Writing Practice Extravaganza!

Front

What is the difference between 'there', 'they're', and 'their'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'their' indicates possession.

Front

What is the correct pronoun to refer to a male teacher?

Back

The correct pronoun is 'He'.

Front

What does 'a lot' mean?

Back

'A lot' means a large quantity or number of something.

Front

What is a more specific word to replace 'get' in the sentence: 'Her cheerful smile and positive attitude help get people to agree with her ideas.'?

Back

The more specific word is 'persuade'.

Front

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Back

After we lost, our team tried not to cry.

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

Front

What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

Back

Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

Front

What is the meaning of 'allot'?

Back

'Allot' means to distribute or assign a portion of something.

Front

What is the difference between 'alot' and 'a lot'?

Back

'Alot' is a common misspelling; 'a lot' is the correct term meaning a large quantity.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.