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Punctuation
Coordinating
Conjunctions
Run-On Sentences
Writing Strategies
Misused Words
100
Used at the end of a sentence when making a statement or command.
What is a period?
100
This conjunction means opposite.
What is but?
100
Correct the run-on sentence: Jan ruined her new sweater her mother was so disappointed.
Jan ruined her new sweater, and her mother was so disappointed.
100
These resources can be used to help with vocabulary and spelling.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
100
I wouldn't be ______ (to/two/too) sure of that if I were you.
too
200
Used to combine two sentences.
What is a semicolon?
200
This conjunction means equal or both.
What is and?
200
Correct the run-on sentence: It is my job to manage the warehouse I haven't been there in months.
It is my job to manage the warehouse, but I haven't been there in months.
200
What does HELPS stand for?
History, Experience, Literature, Pop Culture, Sports
200
Don't forget ________ (your/you're) jacket!
your
300
Used before and after someone is speaking.
What are quotation marks?
300
This conjunction gives you a choice.
What is "or"?
300
Correct the run-on: I went bungee jumping my biggest fear is heights.
I went bungee jumping even though my biggest fear is heights.
300
Turn this prompt into a thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of being part of a team.
It is important to be part of a team in order to get more work done.
300
_______ (There/Their/They're) are many reasons to start a new career.
There
400
Used at the end of a sentence when asking a question.
What is a question mark?
400
This conjunction is used as a result.
What is "so"?
400
Correct the run-on: Jennifer responded, "I'm very good at public speaking sometimes I get nervous."
Jennifer responded, "I'm very good at public speaking, but sometimes I get nervous."
400
Name five different transition words.
for example, another example is, furthermore, in conclusion, in closing, consequently, however, lastly
400
It's colder in here today ______ (then/than) it was yesterday.
than
500
Used at the end of a sentence when expressing strong emotion.
What is an exclamation point?
500
This conjunction means the same as the word "because".
What is for?
500
Correct the run-on: "Maybe on day," Mom said, "we can all go to Disneyworld it would be so fun."
"Maybe one day," Mom said, "we can all go to Disneyworld; it would be so fun."
500
Turn this prompt into a thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of following your dreams.
It is important to follow your dreams in order to reach your full potential.
500
Your homework is going to greatly ______(effect/affect) your final grade.
affect