless.”
-ful = full of care;
-less = without care
Change the adjective “happy” to a noun and explain the change.
happiness → the state of being happy