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'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

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