Rules and Tools for STAAR

1. Which of the following are true about the words mom, dad, mother, and grandpa?

CHOOSE TWO

• They are never capitalized unless they start the sentence.

• They are not capitalized if there is a pronoun or a name before them.

• They are capitalized when they are being used instead of the person's name.

• It really just depends on how you feel that day!

Which of the following are true about compound sentences?

CHOOSE THREE

• A subject should immediately follow the FANBOYS or semicolon.

• FANBOYS are overrated. Just throw in an illegal COMMA SPLICE.

• A comma must come BEFORE the FANBOYS

• A semicolon can be used in place of a comma+FANBOYS

Which of the following are true about "seasons?"

CHOOSE 3

• winter, spring, summer, fall...lower case starts them all

• They can all happen in the same day in Texas!

• Who cares? This won't be on the STAAR test.

• They are capitalized if part of a title. (The Fall Festival/Winter Wonderland)

Which of the following are true about COLONS?

• They can be used to make a compound sentence.

• They are used to introduce/ add information.

• Use test phrases: 'such as' 'which is' 'meaning' and 'who is'

• They are used before a list.

Which of the following are true about the titles 'aunt' and 'uncle?'

CHOOSE THREE

• They are capitalized if followed by the name. (Uncle Fred)

• They are capitalized if followed by the name. (Aunt Wilma)

• They are NOT capitalized if not followed by a name. (My aunt is visiting.)

• Who are you trying to kid? They are never capitalized.

Which is true about the word 'AFFECT?'

CHOOSE THREE

• The 'A' stands for ACTION

• This quizizz will not affect my English grade.

• It is a verb meaning to influence in some way.

• Studying will greatly affect your scores.

Which of the following are true about the word 'EFFECT?'

CHOOSE THREE

• The effects of studying often are always positive.

• 'E' is for END result.

• Effect is a noun (it is usually 'something')

• This word never comes up on STAAR tests.

What should you do when a sentence is repetitive / redundant (repeats a word or idea)? CHOOSE TWO

• Find the words or ideas that mean the same thing and cross one out.

• Add more words or ideas that mean the same thing.

• Make sure your new sentence is clear.

• Just retype the sentence exactly as it is. It must be important if they said it twice!

Which of the following are rules about the pronouns 'I' and 'me?'

CHOOSE THREE

• 'I' is a subject pronoun and is usually at the beginning of a sentence.

• 'Me' is an object pronoun and is usually at the end of a sentence.

• Me always starts a sentence, and I always ends a sentence.

• Take away other names to test. (She gave snacks to Tye and I /me.)

Where do you use commas?

• Anywhere you want; the more, the better!

• For introductory phrases and additional information.

• Before or after a tag in a quote (She said, "No!" / "Get back," yelled the coach.)

• When addressing someone (Close the door, Bryan.)