Commonly confused words
Which their/there/they're is the possessive form?
Their.
You write this so people know what your email is about
The Subject
A good essay starts with an _______________.
The first sentence is called a _______________.
(Name BOTH parts)
introduction AND hook
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.
We walk/walked in the park yesterday.
Walked.
Which form of your/you're is used to mean 'you are'?
You're.
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.
She ran/run to the store.
Ran.
Which form of to/too/two means 'also/excessive'?
Too.
What is it called when you read and provide feedback on someone's writing?
Editing
How many reasons/supporting details should be in an essay?
3 reasons with 2 supporting details each
Identify the error(s).
Will the plane will land at 5:30pm.
Will the plane land at 5:30pm?
I will calls/call the bakery.
Call.
Led or Lead: He _ the blind man to the ice cream shop.
Led.
What continent is China in?
Asia
Tell me the 5 paragraphs of an essay
Introduction
Body paragraphs (3)
Conclusion
Identify the error(s).
Fifth grade students are celebrating valentines day next week.
Fifth grade students are celebrating Valentine's Day next week.
There is/are thirty-one days in July.
Are.
Accept or Except: Will you please _ my help?
Accept.
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.
are
Fix the errors: (Hint - there are 8)
today May 5th is mrs barretts birthday
Today, May 5th, is Mrs. Barrett's birthday. (or you can end with an exclamation (!))
He needs/need to use the backdoor.
Needs.