Conventions 2

Front

What does the word 'too' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It indicates an excessive amount or degree.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

How is 'since' used in a sentence?

Back

It is used to indicate a reason or cause.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the difference between 'too' and 'to'?

Back

'Too' indicates excess, while 'to' is a preposition used to indicate direction or purpose.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What does 'they're' stand for?

Back

It is a contraction for 'they are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What is the meaning of 'there' in a sentence?

Back

It indicates a location or place.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the function of the word 'too' in the sentence: 'I ate too many cookies'?

Back

It modifies the adjective 'many' to indicate an excessive quantity.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'since' to show cause.

Back

Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a common mistake when using 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

Confusing 'there' (location), 'their' (possessive), and 'they're' (contraction for they are).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

How can 'too' be used in a negative context?

Back

It can indicate that something is not desirable, e.g., 'It's too cold to go outside.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What type of word is 'since' in the context of a sentence?

Back

It is a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E