Grammar Rules

Front

What is the rule for capitalization in titles and proper nouns?

Back

Capitalize the first word of a title and all major words in proper nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the correct verb form to use with a singular subject?

Back

Use the singular form of the verb (e.g., 'is' for 'he', 'she', 'it').

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

How do you correctly use a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?

Back

The subject and verb must agree in number; singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

When should you use an apostrophe to show possession?

Back

Use an apostrophe followed by 's' to show possession for singular nouns (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and to set off non-essential information.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using 'who' vs. 'whom'?

Back

Use 'who' as a subject and 'whom' as an object in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

What is an example of a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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CCSS.L.4.1F