Commonly confused words
Which their/there/they're is the possessive form?
You write this so people know what your email is about
A good essay starts with an _______________.
The first sentence is called a _______________.
(Name BOTH parts)
introduction AND hook
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/pronouns/pronoun_case.html
Place the Comma(s):
Tegan wants to go home but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet.
Tegan wants to go home, but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html
We walk/walked in the park yesterday.
Which form of your/you're is used to mean 'you are'?
What is a better word to use for "a lot"
many, multiple, various, plenty...
Which type of written piece tells a story (usually fiction)?
Narrative
Place the comma(s):
I went to lunch with my mother brother and sister.
I went to lunch with my mother, brother, and sister.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html
She ran/run to the store.
Which form of to/too/two means 'also/excessive'?
What is it called when you read and provide feedback on a classmate's essay?
peer review/ editing
How many reasons/supporting details should be in an essay?
3 reasons with 2 supporting details each
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/pronouns/pronoun_case.html
Identify the error(s).
Will the plane will land at 5:30pm.
Will the plane land at 5:30pm?
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html
I will calls/call the bakery.
Led or Lead: He _ the blind man to the ice cream shop.
What continent is China in?
Asia
Tell me the 5 paragraphs of an essay
Introduction
Body paragraphs (R1, R2, and R3)
Conclusion
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/pronouns/pronoun_case.html
Identify the error(s).
Fifth grade students are celebrating valentine's day next week.
Fifth grade students are celebrating Valentine's Day next week.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html
There is/are thirty-one days in July.
Accept or Except: Will you please _ my help?
What part of an argumentative essay acknowledges and disproves the opposite claim?
counterclaim
Identify the verb in this sentence
Ms. Fugate, Mr. Clifford, and Ms. Ford are out for a delicious lunch.
Fix the errors: (Hint - there are 8)
today May 5th is mrs barretts birthday
Today, May 5th, is Mrs. Barrett's birthday!
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html
He needs/need to use the backdoor.