Editing with CUPS

Front

What is the correct way to start a quoted question?

Back

The first word of a quoted question should be capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is a common error in comparative adjectives?

Back

Using 'more' with an already comparative adjective, like 'more better', is incorrect. It should just be 'better'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'appreciate'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'appreciate', not 'appreshiate'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

When should you use a period in a sentence?

Back

A period is used at the end of a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'Americans' and 'americans'?

Back

'Americans' with a capital 'A' refers to people from the United States, while 'americans' with a lowercase 'a' is incorrect in this context.

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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 role of commas in sentences?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What does it mean to edit a sentence?

Back

Editing a sentence involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Front

What is a fragment in writing?

Back

A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.4.1F