Grammar Rules

What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?

• The subject and verb must agree in number; singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

• The subject can be plural while the verb is singular.

• The verb must always be plural regardless of the subject.

• The subject and verb can be different in number as long as they are both nouns.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

• 'Its' is a contraction for 'it is', while 'it's' is a possessive pronoun.

• 'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

• Both 'its' and 'it's' are interchangeable in sentences.

• 'Its' is used for plural nouns, while 'it's' is used for singular nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

• To separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and to set off non-essential information.

• To indicate a pause in speech and to separate clauses.

• To replace periods in a sentence and create run-on sentences.

• To emphasize a particular word or phrase in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the rule for using quotation marks?

• Use quotation marks to indicate direct speech or quotations from a text.

• Quotation marks are used to highlight important words in a sentence.

• Quotation marks should be used only in formal writing.

• Quotation marks are used to indicate sarcasm in a statement.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What is the correct verb form to use with a singular subject?

• Use the plural form of the verb (e.g., 'are' for 'he', 'she', 'it').

• Use the singular form of the verb (e.g., 'is' for 'he', 'she', 'it').

• Use the infinitive form of the verb (e.g., 'to be').

• Use the past tense form of the verb (e.g., 'was' for 'he', 'she', 'it').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the rule for capitalization in titles and proper nouns?

• Capitalize the first word of a title and all major words in proper nouns.

• Capitalize only the first word of a title.

• Capitalize all words in a title regardless of their significance.

• Capitalize only proper nouns and leave titles in lowercase.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

How do you correctly use a semicolon in a sentence?

• A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

• A semicolon is used to separate items in a complex list.

• A semicolon is used to introduce a quotation.

• A semicolon is used to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is a fragment in writing?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A paragraph that contains multiple sentences.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

When should you use an apostrophe to show possession?

• Use an apostrophe followed by 's' to show possession for singular nouns (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

• Use an apostrophe before the 's' for plural nouns only.

• Use an apostrophe only in contractions, not for possession.

• Use an apostrophe after the 's' for all nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the rule for using 'who' vs. 'whom'?

• Use 'who' as a subject and 'whom' as an object in a sentence.

• Use 'who' for questions and 'whom' for statements.

• Use 'who' for plural nouns and 'whom' for singular nouns.

• Use 'who' in formal writing and 'whom' in informal writing.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A