Commonly confused words
Which their/there/they're is the possessive form?
What do you call the first paragraph of any essay?
Introduction
The first sentence of a good essay grabs the reader's attention. It is called a _______________.
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.
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 more interesting word to use for "sad?"
Downhearted, downcast, disheartened, depressed, downtrodden, sorrowful, melancholic
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 take one final look at your writing and correct any spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors?
Editing
Identify the adjective in this sentence:
It's a dirty whiteboard, but it's our whiteboard. <3
Dirty
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 type of punctuation separates a city and state?
Comma
Identify the 2 nouns in this sentence.
Portable 8 has been a very lively place to be.
Portable 8, place
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 essay tells one final thought to wrap it up, explain why it all matters and why we should care about this topic?
so-what statement/concluding sentence
Identify the verb in this sentence
Ms. Tarpley, Mr. Beck, and Mrs. Ford are out for a delicious lunch.
are
Fix the errors: (Hint - there are 8)
today September 17th is ms morgans birthday
Today, September 17th, is Ms. Morgan's birthday!
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html
He needs/need to use the backdoor.