http://www.chompchomp.com/hotpotatoes/commas01.htm
http://www.savethecomma.com/game/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-going-to-work-with-commas
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/language_arts/punctuation_comma/quiz2140.html
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Comma Practice
Comma Detective
Name______________________________________
Punctuation is missing from the sentences below. Determine what is missing
and add the missing punctuation to each sentence.
1. To please her mother Maria dusted all of the furniture mirrors ornaments
and picture frames.
2. Quickly and quietly the baby fell back to sleep.
3. After the party was over my mom knew we were up to something, but
I’m certain she was really surprised.
4. Although my friend is now 59 years old, she claims to be 49.
5. We drove from Houston to New Orleans in one day.
6. It was Coach Tom who came up with the idea of recruiting players from
other schools.
7. When returning items that don’t fit please remember to return them
within 20 days of your purchase.
8. My teacher who was talking to all of us said, “If everyone passes this
test we’ll all get a free period.”
9. “I didn’t see the falling star ” Jane said “but I sure wish I had.”
10. Melissa bought a new graduation dress and she wore it to the
graduation ceremony.
The Comma
Read the sentences and place commas where you think
they should be.
1. Before using a comma review the comma use rules.
2. If you don’t feel well you should probably go home.
3. When your mom comes over get her to bring your
homework.
4. Jan said “What time does the game start?”
5. Kate Kim Jared Ian and Sally made the soccer team!
6. I have $1.50 is that enough to buy an ice cream cone?
7. Well it’s nice to see you finally finished lunch.
8. Hey do you think it will be a nice day tomorrow?
9. When I do my homework I like to listen to music.
10. If you’re hungry have one of my granola bars.
11. If I can get a ride I’ll attend your game.
12. When we finish our homework let’s go to the park.
13. My friend Kelly has a brand new bike.
14. I like dogs cats guinea pigs and horses.
15. When we finish dinner can we call on our friends?
Flocabulary Quiz
Monday, January 4, 2016
Earth Paired Poems
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1.
In “I Am of the Earth”, which are lines that personify the earth?
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Line 1
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Line 5
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Line 11
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Line 10
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Line 4
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2.
In the first poem, what could be an interpretation of line 9?
A the darkness of night
B an earthquake or tsunami
C the beauty found in nature
D the destruction of man
3.
The reader can conclude that the last two lines of “I Am of the Earth”
refer
to- -
A death
B night
C evil
D motherhood
4. Which are synonyms of the word harmonious
as it is used in the first poem?
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compatible
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unified
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harsh
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dissonant
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balanced
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discordant
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5.
Which line from “Early Song” helps the reader visualize the setting?
A “in a great circle”
B “brothers and sisters”
C “I rise to make”
D “As the sun rises”
6.
What does the poet refer to in the last stanza of the second poem?
A happiness and sadness
B life and death
C day and night
D wind and water
7.
In line 7, the poet uses the word thanksgiving to refer to- -
A the provision of medicine
B the act of blessing
C the act of giving thanks
D the celebrated holiday
8.
Which statement conveys a similarity shared by both poems?
A the earth is an important part of life
B the earth is compared to a loving mother
C the earth is described as very beautiful
D the earth is the home of many different
people
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