Grammar Rules

Words are capitalized when:

• They are the first word of a sentence only.

• it's a formal noun, the first word of a sentence, or a title.

• They are the name of a person/place/thing only.

• When I think it looks right.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which example of capitalization is INCORRECT?

• Brian and Andrew wanted to place soccer together.

• Isaiah wanted to stream, but his internet was down.

• I went to get a snack even though i was not hungry.

• Angelina and Damian like to listen to music in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which title is capitalized correctly?

• The hunger games

• the Hunger Games

• The Hunger Games

• the Hunger games

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

A Singular (1) subject needs a.....

• plural (more than 1) verb

• singular (1) verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

A plural (more than 1) verb needs a

• Plural (more than 1) subject

• Singular (1) subject

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

A prepositional phrase is.....

• a phrase that starts with a preposition to give more details in a sentence

• a phrase that ends with a preposition to give more details in a sentence

• The main idea/person/object of the sentence

• The action of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of sentence is this? If any one of the sisters needs a ride, she can call me.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Why is it important to proofread?

• It makes my writing make less sense.

• It helps make sure that my writing says what I want it to and can prevent embarrassing situations.

• It takes up time that I could be doing more fun activities.

• It is mandatory.