Capitals and Combining Sentences

Capitals and Combining Sentences

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Using Capital's Correctly

Always use capitals when:

• It is the first word of a sentence

• It is a name

• It is the word I is by itself

• Locations

• Titles

• Holidays

Multiple Choice

“Read this excerpt:

(1) Mom arrived home in the late afternoon. (2) She came into the kitchen with her best friend,

principal Susan calder.

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 2?

• Change calder to Calder

• Change best to Best

• Change principal to Principal

• Change calder to Calder and principal to Principal

Multiple Choice

Read this excerpt:

(3) When Principal Calder came into the house, she was carrying two books. (4) One was Diary

of a wimpy kid and the other was becoming Naomi leon.

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 4?

• Change wimpy kid to Wimpy Kid

• Change leon to Leon

• Change wimpy kid to Wimpy Kid and change becoming Naomi leon to Becoming Naomi

  Leon

• No change needs to be made in sentence 4

Now you try!

Multiple Choice

“Read this excerpt:

(1) Principal Calder shook off some leaves from her coat she put the books on a table (6) She exclaimed, "I didn't realize how much peach trees you have here on Peachtree lane!"

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 6?

• Change Peachtree to Peach Tree

• Change peach to Peach

• Change lane to Lane

• No change needs to be made to sentence 6

Multiple Choice

“Read this excerpt:

(1) Mom replied. "Oh yes, this town is famous for its peach trees. (8) In fact, granny nelly says that the town used to be called Peach Haven.

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 8?

• Change granny to Granny

• Change nelly to Nelly

• Change granny nelly to Granny Nelly

• No change needs to be made to sentence 8

Combining Sentences

When do we combine sentences:

• It is 2 short sentences next to each other

• If it is not a complete sentence

• If the sentences have the same subject

Multiple Choice

Always Ready to Help

(1) The American Red Cross is known for its work in the United States. (2) It keeps supplies, food,

and clothing to people during difficult times. (3) Yet, many people do not know that the American

Red Cross was started by a brave woman named Clara Barton. (4) Clara spent her entire life helping

others. (5) Clara made a huge impact on the lives of others.

What’s the best way to combine sentences 4 and 5?

• Clara spent her entire life helping others, and Clara made a huge impact on the lives of

  others.

• Clara spent her entire life helping others and the lives of others.

• Clara spent her entire life helping others, and she made a huge impact.

• Clara spent her entire life helping others, but Clara made a huge impact on the lives of

  others.

Multiple Choice

Protecting Pets

    (1) When a storm comes, people might have to leave their homes quickly. (2) Pets may get left behind. (3) The pets may face danger from floods. (4) The pets may need to find higher ground. (5) Pets may not have enough food to eat. (6) Pets face great danger in emergencies.

    (7) This is especially true when there is a hurricane. (8) Some hurricanes may cause damage in the places they hit. (9) Many trees may be pulled out of the ground.

    (10) In the days after a hurricane, volunteers join in the cleanup. (11) Some help find lost pets. (12) Pets need lots of exercise. (13) Thanks to many volunteers, many pets are saved each year.

    (14) It is very important to have a disaster plan for pets. (15) Do you have a plan for your pets?

Which is the best way to combine sentences 3 and 4?

• The pets may face danger from floods and higher ground.

•  The pets may face danger and may need to find higher ground.

• The pets may face danger from floods and may need to find higher ground.

• The pets may face danger from floods they may need to find higher ground.

Now you try!

Multiple Choice

Protecting Pets

    (1) When a storm comes, people might have to leave their homes quickly. (2) Pets may get left behind. (3) The pets may face danger from floods. (4) The pets may need to find higher ground. (5) Pets may not have enough food to eat. (6) Pets face great danger in emergencies.

    (7) This is especially true when there is a hurricane. (8) Some hurricanes may cause damage in the places they hit. (9) Many trees may be pulled out of the ground.

    (10) In the days after a hurricane, volunteers join in the cleanup. (11) Some help find lost pets. (12) Pets need lots of exercise. (13) Thanks to many volunteers, many pets are saved each year.

    (14) It is very important to have a disaster plan for pets. (15) Do you have a plan for your pets?

Which sentence could BEST be added after sentence 8?

• Homes can be destroyed.

• Some storms end quickly.

• Scientists study hurricanes.

• Hurricanes form over the ocean.

Multiple Choice

Protecting Pets

    (1) When a storm comes, people might have to leave their homes quickly. (2) Pets may get left behind. (3) The pets may face danger from floods. (4) The pets may need to find higher ground. (5) Pets may not have enough food to eat. (6) Pets face great danger in emergencies.

    (7) This is especially true when there is a hurricane. (8) Some hurricanes may cause damage in the places they hit. (9) Many trees may be pulled out of the ground.

    (10) In the days after a hurricane, volunteers join in the cleanup. (11) Some help find lost pets. (12) Pets need lots of exercise. (13) Thanks to many volunteers, many pets are saved each year.

    (14) It is very important to have a disaster plan for pets. (15) Do you have a plan for your pets?

Which sentence could BEST be added after sentence 15?

• You may want to keep a flashlight nearby in case the electricity goes out.

• Pets are good for people because they help people stay happy and healthy.

• When you know a hurricane is coming, stock supplies such as food and water.

• By planning for an emergency, you can help keep your pets safe and healthy.